Municipal Services Specialist

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania; Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s Department of Transportation seeks a Municipal Services Specialist to guide municipalities through Liquid Fuels funded transportation projects, ensuring safety and compliance with department standards.

You will evaluate engineering plans, provide technical guidance on road, resurfacing and bridge work, and oversee project execution from scope to closeout. Telework options may be available from Pennsylvania, with in-office work as required.

Qualifications

• One year of experience as a Transportation Construction Inspector or equivalent Federal Government/ Commonwealth title; specific scope includes plan review, cost estimates, and interpreting state regulations.
• Three years of experience in state/municipal roadway construction inspection or related regulatory funding programs, with relevant education or training.
• Two years of experience in roadway inspection with plans/costs interpretation plus associate's degree; or similar with bachelor's degree.
• Any equivalent combination of experience or training including plan review, cost estimates, and funding program interpretation.

Responsibilities

• Meet with officials and residents to discuss proposed construction work and serve as liaison between the department and municipalities.
• Advise municipalities on road construction, resurfacing, bridge work, and maintenance activities.
• Interpret department requirements for project approvals, bid packages, documentation, and construction standards.
• Evaluate engineering plans, cost estimates, and scopes of work for eligibility and accuracy.
• Inspect materials, workmanship, and compliance to PennDOT specifications on all projects.
• Conduct roadway surveys and provide accurate information for fund allocation and software updates.

Job description

Build stronger communities one project at a time! The Municipal Services Specialist with the Department of Transportation works closely with towns and cities as they develop road and bridge upgrades. You bring clarity, support, and strong problem-solving skills to every stage of the process. This is a great opportunity to use your expertise to improve public safety.

This position focuses on guiding municipalities through transportation projects that use Liquid Fuels funds and ensuring that all work follows department standards. The role includes evaluating plans, supporting local officials, and overseeing project execution. As a Municipal Services Specialist, you will perform the following duties:

• Project Coordination: Meet with officials and residents to discuss proposed construction work and serve as liaison between the department and municipalities
• Technical Guidance: Advise municipalities on proposed projects such as road construction, resurfacing, bridge work, and maintenance activities
• Regulatory Oversight: Interpret department requirements for project approvals, bid packages, documentation, and construction standards
• Plan Review: Evaluate engineering plans, cost estimates, and scopes of work for eligibility and accuracy
• Field Inspection: Inspect materials, workmanship, and compliance on all projects to ensure adherence to PennDOT specifications
• Data Collection: Conduct roadway surveys and provide accurate information for fund allocation and software updates

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 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, Mondays and Fridays. 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 Uniontown. 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.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• One year of experience as a Transportation Construction Inspector (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• Three years of experience either in state and/or municipal roadway construction inspection that included reviewing and interpreting plans, specifications, and cost estimates; or in work involving the interpretation and analysis of state regulations related to municipal construction funding programs; or
• Two years of experience either in state and/or municipal roadway construction inspection that included reviewing and interpreting plans, specifications, and cost estimates; or in work involving the interpretation and analysis of state regulations related to municipal construction funding programs; and an associate's degree; or
• One year of experience either in state and/or municipal roadway construction inspection that included reviewing and interpreting plans, specifications, and cost estimates; or in work involving the interpretation and analysis of state regulations related to municipal construction funding programs; and a bachelor's degree; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience or training which included one year of experience either in state and/or municipal roadway construction inspection that included reviewing and interpreting plans, specifications, and cost estimates; or in work involving the interpretation and analysis of state regulations related to municipal construction funding programs.

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.

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).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

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.

• 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.