Environmental Projects Construction Inspector

Salary: $46,827.00 - $70,592.00 Annually
Location : Cambria County, PA
Job Type: Civil Service Permanent Full-Time
Job Number: CS-2026-56294-10020
Department: Department of Environmental Protection
Division: EP BAMR Cambria Dstr Off
Opening Date: 08/26/2026
Closing Date: 9/9/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Code: 10020
Position Number: 00067122
Union: AFSCME
Bargaining Unit: B1
Pay Group: ST05
Bureau / Division Code: 00355401
Bureau / Division: Abandoned Mine Reclamation
Worksite Address: 286 Industrial Park Road
City: Ebensburg, Pennsylvania
Zip Code: 15931
Contact Name: Rob Konowitch
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THE POSITION
The Environmental Projects Construction Inspector position with the Department of Environmental Protection offers an exciting chance to support important environmental projects. This role places you in the field where real change happens, helping ensure projects meet safety and environmental standards. Your work protects communities and natural resources through careful inspections and oversight. Join a team dedicated to responsible environmental stewardship.
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
This position inspects construction, environmental, and mine reclamation projects to ensure compliance with permits, plans, and regulations. As an Environmental Projects Construction Inspector, you will perform the following duties:

• Site Inspections: Drive to project locations and assess construction activities, materials, and conditions
• Contract Compliance: Review plans, permits, and specifications to verify proper enforcement and adherence
• Material Decisions: Accept or reject materials and workmanship based on established requirements
• Erosion Control: Inspect erosion and sedimentation devices and ensure corrective actions are taken
• Documentation Work: Compile daily records, prepare reports, and submit estimates using electronic tools
• Complaint Investigations: Examine mine-related complaints and provide written findings and recommendations

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.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) full-time. You will be expected to report to the Cambria District Office on an as-needed basis. 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 Ebensburg. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.
• This is a field position that will cover project sites in the following Western PA counties: Allegheny, Armstrong, Butler, Cambria, Cameron, Clarion, Clearfield, Elk, Fayette, Indiana, Jefferson, Somerset, Washington and Westmoreland.
• Salary: Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $46,827 (before taxes).
• 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:

• Two years of construction inspection experience on heavy construction projects such as dams, flood control projects, mine reclamation projects, treatment plants, hazardous waste projects, airports, highways or utility installations; or
• An Associate Degree in Building Construction Technology, Civil Engineering Technology, Survey Technology, Construction Engineering Technology, or a closely related field; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.
• Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within 3 months of graduating with a qualifying degree.

Special Requirements:

• This position requires possession of a valid Pennsylvania driver's license.

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.

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.

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*Eligibility rules apply.
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Necessary Special Requirement - Do you possess a current driver's license which is not under suspension?

• Yes
• No

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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.
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How many years of full-time construction inspection experience do you possess on heavy construction projects such as dams, flood control projects, mine reclamation projects, treatment plants, hazardous waste projects, airports, highways, or utility installations?

• 2 years or more
• 1 but less than 2 years
• Less than 1 year
• None

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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.
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Have you successfully completed, or are you within three months of completing, an Associate's Degree or higher in Building Construction Technology, Civil Engineering Technology, Survey Technology, Construction Engineering Technology, or a closely related field?

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 transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted.

If you answer "Yes" to 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.

• Yes
• No

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If you are within three months of completing an Associate's Degree or higher in Building Construction Technology, Civil Engineering Technology, Survey Technology, Construction Engineering Technology, or a closely related field, on what date do you expect to graduate? If this does not apply to you, please type N/A in the text box.
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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 work behavior 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 for each work behavior 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

• Yes

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WORK BEHAVIOR 1 - DOCUMENTATION AND REVIEW
Reviews contract plans, specifications, permits, and policies to ensure that work is completed in accordance with contract requirements and conforms with approved construction codes and procedures. Prepares as-built drawings and end-of-job reports upon completion of the contract. Levels of Performance
Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.

• A. I have experience reviewing contract plans, specifications, permits, and policies to ensure that work was completed in accordance with contract requirements and conformed with approved construction codes and procedures. I ALSO prepared as-built drawings and end-of-job reports upon completion of the contract.
• B. I have experience reviewing contract plans, specifications, permits, and policies to ensure that work was completed in accordance with contract requirements and conformed with approved construction codes and procedures. I DID NOT, however, prepare as-built drawings and end-of-job reports upon completion of the contract.
• C. I have experience preparing as-built drawings and end-of-job reports upon completion of a construction contract. SOMEONE ELSE reviewed the contract plans, specifications, permits, and policies to ensure that work was completed in accordance with contract requirements and conformed with approved construction codes and procedures.
• D. I have NO experience related to this work behavior.

09


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.

1. The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.
2. The type(s) of reviews you completed.
3. The actual duties you performed related to documentation and review.

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WORK BEHAVIOR 2 - INSPECTIONS AND ENFORCEMENT
Conducts on-site inspections of construction projects such as earthmoving, building demolition, stream channel reconstruction, exploratory drilling, wetland and pond construction, and dam removal for violations of contract language, or permit requirements. Responsible for the issuance and enforcement of Notice of Violations and ensures corrective action is completed. Levels of Performance
Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.

• A. I have experience conducting on-site inspections of construction projects such as earthmoving, building demolition, stream channel reconstruction, exploratory drilling, wetland and pond construction, and dam removal for violations of contract language, permit requirements, etc. I WAS RESONSIBLE for issuing inspection violations and ensuring corrective action was completed.
• B. I have experience conducting on-site inspections of construction projects such as earthmoving, building demolition, stream channel reconstruction, exploratory drilling, wetland and pond construction, and dam removal for violations of contract language, permit requirements, etc. I issued inspection violations, but I DID NOT ensure corrective action was completed.
• C. I have experience ensuring corrective action of construction project violations was completed. I DID NOT conduct the on-site inspections, nor did I issue inspection violations.
• D. I have NO experience related to this work behavior.

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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.

1. The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.
2. Types of construction projects for which you conducted inspections.
3. The actual duties you performed related to inspections and enforcement.

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WORK BEHAVIOR 3 - WORKMANSHIP AND MATERIALS
Approves/disapproves construction workmanship such as grade elevation, concrete forming and placement, installation of ditch lining, pipe installation, etc., as well as construction materials such as grout, stone and aggregates, bituminous pave, steel products, wire fencing, guide rails, etc. and ensures compliance with contract specifications and procedures. Reports workmanship non-compliance issues to construction engineer or supervisor for corrective action. Rejects materials that are not in compliance. Levels of Performance
Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.

• A. I have experience approving/disapproving construction workmanship such as grade elevation, concrete forming and placement, installation of ditch lining, pipe installation, etc., AND construction materials such as grout, stone and aggregates, bituminous pave, steel products, wire fencing, guide rails, etc. and ensuring compliance with contract specifications and procedures. I reported workmanship non-compliance issues to construction engineer or supervisor for corrective action.
• B. I have experience approving/disapproving construction workmanship such as grade elevation, concrete forming and placement, installation of ditch lining, pipe installation, etc. I reported workmanship non-compliance issues to construction engineer or supervisor for corrective action. I DID NOT approve/disapprove construction materials.
• C. I have experience approving/disapproving construction materials such as grout, stone and aggregates, bituminous pave, steel products, wire fencing, guide rails, etc. and ensuring compliance with contract specifications and procedures. I reported non-compliance issues to construction engineer or supervisor for corrective action. I DID NOT approve/disapprove construction workmanship.
• D. I have NO experience related to this work behavior.

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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.

1. The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.
2. The type(s) of construction workmanship that you approved/disapproved.
3. The actual duties you performed related to workmanship and materials.

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WORK BEHAVIOR 4 - SURVEYING AND ADJUSTMENTS
Utilizes surveying equipment and software to perform computations and measurements on construction projects which involve elevations, stakeouts, grades, slopes, cross sections, etc. Makes minor field adjustments to fit site conditions. Levels of Performance
Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.

• A. I have experience utilizing surveying equipment and software to perform computations and measurements on construction projects which involve elevations, stakeouts, grades, slopes, cross sections, etc. I MADE minor field adjustments to fit site conditions.
• B. I have experience utilizing surveying equipment and software to perform computations and measurements on construction projects which involve elevations, stakeouts, grades, slopes, cross sections, etc. I DID NOT make field adjustments to fit site conditions.
• C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to surveying technology, algebra, trigonometry, or geometry.
• D. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior.

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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.

1. The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.
2. The type(s) of computations and measurements that you performed for construction projects.
3. The type(s) of projects that you performed computations and measurements on.
4. The actual duties you performed related to surveying and adjustments.

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If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.

1. College/University
2. Course Title(s)
3. Credits/Clock Hours

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