Transportation Construction Inspector (Construction)

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania • Lycoming County, PA

9h • Hybrid

About The Position

Join the Department of Transportation as a Transportation Construction Inspector (Construction) and contribute to building and maintaining essential travel routes! This position allows you to take part in shaping infrastructure that supports residents and businesses. You will be part of a team dedicated to ensuring that every project meets important safety and quality requirements. This dynamic role is well suited for those who enjoy working outdoors and solving problems.

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.
• Possession of an active non-commercial Pennsylvania Class C Driver’s License or equivalent.
• Meet the PA residency requirement.
• Able to perform essential job functions.
• Submission of criminal history reports (conditional offer of employment).

Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections of all phases of transportation construction to verify compliance with codes and plans
• Examine placement of materials such as concrete, drainage components, and other required items
• Perform compaction testing, as well as assess soil and aggregate conditions
• Complete calculations, estimates, and reports to support project tracking and progress
• Communicate with staff, agencies, and the public to support project administration
• Assist with resolving issues that arise during construction activities

Benefits

• Telework opportunity after successful completion of probationary period (subject to change)
• Equal employment opportunity
• Commitment to a diverse workforce
• Values inclusion
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree