Transportation Construction Inspector

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telework option (part-time)

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s Department of Transportation is seeking a Transportation Construction Inspector to oversee permitted work, perform field inspections, and ensure safety standards are met across projects in Pennsylvania.

The role involves documentation, coordination with stakeholders, and participation in meetings as needed. Telework may be available part-time, with onsite responsibilities at headquarters as required.

Qualifications

• Three years of highway or bridge surveying, design, construction, or inspection work; or
• Three years in quality control of materials or building/construction industry with blueprints/plans interpretation; or
• One year as Engineering Technician or two years as Transportation Technician/Construction Cost Technician 1; or
• One year of construction inspection plus an related associate’s degree; or
• Equivalent combination of experience and training.

Responsibilities

• Perform field inspections to verify compliance with laws, regulations and permit conditions.
• Record daily activities and inspection findings in logs and files.
• Review permit applications and plans for accuracy and adherence to standards.
• Assess roadway and site conditions including sight distance and drainage.
• Coordinate with utilities, municipalities, property owners, and contractors to address issues.
• Monitor work zone traffic control and site safety to protect the public.

Skills

High attention to detail

Public service mindset

Education

Associate’s degree in civil engineering or related field

Job description

Bring your attention to detail and make a meaningful difference every day! Join the Department of Transportation as a Transportation Construction Inspector and help keep our roadways safe and reliable. This role offers the chance to work outdoors, solve problems, and support important public projects across the Commonwealth. You will play a key part in ensuring permitted work meets safety standards and protects our infrastructure. Be part of a team that values accuracy, communication, and strong public service!

This position supports the oversight of permitted construction and utility work to ensure it meets state regulations and safety standards. The role involves inspections, documentation, communication with permittees, and participation in meetings as needed. As a Transportation Construction Inspector, you will perform the following duties:

• Field Inspections: Conduct inspections of permit work to verify compliance with laws, regulations, and permit conditions
• Documentation: Record daily activities and inspection findings in required logs and files
• Permit Review: Examine permit applications and plans to confirm accuracy and adherence to Department standards
• Site Evaluation: Assess roadway and site conditions, including sight distance, drainage needs, and safety factors
• Stakeholder Communication: Coordinate with utilities, municipalities, property owners, and contractors to address issues and ensure understanding of requirements
• Compliance Oversight: Monitor work zone traffic control and overall site practices to maintain public safety

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.
• Telework:You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time. 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 Indiana. 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:

• 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 Requirements:

• 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.

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.