Summary
This job is about helping manage highway maintenance in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, by overseeing crews that repair roads, clear snow, maintain bridges, and handle other upkeep tasks to keep transportation safe and smooth.
You'll also help create work plans, manage budgets for equipment and materials, and work with local groups on projects.
It's a good fit for someone with hands-on experience in roadwork or construction who enjoys leading teams and planning ahead to improve community infrastructure.
Full Job Description
The Department of Transportation is currently looking to hire an Assistant Highway Maintenance Manager. This pivotal role involves supporting the County Manager and overseeing all maintenance operations within a designated area of Cumberland County. The successful candidate will play a crucial part in ensuring that the highways and roadways are well-maintained, contributing to the safety and efficiency of transportation in the region. If you are interested in this opportunity to make a significant impact on your community, we encourage you to apply today!
Requirements
In this position, you will take on the responsibilities of the Assistant County Maintenance Manager, where you will be instrumental in developing and implementing programs, estimates, and strategic plans for a variety of maintenance operations. These operations encompass surface treatments, surface patching, aggregate stockpiling, snow removal, signage, as well as bridge maintenance and construction. You will oversee both general and specialized maintenance crews, ensuring the effective execution of highway and bridge maintenance tasks, along with minor construction projects.
Additionally, you will be tasked with creating preliminary drafts for long-range, annual, monthly, and weekly work plans. Your role will also involve reviewing estimates and making recommendations regarding the authorization of funds, personnel, materials, and equipment needs on both a seasonal and annual basis, while also planning for future projects. Furthermore, you will be responsible for developing, negotiating, monitoring, and evaluating agility agreements within your designated area to guarantee that services are exchanged fairly and equitably. This will require you to engage with representatives from local government and public service organizations to discuss ongoing and upcoming projects.
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.
- This position may be eligible for Alternate Work Schedule (AWS).
Telework: 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 and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania.
If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Carlisle. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time.
Additional details may be provided during the interview.
- 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.
Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:
- One year of experience as a Highway Maintenance Coordinator, Roadway Programs Coordinator, or Transportation Construction Manager 1 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration);
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. 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.
- You must pass a background investigation.
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.
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.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.
Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):
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.
Additional 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.