Reference #: 4616289 THE POSITION If you are enthusiastic about construction and eager to build a thriving career in the industry, this is the perfect opportunity for you. At the Department of Transportation District 11, we prioritize construction, providing an excellent setting to launch your professional path and establish a strong base for your future. Take advantage of this outstanding opening and apply today!DESCRIPTION OF WORK In this position, you will engage in entry-level technical tasks related to construction projects, focusing on training. Your responsibilities will include ensuring that all construction activities adhere to approved codes, plans, standards, and specifications. You will take part in a comprehensive 12-month on-the-job training program. Your role will involve routine inspections of materials and workmanship on transportation construction projects to verify compliance with contract requirements and established standards. You will maintain inspection checklists for each operation under your purview, which will necessitate researching contract items in relevant publications and standards. Additionally, you will assist in inspecting all phases of transportation construction work, including checking grades, elevations, and stake-outs for structures and roadways. You will also support the verification of work performed by contractors and inspection staff as outlined in the Project Office Manual and required by relevant publications. Documentation will be produced and reviewed both manually and electronically, utilizing department-provided software for project documentation and entering daily records into the Engineering and Construction Management System.Work Schedule and Additional Information:Full-time employment, vendor controlled work hours 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) part-time, ad-hoc, at the discretion of the supervisor. 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 Bridgeville. 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:An associate degree in surveying, drafting, designing, civil, or any other appropriate field of engineering technology. Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within 6 months of graduating with a qualifying degree. 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). This posting requires submission of a copy of your college transcript(s). Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You may upload your document as an attachment during the application process. You must still complete the application and answer the supplemental questions. All documents MUST be uploaded prior to the submission of your application. 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 conside ation 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 and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at 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.EXAMINATION INFORMATIONCompleting 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.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.