Transportation Construction Inspector

About the role

Take part in important transportation work as a Transportation Construction Inspector with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation. This role places you in both office and field settings where you will help support safe and efficient travel. You will gain hands‑on experience while ensuring that projects meet standards and follow required procedures. Join a team that works together to build a stronger future for local communities.

Responsibilities

• Permit Administration: Review permit requests and coordinate program activities to meet Department goals.
• Construction Oversight: Inspect work sites to verify compliance with safety rules, standards, and permit conditions.
• Customer Service: Provide guidance and information to applicants, contractors, and members of the public.
• Team Coordination: Support employees by sharing knowledge, improving workflows, and encouraging quality efforts.
• Resource Management: Organize administrative tasks to maintain accurate documentation and efficient office operations.
• Standards Interpretation: Evaluate drawings, plans, and regulations to determine proper requirements and solutions.

Schedule

Full‑time employment. Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday – Friday, with a 30‑minute lunch. Telework is available part‑time, subject to a securely configured high‑speed internet connection and an approved location within Pennsylvania. If telework is not possible, the position is based at the headquarters office in Hollidaysburg. Telework eligibility may change at any time.

Pay

Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin at an annual salary of $46,827 (before taxes).

Qualifications

• 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/construction industry experience, including reading and interpreting blueprints, plans, or schematics; or one year as an Engineering Technician (Commonwealth or equivalent Federal title); or two years as a Transportation Technician or Construction Cost Technician 1 (Commonwealth or equivalent Federal title); or one year of construction inspection experience plus an associate’s degree in civil, mechanical, geotechnical, surveying engineering technology, or a closely related field; or an equivalent combination of experience and training.
• Special requirement: Active non‑commercial Pennsylvania Class C driver’s license or equivalent.
• Other requirements: Must meet Pennsylvania residency requirement and be able to perform essential job functions.