Bridge Inspector (Transportation Construction Manager 1)

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Allentown (Lehigh County); Hybrid; USD 61,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Transportation is seeking a Bridge Inspector in Allentown, PA. The role focuses on supervising inspection teams, evaluating structural components, and guiding critical decisions to keep bridges safe.

Telework may be possible part-time, with a standard 7:30 AM–3:30 PM schedule. Expect duties include overseeing field activities, ensuring compliance with federal and state standards, and maintaining inspection records.

Qualifications

• One year of experience as a Transportation Construction Inspector Supervisor or four years in construction inspection with supervisory experience.
• Graduation from high school or equivalent; substitutions allowed as described.
• A valid Class C non-commercial driver's license is required.

Responsibilities

• Direct inspection teams, review structural components, ensure inspections meet standards.
• Provide engineering support, interpret plans, resolve inspection issues.
• Organize required courses, mentor inspection staff, support certification needs.
• Approve inspection forms, photos, sketches, and reports for completeness and accuracy.
• Coordinate equipment, schedules, permits, and support services for inspections.

Skills

Bridge inspection

Supervisory experience

Construction inspection

Engineering knowledge

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree in engineering or related tech

Job description

Salary

$60,538.00 - $92,010.00 Annually

Location

Lehigh County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

CSSC-2026-60375-10640

Department

Department of Transportation

Division

TR Dstr Off 500

Opening Date

10/20/2026

Closing Date

11/2/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

10640

Position Number

50597838

Union

Non Union

Bargaining Unit

B3

Pay Group

ST07

Bureau / Division Code

00080500

Bureau / Division

TR District Office 500

Worksite Address

1002 West Hamilton Street

City

Allentown, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

18101

Contact Name

Larry Plesh

Contact Email

[e-mail]

THE POSITION

Take on a rewarding opportunity as a Bridge Inspector with the Department of Transportation. In this role, you will help keep Pennsylvania's bridges safe by supporting inspections, evaluating structures, and guiding important decisions. The work is hands-on, engaging, and full of opportunities to grow your engineering skills. Become part of a team that takes pride in protecting the structures that keep communities connected.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position supports the management of bridge inspection activities by guiding inspection teams, overseeing technical reviews, and ensuring compliance with federal and state standards. The work involves supervising field activities, preparing documentation, coordinating resources, and maintaining accurate inspection records. As a Bridge Inspector, you will perform the following duties:

• Inspection Oversight: Direct inspection teams, review structural components, and ensure inspections meet regulatory standards


• Technical Guidance: Provide engineering support, interpret plans, and resolve issues found during inspections


• Training Coordination: Organize required courses, mentor inspection staff, and support certification needs


• Documentation Review: Approve inspection forms, photos, sketches, and reports to ensure completeness and accuracy


• Resource Management: Coordinate equipment, schedules, permits, and support services needed for inspection activities


• Quality Assurance: Perform reviews of consultant inspection reports to confirm compliance with procedures and 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 7:30 AM to 3:30 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 may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, up to 5 days per pay period. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Allentown. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.


• 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:

• One year of experience as a Transportation Construction Inspector Supervisor (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or


• Four years of experience in construction inspection, including one year in a supervisory capacity; and graduation from high school or equivalent certification of formal training. Completion of a training program in construction inspection sanctioned by the using agency may be substituted for high school graduation. An Associate Degree in an engineering or closely related technology may be substituted for one year of the required non-supervisory experience; or


• Any equivalent combination of experience and/or training which provides the required knowledges, skills, and abilities.

Other Requirements:

• This particular position requires possession of a valid Class C non-commercial driver's license.


• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency.


• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Veterans

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. *7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS)

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

EXAMINATION INFORMATION

• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).


• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.


• Your score is valid for this specific posting only.


• You must provide complete and accurate information or:
  
  
  
  • your score may be lower than deserved.
  
  
  • you may be disqualified.
  
  
  
  


• You may only apply/test once for this posting.


• Your results will be provided via email.