About this opportunity
Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania lists this Environmental Projects Construction Inspector opportunity in wilkes barre, Pennsylvania. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Salary
$46,827.00 - $70,592.00 Annually
Location
Luzerne County, PA
Job Type
Civil Service Permanent Full-Time
Job Number
CS-
Department
Department of Environmental Protection
Division
EP BAMR Wilkes-Barre Dstr Off
Opening Date
09/29/2026
Closing Date
10/13/ :59 PM Eastern
Job Code
10020
Position Number
Union
AFSCME
Bargaining Unit
B1
Pay Group
ST05
Bureau / Division Code
Bureau / Division
Abandoned Mine Reclamation
Worksite Address
2 Public Square
City
Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
Zip Code
18701
Contact Name
Rob Konowitch
Contact Email
THE POSITION
Step into a role that helps protect communities and natural resources as an Environmental Projects Construction Inspector with the Department of Environmental Protection. This position gives you the chance to support important reclamation work that improves land and water quality. You will work with skilled professionals who guide you through detailed field inspections on a variety of projects. Build a meaningful career by shaping safer and healthier environments across Pennsylvania.
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
This position focuses on the inspection of abandoned mine land reclamation projects and supports supervisors and project engineers within the Bureau of Abandoned Mine Reclamation. As an Environmental Projects Construction Inspector, you will perform the following duties:
Project Review: Examine plans and specifications to identify differences between field conditions and design expectations
Site Inspection: Inspect backfilling, grading, seeding, storm-water ditches, and material installations on active reclamation sites
Structure Work: Monitor construction of stream channels, wetlands, ponds, drainage structures, and treatment systems
Documentation Tasks: Maintain detailed daily records of work completed, equipment used, and contract quantities for payment
Borehole Oversight: Observe drilling, sealing, and monitoring of boreholes and record measurements related to subsidence control activities
Compliance Monitoring: Inspect erosion and sedimentation controls, enforce corrective actions, and ensure contractor compliance with project 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: Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $46,827 (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:
Two years of construction inspection experience on heavy construction projects such as dams, flood control projects, mine reclamation projects, treatment plants, hazardous waste projects, airports, highways or utility installations; or
An Associate Degree in Building Construction Technology, Civil Engineering Technology, Survey Technology, Construction Engineering Technology, or a closely related field; or
An equivalent combination of experience and training.
Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within 3 months of graduating with a qualifying degree.
Special Requirement:
This position requires possession of a valid Pennsylvania driver's license.
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.
Who can apply
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