Highway Maintenance Coordinator

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.

• This position requires possession of a valid PA non-commercial Class C driver’s license or equivalent.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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 Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans’ Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.

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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.

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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.*

• Eligibility rules apply.