Senior Construction Inspector

Title:Senior Construction Inspector

State Role Title: Engineering Technician III

Hiring Range: $63,854 - $103,763

Pay Band: 4

Agency: VA Dept of Transportation

Location: Fredericksburg District Office

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

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

VDOT's Fredericksburg District has exciting opportunities available in its Construction Program. We are seeking qualified candidates to fill a Senior Construction Inspector Senior vacancy to independently coordinate, schedule, and inspect all phases of work on routine and complex highway construction and maintenance projects.
As a Senior Construction Inspector, you will:
Ensure construction activities are performed in accordance with 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.
Additional positions may be filled from this recruitment within 90 days of closing date.
Why Choose VDOT:
In addition to a rewarding work experience, VDOT offers core benefits including competitive health and life insurance programs, pre-tax spending accounts, and leave programs. Employees participate in a state retirement plan; a tax-deferred retirement savings plan with employer matching provision is also available. Also, the State funds a short and long-term disability program. Miscellaneous benefits include paid holidays, training and tuition assistance programs, wellness programs, etc.

Minimum Qualifications

The successful candidates will have:
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."
Verification of work history, DMV records check, and a fingerprint-based criminal history check will be conducted prior to first day of employment. Pre-employment physical will be required, to include a drug screen for CLP or CDL holders. Safety shoes are required in performance of job duties, which are a reimbursable item.
VDOT is an emergency response agency. This position is essential requiring you to work in emergencies, to include weekends, holidays, and after normal business hours; assignments may vary based on business needs to include working in severe weather.

Contact Information

Name: Priya Paranthaman

Phone: (540) 670-0528

Email: priya.paranthaman@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.