Senior Civil Engineer Supervisor (Transportation)

Salary: $73,995.00 - $100,636.00 Annually Location : Bucks County, PA Job Type: Civil Service Permanent Full-Time Job Number: CS-T Department: Department of Transportation Division: TR Bucks Co Opening Date: 11/01/2024 Closing Date: 11/15/2024 11:59 PM Eastern Job Code: 1114T Position Number: Union: Non Union Bargaining Unit: B5 Pay Group: ST08 Bureau / Division Code: 0610 Bureau / Division: Transportation, Bucks County Worksite Address: 6160 Potters Lane City: Pipersville, Pennsylvania Zip Code: 18947 Contact Name: Robert Graham Contact Email: THE POSITION The Department of Transportation in Bucks County is currently on the lookout for a dedicated individual to join their team as a Senior Civil Engineer Supervisor (Transportation). In this role, you will play a crucial part in organizing, overseeing, and managing various maintenance tasks related to highways and bridges in the Bucks 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. 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 Alternate Work Schedule (AWS). 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: Six years of civil engineering experience in the appropriate specialty; and an Engineer-in-Training certificate issued by or acceptable to the Pennsylvania State Registration Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors and Geologists; or Two years of professional civil engineering experience in the appropriate specialty, and a bachelor's degree in civil engineering or a closely related engineering discipline; or Five years of civil engineering experience in the appropriate specialty; and an Engineer-in-Training certificate issued by or acceptable to the Pennsylvania State Registration Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors and Geologists; and an associate's degree in civil engineering technology or a closely related engineering discipline Special Requirement: This position requires possession of a valid driver's license. Other Requirements: PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title. 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 ! See the total value of your benefits package by exploring our 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 Special Requirement - Do you possess a current 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 Do you possess two or more years of full-time professional civil engineering experience in the Transportation specialty? 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 Do you possess a conferred associates degree or a conferred bachelor's degree in civil engineering or a closely related engineering discipline? 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 "Yes" to this question based on education 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 visiting and clicking the Evaluation Services link. For more information on foreign education credentials, please visit and click on Other Information. Yes No 06 Do you possess five or more years of full-time civil engineering experience in the Transportation specialty? Yes No 07 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. 08 Do you possess an Engineer-In-Training certificate issued by or acceptable to the Pennsylvania State Registration Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors and Geologists? Yes No 09 If you answered yes, please provide the issuing state and certificate number. If you answered no, type N/A in the textbox below. 10 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. You must complete the application and answer 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 question 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 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 our Yes 11 WORK BEHAVIOR 1 - PREPARES DESIGN PLANS Prepares design plans for transportation safety improvements and transportation projects. This includes researching laws, regulations, codes, standards, engineering agreements, and other related legal/technical materials, and determining the type and quantity of materials and equipment to be used. Levels of Performance Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim. A. I have experience preparing design plans for transportation safety improvements or transportation projects including researching related legal/technical materials AND determining the type or quantity of materials and equipment to be used. B. I have experience preparing design plans for transportation safety improvements or transportation projects including researching related legal/technical materials. I DID NOT determine the type or quantity of materials or equipment to be used. C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to plan development. D. I have NO experience or training related to this work behavior. 12 In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below. The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience. Your experience preparing design plans for transportation safety improvements or transportation projects. Your experience researching related legal/technical materials or determining the type or quantity of materials and equipment to be used. Your specific duties and level of responsibility. 13 If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below. College/University Course Title(s) Credits/Clock Hours 14 WORK BEHAVIOR 2 - REVIEWS DESIGN PLANS Reviews transportation design plans, standard drawings, specifications, and permits submitted by others to ensure compliance with engineering standards, codes, regulations, and other applicable requirements. Makes recommendations for acceptance, modification, or disapproval of any proposed plans, standard drawings, and specification changes. Levels of Performance Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim. A. I have experience reviewing transportation design plans, standard drawings, specifications, or permits to ensure compliance with engineering standards, codes, or regulations. I recommended approval, modifications, or denial of plans, drawings, or specification changes. B. I have experience reviewing transportation design plans, standard drawings, specifications, or permits to ensure compliance with engineering standards, codes, or regulations. I DID NOT recommend approval, modifications, or denial of plans, drawings, or specification changes. C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to compliance, regulations, or specifications. D. I have NO experience or training related to this work behavior. 15 In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below. The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience. Your experience reviewing transportation design plans, standard drawings, specifications, or permits to ensure compliance. Your experience recommending approval, modifications, or denial of plans, drawings, or specification changes. Your specific duties and level of responsibility. 16 If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below. College/University Course Title(s) Credits/Clock Hours 17 WORK BEHAVIOR 3 - PREPARES WRITTEN MATERIALS Writes letters, memos, and e-mails to exchange information with superiors, consultants, regulatory agencies, contractors, public officials, attorneys, and the public. Writes technical reports to document findings and makes recommendations related to highway or structural projects. Levels of Performance Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim. A. I have experience as PRINCIPAL AUTHOR of formal correspondence or technical reports which contain findings and recommendations. B. I have experience drafting information for formal correspondence or technical reports which contain findings and recommendations. I did not have RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE FINAL PRODUCT. C. I have experience writing correspondence or reports to provide information; however, recommendations were not included. D. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to technical writing, report writing, or English composition. E. I have NO experience or training related to this work behavior. 18 In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below. The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience. Your experience writing technical reports which contain findings and recommendations. Your experience writing correspondence or other reports to provide information. Your specific duties and level of responsibility. 19 If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below. College/University Course Title(s) Credits/Clock Hours 20 WORK BEHAVIOR 4 - SERVES AS AGENCY REPRESENTATIVE Serves as an agency representative on various committees, at job conferences, and at public meetings to discuss mutual problems and concerns. Provides technical assistance and guidance, resolves conflicts, builds consensus, develops partnerships, and prepares a plan of action with internal and external parties. Levels of Performance Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim. A. I have experience serving as an agency representative on various committees, at job conferences, or at public meetings; AND providing technical assistance to external parties. B. I have experience serving as an agency representative on various committees, at job conferences, or at public meetings; OR I have experience providing technical assistance to external parties. C. I have experience providing technical assistance to internal parties. I DID NOT provide technical assistance to external parties or serve as an agency representative. D. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to public speaking or communications. E. I have NO experience or training related to this work behavior. 21 In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below. The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience. Your experience serving as an agency representative on various committees, at job conferences, or at public meetings. Your experience providing technical assistance and to whom. Your specific duties and level of responsibility. 22 If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below. 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