Reference #: 4381063
THE POSITION
If you possess expertise in highway or bridge surveying, design, construction, or inspection work, and find the prospect of conducting inspections of existing bridges as part of a bridge inspection program intriguing, we would love to receive your application! PennDOT Engineering District 8-0 is actively searching for a Bridge Inspector (Transportation Construction Inspector) to support a bridge inspection team leader in carrying out various technical responsibilities related to bridge and structure inspections. Do not miss out on this excellent career opportunity, apply today!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
As a member of the bridge inspection team, your main responsibility will be to support the team leader in conducting various technical tasks related to bridge inspections. This includes inspecting the structural elements of bridges, such as foundations, supports, and components, in accordance with the national bridge inspection standards (NBIS). You will be involved in safety inspections of existing bridges, assessing the condition of concrete footings, abutments, steel beams, truss members, and other structural components. Additionally, you will inspect bridge features like expansion devices, approach slabs, relief joints, and safety measures such as guide-rails and parapets. Your duties will also involve identifying any damage caused by accidents, scouring of footings due to water, and wear or corrosion on steel members and bearings. You will measure bridge members, record deterioration, and rate the condition of various bridge components.
Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the .
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
Full-time employment
Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with 30-minute lunch.
Vendor-controlled position. Work hours may vary to meet operational needs.
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.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:
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 as an Engineering Technician (commonwealth title); or
Two years as a Transportation Technician or Construction Cost Technician 1 (commonwealth titles); 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 Requirements:
This position requires possession of an active non-commercial Pennsylvania Class C Driver's License or equivalent.
Other Requirements:
You must meet the . For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the and click on Residency.
You must be able to perform essential job functions.
How to Apply:
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 may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
Veterans:
Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. *7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at .
Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):
711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).
If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.
EXAMINATION INFORMATION
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.
You may only apply/test once for this posting.
Your results will be provided via email.
The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.
