Transportation Construction Inspector - Materials

Join the Department of Transportation, District 5 as a Transportation Construction Inspector and be part of shaping the state’s infrastructure. This role lets you work directly with materials used in major construction projects. You will gain valuable experience while helping ensure that work meets important safety and quality standards. This position is ideal for someone who wants to build a strong future in construction inspection.

This position supports the inspection of construction materials used in transportation projects to ensure they meet required standards. As a Transportation Construction Inspector you will perform the following duties:

• Material Inspection: Conduct inspections and observe testing of asphalt, concrete, and aggregate materials to confirm compliance with specifications.
• Quality Review: Check accuracy of test methods, reports, and weigh slips to ensure materials meet project requirements.
• Documentation Tracking: Maintain records in required systems, verify plant documentation, and enter information into electronic databases.
• Problem Identification: Recognize potential issues during sampling or testing and report findings to the supervisor.
• Equipment Verification: Confirm calibration of equipment used by both Department staff and vendors.
• Field Support: Assist with sample collection, field reviews, and activities across various transportation project sites.

• Full‑time employment.
• Work hours:
  
  7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday–Friday, with a 30‑minute lunch.
• Work closely with vendors; hours may change based on vendor availability.
• Telework: Opportunity to work from home part‑time after successful completion of probationary period. Telework requires a securely configured high‑speed internet connection and an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If unable to telework, you may report to the headquarters office in Allentown. Telework availability is subject to change.
• Salary: Selected candidates who are new to employment within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin at a starting annual salary of $45,907 (before taxes).
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Please check your inbox, including spam/junk folders.

• One year as an Engineering Technician (Commonwealth title) or equivalent Federal Government job title;
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• Two years as a Transportation Technician or Construction Cost Technician 1 (Commonwealth titles) or equivalent Federal Government job title;
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• 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;
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• Three years of experience in highway or bridge surveying, design, construction, or inspection work;
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• 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
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.

• This position requires possession of an active non‑commercial Pennsylvania Class C Driver's License or equivalent.

• You must meet the Pennsylvania residency requirement.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed; the information contained therein will not be considered for determining eligibility for the position. Information to support eligibility 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.
• All application materials and interview responses must…