Transportation Construction Inspector
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Transportation Construction Inspector
Salary
$45,907.00 - $69,203.00 Annually
Location
Blair County, PA
Job Type
Civil Service Permanent Full-Time
Job Number
CS-2026-40651-10620
Department
Department of Transportation
Division
TR Dstr Off 900
Opening Date
01/15/2026
Closing Date
1/28/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Code
10620
Position Number
Multiple positions may be filled from this posting
Union
AFSCME
Bargaining Unit
B1
Pay Group
ST05
Bureau / Division Code
00080900
Bureau / Division
PennDOT Engineering District 9-0
Worksite Address
1620 North Juniata Street
City
Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania
Zip Code
16648
Contact Name
David Wolfhope; Shawn Sherer
Contact Phone
814.696.7196; 814.317.3139
Contact Email
dwolfhope@pa.gov; ssherer@pa.gov
Description
Benefits
Questions
THE POSITION
Are you enthusiastic about enhancing community safety and have a sharp attention to detail? We are looking for a committed Transportation Construction Inspector who is ready to move from an office setting to actively engaging in fieldwork with the Department of Transportation, District 9. This vital role is key to maintaining the safety and reliability of our transportation systems as we strive to improve overall efficiency. If you are eager to make a meaningful impact on transportation infrastructure, we invite you to apply and join our dynamic team.
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
In this role, you will be tasked with a variety of technical responsibilities focused on inspecting materials and workmanship for highway construction projects within Engineering District 9-0. Your duties will include ensuring compliance with construction codes, plans, standards, and specifications throughout all phases of transportation construction. You will collaborate with contractors and surveyors to verify grades, elevations, and the layout of structures and roadways. Additionally, you will evaluate the placement of materials such as cement concrete, bituminous concrete, and drainage systems, while conducting compaction tests on sub-surface strata, soils, and aggregates using visual non-movement techniques.
This position also requires close cooperation with Department staff, as well as federal, state, and local agencies, legislators, and the public to facilitate effective project management. You will maintain detailed project documentation, including master diary entries, calculations, item quantity estimates, and cost assessments, while addressing any field issues that arise. Furthermore, you will compile photographic evidence, prepare or review sketches, and create inspection review summaries to support comprehensive project oversight.
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=00253755) .
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.
Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
Salary:Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $45,907 (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 titles); 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 (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 will 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
Sometimes, it is the little "extras" that make a big difference. Our employees receive special employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships.
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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Special Requirement- Do you possess a valid driver's license which is not under suspension?
Yes
No
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If you answered "Yes", please provide your driver's license number and expiration date. If you answered "No", @type N/A in the text box below.
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Have you been employed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as an Engineering Technician 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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Have you been employed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as a Transportation Technician or Construction Cost Technician 1 for two 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?
3 years or more
2 but less than 3 years
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 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 experience in highway or bridge surveying, design, construction, or inspection work do you possess?
3 years or more
2 but less than 3 years
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 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 experience in quality control of materials or building or construction industry experience, which includes reading and interpreting blueprints, plans, or schematics do you possess?
3 years or more
2 but less than 3 years
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 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 college level credits 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.
Less than 30 credits
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 - INTERPRET DRAWINGS, PLANS, CONTRACTS, STANDARDS, AND SPECIFICATIONS
Reads and interprets highway construction drawings, plans, contracts, standards, and specifications to ensure that work is properly performed in accordance with contract requirements.Level of PerformanceSelect the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.
A. I have experience reading and interpreting HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION drawings, plans, contracts, standards, and specifications to ensure work is properly performed.
B. I have experience reading and interpreting drawings, plans, contracts, standards, and specifications UNRELATED to highway construction to ensure work is properly performed.
C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to engineering drawing, blueprint reading, map interpretation, or surveying.
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.
The @type(s) of work for which you read and interpreted drawings, plans, contracts, standards, and specifications.
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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 2 - INSPECT MATERIALS
Inspects roadway and bridge construction and rehabilitation work such as excavation, embankment, drainage, resurfacing, guiderail replacement, and concrete/steel work, to verify the specified materials used meet contract requirements and are in usable condition.Level of PerformanceSelect the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.
A. I have experience inspecting roadway and bridge construction and rehabilitation projects to verify that the specified materials being used meet contract requirements and are in usable condition.
B. I have experience inspecting the construction or rehabilitation of structures OTHER THAN roadways or bridges to verify the specified materials being used meet contract requirements and are in usable condition.
C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to technical analysis, quality assurance, introduction to structural analysis, or materials science.
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.
The @type(s) of projects and materials you inspected.
The actual duties you performed.
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 3 - INSPECT QUALITY OF WORKMANSHIP AND SAFETY PROCESSES
Inspects the quality of workmanship and safety processes (i.e., review of contractor's safety plans, setup/maintenance/inspection of traffic patterns, review/analysis of OSHA regulations and other safety publications) on roadway and bridge construction and rehabilitation projects (i.e., excavation, embankment compaction, drainage, resurfacing, guiderail replacement, and concrete/steel structure work) to ensure compliance with plans, specifications, and standards. ,Level of PerformanceSelect the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.
A. I have experience inspecting the quality of workmanship and safety processes of roadway and bridge construction and rehabilitation projects for compliance with plans, specifications, and standards. I communicated any deficiencies to the contractor or those performing the work.
B. I have experience inspecting the quality of workmanship and safety processes of roadway and bridge construction and rehabilitation projects for compliance with plans, specifications, and standards. I reported my findings to my supervisor or more experienced coworker who communicated any deficiencies to the responsible parties.
C. I have experience inspecting the quality of workmanship OR safety processes of ANY construction or rehabilitation projects for compliance with plans, specifications, and standards. I communicated deficiencies to my supervisor OR to those performing the work.
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.
Your experience inspecting the quality of workmanship and/or safety processes on construction or rehabilitation projects.
The @type(s) of construction or rehabilitation project(s) for which you inspected quality of workmanship and/or safety processes.
Your experience communicating deficiencies in workmanship to others and to whom you communicated.
Your level of responsibility.
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WORK BEHAVIOR 4 - SAMPLE AND TEST MATERIALS
Collects samples of materials such as aggregate, concrete, bituminous asphalt products, and other materials used in highway construction projects. Performs testing or submits samples for testing by others. Analyzes the results to ensure products meet contract materials requirements.Level of PerformanceSelect the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.
A. I have experience sampling highway construction materials such as aggregate, concrete, bituminous asphalt products, or steel for testing. I analyzed testing results to ensure the products met contract materials requirements.
B. I have experience sampling construction materials OTHER THAN aggregate, concrete, bituminous asphalt products, or steel for testing. I analyzed testing results to ensure the products met contract materials requirements.
C. I have completed a certification program, such as National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET), American Concrete Institute (ACI), or Northeast Center of Excellence for Pavement Technology (NECEPT).
D. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to soil mechanics, strength and materials, materials of construction, or introduction to laboratory science.
E. 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 experience sampling construction materials for testing including the @type(s) of materials.
Your experience analyzing the results of construction materials.
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 5 - DOCUMENT CONSTRUCTION PROJECT ACTIVITIES
Documents roadway and bridge construction or rehabilitation work activities. This includes logging daily diary entries, documenting results of materials testing and workmanship inspections, logging materials placed, and work performed. Performs computations for materials to justify payment quantities.Level of PerformanceSelect the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.
A. I have experience documenting the work activities of construction or rehabilitation projects. My experience includes performing and documenting calculations to justify project-related payments.
B. I have experience documenting the work activities of construction or rehabilitation projects.
C. I have successfully completed an engineering internship which involved performing documentation or calculation activities.
D. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to mathematics or project documentation.
E. 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 a/ddresses 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 experience documenting the work activities of construction or rehabilitation projects.
Your experience performing and documenting project calculations to justify payment.
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
Required Question
Employer
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Address
613 North Street
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120
Website
http://www.employment.pa.gov
