Review Vacancy
AgencyTransportation, Department of
TitleTransportation Construction Inspector 1/2/3
Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $20.70 to $25.57 Hourly
Street Address NYS Department of Transportation
Engineering Division, Office of Construction - Statewide
Duties Description Under the supervision of a Department of Transportation engineer, a Transportation Construction Inspector will be physically assigned to one or more construction projects to perform the following construction or materials inspection or inspection-related tasks:
• Earthwork Inspection: Inspects building of earth or rock embankments; conducts gradation, compaction and moisture content tests; checks thickness of materials placed and type and suitability of compaction equipment; assists in survey, layout and measurement activities.
• On-Site Concrete Inspection: Inspects concrete placement for pavement, bridge piers and abutments; tests air content and slump and obtains cylinders for subsequent load tests; inspects method of handling and placing concrete to minimize segregation, concrete finishing, and curing method; inspects paving trains to ensure smooth concrete pavement.
• Structural Inspection: Inspects steel erection, field welds, surface preparation and steel painting.
• Drainage Inspection: Inspects installation of culverts, sewers and ditches; ensures trench excavation is done safely for proper alignment and grade, that correct material is placed and properly shaped, and that material and compaction of backfill over pipe is correct.
• Asphalt Pavement Inspection: Inspects asphalt pavement placement; ensures correct temperature, lift thickness and proper compaction.
• Materials Inspection: Inspects concrete production; ensures ingredients are from an approved source and are mixed in correct proportions for a specified time period; checks that automation features are working properly.
• Project Support Activities: Calculates actual construction project length, areas and volumes; performs technical checking activities.
• Materials Analyst: Performs design, verification, or acceptance testing of construction materials at the central laboratory. Lab groups focus on geotechnical applications, strength of materials, geologic characterization, concrete asphalt, or chemical analysis.
• Miscellaneous Inspection Assignments: Inspects curbing, sidewalk, signs, guide rail, pavement markings, traffic signals, lighting, fencing, etc.
Responsibilities may include serving a role within the Incident Command System to support the department's response to regional and statewide emergency situations.
Minimum Qualifications Transportation Construction Inspector 1
A. One construction season (minimum of 3 months) of work experience in highway, bridge or other civil engineering related construction inspection, as described in the Transportation Construction Inspector Tasks and Duties, or;
B. Completion of at least one semester (minimum of 12 semester credit hours) of college course work as part of an associate degree program in engineering, engineering technology, construction technology, engineering science, surveying technology, drafting/CAD, or heavy equipment operations or;
C. Completion of at least one semester (minimum of 12 semester credit hours) of college course work as part of a bachelor degree program in engineering, engineering technology, environmental sciences or environmental technology, construction management, construction supervision, engineering management, construction engineering or construction engineering technology, transportation planning, mathematics, physical science, architecture or architectural technology, construction technology, landscape architecture, surveying, physics, geology or forestry.
Transportation Construction Inspector 2
D. Two separate construction seasons (minimum 6 months total) of work experience in highway, bridge or other civil engineering related construction inspection, as described in the Transportation Construction Inspector Tasks and Duties, or;
E. Completion of an associate degree program in engineering, engineering technology, construction technology, engineering science, surveying technology, drafting/CAD, or heavy equipment operations or;
F. Completion of at least 2 years (minimum of 54 semester credit hours) of college course work as part of a bachelor degree program in engineering, engineering technology, environmental sciences or environmental technology, construction management, construction supervision, engineering management, construction engineering or construction engineering technology, transportation planning, mathematics, physical science, architecture or architectural technology, construction technology, landscape architecture, surveying, physics, geology or forestry or;
G. Completion of one construction season of work experience, as described in TCI I above, plus a minimum of 27 semester credit hours of college course work as part of an associate's or bachelor’s degree program as cited in E or F above (note: as long as they were once enrolled in a required program and completed 27 credit hours towards that program they can be approved)
Transportation Construction Inspector 3
H. All TCI 2's will progress to TCI 3 upon satisfactory completion of 6 months as a TCI 2 or completion of 3 months as a TCI 2 and completion of at least 27 additional credit hours of college course work as part of a Bachelor's Degree program as cited in F above.
I. Three separate construction seasons (minimum 9 months total) of work experience in highway, bridge or other civil engineering related construction inspection, as described in the Transportation Construction Inspector Tasks and Duties.
Additional Comments Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
Your required educational credentials must have been awarded by an educational institution accredited by a regional, national, or specialized agency recognized as an accrediting agency by the United States (U.S.) Department of Education/Secretary of Education. If awarded by an institution outside of the U.S. and its territories, you must provide independent verification of equivalency. A list of companies that provide these services (fees must be paid to the company you choose) can be found at: http://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/degrees.cfmt
TCI 1 rate is $20.70
TCI 2 rate is $22.98
TCI 3 rate is $25.57
DOT is an equal opportunity employer.
Disabled persons are encouraged to apply. In compliance with Public Law 99-603, candidates selected for appointment must provide an original document to prove their citizenship and/or legal right to work in the United States. Candidates for employment must have proper authorization to work in the United States at the time an offer of employment is made. The Department will not sponsor a nonimmigrant for a temporary employment visa (H-1B or similar), OPT STEM, or for permanent residence. Offers of permanent employment may not be made to nonimmigrants whose employment authorization is limited to a period of practical training (F-1 or similar).
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Email Address Intern@dot.ny.gov
Address
Street NYS Department of Transportation
50 Wolf Road, 1st Floor
Notes on ApplyingQualified candidates should submit a letter of interest, a current resume, and a copy of required transcripts (if applicable), titled by last name, with the Notice Number MO-26-069 and last name in the subject line and referenced in the letter of interest no later than June 1, 2026 to:
Office of Recruitment
NYS Department of Transportation
50 Wolf Road, 1st Floor
Albany, NY 12232
Intern@dot.ny.gov