Transportation Construction Inspector Supervisor - Bridge Inspection

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Gaysport (PA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania seeks a Transportation Construction Inspector Supervisor in Engineering District 9 to lead bridge inspection teams, oversee safety reviews, and ensure compliance with national standards. You will mentor staff and coordinate field activities.

The position is full-time, works 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday through Friday, with no telework. Starting salary is $53,008 per year, with opportunity for advancement based on performance and qualifications.

Qualifications

• One year as Transportation Construction Inspector or two years of construction inspection experience with related degree.
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.

Responsibilities

• Inspection Oversight: Supervise bridge inspections and review structural components for safety and compliance.
• Field Coordination: Arrange access, equipment, and scheduling for inspection activities with internal and external partners.
• Data Management: Maintain accurate inspection records, forms, photographs, and updates in bridge management systems.
• Report Preparation: Compile field findings into clear, organized inspection reports that address deficiencies and required elements.
• Team Leadership: Assign tasks, evaluate performance, guide employee development, and support training needs.
• Equipment Care: Maintain inspection tools, vehicles, and supplies to ensure safe and efficient field operations.

Education

One year as Transportation Construction Inspector

Two years of construction inspection experience

Associate’s degree in civil engineering

Associate’s degree in mechanical engineering

Associate’s degree in geotechnical engineering

Associate’s degree in surveying engineering technology

Equivalent combination of experience and training

Job description

Step into a leadership role that helps keep Pennsylvania’s bridges safe as a Transportation Construction Inspector Supervisor with the Department of Transportation, Engineering District 9. This role lets you lead inspection efforts that keep bridges reliable and secure for the public. You will work with dedicated professionals, solve challenges in the field, and help improve transportation safety. Be part of a team where your leadership makes a clear difference.

This position oversees bridge inspection activities and ensures that structural conditions are evaluated accurately and in line with national and departmental standards. As a Transportation Construction Inspector Supervisor, you will perform the following duties:

• Inspection Oversight: Supervise bridge inspections and review structural components for safety and compliance
• Field Coordination: Arrange access, equipment, and scheduling for inspection activities with internal and external partners
• Data Management: Maintain accurate inspection records, forms, photographs, and updates in bridge management systems
• Report Preparation: Compile field findings into clear, organized inspection reports that address deficiencies and required elements
• Team Leadership: Assign tasks, evaluate performance, guide employee development, and support training needs
• Equipment Care: Maintain inspection tools, vehicles, and supplies to ensure safe and efficient field operations

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 will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary: Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $53,008 (before taxes).
• 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 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); 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.

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.