Reference #: 4560461
THE POSITION
The Department of Transportation is currently in search of an Assistant Bridge Maintenance Coordinator to join their team. In this role, you will play a crucial part in ensuring the smooth maintenance operations of the District's bridges and structures, ultimately contributing to extending their useful service life. Your responsibilities will include providing supervisory support and assisting in the planning process for the District Bridge Maintenance Coordinator (BMC). If you are passionate about infrastructure and have the necessary skills and experience, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity today.
DESCRIPTION OF WORKThe main focus of this position is to assist in maintaining records, coordinating maintenance tasks, managing assignments, and supervising repairs done by the bridge maintenance crews for all structures in the district. Employees have the authority to determine the best work methods and procedures, following instructions given verbally or in writing, sometimes with sketches or diagrams. Work is evaluated by superiors through inspections and discussions to ensure quality and compliance with standards.In terms of supervisory and management responsibilities, this role involves guiding design squads and the Bridge Management Unit in preparing contracts for maintenance work, including overseeing the annual Bridge Washing Contract. Additionally, the position includes field supervision for assigned region crews to provide technical support during operations and guidance for assigned region foremen on repairs, modifications, and summer maintenance tasks. It is essential to ensure that department policies, working rules, and guidelines are consistently followed by all subordinate personnel under this position's supervision.Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in theposition description.Work Schedule and Additional Information:Full-time employment
Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with 30-minute lunch.
Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time after successful completion of probationary period, 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 Bridgeville, Pennsylvania.
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 mu t 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 www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.
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.EXAMINATION INFORMATIONCompleting 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.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.