Construction Inspector Series - Clinton

Job Description

Applications will be reviewed, and interviews will be scheduled on a rolling basis, until all vacancies are filled.
Job Location:
Clinton Project Office (1057 E Gaines Drive, Clinton, MO 64735
)
Why you’ll love this position:
The construction inspector inspects routine construction items for conformance to plans, specifications, special provisions, and terms of the contract.  Responsibilities are performed under moderate supervision.
MoDOT will bring candidates onto the team as entry-level, intermediate, or senior level, based on your skills and experience.
This opening is for one of our
CAREER-LADDER
positions which offers the opportunity for career advancement without having to participate in the competitive selection interview process.  As you continue to learn, acquire new skills, and gain experience, you can be promoted to a higher-level position.

Coordinate and perform construction inspections verifying that contractors' activities are in compliance with contracts, specifications, and engineering principles.
Perform duties of inspector in charge of routine construction items, such as asphaltic or portland cement concrete plants, asphaltic or concrete paving, including grading and base, small bridges, concrete box and pipe culverts; inspect general or special items, such as utility adjustments, signing, traffic signals and lighting.
Perform measurements, computations, or other work in preparing final plans, change orders, contractor payment estimates, and engineering costs.
Maintain required construction documentation, records and files; prepare progress and other reports, keep supervisor fully informed as to activities or unusual conditions on the job.
Provide field checks for contractor surveying operations; serve as party chief on routine layout and staking; serves as instrument operator on staking of large bridges, other critical structures, or complex interchanges.

Minimum Qualifications - Non-ABET
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field
OR
8 years of experience in construction inspecting or related field.
Certification to operate nuclear gauges may be required.
Successful completion of a work simulation examination and a medical-physical examination.
Successful candidates with the above qualifications will be considered for one of the three levels based on knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Entry salary- $57,762.48
Intermediate salary- $62,383.68
Senior salary- $68,803.68
Note for internal applicants:  Successful candidates already at rates above the posted salary will be evaluated on an individual basis to determine final salary outcome.
Special Working Conditions:
Job requires moderate physical activity.
Job requires exposure to physical hazards, health and safety risks, and/or adverse or otherwise undesirable characteristics in the environment.
Job may require operation of vehicles to plow snow and spread ice control materials.
OR
Minimum Qualifications - ABET
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited college or university curriculum.
ABET accreditation assures confidence that a collegiate program has met standards essential to prepare graduates to enter critical STEM fields in the global workforce.
You can use the following link to determine ABET accreditation.
Home - ABET
Certification to operate nuclear gauges may be required.
Successful completion of a work simulation examination and a medical-physical examination.
Successful candidates with the above ABET-accredited Engineering qualifications will be considered for one of the three levels based on knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Entry salary- $
67,307.04
Intermediate salary- $
72,691.68
Senior salary- $78,506.88
Special Working Conditions
Job requires moderate physical activity.
Job requires exposure to physical hazards, health and safety risks, and/or adverse or otherwise undesirable characteristics in the environment.
Job may require operation of vehicles to plow snow and spread ice control materials.
A postsecondary degree is the best measure to ensure candidates possess required engineering knowledge, including in applied physics and mathematics, drafting, engineering processes and procedures, project management, industry ethical standards, and analyzing and modeling data.
Preferred Qualifications
MoDOT is looking for team members who align with our preferred employee qualities.  Please click the following link to learn more about our preferred employee qualities.
Preferred Employee Qualities | Missouri Department of Transportation

MoDOT offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage.  Visit our
CAREERS
page to explore all we have to offer.  Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for MoDOT, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator.  This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found
HERE
.
At MoDOT you will play a key role in maintaining the seventh largest highway system in the United States.  We value team players who are open-minded and work well with others to accomplish goals and fulfill our mission of safety, service, and stability.  We see the growth of our team members as an investment, both in MoDOT's future and yours.  If you're looking for diverse opportunities, challenging work, and a flexible environment, we want to talk to you about joining our winning team.  MoDOT operates on shared values and your success in our organization depends upon modeling these values.
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to view our mission, values, and tangible results.  If you embrace these values, we welcome your application.

Southwest District Human Resources at
SWHR@modot.mo.gov