Transportation Inspector - Counties

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Transportation Inspector 2 - Various Counties in Charleston, WV |  page has loaded. West Virginia Department of Transportation (WV)

Location:

Charleston, WV

Full-Time Permanent

Job Number: DOT
26RW
009A

District/Subdivision:
Right of Way Division

Work location:

District 6 (Marshall, Tyler, Wetzel, Ohio, Brooke and Hancock counties). This role performs full-performance advanced level work inspecting and ensuring compliance with state and federal laws and regulations. Work is performed according to prescribed procedures and involves direct contact with employers, public officials, civic and labor groups, and the general public. Requires considerable statewide travel and may involve an irregular schedule.

The employee must use independent judgement in interpreting policies and guidelines, may use precedents or work directions on specific issues, and makes decisions based on analysis of information. Distinguishing factors include broader administrative oversight and responsibility for planning and operational aspects of the area of inspection. Performs other related duties as required.

Pay Grade 12

Closing Date: 1/29/2026 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada)

The Transportation Inspector 2 in this position is assigned to the Right of Way Division but the work location will be District 6, which consists of Marshall, Tyler, Wetzel, Ohio, Brooke and Hancock counties. Performs full-performance advanced level work conducting inspections to determine compliance with various state and federal laws and regulations. Work is performed according to prescribed procedures and involves direct contact with employers, public officials, civic and labor groups, and the general public.

Involves considerable statewide travel and may work an irregular schedule. The employee must use independent judgement in the interpretation and adaptation of policies and guidelines. The employee may use precedents or work directions in the application to specific issues or problems. Analysis of subject matter is conducted, and decisions are made using the results of this analysis. Many alternatives may be available, but it is up to the employee to choose the most appropriate alternative.

Distinguishing factors involve the broader scope of administrative oversight and responsibility for planning and operational aspects of the area of inspection. Performs other related duties as required.

• Participates in evaluating inspection procedures, advising in policy matters, and recommending changes to management to improve procedures and efficiency
• Advises management and other officials concerning problems related to inspection assignments
• Conducts complex, special, and extraordinary inspections
• Trains and instructs new employees in the techniques and procedures used in performing inspections, handling investigations, surveys, or complaints
• Takes appropriate action indicated by results of inspections, tests, and investigations
• May check and evaluate the work and reports of subordinates in relation to the completion of specific assignments
• Makes recommendations concerning the proper application of laws, rules and regulations
• Completes and/or assists subordinates in the preparation of detailed inspection reports
• Maintains records pertaining to inspection schedules and results
• Checks for requirements prescribed by law, such as proper licensing, record keeping, security, safety, and sanitary conditions
• May inspect and monitor procedures to assure compliance to state and federal agreements and specifications
• Established rules, regulations, and procedures will be used to solve a variety of routine problems and answer a variety of standard questions
• Travel may be required; therefore, a valid driver’s license is required.

• Advanced knowledge of laws, rules, and regulations of the agency assigned
• Knowledge of proper inspection techniques and procedures
• Ability to evaluate effectiveness of policies, procedures, and guidelines
• Ability to interpret and follow detailed instructions, specifications, manuals, and other related guidelines
• Ability to instruct and supervise subordinates in inspection methods and procedures
• Ability to express ideas clearly, both orally and in writing
• Ability to prepare required forms, correspondence, and reports
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, officials, and the general public and to deal with controversial matters in a tactful manner
• Licensure and/or certification pertinent to area of assignment may be required

REQUIRED TRAINING/EDUCATION

• High school diploma or the equivalent

REQUIRED TRAINING/EDUCATION

• High school diploma or the equivalent

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

• Four (4) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience in purchasing, law enforcement, investigation, safety inspection, transportation, highway construction or maintenance, industrial maintenance, or responsible public contact work
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