Highway Construction Inspector Job at City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA

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  • City of Philadelphia
  • Philadelphia, PA

Job Description

This is technical work inspecting street and highway construction and repair projects. An employee in this class is responsible for overseeing the workmanship to insure compliance with specifications and standards and notifying contractors of non-conformity with contractual agreements. Assignments require evaluative thinking and are performed in accordance with standard inspection practices and general work instructions. The employee performs inspection functions that provide the basis for action by engineers and street repair supervisors. Work involves some disagreeable aspects and some light physical effort. Work is performed under the supervision of an inspectional supervisor.

Union Code : M. AFSCME D.C.33

FLSA Code : Non-Exempt

Application Procedures

CITY OF PHILADELPHIA APPLICATION INFORMATION

Thank you for your interest in employment with the City of Philadelphia. Please refer to the important information below regarding this job opportunity.

  1. You must complete the entire application process, provide accurate and up to date contact information, and submit all certifications, required licenses, and relevant documentation with each application or email the documents as an attachment to the Human Resources Representative listed below prior to the date of the exam.
  2. The analyst responsible for reviewing applications and additional documentation for this job opportunity is Shar Nyinyi Human Resources Professional 1 City of Philadelphia – Office of Human Resources 1401 JFK Boulevard, Room 1530 Philadelphia, PA 19102-1675 Tel: 215-686-2349 Fax: 215-686-0861 Email: shar.nyinyi@phila.gov
  3. For all other inquiries please contact Customer Service at 215-686-0880 or email hrhelpdesk@phila.gov

Minimum Requirements

Minimum Training, Education & Experience

The following statement represents the minimum training and experience standards which will be used to admit or reject applicants for tests. Candidates must meet requirements within 30 days after the last date for filing applications.

  1. CIVIL SERVICE STATUS : Presently employed by the City of Philadelphia with permanent Civil Service status in the Streets Department with a performance rating of Satisfactory or higher.
  2. Option 1:
    1. EDUCATION: Education equivalent to completion of the twelfth school grade.
    2. EXPERIENCE: Two years of experience in street or highway construction and repair.
  3. Option 2:
    1. EDUCATION: Possession of the Construction Management Certificate issued by the City of Philadelphia demonstrating successful completion of the Street’s Department 10-course Construction Management Certificate Program.
    2. EXPERIENCE: One year of experience in street or highway construction and repair.

Physical & Medical Requirements: Ability to physically perform the duties and to work in the environmental conditions required of a position in this class.

Required Licenses & Certifications: Possession of a valid proper class motor vehicle operator’s license as issued by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania prior to appointment and during tenure of employment as a Highway Construction Inspector 1, if required by work assignment.

Other Requirements

CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Candidates MUST submit a copy of their certification. If you have ever submitted a certification for any City of Philadelphia civil service examination, you have to submit another document.

  1. Option 1 – Upload a paperless certification – One time only! You may upload documents into your account and attach a document with this application. Once the document is uploaded to your account, it may be attached to all future applications.
  2. Option 2 – Submit a paper certification – Separate document required for each application If you submit a paper copy of a certification, the document will be used for this application only.

Projected Exam Date

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE EVALUATION: Applicants will be evaluated and scored based upon their training and experience credentials. An Eligible List will be established the week of January 27, 2025 .

Test Review

In accordance with Civil Service Regulation 9.091D, candidates may review their answer sheets and other test papers to determine if they have been scored correctly or if there has been an irregularity in the administration of the examination. Candidates will have 30 days after the results have been mailed to review their test and to file a written appeal. Call 215 686-0880 if you wish to schedule a test review.

Job Tags

Permanent employment, For contractors,

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