Are you tired of the monotonous office life? Engineering District 9-0 is offering you the opportunity to step out of the office and get your boots on the ground! We are currently looking for a dedicated individual to join our team as a full-time Transportation Construction Inspector. By applying today, you can be a part of shaping the world around you and witness the impact of your work firsthand. Don't miss out on this exciting chance to make a difference!

In this role, you will be responsible for carrying out a range of technical tasks related to the inspection of materials produced at asphalt, concrete, and aggregate plants. Your main objective will be to ensure that these materials meet the required specifications, contract documents, and approved Quality Control Plans. This will involve conducting tests and following the Pennsylvania Test Method (PTM) methods, as well as relevant standards from the American Association of State Highway Transportation Officials (AASHTO) and the American Society for Testing & Materials (ASTM). You will also be responsible for verifying the accuracy of laboratory reports and making observations during shipments to ensure that the materials delivered meet the required specifications.

Additionally, part of your role will involve witnessing technicians in Portland cement plants, asphalt plants, and aggregate quarries as they perform tests and maintain quality control during the production of these materials. It will be important for you to accurately document the sampling and testing techniques used for each specific type of material, following the designated methods. In the event of any potential problems, you will need to identify them and offer a resolution if possible. It is crucial that you report any problems to your supervisor in a timely manner to ensure that appropriate actions can be taken.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time depending on project assignments. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• One year as an Engineering Technician (commonwealth title); or
• Two years as a Transportation Technician or Construction Cost Technician 1 (commonwealth titles); or
• Three years of experience in highway or bridge surveying, design, construction, or inspection work; or
• Three years of experience in quality control of materials or building or construction industry experience, which includes reading and interpreting blueprints, plans, or schematics; or
• One year of construction inspection experience, and an associate's degree in civil engineering, mechanical engineering, geotechnical engineering, surveying engineering technology, or a closely related engineering technology; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.

Special Requirement:

• This position requires possession of an active non-commercial Pennsylvania Class C Driver's License or equivalent.

• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements will eliminate you from consideration for this position.

Veterans:

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
• Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
• You must provide complete and accurate information or:
  • your score may be lower than deserved.
  • you may be disqualified.