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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania |
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POSITION DESCRIPTION FOR JOB POSTING |
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Position Number: 00258925 |
Description Activated On: 3/26/2025 1:35:54 PM |
Position Purpose: Describe the primary purpose of this position and how it contributes to the organization’s objectives. Example: Provides clerical and office support within the Division to ensure its operations are conducted efficiently and effectively. Performs a variety of technical duties in the inspection of materials and workmanship on highway construction projects within Engineering District 9-0 to ensure all work is completed in conformance with approved construction codes, plans, standards, and specifications. |
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Description of Duties: Describe in detail the duties and responsibilities assigned to this position. Descriptions should include the major end result of the task. Example: Types correspondence, reports, and other various documents from handwritten drafts for review and signature of the supervisor. Inspects any and all phases of transportation construction work. Assists with checking grades, elevations, structure stake-out and roadway stake-out with contractor/surveyor. Inspects the placement of materials such as cement concrete, bituminous concrete, drainage materials and all applicable materials. Provides compaction testing (visual non-movement method) of sub-surface strata, soils, aggregate, etc. Interacts with Department staff, other federal, state and local agencies, legislators and the general public to ensure the effective administration of the projects. Completes and performs master diary entries, mathematical calculations, item quantity estimates, project cost estimates, and all applicable project documentation manually or electronically. Assists in resolving field problems that are encountered. Compiles and takes photographs, prepares, or reviews sketches, and prepares an inspection review summary. Completes, documents and checks work performed by contractors and participates as a team member as part of the inspection staff as outlined in the Project Office Manual (Publication 2) and as required by Publication 408. Produces reports as needed and/or required for project records and interprets the results to track progress and schedule. Tracks and checks material quantities and testing utilizing either manual or computerized methods. Draws sketches, note field plan changes, and maintain consolidated inspection progress and quality control reports associated with the work being accomplished. Ensures that projects are completed in accordance with all existing regulations, policies, and procedures and in an expeditious and cost-effective manner. Attends environmental training as required and demonstrates and implements sound environmental practices. Performs other related duties associated with the inspection of work and materials on highway construction projects as assigned. Performs duties as required by Supervisor during winter assignments. Performs related duties as assigned. Safety: 1. Assess your environment and be responsible for your safety, the safety of co-workers, and the public. 2. Attend required safety training and adhere to the requirements of all safety manuals, policies, and laws. 3. Immediately report to your supervisor any incident, unsafe practice, or near miss. 4. When in an enclosed environment (office buildings, confined spaces, flagger stations, equipment pinch points, etc.), know your evacuation process and escape route, your communication protocols, and appropriately react in the event of an incident. 5. Evaluate the contractor’s operations: - Immediately stop any unsafe actions. - Engage in an ongoing safety dialogue with the contractor’s leadership. Succession Planning: Take an active role in succession planning by completing a Career Development Plan in collaboration with the supervisor. In conjunction with the supervisor, participate in knowledge management/transfer by identifying key aspects of the job and sharing explicit and tacit program/technical knowledge with other employees. Department Green Plan Policy: Commit to following the Department’s Green Plan Policy (Pub 712) and the associated principles. Failure to comply with the Department’s Green Plan Policy shall be documented in the employee’s performance review. Fair Labor Standards Act: Unless directed otherwise by your supervisor or manager, comply with stated work hours for the 7.5/8.0-hour day. |
Decision Making: Describe the types of decisions made by the incumbent of this position and the types of decisions referred to others. Identify the problems or issues that can be resolved at the level of this position, versus those that must be referred to the supervisor. Example: In response to a customer inquiry, this work involves researching the status of an activity and preparing a formal response for the supervisor’s signature. Independently inspects construction and/or bridge projects for compliance and advises supervisor of any issues and concerns. Work is reviewed by supervisor for results obtained. |
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Requirements Profile: Identify any specific experience or requirements, such as a licensure, registration, or certification, which may be necessary to perform the functions of the position. Position-specific requirements should be consistent with a Special Requirement or other criteria identified in the classification specification covering this position. Example: Experience using Java; Professional Engineer License Experience: 1. Valid Pennsylvania Class C Driver’s License or equivalent. Licenses, registrations, or certifications: 1. N/A 2. N/A 3. N/A 4. 5. 6. |
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Essential Functions: Provide a list of essential functions for this position. Example: Transports boxes weighing up to 60 pounds.
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