Construction Inspector Senior

Title:Construction Inspector Senior

State Role Title: Engineering Technician III

Hiring Range: $54,986 - $89,352

Pay Band: 4

Agency: VA Dept of Transportation

Location: Lynchburg District Office

Agency Website: www.vdot.virginia.gov/careers

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

This position is eligible for VDOT's Employee Referral Bonus Program. If you were referred to this opportunity by an existing VDOT employee, please be sure to answer the "How did you find out about this opportunity question" by selecting "Other" and entering their full name and either work email or phone number so we can be sure they are credited for any applicable rewards. Only one person may be entered.
The Lynchburg District is seeking to fill a senior Construction Inspector. The position will ensure roadway, structure and bridge, and maintenance construction activities are performed in accordance with contracts, plans and applicable documents to include environmental, erosion and sediment control, safety, traffic control, EEO and DBE guidelines, regulations and permits. Will ensure project contract compliance and quality requirements are met, as well as oversee and perform materials testing to ensure projects are constructed to design quality standards. Will ensure work zones are properly established and maintained, monitor project schedules through progress meetings, and review and maintain project budgets. Position will track and maintain materials documentation for projects, maintain project files and compile daily reports of project activities. Will communicate with VDOT and external support staff and customers, manage project public relations and respond to public concerns. Additional positions may be filled throughout the Lynchburg District's 10-county area within 90 days of the closing date.
In addition to a comprehensive compensation and benefits package, a $3,000 sign-on bonus is available for qualified candidates. Current VDOT employees are not eligible for the sign-on bonus.

Minimum Qualifications

Experience with construction methods, materials, equipment, standards, specifications and terminology. Experience applying state and federal safety, environmental, and EEO/DBE guidelines and regulations related to transportation construction. Knowledge of mathematics including algebra, geometry and trigonometry and demonstrated ability to apply mathematical formulas and engineering principles to determine field adjustments to construction plans. Ability to read and maintain detailed project documentation and prepare reports, forms and correspondence. Ability to work independently and oversee and provide technical guidance and training to other inspectors. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with VDOT and contractor personnel and the general public. Skill in the use of engineering and testing equipment, as well as computers and software applications.

Additional Considerations

Experience in a broad range of road and bridge construction inspection activities with a DOT or a DOT consultant inspection firm. Proficiency in MS Office and Site Manager or other project management software. Experience overseeing the work of others. Current certifications in soils, aggregates, asphalt, concrete, nuclear safety and transportation, guardrail installation, pavement markings, work zone safety, storm water inspection, and erosion and sediment control.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or resume is submitted successfully. Please refer to "Your Application" in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or resume is submitted successfully. Please refer to "Your Application" in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
State applications will only be accepted as submitted online by 11:55 pm on the closing date through the PageUp System. State applications submitted via email, postal mail, fax, or in person will not be considered. Applicants are expected to fully represent qualifications and work history on the State application and/or resume. The decision to interview an applicant is based on the information provided on the application, therefore, it is essential to fully complete each section of the application and provide detailed information. Submitting an incomplete state application, or a state application lacking in detail, may impact your interview eligibility.
In addition to a rewarding work experience, VDOT offers excellent health and life insurance, benefits, pre-tax spending accounts, state funded Short- and Long-Term Disability, paid holidays, vacation, tuition assistance, free wellness programs, and a state retirement plan with options for tax-deferred retirement savings including employer matching.
We are a "Virginia Values Veterans" (V3) official certified company and state agency that provides hiring preference to Veterans and Members of the Virginia National Guard in support of Executive Order 29, (2010). If you are a Veteran or Virginia National Guard Member, we urge you to respond accordingly on your state application.
We have Shared Values and a Code of Ethics: your success in our organization depends upon modeling these values, therefore please access the following link: https://www.vdot.virginia.gov/about review them and; if in agreement, we welcome you to apply.
Valid driver's license and safety footwear. Will be required to work outside normal hours in emergencies and inclement weather to include nights, weekends and holidays. Must be able to work in diverse conditions including exposure to the outdoors, weather in all seasons, animals and insects. Must be able to obtain required materials and safety certifications within 12 months of employment and maintain thereafter. Fingerprint-based criminal history record check, references, work history and DMV driving record will be verified prior to employment. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States. H1B VISA Sponsorship is not available. VDOT utilizes a market-based pay program, which has been approved by DHRM. Therefore, advertised rates of pay may or may not align with the Commonwealth pay bands.
The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is an Equal Opportunity Employer by both policy and practice. For more information about our employment practices, please visit "Information for VDOT Employees and Applicants": http://www.virginiadot.org/jobs/information_for_employees.asp
In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: https://www.vadars.org/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx, or call DARS at 800- 552-5019.

Contact Information

Name: Roxanna Benedikter

Phone: 434-316-2191

Email: rs.benedikter@vdot.virginia.gov

In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: Career Pathways for Individuals with Disabilities, or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.