Inspector Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Ability to analyze project costs and develop estimates.
• Ability to coordinate and collaborate with multiple parties to resolve issues and meet business needs.
• Ability to develop strategies for pavement life-cycle performance improvement and to meet pavement management program’s goals.
• Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing with internal and external customers.
• Ability to interact and communicate verbally and in writing with internal and external customers.
• Ability to perform engineering and statistical analyses, research, and evaluation.
• Ability to plan and administer multiple project schedules.
• Ability to train and assign and check the work of staff.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise the work of others.
• Knowledge of contract administration.
• Knowledge of pavement engineering, design and construction principles, specifications, and methods.
• Knowledge of pavement maintenance, repair, rehabilitation and replacement methods and procedures.
• Knowledge of soil mechanics, materials properties, materials testing procedures and evaluation methods.
• Knowledge of state and federal funding procedures and requirements.
• Knowledge of supervisory principles and practices to include performance management and discipline.
• Skill in performing short and long term forecasting of raw materials and completed inventories.
• Skill in providing and promoting good customer service to internal and external customers.
• Skill in the use of computers and software applications.
• Ability to develop and administer contracts.
• Ability to develop project schedules and cost estimates.
• Ability to interact and communicate effectively with customers.
• Ability to obtain certifications in asphalt, soils, aggregates, concrete, nuclear safety, transportation, guardrail installation, and pavement markings within reasonable period of employment.
• Ability to perform engineering and statistical analyses, research, and evaluation.
• Knowledge of computerized inventory and sign shop operations.
• Knowledge of inventory management, control, scheduling and distribution.
• Knowledge of sign design and specifications.
• Skill in the use of computers and software applications to include database management.
• Valid driver's license.

Nice To Haves

• A combination of training, experience, or education in Civil Engineering or related field desired.
• DEQ Erosion and Sediment Control Inspector or Designer certification.
• Engineer in Training (EIT) or Professional Engineer (PE) desired.
• Experience in developing and administering contracts.
• Guardrail (GRIT) certification.
• Hazardous Waste (DOT) - RCRA certification.
• Materials certifications to include: asphalt, concrete, soils, aggregates, pavement markings, etc.
• Radiation Safety (Nuclear Gauge) certification.
• Skill in contract administration.
• Skill in pavement design, construction, maintenance, repair, and rehabilitation.
• Skill in project estimating and scheduling.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with all Construction Directives (CDs), environmental safety, EO, Materials, acceptance testing and quality directive.
• Ensure assigned project is compliant with VDOT, District, and regional environmental and safety goals.
• Ensure environmental discrepancies and safety violations are corrected.
• Monitor and assure compliance with all VOSHCP, OSHA, DPOR and VDOT safety policies and regulations.
• Provide engineering technology solutions to complex or unusual cases and projects.
• Determine and demonstrate proper work site protection techniques.
• Ensure workplace safety by identifying workplace hazards and making suggestions for improvement.
• Wear proper personal protection equipment.
• Maintain current knowledge of safety rules, regulations, laws and procedures (OSHA, VOSHA, etc.).
• Ensure equipment is used properly and safely.
• Apply MUTCD for detours, lane closures, work zones, etc.
• Maintain clean, orderly, and safe work environment.
• Follow VDOT safety regulations and practices.
• Direct and oversee district's Pavement Management Program.
• Develop estimates and cost-effective strategies to rehabilitate, preserve and extend the life of the district pavement network.
• Prepare and implement yearly paving schedule.
• Maintain and update pavement management database systems.
• Collaborate and coordinate with internal and external stakeholders on pavement management issues and procedures.
• Evaluate and design pavement construction.
• Investigate, verify and analyze pavement conditions.
• Research pavement construction and maintenance histories.
• Perform pavement design and life-cycle cost analyses.
• Provide engineering assistance during construction phase and project acceptance.
• Plan, execute and monitor pavement restoration and rehabilitation program.
• Assess and evaluate residency pavement needs.
• Develop scope, specifications and designs for pavement rehabilitation projects.
• Collaborate and coordinate with others to prepare annual paving schedule.
• Document paving schedules for federally funded projects.
• Prepare progress reports on pavement conditions and funding strategies to facilitate pavement management decisions.
• Maintain automated and written reports and project records for activities performed in assigned program area.
• Records are maintained in compliance with agency standards.
• Perform special studies and assignments to support initiatives and decision making for assigned engineering program area.
• Prepare project related correspondence.
• Supervise and train technicians in performing duties for their assigned program area.
• Ensure technicians are capable of performing assigned activities.
• Serve as a technical resource and consultant to inspectors, contractors and agency management.
• Instruct and guide field staff to assure work conforms to Agency, OSHA, VOSH and contract safety policies, plans, specifications and contract documents.
• Ensure work assignments are performed to achieve on schedule completion of activities on projects.
• Manage multiple projects and adjusts priorities as needed.
• Represent VDOT with outside contacts, which include handling and resolving concerns of contractors and the public.

Benefits

• VDOT utilizes a market based pay program, which has been approved by DHRM.
• Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process.
• Equal Opportunity Employer.