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Part-Time HOP Transportation Construction Inspector

Published
February 3, 2025
Location
State College, PA

Description

Quinn Consulting Service, Inc.

Description:
Work individually or as a part of a team of Transportation Construction Inspectors to provide oversight of contractor's work efforts by ensuring quality control and contract compliance for Highway Occupancy Permit projects of routine to moderate complexity, under the direction of a Transportation Construction Supervisor (TCIS).
Requirements:
Essential Functions of this position include but are not limited to the inspection and documentation of work in the following areas:
Inspection and monitoring of contractual field work including excavation, drainage facilities, roadway surfaces, and signalsReporting contractor's daily operationsReviewing placement of and witnessing tests associated with the quality control of construction materialsReviewing line, grade, dimension, and elevation parametersOverseeing and enforcing the installation of appropriate erosion and sediment controlsOverseeing and enforcing the installation of highway work zones and traffic control devicesMaintaining project records including daily Project Site Activity (PSA) reports and material certifications.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

Required & Preferred Education & Experience
Must qualify as a TCI-1, TCI-2 or TCI-3NECEPT Bituminous Asphalt Field Technician Certification and/or PennDOT Concrete Field Technician Certification as indicated for level of qualification (preferred)NICET Certification (preferred)
Additional Eligibility Qualifications

The successful Transportation Construction Inspector candidate is expected to be proficient in and possess knowledge and experience in the following areas:
Operation of computer equipmentOperation of iPad including functional knowledge of appropriate associated and required AppsRoadway, structure and bridge construction/maintenance/repair/rehabilitation methods, materials, standards and specificationsAbility to read and interpret roadway, drainage, signal, water/sewer line plansMaintenance of detailed recordsPerform and document required materials testingAbility to communicate with the client, contractor personnel and the general public in a professional and courteous manner
Competencies
Communication proficiencyEthical ConductFlexibilityInitiativeTime Management
Work Environment

This job is performed in an office environment and or transportation construction field job sites. This role routinely uses field and standard office equipment such as computers, tablets, phones, digital cameras, and other field-testing equipment materials.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk; climb, drive; use hands; and reach with hands and arms.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a Part-time seasonal position. Schedule is Part-time as needed and flexible.

Travel

Most assignments do not require more than an hour of travel to and from job sites. However, some assignments will require extensive regional travel each day and others could require staying out of town overnight if distance to job site is greater than 90 miles from home.

Work Authorization/Security Clearance (if applicable)

Must be eligible to work in the U.S.

AAP/EEO Statement

QCS is committed to equal opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis including, but not limited to veteran status, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other protected class under federal, state or local law.

QCS has been and will continue be an equal opportunity employer as per AAP outlined in the employee handbook.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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