Transportation Construction Inspector

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania • Fayette County, PA

9d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Transportation Construction Inspector for the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation supports the Highway Occupancy Permit program through permit reviews, field inspections, and customer guidance. The role helps ensure safe use of state roads and proper construction practices, with responsibility for reviewing permitted work and applying departmental requirements.

The inspector evaluates permit applications and construction work for compliance, interprets plans, conducts on-site inspections, identifies and documents violations, explains corrective actions, and provides technical information to applicants, local officials, and utilities. The position also maintains inspection and project records. Work is full-time, Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, with a 30-minute lunch. Part-time telework of up to three days per week may be available under District protocols; otherwise, the employee may report to the headquarters office in Uniontown.

Requirements

• Meet one of the stated minimum experience and training pathways: three years of highway or bridge surveying, design, construction, or inspection work; or three years of quality control of materials or building/construction industry experience that includes reading and interpreting blueprints, plans, or schematics; or one year as an Engineering Technician (Commonwealth title or equivalent Federal Government title); or two years as a Transportation Technician or Construction Cost Technician 1 (Commonwealth title or equivalent Federal Government 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.
• Possess an active non-commercial Pennsylvania Class C Driver’s License or equivalent.
• Meet the Pennsylvania residency requirement.
• Be able to perform the essential job functions.

Responsibilities

• Apply departmental regulations and standards to evaluate permit applications and field work.
• Interpret construction plans and identify situations requiring additional engineering or legal input.
• Conduct on-site inspections of permitted work to confirm proper methods, safety practices, and compliance with requirements.
• Identify violations, document conditions, and explain corrective actions to permittees and property owners.
• Provide information to applicants, local officials, and utilities about permit requirements and roadway standards.
• Maintain records, inspector diaries, and project details to support accurate permit oversight.

What This Job Offers

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