Title: Inspector Senior Construction

State Role Title: Engineering Technician III

Hiring Range: $59,125 - $96,078

Pay Band: 4

Agency: VA Dept of Transportation

Location: Petersburg Residency and Ashland Residency

Agency Website: www.virginiadot.org/jobs

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

We are looking for construction workers to drive, improve and maintain infrastructure for the Virginia department of transportation.

VDOT’s Richmond District has exciting opportunities available in its Construction Program. We are seeking qualified candidates to fill a Construction Inspector Senior vacancy to independently coordinate, schedule, and inspect all phases of routine and complex highway construction projects to ensure construction quality in accordance with plans and specifications and provide a quality transportation system for the traveling public. Opportunities are available in our Southern (Petersburg and South Hill) and Northern (Hanover, Goochland, New Kent, Charles City, Henrico and City of Richmon) Region.

As a Construction Inspector Senior, you will:
• ensure construction activities are performed in accordance to 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.

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.

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.

We have Shared Values and a Code of Ethics: your success in our organization depends upon modeling these values, therefore please access the following link: https://www.virginiadot.org/about/missionandvalues.asp to review them and, if in agreement, we welcome you to apply.

Minimum Qualifications

• 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.
• Ability to record and maintain detailed project documentation and prepare reports, forms, and correspondence.
• Ability to read, interpret/analyze roadway, structure and bridge plans, construction contracts, and other project management documents.
• Skill in the use of engineering and testing equipment and computer software applications
• Knowledge of mathematics including algebra, geometry and trigonometry and ability to apply mathematical formulas and engineering principles to determine field adjustments to construction plans.
• Ability to work independently and oversee and provide technical guidance and training to other inspectors.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with VDOT and contractor personnel and the general public.

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 Plan Grid or other project management software.
• Experience overseeing the work of others
• Possession of current certifications and completion of fall protection and confined space training.
• A combination of training, experience, or education in Construction or related field desired.
• Experience with inspection of construction projects and activities for roadway construction, maintenance and structures.

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.

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.”

Contact Information

Name: Maureen Paciello

Phone: 804-801-4227

Email: [email protected]

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.