What are the responsibilities and job description for the Transportation Construction Inspector - Bridge Inspection position at Commonwealth of Pennsylvania?
THE POSITION
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Are you dedicated to ensuring the safety and quality of Pennsylvania's bridges? If you are looking for a rewarding career that allows you to apply your skills and enthusiasm, consider becoming a Transportation Construction Inspector with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT). In this role, you will showcase your expertise by conducting inspections on materials and workmanship for bridge projects in your designated Engineering District, ensuring compliance with established construction codes, plans, standards, and specifications. This is a fantastic opportunity for qualified individuals who share this passion. If this sounds like you, do not hesitate to apply and become part of our team!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
In this position, you will undertake various technical responsibilities related to the inspection of bridges and other structures, adhering to the National Bridge Inspection Standards (NBIS). Conducting safety inspections on existing bridges is crucial, which includes evaluating structural elements, foundations, supports, and other components. You will inspect all structural parts, such as concrete footings, abutments, wing walls, bearings, back walls, steel beams, girders, truss members, pre-stressed concrete beams, timber constructions, bridge decks, wearing surfaces, expansion devices, approach slabs, relief joints, piers, bents, rivets, bolts, welds, and safety features, including safety parapets, guide rails, approach roadway alignment, deck geometry, vertical clearances, and bridge signage. Additionally, you will assess bridges for issues like accident damage, water scouring of footings, wear or corrosion on pins, eyebars, and other steel components, while also measuring bridge members, documenting deterioration, and rating the condition of bridge components.
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, adhoc during the winter season.. 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 Oil City.
- 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
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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.
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.
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