Highway Construction Inspector I

State of Oklahoma•Muskogee, OK

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Positions in this job family are responsible for overseeing the construction of highways, roads, and related structures, ensuring construction conforms with the construction contract documents, plans and specifications. This is the basic level of the job family where incumbents learn techniques and methodologies for performing highway construction inspections, materials sampling and testing. Supervisors and higher-level Highway Construction Inspectors will provide training and instruction for assigned tasks. Supervision and monitoring of the work product will range from close supervision of the incumbent at the learning stage of a task or function to normal and routine supervision and monitoring of the work product as the incumbent becomes proficient in and independently performs assigned tasks and functions.

Requirements

High school diploma or General Educational Development (GED).
Certification in materials sampling and testing from an accredited state or national sampling and inspection program within 12 months of hire.
Possession of a valid driver's license at the time of employment.
Applicants must take a drug test prior to employment.
Applicants must be willing and able to perform all job-related travel normally associated with this position.
While performing job duties, the employee may be required to sit, stand, walk, reach, talk, and hear.
Routinely, employees are required to sit, manipulate or feel objects, tools, or controls; climb and balance; stoop; kneel; crouch or crawl.
Employees must be able to regularly lift 50 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.
Able to work in a wide variety of environmental conditions, ranging from extreme heat to extreme cold.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of basic construction materials and their typical uses.
Knowledge of occupational safety practices.
Knowledge of basic mathematics, including basic geometry and algebra, used in routine job-related calculations.
Ability to collect, maintain, and record field data.
Ability to communicate effectively with internal staff, contractors, and other external partners in both oral and written form, and includes the preparation of inspection reports and recommendation.
Ability to use computer and standard office software.
Ability to work in moderate to considerable amount of handling light or medium weight objects/materials and use of medium weight tools, of climbing and working from ladders or while in an awkward position (physical effort).
Ability to work in unfavorable to considerable exposure to unfavorable conditions such as weather, being confined, noisy or dirty locations as a regular part of the work day (environmental).
Ability to work in dangerous to considerable conditions which are unpredictable/uncertain and which result in risk of personal injury (hazards).
Ability to work for considerable periods, on a regular basis, of concentration and focused sensory attention (which includes seeing, hearing, smelling, tasting, and touching) of medium intensity and longer duration (sensory attention).

Responsibilities

Performs sampling and field testing of materials used during construction projects, ensuring compliance with the Oklahoma Department of Transportation (ODOT) testing guidelines.
Submits accurate test records and samples to the residency lab.
Maintains current records in the Construction Management System and updates the system data.
Inspects contractor’s work to ensure compliance with project plans and specifications.
Communicates with stakeholders, such as businesses and landowners affected by the project.
Maintains required documentation of project progress, including measurements, calculations, and documentation of all work events and conditions.
Submits progressive estimates and time and diary reports.
Operates agency-issued vehicles and other equipment safely.
Conducts safety reviews.
Resolves contract disputes and specification interpretation with contractors.
Uses agency-provided software to accurately and completely document progress and required reports such as: Daily Work Reports (DWR), Diaries, Material Testing, Estimates
Trains new employees

Benefits

Annual benefit allowances
Variety of health, dental, and vision plan options
Paid annual and sick leave that rolls over each year
11 paid holidays
Robust retirement savings plans
EAP & wellness program
Annual Benefit Allowance covers up to $20,538.24 for employees and their dependents to enroll in benefits.
Comprehensive Insurance Plans: The State offers several different medical, dental, and vision plans to better fit your needs. Including options to enroll in a Health Savings Account (HSA) or a Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
Retirement Savings Plans: Pathfinder Defined Contribution Plan: available to employees who began State employment after November 1st, 2015. Employer matches 6% with an employee contribution of 4.5%. Employer matches 7% with an employee contribution of 7% or above. OPERS Defined Benefit Plan: available to returning employees who were previously enrolled in OPERS.
Annual & Sick Leave (PTO): 15 days accrued annually during the first 1–5 years of service. 18 days accrued annually for 5–10 years of service. 20 days accrued annually for 10–20 years of service. 25 days accrued annually for over 20 years of service.
Sick leave: Accrued at 15 days per year
Paid Holidays: 11 paid holidays per year
Longevity Pay: Longevity payments are paid annually to eligible State employees with a minimum of 2 years of State service.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP): EAP is a cooperative effort between employees and administration to help employees gain access to professional services in resolving personal problems.