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17 Core Competencies and KSA Assessment This chapter provides information on the pertinent core competencies the construction inspection workforce should possess to be successful. Core competencies are a combination of knowledge, skills, performance behaviors, and personal attributes that contribute to improved employee performance and organizational success.
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18 Guide to Recruiting, Developing, and Retaining Transportation Infrastructure Construction Inspectors To Chapter 4: Training and Certification To Chapter 5: Retention and Career Development From Chapter 2: Needs Assessment and Recruitment Responsibilities Entry Intermediate Advanced Coordinating field activities to ensure adherence to plans and specifications Documenting payment quantities Ensuring contract requirements and project compliance Ensuring shop drawings are accurate and approved Monitoring corrective actions implemented for identified issues Measuring and recording material quantities Notifying the project management team when issues arise Performing surveying assignments Performing tests for specification compliance Providing potential solutions to inspection issues Reviewing quantities for payment applications Sampling and testing of materials in the field Sampling and testing of materials in a laboratory Supervising surveying crew Understanding contract requirements and project objectives Verifying and documenting as-built conditions Verifying contractor workmanship for contract compliance Working various hours and schedules as required KEY 100–75% of STAs responded that this is an important responsibility 74–50% of STAs responded that this is an important responsibility 49–25% of STAs responded that this is an important responsibility 24–0% of STAs responded that this is an important responsibility Figure 3.1. Identi cation of gaps in KSAs.
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Core Competencies and KSA Assessment 19 Table 3.2 provides the KSA groupings within each core competency and the definitions for each KSA collected from literature, a survey of 46 STAs and 26 consultant firms, interviews with seven STAs, and four focus groups of STA and consultant personnel, and confirmed with four vetting sessions with industry professionals and STA staff. The KSAs were collected from literature (including the AASHTO TC3 Competency Matrix)
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20 Guide to Recruiting, Developing, and Retaining Transportation Infrastructure Construction Inspectors Interpersonal Skills Able to work with others from various backgrounds and the ability to work through issues and conflicts efficiently Leadership Influence and guide others to improve efforts and achieve goals Professionalism Demonstrate adherence to the accepted code of conduct for the job KSA Definition A ca de m ic C om pe te nc ie s Computer Skills/Digital Literacy Able to use required technologies or computer-related tools and applications Critical and Analytical Thinking Analyze, evaluate, question, and interpret information Basic Math Perform basic calculations using mathematical principles such as arithmetic and algebra Advanced Math Perform more complex calculations using mathematical principles such as geometryand trigonometry Reading/Literacy Understand and interpret written information presented in work-related documents Science Apply scientific rules and methods to conduct tests and solve problems Written Communication Clearly communicate important information to others in writing Oral Communication Clearly communicate important information to others through verbal discussions Te ch ni ca l C om pe te nc ie s Construction Materials Able to identify and manage work associated with materials (e.g., compile existing sign inventory, guardrail inventory, materials designated for salvage, materials designated for reuse, materials found on a project for use) Construction Means and Methods Understand and recognize construction materials, means, and methods and able to applyknowledge when inspecting Construction Scheduling Understand project master schedule and progress schedules Contract Requirements Understand contract requirements associated with the work and the requisite experience with the work to be an effective inspector Inspecting and Testing Able to inspect and test materials and document work Plans and Specifications Able to understand and use project plans and specifications for inspections Performance Measures Demonstrate knowledge and application of developing, tracking, and reporting performance measures Project Development Understand the project development process Quality Control/Quality Assurance Demonstrate knowledge quality control and quality assurance principles Regulations, Policies, and Procedures Able to understand and apply agency regulations, policies, and procedures Risk Able to identify risk and apply risk analysis Safety Understand construction safety and able to recognize unsafe situations at the job site Surveying Demonstrate knowledge of surveying and working with surveyors Tools and Technologies Able to use appropriate tools and technology, including cameras, videos, tablets, and smart applications, to perform and record work Verification Able to perform and verify project controls, alignment, layout, and beam profiles using appropriate tools and technology (e.g., total station, GPS, lidar, real-time kinematics)
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Core Competencies and KSA Assessment 21 technology devices tend to build the necessary KSAs. However, some technologies may require extensive practice before they can be used accurately and effectively in the field.
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22 Guide to Recruiting, Developing, and Retaining Transportation Infrastructure Construction Inspectors Verification A A A A A A A A A A A A Responsibilities Competencies/KSAs Co or di na tin g fie ld a ct iv iti es to e ns ur e ad he re nc e to p la ns a nd sp ec ifi ca tio ns D oc um en tin g pa ym en t q ua nt iti es En su rin g co nt ra ct re qu ire m en ts w ith pr oj ec t c om pl ia nc e En su rin g sh op d ra w in gs a re a cc ur at e an d ap pr ov ed M on ito rin g co rr ec tiv e ac tio ns fo r id en tif ie d is su es M ea su rin g an d re co rd in g m at er ia l qu an tit ie s N ot ify in g pr oj ec t m an ag em en t t ea m w he n is su es a ris e Pe rf or m in g su rv ey in g as si gn m en ts Pe rf or m in g te st s f or sp ec ifi ca tio n co m pl ia nc e Pr ov id in g po te nt ia l s ol ut io ns to in sp ec tio n is su es R ev ie w in g qu an tit ie s f or p ay m en t ap pl ic at io ns Sa m pl in g an d te st in g m at er ia ls in th e fie ld Sa m pl in g an d te st in g m at er ia ls in a la bo ra to ry Su pe rv is in g su rv ey in g cr ew U nd er st an di ng c on tra ct re qu ire m en ts an d pr oj ec t o bj ec tiv es V er ify in g an d do cu m en tin g as -b ui lt co nd iti on s V er ify in g co nt ra ct or w or km an sh ip fo r c on tra ct c om pl ia nc e W or ki ng v ar io us h ou rs a nd sc he du le s as re qu ire d A ca de m ic Computer Skills/Digital Literacy A A A A A A A A Critical and Analytical Thinking A A A A A A A A A Basic Math (Arithmetic, Algebra) Q Q A Q Q Q Advanced Math (Geometry, Trigonometry)
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Core Competencies and KSA Assessment 23 After identifying the KSAs an entry-level inspector needs to, for example, measure and record material quantities at the appropriate level of proficiency, an STA can evaluate a newly hired inspector and determine the KSAs the inspector lacks. The STA can then develop a training plan for an inspector to gain the knowledge and skills needed.
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24 Guide to Recruiting, Developing, and Retaining Transportation Infrastructure Construction Inspectors Assessment of academic and technical core competencies is often suited for traditional testing methods such as performance tests and examinations. The assessment of personal effectiveness and workplace competencies may be better addressed through longitudinal observations in a working environment, with feedback provided during periodic performance evaluations.
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Core Competencies and KSA Assessment 25 3.5 Summary of Core Competencies and KSA Assessment Strategies The primary objective of this chapter is to help STAs establish and use an assessment process to evaluate the KSAs of their construction inspection workforce. STAs can consider the following strategies for assessing construction inspection core competencies, on the basis of their operations: • Determine the roles and responsibilities for all construction inspection positions.
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