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Working Title: Chief Inspector

Job Class: Transportation Specialist

Agency: Transportation Dept

• Job ID : 80753

• Location : Oakdale

• Telework Eligible : No

• Full/Part Time : Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 10/05/2024

• Closing Date : 10/15/2024

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Transportation Dept / DOT-Metro-Central Off-AFSCME

• Division/Unit : Metro / Northeast Resident Office

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : No

• Salary Range: $27.74 - $37.83 / hourly; $57,921 - $78,989 / annually

• Classified Status : Classified

• Bargaining Unit/Union : 207 - Technical/AFSCME

• Work Area : Oakdale Contract Administration

• FLSA Status : Nonexempt

• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes

The work you'll do is more than just a job.

At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

**The Minnesota Department of Transportation does not sponsor applicants for work visas or Optional Practical Training Extensions for STEM Students. Individuals must be legally authorized to work in the US at the start of employment.

Examples of work for this specific vacancy include but are not limited to:

• Acts as Chief Inspector on complex multi-phase or multi-operational projects, reporting to and working under the general guidance of a project engineer/project supervisor to ensure successful completion of projects.

• Leads inspection crew on a complex multi-phase or multi-operational project coordinating personnel and work assignments.

• Directs materials testing and performs occasional sampling and material testing in the field, analyzes test results and assures materials meet MnDOT specifications to secure certification of a construction project and determine the impact of test results and make recommendations related to materials, structural integrity for roadway and/or bridge construction projects.

• Performs highly complex inspection activities, monitors project progress, and assures all inspected work is accomplished in accordance with contract requirements.

• Performs complex documentation to record quantity and quality of materials and completes required reports in accordance with contract requirements.

• Applies enforcement procedures to the contract for the most complex projects * Monitors traffic control and encourages safe contractor practices, ensures personal safety is protected and ensures the project is completed to applicable safety practices, rules, and programs.

• Develops solutions to unforeseen construction problems and/or issues in the field, serves as the contact for field personnel and the primary focal point for contractors and project engineers, communicates relevant information and knows the “go-to” people in all areas of MnDOT for help in resolving problems in the field.

• Directs, trains, or performs the measuring, completing, documenting and entering the required project documentation into AASHTOWare.

• Generates vouchers from the field and processes and distributes to Finance and the Contract Project Engineer in order to pay the contractor and/or to track payments.

• Coordinates construction inspection supplies and equipment to ensure needed supplies and equipment are available when needed.

Minimum Qualifications

The level of experience to perform this job at the Transportation Specialist level can be achieved with four (4) years of experience performing Contract Administration (roadway and/or bridge construction) activities or related activities.

Note: A two-year Civil Engineer Technology Degree or Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or equivalent may substitute for the one year of experience listed (in order for education coursework to be considered in lieu of work experience you must submit a copy of your transcripts).

• Working knowledge of English sufficient to read, write, speak and understand oral and written information; communicate with employees and the general public in-person or via two-way radio and other electronic devices; and to maintain routine written logs and simple records.

• The driver’s license requirement is a valid Class D Driver’s License with no major traffic convictions in the past 5 years; OR 4 or more minor violations in the last 3 years; OR any combination of minor violations and at-fault accidents totaling 4 or more occurrences.

Required Certifications:

• Aggregate Production Tester

• Grading and Base Tester

• Grading & Base Inspector

• Bituminous Street Inspector

• Concrete Field Tester

• Concrete Field Inspector

• Bridge Construction Inspector

• Signals and lighting

• Erosion/Sediment Control Construction Site Managment Certification

Preferred Qualifications

• Field Construction inspection experience acting as a Chief Inspector

• Four years of Construction Inspection

• Experience administrating Projects in AASHTOWare

• Experience in Independently Finaling Projects

Physical Requirements

The physical demands of this job will vary but may require the ability to joint lift up to 150 pounds maximum with frequent moving and/or lifting or otherwise transfer of objects of various weights. This job also may require walking, moving, standing, to a significant degree on rough terrain or may involve sitting most of the time with pushing and pulling of arm and/or leg controls. This job may require strenuous physical labor including but not limited to digging, shoveling, hauling, crawling, bending, pushing, pulling and climbing. For a complete list of physical requirements, please contact Valerie Ringhofer at 651-234-7418 or Kim Rice at 651-234-7426 .

Additional Requirements

It is our policy that all candidates successfully submit to a background check prior to employment. The background check may consist of the following components:

• Sema 4 Records Check

• Criminal History Check

• Employee Reference Check

• Education/License Verification

• Driver's License Verification

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.