Review Vacancy
AgencyTransportation, Department of
TitleTransportation Construction Inspector 1/2 (Region 4)
Occupational CategoryI.T. Engineering, Sciences
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $19.51 to $21.66 Hourly
Minimum Qualifications Transportation Construction Inspector 1
A. One construction season (minimum of 3 months) of work experience in highway, bridge or other civil engineering related construction inspection, as described in the Transportation Construction Inspector Tasks and Duties, or;
B. Completion of at least one semester (minimum of 12 semester credit hours) of college course work as part of an associate degree program in engineering, engineering technology, construction technology, engineering science, surveying technology, drafting/CAD, or heavy equipment operations or;
C. Completion of at least one semester (minimum of 12 semester credit hours) of college course work as part of a bachelor degree program in engineering, engineering technology, environmental sciences or environmental technology, construction management, construction supervision, engineering management, construction engineering or construction engineering technology, transportation planning, mathematics, physical science, architecture or architectural technology, construction technology, landscape architecture, surveying, physics, geology or forestry.
Transportation Construction Inspector 2
D. Two separate construction seasons (minimum 6 months total) of work experience in highway, bridge or other civil engineering related construction inspection, as described in the Transportation Construction Inspector Tasks and Duties, or;
E. Completion of an associate degree program in engineering, engineering technology, construction technology, engineering science, surveying technology, drafting/CAD, or heavy equipment operations or;
F. Completion of at least 2 years (minimum of 54 semester credit hours) of college course work as part of a bachelor degree program in engineering, engineering technology, environmental sciences or environmental technology, construction management, construction supervision, engineering management, construction engineering or construction engineering technology, transportation planning, mathematics, physical science, architecture or architectural technology, construction technology, landscape architecture, surveying, physics, geology or forestry or;
G. Completion of one construction season of work experience, as described in TCI I above, plus a minimum of 27 semester credit hours of college course work as part of an associate's or bachelor’s degree program as cited in E or F above (note: as long as they were once enrolled in a required program and completed 27 credit hours towards that program they can be approved)
NOTE: Your degree and/or college credit must have been awarded by a regionally accredited college or university or one recognized by the NYS Education Department as following acceptable educational practices. If your degree and/or college credit was awarded by an educational institution outside of the United States and its territories, you must provide independent verifications of equivalency.
Duties Description • Earthwork Inspection: Inspects building of earth or rock embankments; conducts gradation, compaction and moisture content tests; checks thickness of materials placed and type and suitability of compaction equipment; assists in survey, layout and measurement activities.
• On-Site Concrete Inspection: Inspects concrete placement for pavement, bridge piers and abutments; tests air content and slump and obtains cylinders for subsequent load tests; inspects method of handling and placing concrete to minimize segregation, concrete finishing, and curing method; inspects paving trains to ensure smooth concrete pavement.
• Structural Inspection: Inspects steel erection, field welds, surface preparation and steel painting.
• Drainage Inspection: Inspects installation of culverts, sewers and ditches; ensures trench excavation is done safely for proper alignment and grade, that correct material is placed and properly shaped, and that material and compaction of backfill over pipe is correct.
• Asphalt Pavement Inspection: Inspects asphalt pavement placement; ensures correct temperature, lift thickness and proper compaction.
• Materials Inspection: Inspects concrete production; ensures ingredients are from an approved source and are mixed in correct proportions for a specified time period; checks that automation features are working properly;
• Project Support Activities: Calculates actual construction project length, areas and volumes; performs technical checking activities.
• Materials Analyst: Performs design, verification, or acceptance testing of construction materials at the central laboratory. Lab groups focus on geotechnical applications, strength of materials, geologic characterization, concrete asphalt, or chemical analysis.
• Miscellaneous Inspection Assignments: Inspects curbing, sidewalk, signs, guide rail, pavement markings, traffic signals, lighting, fencing, etc.
Extensive travel throughout the Region will be required. At the time of appointment and continuously thereafter, possession of a valid NYS Driver's License is required, or the candidates must otherwise demonstrate the ability to meet the travel requirements of the position.
Responsibilities may include serving a role within the Incident Command System to support the department’s response to regional and statewide emergency situations.
Additional Comments _______________________________________
Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@oer.ny.gov.
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The New York State Department of Transportation is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Women, minority group members, disabled persons and Veterans are encouraged to apply. Upon request, reasonable accommodations will be provided for the disabled.
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In compliance with Public Law 99-603, candidates selected for appointment must provide an original document to prove their citizenship and/or legal right to work in the United States.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Email Address amy.sehm@dot.ny.gov
Address
Notes on ApplyingQualified candidates should submit a current resume, TCI Availability Questionnaire and a completed NYS Dept. of Transportation Application for Employment (S1000 Part 1) with Notice Number R04-24-19 included in the subject line and referenced in the cover letter to:
Amy L. Sehm
Construction TCI Program Coordinator
New York State Department of Transportation- Region 4
1530 Jefferson Rd.
Rochester, NY 14623
585-272-3426 (fax)
amy.sehm@dot.ny.gov
***PLEASE INCLUDE R04-24-19 IN SUBJECT LINE***
Applications and resumes must be received or postmarked no later than May 31, 2024.
Applications for employment may be found at the following web address:
https://www.ny.gov/sites/default/files/2023-03/Application_for_Employment_Part_1.pdf
TCI Availability Questionnaires may be found at the following web address:
https://www.ny.gov/sites/default/files/2022-02/TCI_Questionnaire_Website_Final.pdf