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Transportation Construction Inspector

Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania
Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania Salary
Allentown, PA Full Time
POSTED ON 2/6/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/25/2025

THE POSITION

Are you prepared to take on an exciting position with the Department of Transportation as a Transportation Construction Inspector? We are looking for someone who can perform a range of technical duties, such as inspecting materials produced at asphalt, concrete, and aggregate facilities to ensure compliance with specifications, contract stipulations, and approved quality control plans. If this distinctive opportunity piques your interest, we invite you to submit your application today!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

In this position, you will conduct independent inspections of construction and bridge projects to ensure compliance, identifying any issues or concerns that arise. You will also engage in various technical responsibilities related to the inspection of materials and workmanship on highway construction projects within District 5, confirming that all work aligns with the established construction codes, plans, standards, and specifications. Your daily responsibilities will include monitoring transportation projects to ensure adherence to relevant regulations, policies, and procedures efficiently and cost-effectively. Furthermore, you will support project material evaluations at construction sites and district offices, ensuring compliance with source approvals, certification requirements, and testing protocols, while also verifying that vendors implement quality control plans and maintain appropriate documentation.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description .

Work Schedule and Additional Information :

  • Seasonal full-time employment
  • Work hours are 7 : 00 AM to 3 : 00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
  • The headquarters location is 1002 Hamilton Street, Allentown, PA 18101; however, you could be assigned to a project site within Berks, Carbon, Lehigh, Monroe, Northampton, or Schuylkill County.
  • 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 title); or
  • Two years as a Transportation Technician or Construction Cost Technician 1 (commonwealth titles); 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, follow the link and click on Residency.
  • 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.
  • 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 www.employment.pa.gov / Additional Info / Pages / default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov .
  • 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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