Transportation Construction Inspector

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. How to Apply: Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your e…

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