Transportation Construction Inspector

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Uniontown (Fayette County); Hybrid; USD 47.000 - 71.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania seeks a Transportation Construction Inspector in Uniontown, PA. This role reviews and guides highway construction, ensuring safety and compliance with state regulations.

Work includes permit reviews, field inspections, and providing technical guidance to applicants and officials. The position offers full-time hours with potential telework up to 3 days a week, depending on district protocols.

Qualifikationen

• Three years of highway or bridge surveying, design, construction, or inspection experience.
• Three years of experience in quality control of materials or construction industry experience, including reading and interpreting blueprints or plans.
• One year as an Engineering Technician or two years as a Transportation Technician or Construction Cost Technician 1.
• One year of construction inspection experience with an associate's degree in civil engineering or related field.
• Equivalent combination of experience and training.

Aufgaben

• Regulatory Compliance: Apply regulations and standards to evaluate permit applications and field work.
• Plan Review: Interpret construction plans and identify when additional input is needed.
• Field Inspection: Conduct on-site checks of permitted work for safety and compliance.
• Issue Resolution: Identify violations, document conditions, and explain corrective actions.
• Technical Guidance: Provide information to applicants and officials about permit requirements and standards.
• Documentation Management: Maintain records and diaries to support permit oversight.

Ausbildung

Associate's degree in civil engineering

Jobbeschreibung

Salary: $46,827.00 - $70,592.00 Annually

Location: Fayette County, PA

Job Type: Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number: CS-2026-60524-10620

Department: Department of Transportation

Division: TR Dstr Off 1200

Opening Date: 10/15/2026

Closing Date: 10/28/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code: 10620

Position Number: 00117044

Union: AFSCME

Bargaining Unit: B1

Pay Group: ST05

Bureau / Division Code: 00081200

Bureau / Division: District Office 1200

Worksite Address: 825 N Gallatin Avenue Ext

City: Uniontown, Pennsylvania

Zip Code: 15401

Contact Name: Kris Berdine

Contact Email: [e-mail]

THE POSITION

Be part of the work that keeps Pennsylvania moving! The Transportation Construction Inspector for the Department of Transportation plays a key part in reviewing, checking, and guiding construction along state roads. This job offers meaningful responsibility, steady learning, and a direct impact on public safety. Bring your attention to detail and grow in a role that supports every traveler!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position supports permit reviews, field inspections, and customer guidance within the Highway Occupancy Permit program. The work helps ensure safe use of state roads and proper construction practices. As a Transportation Construction Inspector, you will perform the following duties:

• Regulatory Compliance: Apply departmental regulations and standards to evaluate permit applications and field work
• Plan Review: Interpret construction plans and identify situations that require additional engineering or legal input
• Field Inspection: Conduct on-site checks of permitted work to confirm proper methods, safety practices, and compliance with requirements
• Issue Resolution: Identify violations, document conditions, and explain corrective actions to permittees and property owners
• Technical Guidance: Provide information to applicants, local officials, and utilities about permit requirements and roadway standards
• Documentation Management: Maintain records, inspector diaries, and project details to support accurate permit oversight

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, up to 3 days a week per District protocols. 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.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

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.

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.