THE POSITION
The Department of Transportation is actively looking to hire a Transportation Construction Inspector for a position based in Clearfield County. This pivotal role involves a range of technical responsibilities, including the thorough inspection of highway occupancy permit applications, ongoing construction projects, and completed work within Engineering District 2-0. As a Transportation Construction Inspector, you will ensure that all activities adhere to the established construction codes, plans, standards, and specifications, thereby maintaining the integrity and safety of transportation infrastructure. This is an excellent opportunity to join the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and advance your career in a dynamic and impactful field.
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
As a Transportation Construction Inspector in Clearfield County, your role involves conducting field inspections and evaluating all applications for proposed work that falls under a Highway Occupancy Permit within a designated area, typically spanning two to three counties. You will be responsible for inspecting work sites both prior to and following project completion, as well as performing random inspections of ongoing work to ensure compliance with established standards. Upon the completion of projects, you will carry out final inspections and prepare close-out reports for all satisfactorily finished jobs, while also taking necessary follow-up actions on any unfinished or substandard work to ensure compliance.
Additionally, you will review plans, specifications, and drawings submitted by consultant engineers, public utilities, and municipalities for utility projects, including water, sewer, gas, and other underground facilities, to confirm that the proposed work adheres to Department Policies and does not compromise the safety and integrity of the highway. Your responsibilities also include negotiating alternative locations for proposed facilities with permit applicants to minimize disruption to improved areas and enhance safety for the traveling public, as well as reviewing plans for above-ground facilities such as telephone and electric services to ensure they meet regulatory requirements.
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 7:30 AM to 3:30 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 up to 3 days per week. 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 Clearfield. 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 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 equivalentFederal 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.
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.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
