Construction Inspector Senior

Title:Construction Inspector Senior

State Role Title: Engineering Technician III

Hiring Range: $59,125-$96,078

Pay Band: 4

Agency: VA Dept of Transportation

Location: Chesterfield Residency

Agency Website: www.virginiadot.org/jobs

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

VDOT's Richmond District has an exciting opportunity available in its Construction Program. We are seeking a qualified candidate to fill our Construction Inspector Senior vacancy in the Central Region (Chesterfield, Amelia & Powhatan) to independently coordinate, schedule, and inspect all phases of work on routine and complex highway construction and maintenance projects.
As a Construction Inspector Senior, you will:
ensure construction activities are performed in accordance to contracts, plans, and specifications
oversee and perform materials testing to ensure project is constructed to the design quality standards
ensure contractor compliance with safety practices
notify contractor of any non-compliance issues and resolution
review and maintain project budget
monitor erosion and sediment control measures to ensure compliance and appropriate maintenance
maintain and review comprehensive project records including daily dairies, materials notebooks, and project files
communicate with stakeholders including VDOT and external support staff
Requires physically demanding work in field conditions. Frequent climbing, crawling, stooping, lifting up to 50 pounds, working at heights, in confined spaces and traversing embankments is required. VDOT is an emergency response agency and this position is the core of this requirement, therefore you will work outside of normal work hours during emergency operations.
"In order to be considered for this position, you must submit your resume."
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.virginiadot.org/about/missionandvalues.asp to review them and, if in agreement, we welcome you to apply.

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience with construction methods, materials, equipment, standards, specifications and terminology
• Experience applying state and federal safety, environmental, and EEO/DB guidelines and regulations related to transportation construction
• Knowledge of mathematics including algebra, geometry, and trigonometry
• Ability to apply mathematical formulas and engineering principles to determine field adjustments to construction plans
• Ability to read, interpret/analyze roadway, structure and bridge plans, construction contracts, and other project management documents
• Ability to prepare reports, enter data, update and maintain files
• Ability to work independently and oversee the work of others
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
• Skill in the use of engineering and testing equipment and computer software applications
• Ability to obtain certifications in concrete/asphalt-field, soil compaction, nuclear safety, aggregates, guardrail installation, pavement markings, First Aid, CPR, flagging, work zone safety, storm water inspector, erosion and sediment control, and OSHA safety training courses
• Valid driver's license
  

Additional Considerations

• Experience in a broad range of road and bridge construction inspection activities with a DOT or a DOT consultant inspection firm
• Proficient in the use of MS Office and Site Manager
• Experience overseeing the work of others
• Possession of current certifications and completion of fall protection and confined space training
  

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.

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.
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.

"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."

Contact Information

Name: Maureen Paciello

Phone: 804-801-4227

Email: maureen.paciello@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.