Highway Maintenance Coordinator

We are looking for a committed and proactive individual to fill the role of Highway Maintenance Coordinator within our team. This essential position plays a crucial role in ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of maintenance activities throughout the county. By joining us, you will not only contribute to the community but also have the opportunity for personal and professional development in a nurturing work environment. We invite those who are passionate about public service and maintenance management to apply for this fulfilling role.

In this position, you will act as the Assistant County Maintenance Manager, responsible for developing plans and estimates for various operations, including paving, surface treatment, and snow removal. You will recommend the allocation of equipment, manpower, and materials to meet program objectives and ensure customer satisfaction. Your role will involve coordinating work assignments and fostering effective communication among team members. Additionally, you will monitor ongoing fieldwork for compliance with policies and quality standards, and prepare performance records. Engaging with union representatives, employees, and local stakeholders will be essential to address concerns and build collaborative relationships. You will also support initiatives aimed at enhancing work methods and materials, encouraging teamwork to boost production and quality.

You will evaluate how complaints are managed to ensure that responses are timely and appropriate. By analyzing road conditions, you can improve work planning, clarify project scopes, and make better use of resources. Implementing safety measures is crucial for protecting both workers and the public, which involves using the right procedures and equipment. You will also promote awareness of work area conditions and encourage proactive strategies to prevent accidents and injuries. Additionally, you will assess the skills of individuals and teams, seeking alternative ways to meet operational needs through collaboration, service contracts, skill enhancement, and reducing inefficiencies. Your role includes planning, assigning, prioritizing, and evaluating your team's work, as well as conducting interviews, selecting employees, assessing their performance, managing leave requests, initiating disciplinary actions, identifying training needs, providing coaching, and addressing any issues that arise.

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.
• 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 Carlisle. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.
• 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.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Three years as a Highway Foreman 2 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• Five years of technical experience in highway maintenance or highway construction; 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:

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.

• 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.