THE POSITION

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!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

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.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS

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.

Other Requirements

• 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.

How to Apply

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

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 Info / Pages / default.

aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.

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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 :
• you may be disqualified.

You may only apply / test once for this posting.Your results will be provided via email.

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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 visit www.employment.pa.gov and click on the benefits box.

Eligibility rules apply.

Necessary Special Requirement - Do you possess a valid driver's license which is not under suspension?

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.

Have you been employed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as an Engineering Technician for one or more years full-time?

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.

Have you been employed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as a Transportation Technician or Construction Cost Technician 1 for two or more years full-time?

How many years of full-time construction inspection experience do you possess?

• A. 3 years or more
• B. 2 but less than 3 years
• C. 1 but less than 2 years
• D. Less than 1 year
• E. None

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.

How many years of full-time experience in highway or bridge surveying, design, construction, or inspection work do you possess?

• A. 3 years or more
• B. 2 but less than 3 years
• C. 1 but less than 2 years
• D. Less than 1 year
• E. None

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.

How many years of full-time experience in quality control of materials or building or construction industry experience, which includes reading and interpreting blueprints, plans, or schematics do you possess?

• A. 3 years or more
• B. 2 but less than 3 years
• C. 1 but less than 2 years
• D. Less than 1 year
• E. None

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.

How much college 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 a transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted.

If you answer "yes" to this question based on education acquired outside of the United States, you must also upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation.

For more information on foreign education credentials, please visit https : / / www.employment.pa.gov / Additional Info / Pages / default.

aspx#q3 and click on Other Information.

• A. 120 credits or more
• B. 90 but less than 120 credits
• C. 60 but less than 90 credits
• D. 30 but less than 60 credits
• E. Less than 30 credits
• F. None

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.

You must complete the application and answer the supplemental questions. Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be 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 our FAQ page.

WORK BEHAVIOR 1 - BRIDGES AND ROADWAYS

Conducts safety inspections of bridges to assess their physical condition. Evaluates bridge structural members , foundations, supports, and other components for deficiencies or signs of damage or wear.

Performs measurements, takes photographs, and draws sketches to support findings.

Levels of Performance

Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.

• A. I have experience conducting bridge safety inspections for signs of damage or wear.
• B. I have experience inspecting bridge construction projects for quality of workmanship and adherence to applicable engineering and construction standards.

I do not have bridge safety inspection experience.

• C. I have experience performing work in the design or construction of bridges. I do not have inspection experience.
• D. I have experience performing work in the design, construction, or inspection of roadways. I do NOT have experience in the design, construction, or inspection of bridges.
• E. I have NO experience related to this work behavior.

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 experience conducting bridge safety inspections.
• The actual duties you performed related to the design, construction, or inspection of bridges or roadways.
• Your level of responsibility.

WORK BEHAVIOR 2 - WRITTEN DOCUMENTATION

Records information from bridge inspections into logs, spreadsheets, or standardized forms. Documents findings and recommendations in narrative technical reports.

Levels of Performance

Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.

• A. I have experience writing technical reports which contain findings or recommendations.
• B. I have experience recording findings onto logs, spreadsheets, or standardized forms. I do NOT have experience writing technical reports.
• C. I have experience developing written materials to share information with others. My experience does NOT include writing technical reports which contain findings or recommendations or recording findings.
• D. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to technical writing, report writing, or business writing.
• E. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior.

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 actual duties you performed related to written documentation.
• The type(s) of reports you wrote or information you recorded.
• Your level of responsibility.

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(s)
• Credits / Clock Hours

WORK BEHAVIOR 3 - PLANS, DRAWINGS, SPECIFICATIONS, AND STANDARDS

Reads and interprets highway construction drawings, plans, specifications, and standards.

Levels of Performance

Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.

• A. I have experience reading and interpreting HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION plans, drawings, specifications, and standards.
• B. I have experience reading and interpreting plans, drawings, specifications, and standards UNRELATED to highway construction.
• C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to engineering drawing, blueprint reading, architectural design, or surveying.
• D. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior.

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 actual duties you performed related to reading and interpreting plans, drawings, specifications, and standards, including the type(s).
• Your level of responsibility.

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(s)
• Credits / Clock Hours

Required Question

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Last updated : 2024-05-21