Environmental Projects Construction Inspector-Home Headquartered

Applications accepted until Monday, January 6, 2025, at 11:59 pm eastern. You MUST apply on our website using the link provided to be considered for this position.THE POSITIONAre you eager to apply your construction skills in a role that significantly impacts the lives of individuals in Pennsylvania? The Western Engineering Office of the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) is searching for an Environmental Projects Construction Inspector to oversee a range of civil and environmental construction projects within our State Parks and Forests. If this sounds like the right fit for you, we encourage you to apply and become a valued member of our committed team!DESCRIPTION OF WORKAs an Environmental Projects Construction Inspector, your role will involve overseeing Civil and Environmental Construction Projects for DCNR facilities to guarantee compliance with official contract documents and relevant policies, procedures, and regulations, ensuring that facilities are safe and operate as intended. The primary project sites will be located in State Parks Region 2, encompassing western Pennsylvania, although this may extend beyond that area. Your responsibilities will include interpreting contract requirements through the review and analysis of technical drawings and specifications, as well as ensuring that the Contractor adheres to these technical documents during construction. The types of projects you will inspect include foundations, bridges, pumping stations, buildings, roads, dams, marinas, retaining walls, storage tanks, water and wastewater treatment plants, swimming pools, campgrounds, bike trails, and other facilities of varying complexity. You may be tasked with inspecting multiple projects simultaneously, either independently or in collaboration with a Staff Engineer, forming a Project Team under the guidance of the Regional Engineer.Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in theposition description.Work Schedule and Additional Information:

Full-time employment

Work hours are 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.

A state vehicle will be provided for frequent travel within DCNR Region 2

This is Home Headquartered position, applicants must reside in one of the following counties: Allegheny, Armstrong, Beaver, Butler, Clarion, Crawford, Erie, Fayette, Greene, Indiana, Jefferson, Lawrence, Mercer, Somerset, Washington, Westmoreland or Venango.

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 & ELIGIBILITYQUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

Two years of construction inspection experience on heavy construction projects such as dams, flood control projects, mine reclamation projects, treatment plants, hazardous waste projects, airports, highways or utility installations;or

An Associate Degree in Building Construction Technology, Civil Engineering Technology, Survey Technology, Construction Engineering Technology, or a closely related field;or

An equivalent combination of experience and training.

Special Requirement:

All positions require possession of a valid Pennsylvania driver's license.

Other Requirements:

You must meet thePA residency requirement.For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow thelinkand click on Residency.

You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

You must pass a background investigation.

How to Apply:

Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents willnotbe reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining yo r 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 may 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 towww.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspxand click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us atra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.

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.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:

your score may be lower than deserved.

you may be disqualified.

You may only apply/testoncefor this posting.

Your results will be provided via email.