Transportation Construction Manager 1

THE POSITION Do you have a background in construction and bridge inspection? If yes, this could be the ideal opportunity for you! The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation's Engineering District 2-0 is seeking skilled professionals to take on the role of Transportation Construction Manager 1. In this position, you will play a key role in the department's achievements by planning, directing, coordinating, and managing inspection activities. Working closely with bridge inspection teams, you will help ensure that the district effectively meets its objectives. Your collaboration will be vital in maintaining high standards and achieving successful outcomes in various projects. Your expertise could make a significant difference in shaping the future of our bridge infrastructure. DESCRIPTION OF WORK In this position, you will oversee the planning, coordination, and management of both state and local bridge inspection programs. Your role involves collaborating with team members and supporting county maintenance organizations, the bridge maintenance coordinator, and the municipal services supervisor. You will also help evaluate the costs and scope of local bridge inspection contracts and assist in preparing underwater inspection work orders. Additionally, you will review and approve submissions from consultants, monitor their performance, and verify invoices for payment. You will supervise bridge inspection team leaders and staff as needed, ensuring the accuracy of data from all inspection teams before it is entered into the Bridge Management System. Your responsibilities include maintaining the computerized system, reviewing inspections to meet departmental and Federal Highway Administration standards, and generating special reports to aid the bridge inspection team and inform bridge replacement or rehabilitation 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 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time. 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 Clearfield. 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 Transportation Construction Inspector Supervisor; or Four years of experience in construction inspection, including one year in a supervisory capacity; and graduation from high school or equivalent certification of formal training. Completion of a training program in construction inspection sanctioned by the using agency may be substituted for high school graduation. An Associate Degree in an engineering or closely related technology may be substituted for one year of the required non-supervisory experience; or Any equivalent combination of experience and/or training which provides the required knowledges, skills, and abilities. 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 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 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.

Created: 2024-11-02