Transportation Construction Inspector

Description of Work

This position supports highway construction projects by inspecting work, checking materials, and helping to verify that contractors follow project plans and safety standards. This specialized work helps to ensure that transportation facilities are built safely and meet all requirements.

• Construction Inspection: Inspect phases of construction work and check grades, elevations, and layout with project staff
• Material Review: Observe placement of concrete, asphalt, drainage materials, and other supplies to ensure proper use
• Compaction Testing: Check soil and aggregate compaction through visual and field methods
• Documentation Tasks: Complete reports, calculations, estimates, and field notes using electronic and manual tools
• Plan Analysis: Review project plans, specifications, and manuals to support inspection activities
• Safety Monitoring: Check work zone traffic control devices and communicate safety concerns to project personnel

Work Schedule and Additional Information

Full-time employment
Standard work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
You will work closely with vendors and work hours may change based on vendor availability.
Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.

Pay

Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $46,827.00 (before taxes).

Benefits

N/A

Qualifications

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements: 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 titles or equivalent Federal Government job titles, as determined by the Office of Administration); or 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 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.

How to Apply

Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date . Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted. Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position. All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant’s own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.