Maintenance Contract Inspector (Transportation Engineering Technician III)

(OPEN RECRUITMENT)

State Highway Administration

Maintenance Contract Inspector(Transportation Engineering Technician III)

YOU MUST APPLY ONLINE TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION

http://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mdotmd

THE RECONSIDERATION PERIOD FOR THIS RECRUITMENT IS THREE (3) BUSINESS DAYS

The main purpose of this position is to oversee work performed by skilled, semi-skilled, and unskilled work teams; ensure that all materials and equipment are used correctly; and make sure that the projects are done in a timely manner according to the contract's special provision and Maryland specification and standards. Under the direction of the Project Engineer, the Maintenance Contract Inspector will perform duties in maintenance and construction work areas such as highways, ramps, buildings, parking areas, bridges, and snow removal. This position oversees all aspects of work done by the contractors such as guardrail installation and repair; paving; highway lighting; herbicide spraying; tractor mowing; tree and brush cutting; inlet repairs; mechanical roadway sweeping and crack sealing. The Maintenance Contract Inspector will be responsible for keeping work records on Inspector Daily Reports and Daily Construction Logs to be entered into the Ledger Book. This position will also provide the basic level of professional experience to ensure that the daily maintenance operations in District 5 are carried out correctly, safely, and in compliance with standards and specifications. Additionally, the Maintenance Contract Inspector will be required to assist the District Operations Engineer and Residence Maintenance Engineer with inspection of district maintenance contracts.

*The current vacancies are located at the Annapolis Shop and District 5 Maintenance Office (Anne Arundel County).

Education: Graduation from a standard high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.

Experience: Three (3) years of experience in technical engineering related work in the areas of design, traffic, construction, materials testing, engineering surveys, maintenance, or planning.

Selective Qualification: One (1) year of experience in maintenance and/or construction inspection.

This statement contains a selective qualification, which is more focused in scope than the minimum qualifications for this classification. Selective qualifications are utilized when the position requires specific or additional bona fide occupational qualifications (i.e., knowledge, skill, or ability).

Preferred Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will have good mathematics and computer software skills.

Candidates must possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the state of Maryland.

Candidates must obtain a valid state of Maryland Class B Commercial Driver's License within the probationary period.

Additional Information

Special Requirements:

• Employees in this class are considered essential and must be available for twenty-four hours a day with a response time of less than one (1) hour.
• Employees will serve a six-month probationary period with the possibility of probation being extended an additional six (6) months.
• The position is safety sensitive and subject to Drug/Alcohol testing as stated in MDOT Substance Abuse Policy.

TO APPLY: All applicants must submit an application online at http://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mdotmd (use of this option allows the application to be saved). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. To receive credit for your work history and credentials you must list the information in the online DTS-1 application form. You may refer to a resume only to expand on information offered in the body of the online DTS-1 application.

Consideration for employment may be based solely on the contents of your application; therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information. Please include all relevant experience on your application. This includes, but is not limited to, full or part time, volunteer, military, acting capacity, or any other experience that is relevant to the position you are applying for.

If you have held more than one (1) position at the same employer, you must list each position that you held, the length of time that you held each position, and the corresponding duties.

Applications must be submitted online by the closing date.
If you have any questions, please contact the Office of Administration at the number(s) listed below:
410-545-5554

The selected candidate may be subject to background and reference checks. A conviction is not an automatic disqualification from employment. Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.

The state of Maryland offers excellent health and leave benefits, 401k benefits, pension plan, a free transit program, and advanced education and training opportunities.

Please Note: The State Highway Administration is not sponsoring new employees in application of the H-1B Visa or providing an extension of an existing H-1B Visa at this time due to budgetary constraints. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. Federal regulations prohibit H-1B Visa candidates from paying sponsorship fees, all sponsorship fees must be assumed by the potential employer.

Appropriate auxiliary aids and services for qualified individuals with disabilities will be provided upon request. Please call at 410-545-5554.

Applicants who have education obtained outside of the U.S. will be required to provide proof of the equivalent U.S. education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service, such as the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (http://www.naces.org) or World Education Services: International Credential Evaluation (https://www.wes.org/).

The incumbent in this position may be a member of a covered bargaining unit.

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. SHA does not discriminate based on age, ancestry, color, creed, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religious affiliation, belief or opinion, sex, or sexual orientation.

Issue Date: 04/14/2025