Maintenance Contract Inspector - Jobs in Valleyview, AB

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Job InformationJob Requisition ID: 13389Ministry: TransportationLocation: ValleyviewFull or Part-Time: Full TimeHours of Work: 36.25 hours per weekRegular/Temporary: RegularScope: Open CompetitionClosing Date: September 22, 2021Classification: Technologies 7About UsMinistry of Transportation provides a safe and efficient transportation system to support Alberta’s economic, social and environmental vitality. The department promotes a vital and diverse economy by managing transportation safety, supporting municipalities with public transportation and water/wastewater facilities, expanding and enhancing a well-integrated transportation system and enabling market access, preserving and developing the provincial highway network and water management infrastructure.For more information about Ministry of Transportation, visit our website at :RoleAre you looking for meaningful highway operations work that offers technical variety plus the opportunity to spend time in the field Want to help us keep Alberta’s highways safe Then consider joining the District Operations in the Valleyview office as a Maintenance Contract Inspector.In this role, your primary responsibility will be overseeing the summer and winter highway maintenance programs for one or more contracted maintenance areas and ensuring the safety and convenience of the motoring public. This will involve working in partnership with highway maintenance contractors in planning maintenance activities, determining what maintenance work is necessary, monitoring the work of contractors, administering the maintenance budget, communicating with external stakeholders such as the RCMP and local municipalities, and responding to public concerns. You will also perform other related duties, which will vary depending on the region’s requirements.The Maintenance Contract Inspector role requires strong knowledge of highway maintenance, traffic safety issues, traffic management, roadway design and structure, and budget control. You must be able to identify roadway failure and recommend appropriate responses to the many situations that occur in the highway network as well as be able to inspect and confirm work carried out by the highway maintenance contractor is undertaken and completed in accordance with contract specifications and budgetary levels.QualificationsThe minimum requirement for this role are a 2 year Diploma in Engineering or Science plus 7 years related experience. Related experience or education may be considered as an equivalency on a one for one basis.Applicants must be eligible for registration in ASET (Association of Science and Engineering Technology) and have a valid driver’s license.Preference will be given to those who have the following experience;

• Extensive knowledge of highway maintenance
• Ability to work collaboratively with contractors to successfully complete activities
• Communicate effectively with public and other agencies as well as internal and external stakeholders
• Strong understanding of roadway design and structure
• Ability to identify roadway failure and recommend appropriate economic responses
• Knowledge of traffic safety issues and traffic management

APS CompetenciesCompetencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.The link below will assist you with understanding competencies:Here is a list of competencies deemed critical for this role:AGILITY – Being able to anticipate, quickly adapt, take advantage of opportunities, and make effective decisions by proactively seeking out new opportunities. Encourages innovative thinking, identifies and responds to shifting needs and priorities, and is able to work with some autonomy to lead and manage projects.DRIVE FOR RESULTS – Knowing what outcomes are important and maximizing resources to achieve results that are aligned with the goals of the organization, while maintaining accountability to each other and external stakeholders.DEVELOP NETWORKS – Proactively building networks, connecting and building trust in relationships with different stakeholders.BUILD COLLABORATIVE ENVIRONMENTS – The applicant needs to tap into a variety of resources within the organization and act on opportunities to partner with other groups to achieve desired outcomes. Considers how changes might impact colleagues, clients and stakeholders, and actively seeks their input and/or involvement regarding those changes.Salary$2808.03 to $3697.06 bi-weekly ($73 289 to $96 493 annually)NotesThis position is a permanent job opportunity and is located in Valleyview, Alberta.Travel is required for this position so the successful candidate must possess a valid driver’s license.Hours of work will be 36.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday.What we offer:

• Comprehensive benefits plan:
• Pension plan:
• Leadership and mentorship programs
• Professional learning and development
• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance

How To ApplyIf you are not currently an employee with the Government of Alberta, the first step in applying for a job is creating your candidate profile within our online application system,Existing employees should access the Career tile in 1GX to submit their application in order to be recognized as an internal applicant.Once you have created your candidate profile, visit the Alberta Public Service job site to apply for jobs atTips for applicants:It is recommended that applicants who have obtained educational credentials from outside of Canada and have not had them previously assessed, obtain an evaluation of their credentials from the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS)Closing StatementThis competition may be used to fill future vacancies, across the Government of Alberta, at the same or lower classification level.We thank all applicants for their interest. All applications will be reviewed to determine which candidates qualifications most closely match the advertised requirements. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.If you require any further information on this job posting or a copy of the role profile, please contact Rachel Skocilas at Rachel.Skocilas@gov.ab.caIf this competition is closed as per the closing date noted above, please continue to checkQuick Apply

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