Transportation Construction Inspector Supervisor Bridge Inspection

Commonwealth-of-Pennsylvania; Gaysport (PA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Transportation in Pennsylvania is seeking a Transportation Construction Inspector Supervisor to lead bridge inspections, coordinate field operations, and support high-quality reporting that guides future decisions. You will supervise staff, review structural conditions, and ensure compliance with national standards while working with engineers and contractors.

Key duties include supervising inspection staff, maintaining records, coordinating field activities, and preparing

Qualifications

• One year as a Transportation Construction Inspector; or
• Two years of construction inspection experience and an associate’s degree in civil, mechanical, geotechnical, surveying engineering technology or a closely related field; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.

Responsibilities

• Inspection Supervision: Lead bridge inspection staff and oversee evaluations of structural components and conditions.
• Record Management: Maintain inspection forms, photographs, sketches, and system data for all assigned structures.
• Field Coordination: Arrange access, equipment, permits, and communication with maintenance units and railroads.
• Report Preparation: Compile inspection data, document deficiencies, and prepare organized, accurate reports.
• Equipment Oversight: Maintain inspection vans, cameras, and tools to ensure proper function and readiness.
• Staff Development: Guide training, assign tasks, evaluate performance, and support employee growth.

Education

Associate’s degree in civil engineering or related field

Job description

As a Transportation Construction Inspector Supervisor with the Department of Transportation, you will take the lead in safeguarding bridge conditions throughout Engineering District 9-0. This role offers the chance to manage inspections, coordinate field operations, and support high-quality reports that guide future decisions. You will work closely with staff, contractors, and engineers to ensure every structure meets essential safety standards. Join a team where strong leadership, careful attention, and collaboration help shape better communities.

This position supports bridge inspection operations by supervising staff, reviewing structural conditions, and ensuring compliance with national standards. It involves planning field activities, preparing reports, and coordinating communication with project partners. As a Transportation Construction Inspector Supervisor, you will perform the following duties:

• Inspection Supervision: Lead bridge inspection staff and oversee evaluations of structural components and conditions
• Record Management: Maintain inspection forms, photographs, sketches, and system data for all assigned structures
• Field Coordination: Arrange access, equipment, permits, and communication with maintenance units and railroads
• Report Preparation: Compile inspection data, document deficiencies, and prepare organized, accurate reports
• Equipment Oversight: Maintain inspection vans, cameras, and tools to ensure proper function and readiness
• Staff Development: Guide training, assign tasks, evaluate performance, and support employee growth

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:YYou 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:

• One year as a Transportation Construction Inspector; or
• Two years 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.

Conditions of Employment:

• This position is required to meet the qualifications for a bridge inspection team leader as defined by the current National Bridge Inspection Standards.
• This position requires possession of a valid 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 Construction Inspector
• 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 class 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.