Municipal Services Specialist

Build stronger communities one project at a time! The Municipal Services Specialist with the Department of Transportation works closely with towns and cities as they develop road and bridge upgrades. You bring clarity, support, and strong problem-solving skills to every stage of the process. This is a great opportunity to use your expertise to improve public safety.

This position focuses on guiding municipalities through transportation projects that use Liquid Fuels funds and ensuring that all work follows department standards. The role includes evaluating plans, supporting local officials, and overseeing project execution. As a Municipal Services Specialist, you will perform the following duties:

• Project Coordination: Meet with officials and residents to discuss proposed construction work and serve as liaison between the department and municipalities
• Technical Guidance: Advise municipalities on proposed projects such as road construction, resurfacing, bridge work, and maintenance activities
• Regulatory Oversight: Interpret department requirements for project approvals, bid packages, documentation, and construction standards
• Plan Review: Evaluate engineering plans, cost estimates, and scopes of work for eligibility and accuracy
• Field Inspection: Inspect materials, workmanship, and compliance on all projects to ensure adherence to PennDOT specifications
• Data Collection: Conduct roadway surveys and provide accurate information for fund allocation and software updates

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, Mondays and Fridays. 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 Uniontown. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time.
  
  Additional details may be provided during the interview.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

• One year of experience as a Transportation Construction Inspector (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration);
  or
• Three years of experience either in state and/or municipal roadway construction inspection that included reviewing and interpreting plans, specifications, and cost estimates;
  or in work involving the interpretation and analysis of state regulations related to municipal construction funding programs;
  or
• Two years of experience either in state and/or municipal roadway construction inspection that included reviewing and interpreting plans, specifications, and cost estimates;
  or in work involving the interpretation and analysis of state regulations related to municipal construction funding programs; and an associate's degree;
  or
• One year of experience either in state and/or municipal roadway construction inspection that included reviewing and interpreting plans, specifications, and cost estimates;
  or in work involving the interpretation and analysis of state regulations related to municipal construction funding programs; and a bachelor's degree;
  or
• Any equivalent combination of experience or training which included one year of experience either in state and/or municipal roadway construction…