Transportation Construction Inspector Supervisor - Bridge Inspection

THE POSITION NOTE: THIS IS A REPOSTING OF (CS-2026-44344-10630). IF YOU APPLIED UNDER THE PREVIOUS POSTING WHICH WAS OPEN FROM MARCH 9, 2026 TO MARCH 22, 2026, YOU CANNOT SUBMIT A NEW APPLICATION. The Department of Transportation is actively looking for a qualified individual to fill the role of Transportation Construction Inspector Supervisor. This is an exciting opportunity to join the dedicated team at District 9-0, where you will play a crucial role in overseeing construction projects that ensure the safety and efficiency of our transportation infrastructure. As a supervisor, you will be responsible for inspecting various construction activities, ensuring compliance with regulations, and collaborating with contractors and engineers to maintain high standards of quality. If you are passionate about transportation and have a keen eye for detail, we encourage you to apply today and take the next step in your career with us! DESCRIPTION OF WORK In this position, you will oversee a bridge inspection assistant while executing a range of technical responsibilities related to the assessment of bridges and other structures, adhering to the National Bridge Inspection Standards (NBIS). Your duties will include conducting safety inspections on existing bridges, evaluating all structural elements such as concrete footings, abutments, wing walls, bearings, back walls, steel beams, girders, truss members, pre-stressed concrete beams, timber constructions, bridge decks, wearing surfaces, expansion devices, approach slabs, relief joints, piers, bents, rivets, bolts, welds, and various safety features, including safety parapets, guide rails, approach roadway alignment, deck geometry, vertical clearances, and bridge signage. You will also inspect for specific conditions like accident damage, water erosion of footings, and the wear or corrosion of pins, eyebars, and other steel components, as well as the condition of bearings. You will be responsible for maintaining comprehensive bridge inspection records, which include data from the Bridge Management System (BMS3), D-491 forms, photographs, field sketches, drawings, and other bridge-specific documentation. Occasionally, you may be assigned special tasks such as inspecting bridges under eight feet, photographing unique bridge conditions, conducting damage assessments, performing scour monitoring inspections, or measuring the thickness of wearing surfaces and section loss. It is essential to stay updated on BMS3 for inquiries and to ensure accurate data entry into the computer system. Additionally, you will coordinate with County Maintenance Units and railroads as necessary, both verbally and in writing, to provide the required equipment, permits, and support staff for safe access to structures. You will supervise the collection of field data, including photographs, sketches, narrative descriptions, inspection forms, and detailed reports. Your role will culminate in the preparation of a well-organized and meticulously documented bridge inspection report that addresses critical findings related to the current condition and deficiencies of the structures, as well as the necessary recommendations in compliance with NBIS 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 7:00 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: 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. 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. Conditions 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 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. Learn more about our Total Rewards by watching this short video! See the total value of your benefits package by exploring our benefits calculator. 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 visit and click on the benefits box. * Eligibility rules apply. 01 Condition of Employment - Do you possess a current driver's license which is not under suspension? * Yes * No 02 If you answered "Yes" to the above question, please provide your driver's license number and expiration date. If you answered "No", type N/A in the text box below. 03 Condition of Employment - Do you possess an active Professional Engineer license? * Yes * No 04 If you answered "Yes" to the above question, please provide the issuing state, license number, and expiration date. If you answered "No", type N/A in the text box below. 05 Condition of Employment - Have you successfully passed the NCEES Fundamentals of Engineering exam? * Yes * No 06 Condition of Employment - Have you successfully completed a Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) approved comprehensive bridge inspection training course? * Yes * No 07 Condition of Employment - What level of conferred degree do you possess in engineering from a college or university accredited by or determined as substantially equivalent by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and 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 visiting clicking the Evaluation Services link. * A conferred Associate's degree * A conferred Bachelor's degree or higher * None 08 Condition of Employment - How much full-time bridge inspection work experience do you possess? * 5 years or more * 4 but less than 5 years * 2 but less than 4 years * None of the above 09 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 experience must also 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. 10 Have you been employed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as a Transportation Construction Inspector for one or more years full-time? * Yes * No 11 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 experience must also 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. 12 How many years of full-time construction inspection experience do you possess? * 4 years or more * 3 but less than 4 years * 2 but less than 3 years * 1 but less than 2 years * Less than 1 year * None 13 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 experience must also 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. 14 How much college level coursework 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 visiting 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 15 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. You must complete the application and answer the supplemental questions. Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be 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 our FAQ page. * Yes 16 WORK BEHAVIOR 1 - BRIDGE INSPECTIONS Performs safety inspections of various types of bridge structures such as steel, concrete, and wood to identify structural deficiencies and ensure public safety. Levels of Performance Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim. * A. I have experience performing safety inspections on steel, concrete, and wooden bridge structures. * B. I have experience performing safety inspections on steel or concrete bridge structures. I have NOT inspected wooden bridge structures. * C. I have experience performing safety inspections on wooden bridge structures. I did NOT perform safety inspections on steel or concrete bridge structures. * D. I have NO experience related to this work behavior. 17 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 types of bridge(s) on which you performed safety inspections. * The types of structural deficiencies you identified. * Your level of responsibility. 18 WORK BEHAVIOR 2 - INSPECTION REPORTS Analyzes bridge inspection data, provides engineering recommendations for the repair and/or replacement of bridge components, and identifies the priority of the order that repairs should take place. Prepares bridge safety inspection reports, sketches, photos, and other tracking spreadsheets. Levels of Performance Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim. * A. I have experience analyzing bridge inspection data, providing engineering recommendations for the repair and/or replacement of bridge components, and identifying the priority of the order that repairs should take place. I also prepared bridge safety inspection reports, sketches, photos, or spreadsheets. * B. I have experience analyzing construction inspection data NOT related to bridge structures. I provided engineering recommendations for the repair and/or replacement of relative components and identified the priority of the order that repairs should take place. I also prepared safety inspection reports, sketches, photos, or spreadsheets. * C. I have experience conducting various safety inspections such as mechanical, electrical, building, etc. I provided recommendations for the repair and/or replacement of relative components. I also prepared standard safety inspection reports that did not include sketches, photos, or spreadsheets. * D. I have NO experience related to this work behavior. 19 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. * Bridge inspection data you analyzed. * Construction inspection data you analyzed. * Safety inspections you conducted. * Examples of engineering recommendations you provided for the repair and/or replacement of bridge components. * Your level of responsibility. 20 WORK BEHAVIOR 3 - TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE Provides technical assistance and guidance to agency staff in county maintenance district offices, municipalities, and various other technical and professional agencies regarding federal and state bridge inspection policies and procedures, regulations, and documentation. Levels of Performance Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim. * A. I have experience providing technical assistance and guidance to agency staff such as in county maintenance district offices, municipalities, and various other technical and professional agencies regarding federal and state BRIDGE INSPECTION policies and procedures, regulations, and documentation. * B. I have experience providing technical assistance and guidance to agency staff and various other technical and professional agencies regarding federal and state inspection policies and procedures, regulations, and documentation involving areas such as BUILDING CONSTRUCTION, HOME INSPECTIONS, HIGHWAY INSPECTIONS, ETC. * C. I have experience providing technical assistance and guidance to others in ANY FIELD regarding policies and procedures, regulations, or documentation. * D. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to communications, public speaking, or public relations. * E. I have NO experience or education related to this work behavior. 21 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. * Examples of the type of technical assistance you provided and to whom you provided it. * Your level of responsibility. 22 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 23 WORK BEHAVIOR 4 - SUPERVISION Supervises subordinate staff by assigning work, reviewing employee performance, preparing evaluation reports, providing guidance and training, approving/disapproving leave requests, and resolving/responding to grievances or complaints. Levels of Performance Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim. * A. I have experience supervising subordinate staff that included responsibilities such as assigning work, reviewing employee performance, preparing evaluation reports, providing guidance and training, approving/disapproving leave requests, and resolving/responding to grievances or complaints. * B. I have experience serving as a lead worker. I performed duties such as providing on-the-job training to newly hired staff, reviewing their work, and providing input to the supervisor. I was not responsible for assigning their work, reviewing employee performance, preparing evaluation reports, providing guidance and training, approving/disapproving leave requests, or resolving/responding to grievances or complaints. * C. I have completed formal supervisory training. * D. I have NO experience or training related to this work behavior. 24 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 level of supervision (i.e., 1st level supervisor, manager). * Types/classifications of employees you supervised. * Your level of responsibility. 25 If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to training, 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. * Training Source * Course Title(s) * Credits/Clock Hours Required Question Employer Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Address 613 North Street Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120 Website

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