Title: Inspector Construction

State Role Title: Engineer Technician II

Hiring Range: $46,117 - $74,940

Pay Band: 3

Agency: VA Dept of Transportation

Location: Staunton District Office

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

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Are you an entry level engineering associate driven by public safety, accurate recordkeeping and career advancement?  VDOT's Construction Inspector is the job for you!

Job Duties

VDOT's Staunton District Construction section is seeking a highly motivated Construction Inspector to inspect all phases of highway construction and maintenance projects under the general supervision of senior or supervisory staff, ensuring construction quality in accordance with plans and specifications and providing a quality transportation system for the traveling public.  As the qualified candidate, you will perform the following:
• Project Documentation: Track and maintain materials documentation for project.
• Communication: Communicate with VDOT support staff and external support staff. Assist in the management of public relations for project and respond to public concerns. Work proactively with the Project Inspector, Construction Manager and Communications Office to notify project support staff and the public of traffic changes and project phase start and finish. Address landowner, business owner and traveling public concerns regarding project. Assist with the coordination and distribution of lane closure notification with the Traffic Operations Center, Communications and Residency. Work with contractor to resolve issues.
• Project Oversight: Ensure assigned QC tasks are monitored and documented for contract compliance. Assist Project Inspector and Construction Manager in monitoring project schedule. Assist Project Inspector and Construction Manager in determining support equipment required to include obtaining equipment and returning it in its proper condition.
• Construction & Contract Compliance: Ensure construction activities are performed in accordance with contract, plans and applicable documents to include environmental, erosion and sediment controls, safety, traffic controls and EEO and DBE guidelines, regulations and permits.
• Project Safety & Environmental Compliance: Ensure work zones are properly established and maintained. Ensure project employees and equipment are performing in compliance with safety practices and directives. Monitor erosion and sediment control measures to ensure compliance and appropriate maintenance.

All employees are required to work in emergency situations, to include weekends, holidays, and after normal business hours; assignments may vary based on business needs.

Minimum Qualifications

• Knowledge of mathematics to include algebra, geometry and trigonometry.
• Valid driver's license.
• Skill in the use of computers and software applications.
• Skill in the use of engineering and testing equipment, inspection methods and materials testing.
• Safety shoes required.
• Ability to read, interpret and analyze roadway, structure and bridge plans, specifications and contract documents.
• Experience in construction, civil engineering, project management or materials inspection.
• Possession of or ability to obtain required certifications within 12 months of employment.
• Ability to maintain detailed records, prepare reports and maintain project files.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with VDOT and contractor personnel and the general public.

Additional Considerations

• Knowledge of roadway, structure and bridge construction methods, materials, standards and terminology.
• Ability to apply mathematical formulas and engineering principles to determine minor adjustments to construction plans.
• Possession of current certifications and completion of fall protection and confined space training.
• Knowledge of state and federal safety, environmental, and equal employment opportunity guidelines and regulations as they relate to transportation construction projects.
• Intermediate Work Zone Traffic Control Safety.
• American Concrete Institute (ACI) Concrete Field Level I (CCWA) OR WACEL Concrete I Certification.
• Asphalt Field Level I.
• Experience in highway and bridge construction inspection with a DOT or consultant inspection firm.
• Asphalt Field Level II.
• Radiation Safety USDOT HAZMAT Certification (Nuclear Gauge).
• DEQ: Inspector for Storm Water Management (SWM IN).
• Proficient in AASHTOWare Project (AWP) or other project management software.
• DEQ: Inspector for Erosion Sediment Control (ESC IN).
• Guard Rail Installer Training (GRIT).
• Flagger.
• Pavement Marking.
• Experience in construction, civil engineering, project management or materials inspection.
• CPR with AED, Standard First Aid, and Blood Borne Pathogens (BBP) Combined Course.
• A combination of training, experience, or education in Engineering, Drafting, or related field desired.
• Soils & Aggregate Compaction.

Special Instructions

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

As defined by VDOT Department Memorandum (DM) Number: 17-1 – Emergency Operations and Traffic Management, VDOT is an emergency operation agency. Positions physically working within district boundaries, including those that administratively report to Central Office, may be assigned to emergency response duties at the discretion of the District Engineer or Administrator. Positions physically working within Central Office locations may be designated upon request and coordination among the respective District Engineer or Administrator and Chief. Assignments are updated annually. Not all designated employees are provided an emergency operations assignment. Report to work when called to support emergency operations. Maintain communications regarding work schedules with both your regular and emergency response supervisor. Notify emergency supervisor of pre-approved leave that would impact rotational schedule and your reporting for duty if activated. Keep abreast of weather forecasts for duty readiness in reporting. Makes personal contact with emergency response supervisor to determine if and when services are needed for approaching event.

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. VDOT is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information, please visit “Information for VDOT Employees and Applicants” at: http://www.virginiadot.org/jobs/information_for_employees.asp

We have Shared Values and a Code of Ethics which may be viewed at www.Virginiadot.org/about. Your success in our organization depends upon modelling these values, therefore, please to review them and, if in agreement, we welcome you to apply.

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.
Multiple positions may be filled from this posting.

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.

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.

Contact Information

Name: Ciara Diehl

Phone: (540)292-4079

Email: Ciara.Diehl@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 AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.