Transportation Construction Inspector

dental insurance, vision insurance, parental leave, vacation time, paid time off, paid holidays, sick time, retirement plan Position Overview Start a rewarding career with the Department of Transportation as a Transportation Construction Inspector. This position gives you hands‑on experience with construction records, materials reviews, and project support that strengthens our transportation network. You will be part of a team that values accuracy, teamwork, and service to the public. Step into a role where every task helps keep Pennsylvania moving forward. Description of Work This position plays a key role in supporting construction documentation, field reviews, and project accuracy for transportation projects. The work helps ensure that construction activities meet Department standards and that records are complete and reliable. As a Transportation Construction Inspector, you will perform the following duties: Documentation Review: Check project records and materials reports for accuracy and compliance with Department policies Project Support: Assist in maintaining construction project documentation using ECMS, PPCC, and mobile applications Cost Verification: Review calculations and quantities to confirm that submitted costs and payments are correct Field Inspection: Observe construction activities and traffic control setups to ensure they follow plans and specifications Material Testing: Assist with sampling and reviewing materials and collect required certifications for project use 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 hours subject to change based on seasonal requirements and operational needs. You will work closely with vendors and work hours may change based on vendor availability. Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part‑time, on an ad‑hoc 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 Bridgeville. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview. Salary: Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $45,907.00 (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 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 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, click on Residency Guidelines. You must be able to perform essential job functions. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania