Transportation Construction Inspector

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Uniontown (Fayette County); Hybrid; USD 56,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Department of Transportation seeks a Transportation Construction Inspector to review, inspect, and guide state road projects, ensuring safety and compliance.

You will perform permit reviews, field inspections, and provide technical guidance to applicants and officials, with telework options and a 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM schedule.

Qualifications

• Three years of highway/bridge surveying, design, construction, or inspection experience.
• Three years in quality control of materials or construction industry, including blueprints or plans.
• One year as Engineering Technician (commonwealth title).
• Two years as Transportation Technician or Construction Cost Technician 1 (commonwealth titles).
• One year of construction inspection with an associate’s degree in civil/architectural engineering tech or related field.
• Equivalent combination of experience and training.

Responsibilities

• Regulatory Compliance: Apply regulations and standards to permit applications and field work.
• Plan Review: Interpret construction plans and identify needs for additional input.
• Field Inspection: Conduct on-site checks to verify methods and safety.
• Issue Resolution: Identify violations and explain corrective actions.
• Technical Guidance: Provide permit requirements and roadway standards information.
• Documentation Management: Maintain inspector diaries and project records.

Education

Experience in highway/bridge surveying and inspection

Quality control of construction materials

Engineering Technician (commonwealth title)

Transportation Technician/Construction Cost Technician 1

Construction inspection with related engineering degree

Equivalent combination of experience and training

Job description

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!

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.

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 title); or
• Two years as a Transportation Technician or Construction Cost Technician 1 (commonwealth titles); 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.

This position is subject to the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement or memorandum of understanding.

You must be eligible for selection in accordance with merit system employment regulations.

Recruitment Methods

• Applicants must meet one of the following methods to be considered for this vacancy:
• Promotion Without Exam
• Reassignment(Only current civil service employees in the same agency who hold the same or similar job title, with the same maximum salary, within the same occupational group or where there is a logical career movement, will qualify for reassignment).
• Transfer (Only current civil service employees who hold the same job title will qualify for transfer to another agency).
• Voluntary Demotion
• Reinstatement(Former civil service employees may only be reinstated to the job title from which they resigned. Current civil service employees are not eligible through reinstatement.)

Promotion Without Examination (PWOE):

• Class Restrictions for Promotion Without Examination Only - You must have or have held regular civil service status in one of the following classifications:
  • Transportation Technician
  • Engineering Technician
• Employees who previously held regular civil service status in the job title of the position being filled are also eligible for promotion without examination.
• The promotion without examination requirements are issued in accordance with merit system employment regulations.
• Meritorious service is defined as (a) the absence of any discipline above the level of written reprimand during the 12 months preceding the closing date of the posting, and (b) the last regular or probationary performance evaluation showing an overall rating of satisfactory or higher.
• Applicants must have a minimum of one year in the next lower classes by the posting closing date with no break in service.

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.