Assistant Highway Maintenance Manager in Pennsylvania, USA, Pennsylvania, United States

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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Assistant Highway Maintenance Manager in Pennsylvania

Assistant Highway Maintenance Manager

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Assistant Highway Maintenance Manager

Salary

$66,250.00 - $100,636.00 Annually

Location

Jefferson County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

CS-2024-12087-91330

Department

Department of Transportation

Division

TR Jefferson Co

Opening Date

11/13/2024

Closing Date

11/27/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

91330

Position Number

00079722

Union

Non Union

Bargaining Unit

Pay Group

ST08

Bureau / Division Code

00081050

Bureau / Division

TR- Jefferson County

Worksite Address

205 Witherow Street

City

Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

15767

Contact Name

Melinda Huey

Contact Phone

814.938.6300

Contact Email

melhuey@pa.gov

Description
Benefits
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THE POSITION

The Department of Transportation in Jefferson County is currently on the lookout for a dedicated individual to join their team as an Assistant Highway Maintenance Manager. In this role, you will play a crucial part in organizing, overseeing, and managing various maintenance tasks related to highways and bridges in the Jefferson County Maintenance Organization. Do not miss out on this exciting opportunity to make a difference in your community - submit your application today!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

In this position, you will oversee the preparation of plans and estimates for various work operations, including paving, construction, and snow removal, through subordinate supervisors. You will provide recommendations for resource allocation to achieve program goals and ensure customer satisfaction, while also promoting effective communication and improving labor and customer relations. You will be responsible for checking field work for policy, quality, and plan conformance, meeting with stakeholders to resolve issues, and supporting the development of new work methods and materials. Additionally, you will review road conditions to prioritize work effectively, ensure safety measures are in place, and evaluate capabilities to meet operational needs efficiently.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description (https://careers.employment.pa.gov/pd/PD_NEOGOV.asp?p=00079722) .

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.
Travel, overtime and shift work required. Work hours subject to change based on seasonal requirements and operational needs.
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 of experience as a Highway Maintenance Coordinator, Roadway Programs Coordinator, or Transportation Construction Manager 1; or
Six years of technical experience in highway maintenance, highway construction, or maintenance of heavy equipment used in highway construction projects; or
An equivalent combination of experience and training.

Special Requirements:
This position requires possession of a valid PA non-commercial Class C driver’s license or equivalent.

Other Requirements:
You must meet the PA residency requirement (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) . For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) and click on Residency.
You must be able to perform essential job functions.

How to Apply:
Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents willnot 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.

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.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans’ Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov .

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/testoncefor this posting.
Your results will be provided via email.

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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 visitwww.employment.pa.gov and click on the benefits box.

*Eligibility rules apply.

Do you possess a current valid Pennsylvania 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

Have you been employed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as a Highway Maintenance Coordinator, Roadway Programs Coordinator, or Transportation Construction Manager 1 for one or more years full-time?
Yes
No

04

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 experiencemustalso 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.

05

How many years of full-time technical experience in highway maintenance, highway construction, or maintenance of heavy equipment used in highway construction projects do you possess?
6 or more years
Less than 6 years
None

06

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 experiencemustalso 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.

07

Have you been employed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in an approved Temporary Working Out of Class (TWOC) capacity in which you feel you gained qualifying experience toward meeting the minimum experience and training requirements for this job title?
Yes
No

08

In order for this TWOC experience to be considered in the eligibility determination, you must attach the official TWOC report which provides the total hours worked in the Acting capacity, which can be obtained by contacting your Human Resources Office and requesting the official TWOC report. You must attach your official TWOC report prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add documents to the application after it has been submitted.

Please also provide the following required information. Failure to provide the required information, including the official TWOC report, will result in your TWOC assignment not being considered in the evaluation of eligibility.

Job Code/Classification held while working in the approved out-of-class assignment
Name of HR Office employee from which the official TWOC report was obtained

If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.

How much college coursework have you completed in an engineering or engineering technology field? 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 transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted. If your education was 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 visitinghttps://www.naces.organd clicking the Evaluation Services link. For more information on foreign education credentials, please visithttps://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3and click on Other Information.

Master's Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Associate's Degree
Some coursework but no degree
None

10

Have you completed post high school technical school training in Heavy Equipment Mechanics?

If you answered "Yes" to this question, you must upload a copy of your certificate of completion or training record in order for this training to be considered in the eligibility decision.

Yes
No

11

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. Youmustcomplete the applicationandanswer 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 work behavior 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 for each work behavior 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 ourFAQ page. (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3)

Yes

12

WORK BEHAVIOR 1 – DEVELOPS WORK SCHEDULES AND WORK PLANSDevelops work schedules and work plans for highway foremen and specialized crews to include: ensuring crews are performing work; accounting for man-power hours; accounting for material needs; ensuring hazards are rectified; accounting for equipment availability; verifying outside vendors are scheduled; and ensuring projects are planned for the correct season for seasonal highway construction and various highway maintenance operations (such as paving; surface treatment; snow removal; bridge maintenance; cleaning, maintaining, and repairing highway tunnels, etc.).

Levels of Performance