Assistant Highway Maintenance Manager

THE POSITION

Are you looking for a new opportunity in the field of transportation? The Department of Transportation is currently on the lookout for a skilled individual to join their team as an assistant highway maintenance manager in Franklin County. As part of this role, you will have the exciting responsibility of overseeing and coordinating all maintenance activities within a designated area of the Franklin County Maintenance Organization. If you are ready to take on this challenge and make a positive impact on the transportation infrastructure, do not hesitate to apply today!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

As part of this role, you will be responsible for the development of programs, estimates, and plans for a wide range of maintenance operations. This includes tasks such as surface treatment, surface patching, aggregate stockpiling, snow removal, bridge maintenance, and construction. You will also have the opportunity to supervise both general and specialized maintenance crews, such as the Scotland, Pond Bank, Bridge Crew, and Sign Crew, ensuring that highway and bridge maintenance activities are carried out efficiently. Additionally, you will be involved in the development of long-term, annual, monthly, and weekly work plans, providing valuable input and expertise. In this position, you will play a crucial role in reviewing and recommending action on estimates and requests for authorization of funds, personnel, materials, and equipment requirements. This will be done on a seasonal and annual basis, as well as for the planning of future work. Your expertise will be essential in ensuring that resources are allocated effectively and that projects are completed within budget and on time. Furthermore, you will be responsible for developing, negotiating, monitoring, and evaluating agility agreements for your assigned area. This will involve ensuring that services are being exchanged in a fair and equitable manner, benefiting both the organization and the community it serves.

Collaboration will be a key aspect of this role, as you will regularly meet with representatives from local government and public service organizations. These meetings will serve as a platform to discuss projects and develop work priorities, ensuring that the needs of the community are met effectively. Additionally, you will be responsible for managing incident management and emergency management activities for your assigned portion of the county. This will involve coordinating responses to emergencies and ensuring that appropriate measures are in place to mitigate risks and protect public safety. Another important aspect of this role is the management and monitoring of environmental clearances and permits. You will be responsible for ensuring that all necessary clearances and permits are obtained and that work is carried out in compliance with environmental regulations. This will involve conducting periodic inspections and inspecting the work of subordinate supervisors, including operational activities and practices. Additionally, you will coordinate the inspection of contract construction and maintenance work, ensuring that quality standards are met and that projects are completed to the required specifications.

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 30-minute lunch.
• This position may be eligible for an alternate work schedule.
• You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time at the discretion of the supervisor. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Chambersburg.
• 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 Requirement:

• 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. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• A conditional offer of employment will require submission of criminal history reports. See hiring agency contact information.

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 will 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.
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