Environmental Projects Construction Inspector

DGS Office of External Affairs; Pennsylvania; Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telework opportunities

Job summary

The Department of Environmental Protection is seeking an Environmental Projects Construction Inspector in Cambria County, PA, to inspect construction, environmental, and mine reclamation projects for permit and plan compliance.

The role involves field site inspections, contract compliance reviews, material acceptance decisions, erosion control oversight, documentation, and complaint investigations across multiple Western PA counties.

Qualifications

• Two years of construction inspection experience on heavy projects (dams, flood control, mine reclamation, treatment plants, highways).
• Associate Degree in Building Construction Technology, Civil Engineering Technology, Survey Technology, or related field.
• Valid Pennsylvania driver's license and PA residency requirement.
• Ability to travel to project sites across 13 Western PA counties.

Responsibilities

• Inspect construction, environmental, and mine reclamation projects for compliance.
• Review contracts for compliance and enforce specifications.
• Make material acceptance decisions and oversee erosion control.
• Document findings and maintain records.
• Investigate complaints related to project execution.

Skills

Construction inspection experience

Driver's license (PA)

Education

Associate Degree in Building Construction Technology or related field

Job description

The Environmental Projects Construction Inspector with the Department of Environmental Protection inspects construction, environmental, and mine reclamation projects to ensure compliance with permits, plans, and regulations. The role is based in Cambria County, Pennsylvania and involves site inspections, contract compliance review, material acceptance decisions, erosion control oversight, documentation, and complaint investigations across multiple Western Pennsylvania counties. This is a full-time civil service position offering telework opportunities.

Key qualifications:

• Two years of construction inspection experience on heavy construction projects (dams, flood control, mine reclamation, treatment plants, hazardous waste, airports, highways, utilities)
• Associate Degree in Building Construction Technology, Civil Engineering Technology, Survey Technology, Construction Engineering Technology, or closely related field
• Valid Pennsylvania driver's license
• Pennsylvania residency requirement
• Ability to perform essential job functions and travel to project sites across 13 Western PA counties