Highway Maintenance Coordinator

Mercer, Pennsylvania

State of Pennsylvania
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THE POSITION Are you skilled in managing maintenance operations? If you are seeking an exciting role in the Department of Transportation where your expertise will be valued, we have the perfect opportunity for you. Join our team as a Highway Maintenance Coordinator and assist the County Manager assess the condition of highways, negotiate for necessary workforce and equipment, and identify crucial requirements for the region. If you are intrigued, we invite you to apply today. DESCRIPTION OF WORK The main responsibility of this role is to assess the maintenance needs of a specific region within the county maintenance organization. This involves evaluating the condition of highways, determining the necessary maintenance tasks, and identifying any critical requirements for the region. Additionally, the position involves evaluating the performance of subordinate foremen and taking corrective action when needed to ensure that objectives are achieved. The County Manager provides supervision, but there is a significant level of autonomy in planning and implementing work programs. The work is also reviewed to ensure that the objectives of the highway maintenance program are being met. 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. 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: Three years as a Highway Foreman 2; or Five years of technical experience in highway maintenance or highway construction; 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. 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 and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at . 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. 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 Necessary Special Requirement-Do you possess a current driver's license which is not under suspension? Yes No 02 If you answered yes, 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 Foreman 2 for three 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 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. 05 How many years of full-time technical highway maintenance or highway construction do you possess? 5 years or more 4 but less than 5 years 3 but less than 4 years 2 but less than 3 years 1 but less than 2 years Less than 1 year 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 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. 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 determination. 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. 09 How much college coursework have you completed in engineering or an 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 you answer this question based on education acquired outside of the United States, you must also upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation. For more information on foreign education credentials, please visit . click apply for full job details
Date Posted: 16 May 2024
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