Transportation Construction Inspector

THE POSITION

Make an impact that people see each time they travel! As a Transportation Construction Inspector with the Department of Transportation, you help ensure that permit projects follow the rules and support safe transportation. You take part in field reviews, coordinate with experts, and help keep construction activities on track. Apply today and help maintain safe travel for families, businesses, and visitors across Pennsylvania!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This role focuses on reviewing Highway Occupancy Permits, conducting field inspections, and ensuring that permit activities follow department standards. You will work with engineers, companies, and the public while helping keep transportation projects safe and compliant. As a Transportation Construction Inspector, you will perform the following duties:

• Permit Reviews: Review assigned permit applications and field conditions for accuracy and compliance with department regulations
• Field Coordination: Coordinate with engineers and other units to confirm drainage, safety, geometric design, and construction requirements
• Project Support: Gather existing roadway conditions and assist with documentation for major permit projects such as utility installations
• Research Duties: Research existing permits to verify that current site conditions match approved permit information
• Compliance Actions: Report non compliant field conditions and issue citations or warning letters to permit offenders as required
• Material Testing: Collect and test construction materials to ensure they meet contract standards

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Work overtime as necessary per work assignment
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Three years of experience in highway or bridge surveying, design, construction, or inspection work; or
  
• Three years of experience in quality control of materials or building or construction industry experience, which includes reading and interpreting blueprints, plans, or schematics; or
• One year as an Engineering Technician (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• Two years as a Transportation Technician or Construction Cost Technician 1 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• One year of construction inspection experience, and an associate's degree in civil engineering, mechanical engineering, geotechnical engineering, surveying engineering technology, or a closely related engineering technology; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.

Special Requirement:

• This position requires possession of an active non-commercial Pennsylvania Class C Driver's License or equivalent.

Other Requirements:

• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency Guidelines.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• A conditional offer of employment will require submission of criminal history reports. See hiring agency contact information.

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• If