Transportation Construction Inspector

Transportation Construction Inspector

This listing closes on 8/22/2025 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada).

Employer

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Salary

$45,907.00 - $69,203.00 Annually

Location

Cumberland County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

CS-2025-31314-10620

Department

Department of Transportation

Division

TR Dstr Off 800

Opening Date

08/08/2025

Closing Date

8/22/2025 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada)

Job Code

10620

Position Number

00248906

Union

AFSCME

Bargaining Unit

B1

Pay Group

ST05

Bureau / Division Code

00080800

Bureau / Division

Transportation - Engineering District 8-0

Worksite Address

40 Army Heritage Drive

City

Carlisle, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

17013

Contact Name

Eric Kinard

Contact Email

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DESCRIPTION

BENEFITS

QUESTIONS

THE POSITION

The Department of Transportation is actively looking to hire a Transportation Construction Inspector for Cumberland County. In this vital position, the inspector will be responsible for conducting thorough and independent evaluations of highway occupancy permit sites, monitoring ongoing construction activities, and assessing completed projects. The primary goal is to ensure that all work adheres to departmental standards, approved plans, and specifications regarding materials and workmanship. This role is essential for maintaining the integrity and safety of transportation infrastructure. If you are ready to take the next step in your career and contribute to the development of our roadways, we encourage you to apply today!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

In this position, you will engage with property owners, developers, contractors, local officials, and various stakeholders to clarify the requirements for occupancy permits and legal limitations, while also assisting in the resolution of issues related to both proposed and existing projects. Your responsibilities will include conducting inspections at all stages of work associated with Highway Occupancy Permits, ensuring compliance with the relevant Department regulations, policies, and procedures that govern the review and issuance of these permits. You will be tasked with explaining the necessary compliance measures to customers, ensuring they adhere to the Department's regulations, policies, design and construction standards, specifications, testing procedures, and documentation related to the highway occupancy permit program. Additionally, you will interpret plans, standards, and specifications submitted by applicants and their engineering, architectural, or consulting teams for various types of highway construction, identifying situations that may require the input or approval of other Department engineering or legal personnel. Your role will also involve researching existing construction plans to ascertain legal right-of-way widths, necessitating a comprehensive understanding of the Department's roadway identification systems (SR-Segment-Offset). You will be expected to independently plan and organize your work to fulfill assigned responsibilities within the time frames established by applicable laws and policies.

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.

You will work closely with vendors and work hours may change based on vendor availability.

This position will require travel at times to District 8-0 at 2140 Herr Street. Travel reimbursement may be possible.

Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.

Salary: Selected candidates who are new to employment within 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

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.

You must be able to perform essential job functions.