Environmental Projects Construction Inspector

Are you invested in protecting the health of residents and the natural surroundings in Pennsylvania? If so, join our dedicated team of professionals at the Department of Environmental Protection in the Bureau of Abandoned Mine Reclamation. As an Environmental Projects Construction Inspector, your work focuses on ensuring projects are completed in compliance with permits, plans, specifications, and department policies.

Our mission is to restore and safeguard our nation's land and waters that have been impacted by abandoned mines in order to protect public health and safety, improve the environment, and promote the beneficial use of land. Apply today to join forces with our program that is devoted to protecting citizens from the dangers of abandoned mine land (AML) sites and to restoring degraded water and other environmental resources!

As an Environmental Projects Construction Inspector, you will be tasked with handling the inspection of construction and materials for civil, environmental, and mine reclamation projects. This position requires an extensive understanding of contract plans, specifications, permits, and policies in order to apply them to the enforcement of the contract. You will be responsible for inspecting the installation and maintenance of erosion and sedimentation control devices for conformance with approved plans and permits; ensuring corrective action is taken; enforcing and issuing Notice of Violations; and completing Earth Disturbance Inspection Reports with recommendations. You will have the opportunity to educate property owners, other state and federal agencies, as well as the media regarding project activities. Additional responsibilities include:

• Measuring and computing monthly estimates
• Investigating complaints and recommending solutions
• Collecting water samples to determine the impact of projects
• Reviewing and checking contractor work and equipment
• Checking survey layouts for accuracy
  

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) full-time, in the field. You will be expected to report to the Cambria District office on an as needed basis. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Ebensburg.
• Salary: Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $44,890 (before taxes).
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.
• Note: This is a field position that will cover project sites in the following Western PA counties: Allegheny, Armstrong, Butler, Cambria, Cameron, Clarion, Clearfield, Elk, Fayette, Indiana, Jefferson, Somerset, Washington, and Westmoreland.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Two years of construction inspection experience on heavy construction projects such as dams, flood control projects, mine reclamation projects, treatment plants, hazardous waste projects, airports, highways or utility installations; or
• An Associate Degree in Building Construction Technology, Civil Engineering Technology, Survey Technology, Construction Engineering Technology, or a closely related field; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.
• Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within 3 months of graduating with a qualifying degree.

Special Requirements:

Other Requirements:

• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

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If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
• Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
• You must provide complete and accurate information or:
  • your score may be lower than deserved.
  • you may be disqualified.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.