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Position Summary The basic purpose of this work is to oversee the construction practices used on various sites, and to enforce compliance with plans, specifications and all applicable laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures. This position requires work outdoors, in varying weather conditions and often on construction sites that may involve uneven terrain. Night work and/or Weekend work may also be required, and the incumbent may be expected to report for Snow and Ice events depending on assignment. Duties and Responsibilities Inspection of maintenance, repair and/or construction related to roadways, highways, bridges, structures, tunnels, and buildings, etc., including but not limited to: * Inspect the work of Contractors by conducting field visits to the various work sites to ensure conformance to plans, specifications, and standards of good workmanship on the contracts. * Recommend changes to specifications or construction plans due to unusual field conditions, lack of funds or unavailability of materials. * Ensure that work, whether performed by MassDOT or a Contractor (or Permitee), follows proper safety procedures and techniques. This includes inspection of safety equipment used by the contractors and assures they are in conformance with MassDOT requirements. * Inspects construction operations such as steel placement, concrete placement, deck, and joint bridge repairs, wearing surface replacement and repairs, roadway construction and paving, drainage and erosion, and traffic controls and ensures that rules, regulation, laws, and contract plans and specifications concerning construction are observed. * Maintain records, field inspection reports and/or correspondence including pay estimates using an electronic workflow tool called Site Application Module (SAM). * Verbally advises Contractors on work that does not conform to engineering requirements or contract specifications and notifies the Resident Engineer or appropriate Supervising Engineer. * Maintains records of completed work, members of contractors' work force, machine hours, labor costs, and other data required for estimates for payment for the contracts as per Standard Operating Procedures, as well as recording field notes to chronicle the progress of repairs. * Sample, test, and obtain all require documents for materials incorporated into construction projects such as gravel, brick, stone, reinforcement bar, bolt assembly components, cement concrete and hot mix asphalt. Properly obtain samples of the required quantity as per the Department Materials Manual. Field test Portland cement concrete as per the American Concrete Institute (ACI) procedures and hot mix asphalt as per the Northeast Transportation Technician Certification Program (NETTCP) procedures. * Perform other related duties. WORKING CONDITIONS: General Construction Inspectors may work in an office or outside in all types of weather and under exposure to such hazardous conditions as those found on construction sites and may travel for job related purposes. Covering night construction and/or weekend operations, when scheduled, is expected. This position is eligible for a five thousand dollar ($5,000) signing bonus (“Signing Bonus”) if you are newly hired to the Unit E collective bargaining unit at MassDOT. The Signing Bonus will be paid in two parts: 1) $3,000 (less applicable taxes) included in the employee’s first paycheck. 2) $2,000 (less applicable taxes) after the successful completion of the employee’s probationary period. Only candidates external to the Massachusetts Department of Transportation are eligible for the sign-on bonus. About MassDOT * The 4,000 employees of Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) take great pride in connecting the Commonwealth’s residents and communities. MassDOT is responsible for developing, implementing, and coordinating transportation policies and projects for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and to efficiently plan, design, construct, and maintain a safe statewide transportation system which effectively meets the transportation needs of the Commonwealth. Information about MassDOT’s culture and career opportunities can be found at mass.gov/massdot-careers. MassDOT’s divisions include Highway, Registry of Motor Vehicles, Aeronautics, and Rail & Transit. Headquarters (Planning & Enterprise Services) provides business and administrative support and policy leadership for each of the four (4) divisions. * Minimum Entrance Requirements This requisition will remain open until filled; however, first consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days. Current MassDOT employees should use their internal MassCareers account to apply. All job applications must be submitted online through MassCareers to be considered. Please provide a complete, accurate and current resume / application for MassDOT to review in order to determine if your submitted materials meet the minimum entrance requirements for the position. Applicants must have at least (A) five years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, technical experience in the construction, inspection and/or alteration of construction projects such as highways, buildings, bridges, tunnels, sewers, waterways, dams, and parks, or (B) any equivalent combination of the required experience and the substitutions below. Substitutions: I. An Associate’s degree with a major in civil engineering, civil engineering technology or construction technology may be substituted for a maximum of two years of the required experience. * II. A Bachelor’s or higher Degree with a major in civil engineering, civil engineering technology, architecture or structural, architectural or sanitary engineering may be substituted for a maximum of four years of the required experience. NOTE: No substitutions will be allowed for the remaining year of experience. Education toward such a degree will be prorated on the basis of the proportion of the requirements actually completed. * For questions regarding the job posting, please email the MassDOT Talent Acquisition Team at talentacquisition@dot.state.ma.us. * For general questions regarding MassDOT, call the Human Resources Service Center at 857‐368‐4722. * For a disability‐related reasonable accommodation or alternative application method, call the ADA Coordinator, Lucy Bayard, at 857‐274‐1935. *Comprehensive Benefits When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future. Want the specifics? Explore our Employee Benefits and Rewards! An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role. * * Job: Engineering* *Organization: Massachusetts Department of Transportation *Title: *General Construction Inspector II * Location: *Massachusetts-Lenox-270 Main Street Requisition ID: 250001DH