Bridge Inspection Team Leader (Transportation Construction Inspector Supervisor)
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Bridge Inspection Team Leader (Transportation Construction Inspector Supervisor)
Salary
$51,971.00 - $79,062.00 Annually
Location
Lehigh County, PA
Job Type
Civil Service Permanent Full-Time
Job Number
CS-2025-37779-10630
Department
Department of Transportation
Division
TR Dstr Off 500
Opening Date
12/08/2025
Closing Date
12/22/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Code
10630
Position Number
00274260
Union
AFSCME
Bargaining Unit
B2
Pay Group
ST06
Bureau / Division Code
080500
Bureau / Division
TR District Office 0500
Worksite Address
1002 W Hamilton Street
City
Allentown, Pennsylvania
Zip Code
18101
Contact Name
Angie Devers
Contact Email
angdevers@pa.gov
Description
Benefits
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THE POSITION
If you are a civil engineering professional eager to advance your career within the Commonwealth, Engineering District 5-0 has an exciting opportunity for you. We are currently on the lookout for candidates to fill the role of Transportation Construction Inspector Supervisor, specifically as the Team Leader for our Bridge Inspection Team. In this pivotal position, you will oversee a dedicated team responsible for conducting thorough safety inspections of bridges across various counties, including Berks, Carbon, Lehigh, Monroe, Northampton, and Schuylkill. Your work will be guided by the National Bridge Inspection Standards as well as departmental regulations, ensuring that existing structures are evaluated meticulously for safety and compliance. This role not only offers the chance to lead a team but also to play a crucial part in maintaining the integrity of our transportation infrastructure.
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
In this role, the employee is tasked with overseeing Transportation Construction Inspectors who are responsible for evaluating the quality of materials and workmanship involved in bridge construction projects. The work encompasses a thorough examination of existing bridges, focusing on critical elements such as structural members, foundations, supports, and all associated components. Additionally, this position entails meticulous documentation of inspection and testing processes, as well as the results obtained. The employee will prepare comprehensive reports and action plans to address any identified deficiencies, ensuring that all records are accurately maintained within the Bridge Management System (BMS2). Collaboration is key, as the role involves working alongside various construction and heavy equipment, coordinating efforts with county, state, and local personnel, as well as contractors. Furthermore, the employee is expected to exercise independent judgment to make informed technical decisions on-site, ensuring that all aspects of the construction process adhere to established standards and regulations.
Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description (https://careers.employment.pa.gov/pd/PD_NEOGOV.asp?p=00274260) .
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 may require travel and overtime as needed.
Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time on ad-hoc basis upon successful completion of probationary period. 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 Allentown. 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 $51,971.00 (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:
One year as a Transportation Construction Inspector (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration);or
Two years 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.
Condition of Employment:
This position is required to meet the qualifications for a bridge inspection team leader as defined by the current National Bridge Inspection Standards.
This position requires possession of a valid non- commercial Pennsylvania Class C Driver's License or equivalent.
Other Requirements:
You must meet the PA residency requirement (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) . For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) and click on Residency.
You must be able to perform essential job functions.
How to Apply:
Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents willnot 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.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html 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/testoncefor this posting.
Your results will be provided via email.
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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
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For more information on all of these Total Rewards benefits, please visitwww.employment.pa.gov and click on the benefits box.
*Eligibility rules apply.
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Condition of Employment- Do you possess a current driver's license which is not under suspension?
Yes
No
02
If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, please provide you license number and expiration date. If you answered "No", @type N/A in the text box below.
03
Condition of Employment- Do you possess an active Professional Engineer license?
Yes
No
04
If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, please provide your license number and expiration date. If you answered "No", @type N/A in the text box below.
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Condition of Employment- Have you successfully passed the NCEES Fundamentals of Engineering exam?
Yes
No
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Condition of Employment- Have you successfully completed a Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) approved comprehensive bridge inspection training course?
Yes
No
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Condition of Employment- Are you NICET certified as a Level III or Level IV Bridge Safety Inspector?
Yes
No
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Condition of Employment- What level of conferred degree do you possess in engineering from a college or university accredited by or determined as substantially equivalent by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and 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 visitinghttps://www.naces.organd clicking the Evaluation Services link.
A conferred Associate's degree
A conferred Bachelor's degree or higher
None
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Condition of Employment- How much full-time bridge inspection work experience do you possess?
5 years or more
4 but less than 5 years
2 but less than 4 years
None of the above
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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 experiencemustalso 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 been employed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as a Transportation Construction Inspector for one or more years full-time?
Yes
No
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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 experiencemustalso 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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How many years of full-time construction inspection experience do you possess?
4 years or more
3 but less than 4 years
2 but less than 3 years
1 but less than 2 years
Less than 1 year
F. 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 experiencemustalso 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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How much college level coursework 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 visitinghttps://www.naces.organd 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
E. Less than 30 credits
F. None
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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. Youmustcomplete the applicationandanswer the supplemental questions. Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents willnotbe 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 ourFAQ page (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) .
Yes
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WORK BEHAVIOR 1 - BRIDGE INSPECTIONSPerforms safety inspections of various @types of bridge structures such as steel, concrete, and wood to identify structural deficiencies and ensure public safety.Levels of PerformanceSelect the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.
A. I have experience performing safety inspections on steel, concrete, and wooden bridge structures.
B. I have experience performing safety inspections on steel or concrete bridge structures. I have NOT inspected wooden bridge structures.
C. I have experience performing safety inspections on wooden bridge structures. I did NOT perform safety inspections on steel or concrete bridge structures.
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.
The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.
The @type(s) of bridge(s) on which you performed safety inspections.
The @type(s) of structural deficiencies you identified.
Your level of responsibility.
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WORK BEHAVIOR 2 - INSPECTION REPORTSAnalyzes bridge inspection data, provides engineering recommendations for the repair or replacement of bridge components, and identifies the priority of the order that repairs should take place. Prepares bridge safety inspection reports, sketches, photos, and other tracking spreadsheets.Levels of PerformanceSelect the "Level of Performance" that best describes your claim.
A. I have experience analyzing bridge inspection data, providing engineering recommendations for the repair or replacement of bridge components, and identifying the priority of the order that repairs should take place. I also prepared bridge safety inspection reports, sketches, photos, or spreadsheets.
B. I have experience analyzing construction inspection data NOT related to bridge structures. I provided engineering recommendations for the repair or replacement of relative components and identified the priority of the order that repairs should take place. I also prepared safety inspection reports, sketches, photos, or spreadsheets.
C. I have experience conducting various safety inspections such as mechanical, electrical, or building. I provided recommendations for the repair or replacement of relative components. I also prepared standard safety inspection reports that did not include sketches, photos, or spreadsheets.
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.
The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.
Bridge inspection data you analyzed.
Construction inspection data you analyzed.
Safety inspections you conducted.
Examples of engineering recommendations you provided for the repair or replacement of bridge components.
Your level of responsibility.
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WORK BEHAVIOR 3 - TECHNICAL ASSISTANCEProvides technical assistance and guidance to agency staff in county maintenance district offices, municipalities, and various other technical and professional agencies regarding federal and state bridge inspection policies and procedures, regulations, and documentation.Levels of PerformanceSelect the "Level of Performance" that best describes your claim.
A. I have experience providing technical assistance and guidance to agency staff such as in county maintenance district offices, municipalities, and various other technical and professional agencies regarding federal and state BRIDGE INSPECTION policies and procedures, regulations, and documentation.
B. I have experience providing technical assistance and guidance to agency staff and various other technical and professional agencies regarding federal and state inspection policies and procedures, regulations, and documentation involving areas such as BUILDING CONSTRUCTION, HOME INSPECTIONS, OR HIGHWAY INSPECTIONS.
C. I have experience providing technical assistance and guidance to others in ANY FIELD regarding policies and procedures, regulations, or documentation.
D. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to communications, public speaking, or public relations.
E. I have NO experience or education 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.
The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.
Examples of the @type of technical assistance you provided and to whom you provided it.
Your level of responsibility.
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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.
College/University
Course Title(s)
Credits/Clock Hours
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WORK BEHAVIOR 4 - SUPERVISIONSupervises subordinate staff by assigning work, reviewing employee performance, preparing evaluation reports, providing guidance and training, approving/disapproving leave requests, and resolving/responding to grievances or complaints.Levels of PerformanceSelect the "Level of Performance" that best describes your claim.
A. I have experience supervising subordinate staff that included responsibilities such as assigning work, reviewing employee performance, preparing evaluation reports, providing guidance and training, approving/disapproving leave requests, and resolving/responding to grievances or complaints.
B. I have experience serving as a lead worker. I performed duties such as providing on-the-job training to newly hired staff, reviewing their work, and providing input to the supervisor. I was not responsible for assigning their work, reviewing employee performance, preparing evaluation reports, providing guidance and training, approving/disapproving leave requests, or resolving/responding to grievances or complaints.
C. I have completed formal supervisory training.
D. I have NO experience or training 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.
The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.
Your level of supervision (i.e., 1st level supervisor, manager).
Type(s)/classification(s) of employee(s) you supervised.
Your experience performing lead work.
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If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to training, 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.
Training Source
Course Title(s)
Credits/Clock Hours
Required Question
Employer
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Address
613 North Street
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120
Website
http://www.employment.pa.gov
