Municipal Services Specialist

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania • Fayette County, PA

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Municipal Services Specialist with the Department of Transportation guides municipalities through transportation projects funded by Liquid Fuels and ensures that project work follows department standards. The position works with towns and cities on road and bridge upgrades, supporting local officials and overseeing project execution to improve public safety.

The role includes coordinating with officials and residents, advising municipalities on proposed construction and maintenance work, interpreting department requirements, reviewing engineering plans and cost estimates, inspecting project work, and conducting roadway surveys. The position is full-time, with work hours of 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday through Friday, and a 30-minute lunch. Part-time telework may be available on Mondays and Fridays from an approved location inside Pennsylvania, subject to change. If unable to telework, the employee may report to the headquarters office in Uniontown.

Requirements

• Meet one of the stated experience and training pathways: one year as a Transportation Construction Inspector (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); three years of qualifying roadway construction inspection or municipal construction funding regulations experience; two years of such experience and an associate's degree; one year of such experience and a bachelor's degree; or an equivalent combination of experience or training that includes one year of qualifying experience.
• Qualifying experience includes state and/or municipal roadway construction inspection involving review and interpretation of plans, specifications, and cost estimates, or work involving interpretation and analysis of state regulations related to municipal construction funding programs.
• Meet the Pennsylvania residency requirement.
• Be able to perform the essential job functions.
• Provide relevant, detailed experience and education information on the application. Applicants claiming education must attach college transcripts; unofficial transcripts are acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Meet with officials and residents to discuss proposed construction work and serve as a liaison between the department and municipalities.
• Advise municipalities on proposed road construction, resurfacing, bridge work, and maintenance activities.
• Interpret department requirements for project approvals, bid packages, documentation, and construction standards.
• Evaluate engineering plans, cost estimates, and scopes of work for eligibility and accuracy.
• Inspect materials, workmanship, and project compliance to ensure adherence to PennDOT specifications.
• Conduct roadway surveys and provide accurate information for fund allocation and software updates.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed