Transportation Construction Inspector

Salary $46,827.00 - $70,592.00 Annually Location Lackawanna County, PA Job Type Civil Service Permanent Full-Time Job Number CS-2026-58523-10620 Department Department of Transportation Division TR Dstr Off 400 Opening Date 09/14/2026 Closing Date 9/28/2026 11:59 PM Eastern Job Code 10620 Position Number 00186401 Union AFSCME Bargaining Unit B1 Pay Group ST05 Bureau / Division Code 00080400 Bureau / Division District Office 400 Worksite Address 55 Keystone Industrial Park City Dunmore, Pennsylvania Zip Code 18512 Contact Name Dana Perraglia Contact Phone Contact Email THE POSITION Make an impact that people see each time they travel! As a Transportation Construction Inspector with the Department of Transportation, you help ensure that permit projects follow the rules and support safe transportation. You take part in field reviews, coordinate with experts, and help keep construction activities on track. Apply today and help maintain safe travel for families, businesses, and visitors across Pennsylvania! DESCRIPTION OF WORK This role focuses on reviewing Highway Occupancy Permits, conducting field inspections, and ensuring that permit activities follow department standards. You will work with engineers, companies, and the public while helping keep transportation projects safe and compliant. As a Transportation Construction Inspector, you will perform the following duties: Permit Reviews: Review assigned permit applications and field conditions for accuracy and compliance with department regulations Field Coordination: Coordinate with engineers and other units to confirm drainage, safety, geometric design, and construction requirements Project Support: Gather existing roadway conditions and assist with documentation for major permit projects such as utility installations Research Duties: Research existing permits to verify that current site conditions match approved permit information Compliance Actions: Report non compliant field conditions and issue citations or warning letters to permit offenders as required Material Testing: Collect and test construction materials to ensure they meet contract standards Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description . Work Schedule and Additional Information: Full-time employment Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. Work overtime as necessary per work assignment Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position. Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable. You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices. REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY 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 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. Special Requirement: This position requires possession of an active non-commercial Pennsylvania Class C Driver's License or equivalent. Other Requirements: You must meet the PA residency requirement . For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency Guidelines. You must be able to perform essential job functions. Legal Requirements: A conditional offer of employment will require submission of criminal history reports. See hiring agency contact information. How to Apply: Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date . Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted. Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position. All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant's own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information. Veterans: Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. *7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to and click on Veterans. Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS): 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals). If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date. The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth 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. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply. EXAMINATION INFORMATION Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam). Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions. Your score is valid for this specific posting only. You must provide complete and accurate information or: your score may be lower than deserved. you may be disqualified. You may only apply/test once for this posting. Your results will be provided via email.