Transportation Construction Inspector

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania • Blair County, PA

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

Take part in important transportation work as a Transportation Construction Inspector with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation. This role places you in both office and field settings where you will help support safe and efficient travel. You will gain hands-on experience while ensuring that projects meet standards and follow required procedures. Join a team that works together to build a stronger future for local communities. This position supports the Highway Occupancy Program by reviewing construction activities, guiding permit processes, and helping maintain safe transportation conditions.

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.

Responsibilities

• Review permit requests and coordinate program activities to meet Department goals
• Inspect work sites to verify compliance with safety rules, standards, and permit conditions
• Provide guidance and information to applicants, contractors, and members of the public
• Support employees by sharing knowledge, improving workflows, and encouraging quality efforts
• Organize administrative tasks to maintain accurate documentation and efficient office operations
• Evaluate drawings, plans, and regulations to determine proper requirements and solutions

Benefits

• Telework opportunity (part-time)
• Equal employment opportunity
• Commitment to a diverse workforce
• Inclusion valued
• Protection against discrimination based on 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