Transportation Construction Inspector

About the role

This position supports the inspection, review and documentation of highway construction activities to ensure compliance with permit requirements and safety standards. The work helps maintain safe and reliable travel routes throughout the region.

Responsibilities

• Construction Inspection: Review ongoing and completed permit work to verify compliance with Department regulations
• Material Verification: Inspect placement of concrete, drainage materials and other required construction components
• Plan Interpretation: Evaluate construction plans and determine when specialist assistance is needed
• Compliance Enforcement: Identify violations and prescribe corrective actions in a fair and documented manner
• Field Measurements: Confirm sight distances, setbacks and roadway conditions through independent field checks
• Public Coordination: Work with applicants, utilities, and municipal officials to explain standards and resolve issues

Qualifications

• One year as an Engineering Technician (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration)
• 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)
• Three years of experience in highway or bridge surveying, design, construction, or inspection work
• Three years of experience in quality control of materials or building or construction industry experience, which includes reading and interpreting blueprints, plans, or schematics
• 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
• An equivalent combination of experience and training

Special Requirements

• This position requires possession of an active non-commercial Pennsylvania Class C Driver’s License or equivalent
• You must meet the PA residency requirement

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
• You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, on an ad-hoc basis
• The ability to telework is subject to change at any time

Salary

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

Additional Information

• Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description
• 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
• 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