Transportation Construction Inspector
Commonwealth of PennsylvaniaTHE POSITION Bring your attention to detail and make a meaningful difference every day! Join the Department of Transportation as a Transportation Construction Inspector and help keep our roadways safe and reliable. This role offers the chance to work outdoors, solve problems, and support important public projects across the Commonwealth. You will play a key part in ensuring permitted work meets safety standards and protects our infrastructure. Be part of a team that values accuracy, communication, and strong public service! DESCRIPTION OF WORK This position supports the oversight of permitted construction and utility work to ensure it meets state regulations and safety standards. The role involves inspections, documentation, communication with permittees, and participation in meetings as needed. As a Transportation Construction Inspector, you will perform the following duties: Field Inspections: Conduct inspections of permit work to verify compliance with laws, regulations, and permit conditions Documentation: Record daily activities and inspection findings in required logs and files Permit Review: Examine permit applications and plans to confirm accuracy and adherence to Department standards Site Evaluation: Assess roadway and site conditions, including sight distance, drainage needs, and safety factors Stakeholder Communication: Coordinate with utilities, municipalities, property owners, and contractors to address issues and ensure understanding of requirements Compliance Oversight: Monitor work zone traffic control and overall site practices to maintain public safety 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 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time. 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 Indiana. 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 info…