Title: Construction Inspector – Chatham Office

State Role Title: Engineering Technician II

Hiring Range: $46,117 - $74,940

Pay Band: 3

Agency: VA Dept of Transportation

Location: Chatham Residency

Agency Website: www.vdot.virginia.gov/careers

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

This position is eligible for VDOT's Employee Referral Bonus Program. If you were referred to this opportunity by an existing VDOT employee, please be sure to answer the "How did you find out about this opportunity question" by selecting "Other" and entering their full name and either work email or phone number so we can be sure they are credited for any applicable rewards. Only one person may be entered.

This position will report to the Chatham Office.

The VDOT Lynchburg Construction Team is seeking an organized and computer savvy individual to monitor, coordinate and direct the administrative duties of roadway, structure, bridge construction and maintenance projects. Selected candidate will engage and review tasks and activities involving contractor conformance with plans, specifications, and contract documents to include daily inspection diaries, the input of data into automated software systems, monitor and track budget expenditures. Position responsibilities include preparing daily documentation and project activities from inspection notes, identifying issues that may cause project delays and communicating methods to avoid delays, monitoring documentation to ensure no payments are made for items not meeting full contractual obligation, and ensuring close-out documentation is completed. Position also maintains cost records on construction projects, performs data entry to maintain ledgers for primary and secondary system accounts, reviews and processes invoices and generates reports and correspondence for construction managers and engineers. It is imperative that the selected candidate communicates effectively with stakeholders, with VDOT support staff as well as external staff, in an effort to proactively resolve issues at the lowest level, projects a positive VDOT image, and keeps supervisor advised of important field observations. Additional positions may be filled from this recruitment within 90 days of the closing date.

In addition to a comprehensive compensation and benefits package, a $3,000 sign-on bonus is available for qualified candidates. Current VDOT employees are not eligible for the sign-on bonus.

Minimum Qualifications

Experience applying roadway, structure and bridge construction methods, materials, standards, construction symbols, and terminology. Experience reading, interpreting, and analyzing roadway, structure and bridge plans, as well as contract plans, specifications, and documents. Ability to maintain detailed records, prepare reports and maintain project files. Experience communicating effectively with VDOT and contractor staff and the general public. Ability to use computer software programs required for project management, spreadsheets, and financial management. Valid driver’s license required.

Additional Considerations

Knowledge of roadway, structure and bridge construction methods, materials, standards and terminology. Ability to apply mathematical formulas and engineering principles to determine minor adjustments to construction plans. Possession of current certifications and completion of fall protection and confined space training. Experience in highway and bridge construction inspection with a DOT or consultant inspection firm.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or resume is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

State applications will only be accepted as submitted online by 11:55 pm on the closing date through the PageUp System. State applications submitted via email, postal mail, fax, or in person will not be considered. Applicants are expected to fully represent qualifications and work history on the State application and/or resume. The decision to interview an applicant is based on the information provided on the application, therefore, it is essential to fully complete each section of the application and provide detailed information. Submitting an incomplete state application, or a state application lacking in detail, may impact your interview eligibility.

In addition to a rewarding work experience, VDOT offers excellent health and life insurance, benefits, pre-tax spending accounts, state funded Short- and Long-Term Disability, paid holidays, vacation, tuition assistance, free wellness programs, and a state retirement plan with options for tax-deferred retirement savings including employer matching.

We are a “Virginia Values Veterans” (V3) official certified company and state agency that provides hiring preference to Veterans and Members of the Virginia National Guard in support of Executive Order 29, (2010). If you are a Veteran or Virginia National Guard Member, we urge you to respond accordingly on your state application.

We have Shared Values and a Code of Ethics: your success in our organization depends upon modeling these values, therefore please access the following link: https://www.vdot.virginia.gov/about review them and; if in agreement, we welcome you to apply.

Valid driver’s license and safety footwear required. Will be required to work outside normal hours in emergencies and inclement weather to include nights, weekends and holidays. Must be able to work in diverse conditions including exposure to the outdoors, weather in all seasons, animals and insects. Possession of or ability to obtain required material and safety certifications within 12 months of employment. Fingerprint-based criminal history record check, references, work history and DMV driving record will be verified prior to employment. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States. H1B VISA Sponsorship is not available. VDOT utilizes a market-based pay program, which has been approved by DHRM. Therefore, advertised rates of pay may or may not align with the Commonwealth pay bands.

The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is an Equal Opportunity Employer by both policy and practice. For more information about our employment practices, please visit “Information for VDOT Employees and Applicants”: http://www.virginiadot.org/jobs/information_for_employees.asp

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: https://www.vadars.org/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx, or call DARS at 800- 552-5019.

Contact Information

Name: Roxanna Benedikter

Phone: 434-316-2191

Email: rs.benedikter@vdot.virginia.gov

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.