Bridge Inspector (Transportation Construction Inspector)

NOTE:  THIS IS A REPOSTING OF CS-2024-84365-10620.  IF YOU APPLIED UNDER THE PREVIOUS POSTING WHICH WAS OPEN FROM MAY 17, 2024 TO MAY 31, 2024, YOU CANNOT SUBMIT A NEW APPLICATION.

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to join the Department of Transportation? We have an opening for a Bridge Inspector in Dauphin County! As a Bridge Inspector, you will have the chance to work alongside a team leader and assist in conducting inspections of bridges and other structures. Your role will involve a range of technical duties, ensuring the safety and integrity of these vital infrastructures. If you're ready to make a difference and be a part of a dedicated team, don't hesitate to apply today!  

In this position, you will provide support to a bridge inspection team leader by assisting with various technical duties related to the inspection of bridges and other structures. This includes conducting safety inspections on existing bridges, examining structural components such as concrete footings, steel beams, and timber construction, and assessing the condition of bridge features like expansion devices and safety parapets. You will also be responsible for inspecting bridges for damage, wear, and corrosion, as well as measuring bridge members, recording deterioration, and rating components.

Additionally, you will play a role in preparing detailed inspection reports that document the current condition of bridges and identify any deficiencies. This will involve compiling information, taking photographs, reviewing sketches, and summarizing the findings of the inspection. You will also assist in conducting underwater inspections, crane inspections, and deck surveys, as well as maintaining accurate records of inspections using various tools and software systems.

It is important that you have a strong understanding of the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) coding requirements and are able to maintain the necessary documentation for all state-owned structures. You will have the opportunity to interact with various stakeholders, including Department staff, federal and local agencies, legislators, and the general public, to ensure effective project administration. Additionally, you will be responsible for maintaining and organizing inspection equipment and adhering to a two-year inspection cycle.
  

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.
• Vendor-controlled position. Work hours may vary to meet operational needs.
• 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.

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• One year as an Engineering Technician (commonwealth title); or
• Two years as a Transportation Technician or Construction Cost Technician 1 (commonwealth titles); or
• Three years of experience in highway or bridge surveying, design, construction, or inspection work; or
• Three years of experience in quality control of materials or building or construction industry experience, which includes reading and interpreting blueprints, plans, or schematics; or
• One year 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. 

Special Requirement: 

• This position requires possession of an active non-commercial Pennsylvania Class C Driver’s License or equivalent.

• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be 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 will eliminate you from consideration for this position.

Veterans: 

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

• 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.

Salary : $44,890 - $67,678