Transportation Construction Inspector

Commonwealth-of-Pennsylvania; Dunmore (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Department of Transportation is seeking a Transportation Construction Inspector to review Highway Occupancy Permits, perform field inspections, and ensure compliance with standards. You will coordinate with engineers, contractors, and the public to keep projects on track and safe for travelers.

Full-time position with standard hours; telework not available. Prior experience in highway or bridge surveying and construction inspection is required or an equivalent

Qualifications

• 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, including reading and interpreting blueprints, plans, or schematics.
• One year as an Engineering Technician (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title).
• Two years as a Transportation Technician or Construction Cost Technician 1 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title).
• One year of construction inspection experience and an associate's degree in civil engineering or closely related engineering technology.
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.

Responsibilities

• Review Highway Occupancy Permits and conduct field inspections.
• Coordinate with engineers, contractors, and the public to keep projects on track.
• Ensure permit activities follow department standards and safety requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Department of Transportation.

Skills

Highway surveying

Blueprint reading

Construction inspection

Quality control

Education

Associate degree in civil engineering

Job description

Make an impact that people see each time they travel! As a Transportation Construction Inspector with the Department of Transportation, you help ensure that permit projects follow the rules and support safe transportation. You take part in field reviews, coordinate with experts, and help keep construction activities on track. Apply today and help maintain safe travel for families, businesses, and visitors across Pennsylvania!

This role focuses on reviewing Highway Occupancy Permits, conducting field inspections, and ensuring that permit activities follow department standards. You will work with engineers, companies, and the public while helping keep transportation projects safe and compliant. As a Transportation Construction Inspector, you will perform the following duties:

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.
• Work overtime as necessary per work assignment
• Telework:You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• 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:

• 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 or construction industry experience, which includes reading and interpreting blueprints, plans, or schematics; or
• One year as an Engineering Technician (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• 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); or
• 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; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.

Special Requirement:

• This position requires possession of an active non-commercial Pennsylvania Class C Driver's License or equivalent.

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.

Legal Requirements:

• A conditional offer of employment will require submission of criminal history reports. See hiring agency contact information.

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.