Transportation Construction Inspector Supervisor - Bridge Inspection

Salary

$51,971.00 - $79,062.00 Annually

Location

Blair County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

CS-2026-48233-10630

Department

Department of Transportation

Division

TR Dstr Off 900

Opening Date

04/27/2026

Closing Date

5/10/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

10630

Position Number

00017018

Union

AFSCME

Bargaining Unit

B2

Pay Group

ST06

Bureau / Division Code

080900

Bureau / Division

PennDOT Engineering District 9-0

Worksite Address

1620 N. Juniata Street

City

Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

16648

Contact Name

Brenda Findley

Contact Phone

Contact Email

THE POSITION

Become a Transportation Construction Inspector Supervisor - Bridge Inspection with the Department of Transportation and take on a key role in public safety. You will help ensure that bridges stay in good condition through careful inspections and teamwork. This position offers steady challenges, meaningful work, and opportunities to grow. Make an impact that benefits your entire community.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position focuses on supervising bridge inspections and ensuring that structures remain safe and well documented. As a Transportation Construction Inspector Supervisor - Bridge Inspection, you will perform the following duties:
Bridge Inspections:

Conduct and supervise inspections of bridges and structural components following NBIS standards
Record Management:

Maintain inspection records, photographs, sketches, and required reports with accuracy
Team Supervision:

Direct inspection staff, assign tasks, review work, and support employee performance and development
Coordination Work:

Communicate with maintenance units, railroads, and project staff to plan access and resolve issues
Equipment Oversight:

Ensure inspection tools and vehicles receive proper maintenance and request new equipment when needed
Safety Compliance:

Use ladders, lifts, and safety gear correctly while promoting a safe work environment for all involved

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 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
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 $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 . For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the

link

and click on Residency Guidelines.
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.
All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant's own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.

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/test

once

for this posting.
Your results will be provided via email.