Transportation Construction Inspector

About the Role

Join the Department of Transportation as a Transportation Construction Inspector and play a key part in ensuring permitted work meets safety standards and protects our infrastructure. This role involves working outdoors, solving problems, and supporting important public projects.

Description of Work

This position supports the oversight of permitted construction and utility work to ensure it meets state regulations and safety standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct field inspections of permit work to verify compliance with laws, regulations, and permit conditions.
• Document daily activities and inspection findings in required logs and files.
• Review permit applications and plans to confirm accuracy and adherence to Department standards.
• Evaluate roadway and site conditions, including sight distance, drainage needs, and safety factors.
• Communicate with stakeholders (utilities, municipalities, property owners, contractors) to address issues and ensure understanding of requirements.
• Oversee work zone traffic control and overall site practices to maintain public safety.

Work Schedule and Additional Information

• Full-time employment.
• Work hours: 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Telework: Opportunity for part-time telework, requiring a securely configured high-speed internet connection and approved location within Pennsylvania. Option to report to the headquarters office in Indiana if unable to telework. Telework availability is subject to change.
• Salary may be non-negotiable in some cases.
• Further communication regarding this position will be via email.

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 or equivalent Federal Government job title); OR
• Two years as a Transportation Technician or Construction Cost Technician 1 (Commonwealth or equivalent Federal Government job title); 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

• Possession of an active non-commercial Pennsylvania Class C Driver’s License or equivalent.

Other Requirements

• Must meet the PA residency requirement.
• Must be able to perform essential job functions.

Application and Examination Information

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed.
• Information to support eligibility must be provided on the application.
• Attach a copy of college transcripts if claiming education. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Applications must be submitted by the posting closing date.
• Completing the application and supplemental questions serves as the exam for this position.
• Your score is based on the detailed information provided on the application.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• Results will be provided via email.

Veterans Preference

• Qualified veterans may receive employment preference.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS)

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Disability Accommodations

• Discuss accommodation requests with the interviewer in advance if contacted for an interview.