Transportation Construction Inspector

THE POSITION Are you looking to put your skills to the test? Join the Department of Transportation as a Transportation Construction Inspector and play an important part in building better highways. This role gives you the opportunity to support construction quality and protect the traveling public. You will have the chance to work with experienced professionals who take pride in delivering dependable infrastructure. Consider joining a team that values accuracy, teamwork, and public service. DESCRIPTION OF WORK This position supports the quality and safety of highway construction work by inspecting materials, workmanship, and project progress. It plays an essential role in ensuring that each project meets approved codes and standards. As a Transportation Construction Inspector, you will perform the following duties: * Construction Inspection: Inspect phases of transportation construction work and review placement of materials * Field Measurements: Check grades, elevations, and project stake-out with surveyors or contractors * Project Documentation: Complete diaries, calculations, quantity estimates, and reports using manual or electronic methods * Problem Solving: Assist in resolving field issues and confirm work compliance with regulations and procedures * Communication Duties: Interact with staff, agencies, and the public to support effective project administration * Quality Tracking: Review sketches, photographs, and inspection summaries to monitor progress and materials 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. * This position has a flex schedule which is vendor controlled * This position will cover projects in Wyoming County * Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) AD-HOC outside of construction season, as needed. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Dunmore. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview. * 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: * 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 * 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 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 Requirements: * 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. Learn more about our Total Rewards by watching this short video! See the total value of your benefits package by exploring our benefits calculator. Health & Wellness We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.* Compensation & Financial Planning We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options. Work/Life Balance We know there's more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.* Values and Culture We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving. Employee Perks Sometimes, it is the little "extras" that make a big difference. Our employees receive special employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships. For more information on all of these Total Rewards benefits, please visit and click on the benefits box. * Eligibility rules apply. 01 Special Requirement - Do you possess a valid driver's license which is not under suspension? * Yes * No 02 If you answered yes to the above question, please provide your driver's license number and expiration date. If you answered no, type N/A in the text box below. 03 Have you been employed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as an Engineering Technician for one or more years full-time? * Yes * No 04 If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below. 05 Have you been employed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as a Transportation Technician or Construction Cost Technician 1 for two or more years full-time? * Yes * No 06 If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below. 07 How many years of full-time construction inspection experience do you possess? * 3 years or more * 2 but less than 3 years * 1 but less than 2 years * Less than 1 year * None 08 If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below. 09 How many years of full-time experience in highway or bridge surveying, design, construction, or inspection work do you possess? * 3 years or more * 2 but less than 3 years * 1 but less than 2 years * Less than 1 year * None 10 If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below. 11 How many years of full-time experience in quality control of materials or building or construction industry experience, which includes reading and interpreting blueprints, plans, or schematics do you possess? * 3 years or more * 2 but less than 3 years * 1 but less than 2 years * Less than 1 year * None 12 If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below. 13 How much college level credits have you completed in civil engineering, mechanical engineering, geotechnical engineering, surveying engineering technology, or a closely related engineering technology? If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted. If you answer this question based on education acquired outside of the United States, you must upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation report. We can only accept foreign credential evaluations from organizations that are members of the National Association of Credential Services (NACES). A list of current NACES members can be found by visiting and clicking the Evaluation Services link. * 120 credits or more * 90 but less than 120 credits * 60 but less than 90 credits * 30 but less than 60 credits * Less than 30 credits * None 14 INSTRUCTIONS You must complete the supplemental questions below. These supplemental questions are the exam and will be scored. They are designed to give you the opportunity to relate your experience and training background to the major activities (Work Behaviors) performed in this position. Failure to provide complete and accurate information may delay the processing of your application or result in a lower-than-deserved score or disqualification. You must complete the application and answer the supplemental questions. Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position or to determine your score. All information you provide on your application and supplemental questions is subject to verification. Any misrepresentation, falsification or omission of material facts is subject to penalty. If requested, you must provide documentation, including names, addresses, and telephone numbers of individuals who can verify the validity of the information you provide in the application and supplemental questions. Read each question carefully. Determine and select which "Level of Performance" most closely represents your highest level of experience/training. List the employer(s)/training source(s) from your Work or Education sections of the application where you gained this experience/training. The "Level of Performance" you choose must be clearly supported within the description of the experience and training information entered in your application or your score may be lowered. In order to receive credit for experience, you must have worked in a job for at least six months in which the experience claimed was a major function. If you have read and understand these instructions, please click on the "Yes" button and proceed to the exam questions. If you have general questions regarding the application and hiring process, please refer to our FAQ page. * Yes 15 WORK BEHAVIOR 1 - INTERPRET DRAWINGS, PLANS, CONTRACTS, STANDARDS, AND SPECIFICATIONS Reads and interprets highway construction drawings, plans, contracts, standards, and specifications to ensure that work is properly performed in accordance with contract requirements. Levels of Performance Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim. * A. I have experience reading and interpreting HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION drawings, plans, contracts, standards, and specifications to ensure work is properly performed. * B. I have experience reading and interpreting drawings, plans, contracts, standards, and specifications UNRELATED to highway construction to ensure work is properly performed. * C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to this work behavior such as engineering drawing, blueprint reading, map interpretation, or surveying. * D. I have NO experience or training related to this work behavior. 16 In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below. * The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience. * The type(s) of work for which you read and interpreted drawings, plans, contracts, standards, and specifications. 17 If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the three items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below. * College/University * Course Title * Credits/Clock Hours 18 WORK BEHAVIOR 2 - INSPECT MATERIALS Inspects roadway and bridge construction and rehabilitation work such as excavation, embankment, drainage, resurfacing, guiderail replacement, and concrete/steel work, to verify the specified materials used meet contract requirements and are in usable condition. Levels of Performance Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim. * A. I have experience inspecting roadway and bridge construction and rehabilitation projects to verify that the specified materials being used meet contract requirements and are in usable condition. * B. I have experience inspecting the construction or rehabilitation of structures OTHER THAN roadways or bridges to verify the specified materials being used meet contract requirements and are in usable condition. * C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to this work behavior such as technical analysis, quality assurance, introduction to structural analysis, or materials science. * D. I have NO experience or training related to this work behavior. 19 In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below. * The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience. * The type(s) of projects and materials you inspected. * The actual duties you performed. * Your level of responsibility. 20 If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the three items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below. * College/University * Course Title * Credits/Clock Hours 21 WORK BEHAVIOR 3 - INSPECT QUALITY OF WORKMANSHIP AND SAFETY PROCESSES Inspects the quality of workmanship and safety processes (i.e., review of contractor's safety plans, setup/maintenance/inspection of traffic patterns, review/analysis of OSHA regulations and other safety publications) on roadway and bridge construction and rehabilitation projects (i.e., excavation, embankment compaction, drainage, resurfacing, guiderail replacement, and concrete/steel structure work) to ensure compliance with plans, specifications, and standards. Levels of Performance Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim. * A. I have experience inspecting the quality of workmanship and safety processes of roadway and bridge construction and rehabilitation projects for compliance with plans, specifications, and standards. I communicated any deficiencies to the contractor or those performing the work. * B. I have experience inspecting the quality of workmanship and safety processes of roadway and bridge construction and rehabilitation projects for compliance with plans, specifications, and standards. I reported my findings to my supervisor or more experienced coworker who communicated any deficiencies to the responsible parties. * C. I have experience inspecting the quality of workmanship OR safety processes of ANY construction or rehabilitation projects for compliance with plans, specifications, and standards. I communicated deficiencies to my supervisor OR to those performing the work. * D. I have NO experience related to this work behavior. 22 In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below. * The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience. * Your experience inspecting the quality of workmanship and/or safety processes on construction or rehabilitation projects. * The type(s) of construction or rehabilitation project(s) for which you inspected quality of workmanship and/or safety processes. * Your experience communicating deficiencies in workmanship to others and to whom you communicated. * Your level of responsibility. 23 WORK BEHAVIOR 4 - SAMPLE AND TEST MATERIALS Collects samples of materials such as aggregate, concrete, bituminous asphalt products, and other materials used in highway construction projects. Performs testing or submits samples for testing by others. Analyzes the results to ensure products meet contract materials requirements. Levels of Performance Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim. * A. I have experience sampling highway construction materials such as aggregate, concrete, bituminous asphalt products, or steel for testing. I analyzed testing results to ensure the products met contract materials requirements. * B. I have experience sampling construction materials OTHER THAN aggregate, concrete, bituminous asphalt products, or steel for testing. I analyzed testing results to ensure the products met contract materials requirements. * C. I have completed a certification program, such as National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET), American Concrete Institute (ACI), or Northeast Center of Excellence for Pavement Technology (NECEPT). * D. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to this work behavior such as soil mechanics, strength and materials, materials of construction, or introduction to laboratory science. * E. I have NO experience or training related to this work behavior. 24 In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below. * The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience. * Your experience sampling construction materials for testing including the type(s) of materials. * Your experience analyzing the results of construction materials. * Your level of responsibility. 25 If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the three items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below. * College/University * Course Title * Credits/Clock Hours 26 WORK BEHAVIOR 5 - DOCUMENT CONSTRUCTION PROJECT ACTIVITIES Documents roadway and bridge construction or rehabilitation work activities. This includes logging daily diary entries, documenting results of materials testing and workmanship inspections, logging materials placed, and work performed. Performs computations for materials to justify payment quantities. Levels of Performance Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim. * A. I have experience documenting the work activities of construction or rehabilitation projects. My experience includes performing and documenting calculations to justify project-related payments. * B. I have experience documenting the work activities of construction or rehabilitation projects. * C. I have successfully completed an engineering internship which involved performing documentation or calculation activities. * D. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to mathematics or project documentation. * E. I have NO experience or training related to this work behavior. 27 In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below. * The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience. * Your experience documenting the work activities of construction or rehabilitation projects. * Your experience performing and documenting project calculations to justify payment. * Your level of responsibility. 28 If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the three items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below. * College/University * Course Title * Credits/Clock Hours Required Question Employer Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Address 613 North Street Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120 Website