Transportation Construction Inspector Supervisor Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/pabureau/jobs/newprint/4824613) Apply  Transportation Construction Inspector Supervisor Salary $50,836.00 - $77,321.00 Annually Location Fayette County, PA Job Type Civil Service Permanent Full-Time Job Number CS-2025-18463-10630 Department Department of Transportation Division TR Dstr Off 800 Opening Date 02/13/2025 Closing Date 2/27/2025 11:59 PM Eastern Job Code 10630 Position Number 00034306 Union AFSCME Bargaining Unit B2 Pay Group ST06 Bureau / Division Code 00081200 Bureau / Division TR District 1200 Worksite Address 825 N Gallatin Ave Ext City Uniontown, Pennsylvania Zip Code 15401 Contact Name Kristen Lindsay Contact Email krlindsay@pa.gov + Description + Benefits + Questions THE POSITION Become a vital part of Engineering District 12 with the Department of Transportation and make a meaningful impact in your community! We are excited to announce an opening for a supervisory role in transportation construction inspection, bridge safety inspection, or materials testing. If you have the passion to lead and the drive to shape the infrastructure of your surroundings, this is your chance. Seize this incredible opportunity! Apply today and be a driving force for lasting change. DESCRIPTION OF WORK As a Transportation Construction Inspector Supervisor, you will conduct bridge safety inspections and collect essential inventory data according to Department policies and procedures. This vital role forms part of the District Bridge Safety Inspection Program, where you will play a key role in ensuring public safety on bridges, adhering to state and federal regulations, and delivering precise information for effectively managing bridges as critical infrastructure assets. You will lead a team of Transportation Construction Inspectors (Bridge Safety Inspectors), overseeing their supervision, training, and evaluation. As the inspection team leader and a certified bridge inspector, you will confidently manage structure inspections and non-destructive testing, ensuring strict compliance with Department policies and procedures. Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description (https://careers.employment.pa.gov/pd/PD\_NEOGOV.asp?p=00034306) . 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) up to 3 days per week. 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 Uniontown . + 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 Minimum Experience and Training Requirements: + One year as a Transportation Construction Inspector; or + Two years of construction inspection experience and an associate’s degree in civil engineering, mechanical engineering, geotechnical engineering, surveying engineering technology, or a closely related engineering technology;or + An equivalent combination of experience and training. Condition of Employment: + This position requires possession of a valid Pennsylvania Class C Driver's License. Other Requirements: + You must meet the PA residency requirement (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) . For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) and click on Residency. + You must be able to perform essential job functions. How to Apply: + Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents willnotbe reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). + If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. + Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted. + Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position. Veterans: + Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans’ Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov. Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS): + 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals). 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. EXAMINATION INFORMATION + Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam). + Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions. + Your score is valid for this specific posting only. + You must provide complete and accurate information or: + your score may be lower than deserved. + you may be disqualified. + You may only apply/test once for this posting. + Your results will be provided via email. Learn more about our Total Rewards by watching this shortvideo (https://www.youtube.com/embed/HtcSRnndflc?rel=0) ! See the total value of your benefits package by exploring ourbenefits calculator. Health & Wellness We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.* Compensation & Financial Planning We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options. Work/Life Balance We know there’s more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.* Values and Culture We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving. Employee Perks Sometimes, it is the little “extras” that make a big difference. Our employees receive special employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships. For more information on all of these Total Rewards benefits, please visitwww.employment.pa.gov and click on the benefits box. *Eligibility rules apply. 01 Condition of Employment- Do you possess a current driver's license which is not under suspension? + Yes + No 02 If you answered yes to the above question, please provide your driver's license number and expiration date. If you answered no, type N/A in the text box below. 03 Have you been employed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as a Transportation Construction Inspector for one or more years full-time? + Yes + No 04 If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below. 05 How many years of full-time construction inspection experience do you possess? + 4 years or more + 3 but less than 4 years + 2 but less than 3 years + 1 but less than 2 years + Less than 1 year + None 06 If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below. 07 How much college level coursework have you completed in civil engineering, mechanical engineering, geotechnical engineering, surveying engineering technology, or a closely-related engineering technology? If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted. If you answer this question based on education acquired outside of the United States, you must upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation report. We can only accept foreign credential evaluations from organizations that are members of the National Association of Credential Services (NACES). A list of current NACES members can be found by visitinghttps://www.naces.organd clicking the Evaluation Services link. For more information on foreign education credentials, please visithttps://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3and click on Other Information. + 120 credits or more + 90 but less than 120 credits + 60 but less than 90 credits + 30 but less than 60 credits + Less than 30 credits + None 08 You must complete the supplemental questions below. These supplemental questions are the exam and will be scored. They are designed to give you the opportunity to relate your experience and training background to the major activities (Work Behaviors) performed in this position. Failure to provide complete and accurate information may delay the processing of your application or result in a lower-than-deserved score or disqualification. Youmustcomplete the applicationandanswer the supplemental questions. Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents willnotbe reviewed for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position or to determine your score. All information you provide on your application and supplemental questions is subject to verification. Any misrepresentation, falsification or omission of material facts is subject to penalty. If requested, you must provide documentation, including names, addresses, and telephone numbers of individuals who can verify the validity of the information you provide in the application and supplemental questions. Read each question carefully. Determine and select which "Level of Performance" most closely represents your highest level of experience/training. List the employer(s)/training source(s) from your Work or Education sections of the application where you gained this experience/training.The "Level of Performance" you choose must be clearly supported within the description of the experience and training information entered in your application or your score may be lowered.In order to receive credit for experience, you must have worked in a job for at least six months in which the experience claimed was a major function. If you have read and understand these instructions, please click on the "Yes" button and proceed to the exam questions. If you have general questions regarding the application and hiring process, please refer to ourFAQ page (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) . + Yes 09 WORK BEHAVIOR 1 – BRIDGE INSPECTIONS Performs safety inspections of various types of bridge structures such as steel, concrete, and wood to identify structural deficiencies and ensure public safety. Levels of Performance Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim. + A. I have experience performing safety inspections on steel, concrete, and wooden bridge structures. + B. I have experience performing safety inspections on steel or concrete bridge structures. I have NOT inspected wooden bridge structures. + C. I have experience performing safety inspections on wooden bridge structures. I did NOT perform safety inspections on steel or concrete bridge structures. + D. I have NO experience related to this work behavior. 10 In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below. + The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience. + The types of bridge(s) on which you performed safety inspections. + The types of structural deficiencies you identified. + Your level of responsibility. 11 WORK BEHAVIOR 2 – INSPECTION REPORTS Analyzes bridge inspection data, provides engineering recommendations for the repair and/or replacement of bridge components, and identifies the priority of the order that repairs should take place. Prepares bridge safety inspection reports, sketches, photos, and other tracking spreadsheets. Levels of Performance Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim. + A. I have experience analyzing bridge inspection data, providing engineering recommendations for the repair and/or replacement of bridge components, and identifying the priority of the order that repairs should take place. I also prepared bridge safety inspection reports, sketches, photos, or spreadsheets. + B. I have experience analyzing construction inspection data NOT related to bridge structures. I provided engineering recommendations for the repair and/or replacement of relative components and identified the priority of the order that repairs should take place. I also prepared safety inspection reports, sketches, photos, or spreadsheets. + C. I have experience conducting various safety inspections such as mechanical, electrical, building, etc. I provided recommendations for the repair and/or replacement of relative components. I also prepared standard safety inspection reports that did not include sketches, photos, or spreadsheets. + D. I have NO experience related to this work behavior. 12 In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below. + The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience. + Bridge inspection data you analyzed. + Construction inspection data you analyzed. + Safety inspections you conducted. + Examples of engineering recommendations you provided for the repair and/or replacement of bridge components. + Your level of responsibility. 13 WORK BEHAVIOR 3 – TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE Provides technical assistance and guidance to agency staff in county maintenance district offices, municipalities, and various other technical and professional agencies regarding federal and state bridge inspection policies and procedures, regulations, and documentation. Levels of Performance Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim. + A. I have experience providing technical assistance and guidance to agency staff such as in county maintenance district offices, municipalities, and various other technical and professional agencies regarding federal and state BRIDGE INSPECTION policies and procedures, regulations, and documentation. + B. I have experience providing technical assistance and guidance to agency staff and various other technical and professional agencies regarding federal and state inspection policies and procedures, regulations, and documentation involving areas such as BUILDING CONSTRUCTION, HOME INSPECTIONS, HIGHWAY INSPECTIONS, ETC. + C. I have experience providing technical assistance and guidance to others in ANY FIELD regarding policies and procedures, regulations, or documentation; OR I have completed college-level coursework related to this work behavior such as communications, public speaking, or public relations. + D. I have NO experience or education related to this work behavior. 14 In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below. + The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience. + Examples of the type of technical assistance you provided and to whom you provided it. + Your level of responsibility. 15 If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below. + College/University + Course Title + Credits/Clock Hours 16 WORK BEHAVIOR 4 – SUPERVISION Supervises subordinate staff by assigning work, reviewing employee performance, preparing evaluation reports, providing guidance and training, approving/disapproving leave requests, and resolving/responding to grievances or complaints. Levels of Performance Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim. + A. I have experience supervising subordinate staff that included responsibilities such as assigning work, reviewing employee performance, preparing evaluation reports, providing guidance and training, approving/disapproving leave requests, and resolving/responding to grievances or complaints. + B. I have experience serving as a lead worker. I performed duties such as providing on-the-job training to newly hired staff, reviewing their work, and providing input to the supervisor. I was not responsible for assigning their work, reviewing employee performance, preparing evaluation reports, providing guidance and training, approving/disapproving leave requests, or resolving/responding to grievances or complaints. + C. I have completed formal supervisory training. + D. I have NO experience or training related to this work behavior. 17 In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below. + The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience. + Your level of supervision (i.e., 1st level supervisor, manager) + Types/classifications of employees you supervised. + Your level of responsibility. 18 If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to training, please provide your responses to the items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below. + School/College/University + Course Title + Credits/Clock Hours Required Question Employer Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Address 613 North Street Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120 Website http://www.employment.pa.gov