VDOT's Culpeper District is seeking a detailed oriented applicant to fill Inspection position within Culpeper County. Selected candidates will independently coordinate, schedule and inspect all phases of routine/complex highway construction and maintenance projects. Positions will ensure construction activities are performed in accordance to contracts, plans and applicable documents to include environmental, Erosion & Settlement Controls, safety, traffic controls, EEO/DBE guidelines and regulations/permits; oversee and perform materials testing to ensure project is constructed to the designed quality standards; and ensure monthly pay items are processed for the contractor. Ensures work zones are properly established/maintained and ensure contractor performance is in compliance with safety practices; monitor project schedule and review/maintain project budgets; and manage project public relations, respond to public concerns, and communicate with VDOT support staff and contractors. These positions are designated as essential and, as such, all duties associated with the job are required during emergency situations which may include but are not limited to inclement weather, disaster response, and emergency operations. Performance of these duties may require work outside of normal business hours including nights, weekends and holidays. VDOT will determine when essential positions are required to report. VDOT employees have Shared Values and a Code of Ethics. Click Here. We encourage all those who apply to review these values and ethics. If you share our values, we invite you to apply. Your success in our organization depends upon sharing these values and keeping this Code of Ethics. 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. Click Here for additional information. Minimum Qualifications Experience with construction methods, materials, equipment, standards, specifications, and terminology; with applying state and federal safety, environmental, and EEO/DB guidelines and regulations related to transportation construction Knowledge of mathematics including algebra, geometry, and trigonometry and ability to apply mathematical formulas and engineering principles to determine field adjustments to construction plans Ability to read, interpret/analyze roadway, structure and bridge plans, construction contracts and other project management documents; to record/maintain detailed project documentation and prepare reports, forms and correspondence Ability to work independently and oversee and provide technical guidance and training to other inspectors Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with VDOT, contractor personnel and the general public Able to perform physically demanding work in field conditions such as using test equipment, lifting, climbing, stooping, working at heights, in confined spaces and making visual observations Skill in the use of engineering and testing equipment Skill in the use of computers and software applications Possess certifications noted below or ability to obtain within 12 months of hire (or earliest date/classes are offered) and maintain thereafter. Certifications include: soils, aggregate, asphalt, concrete, nuclear safety and transportation, guardrail installation, pavement markings, First Aid, CPR, flagging, work zone safety, storm water inspection, erosion and sediment control and OSHA safety training courses Valid driver's license required at time of hire . Ability to obtain Commercial Driver's License ( CDL ) and DOT medical card within 6 months of employment and maintain thereafter. Must comply with DOT and VDOT policies and standards when operating CDL equipment. Safety shoes and other safety gear are required in the performance of duties. Preferred Qualifications Experience in a broad range of road and bridge construction inspection activities with a DOT or a DOT consultant inspection firm. Proficiency in MS Office and Site Manager or other project management software. Experience overseeing the work of others. Special Requirements All positions within Culpeper District are essential and, as such, all duties associated with the job are required during emergency situations which may include but are not limited to inclement weather, disaster response, and emergency operations. Performance of these duties may require work outside of normal business hours including nights, weekends and holidays. VDOT will determine when essential positions are required to report. References, work history, and DMV records will be verified. Selected applicants holding a valid CDL must complete a pre-employment physical and drug screen. Requires approved safety shoes, which is a reimbursable expense. Fingerprint-based criminal history records check required. Selected candidate may be required to operate or work in the vicinity of devices containing radioactive materials and emitting low levels of ionizing radiation. Positions require unrestricted mobility, including, at times, unrestricted mobility in irregular terrain; working at heights and in confined spaces, making visual observations; the ability to stand for long periods of time; the ability to work in a variety of environments affected by, but not limited to, such elements as dust, vapors, heat, and moisture; and the ability to lift 50 lbs. The Commonwealth of Virginia requires all Executive Branch employees, including new hires, rehires or transfers to disclose their vaccination status upon hire. Disclosure of vaccination status (and for those fully vaccinated, proof of vaccination) will be required during new employee orientation on your first day of work. If you are not vaccinated for any reason or choose not to disclose your vaccination status, you will be required to be tested for COVID -19 once per week on an indefinite basis while employed with The Commonwealth of Virginia, and wear a face covering at work while indoors, outdoors when social distancing cannot be maintained, and when riding in vehicles with others. Special Instructions to Applicants State applications will only be accepted as submitted online by 11:59 pm on the closing date through the Recruitment Management System (RMS). 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. 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. This website will provide a confirmation of receipt when the application is submitted successfully. Please refer to "Your Application" in your RMS Account to check the status of your application for this position. 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": Additional positions of equal or lesser duties/qualifications/classification may be filled from this recruitment within 90 days of the closing date. Additionally, if applicant pool is not sufficient to fill as Inspector Senior Construction, positions may be filled as an Inspector Construction Construction. Salary starting at $40,766 and commensurate with experience and applicable duties/classification. Name Sherri Johnson or Amanda Freeman Phone 540-727-7055 or 540-829-7055 Fax Email sherri.garcia@vdot.virginia.gov or amanda.freeman@vdot.virginia.gov Address 1601 Orange Road Culpeper, VA 22701