Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Allentown or Lehigh County or Harrisburg or Pennsylvania

Construction Field IIC (Transportation Construction Manager 2)

Hybrid$67,736 - $102,905/yrPosted 5 days ago

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Location: Allentown or Lehigh County or Harrisburg or Pennsylvania
Work type: Hybrid
Compensation: $67,736 - $102,905/yr
Posted: 5 days ago
Apply on: governmentjobs.com

About this role

About the Department

Have you ever wanted to guide major highway and bridge projects that shape how communities move? If so, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is excited to welcome an ambitious Transportation Construction Manager 2 to take on the role of Construction Field Inspector-In-Charge (IIC) and oversee important construction work across the region. Here, you will have the opportunity to showcase your construction expertise to support safe, high quality, and cost effective transportation improvements. Apply today to play an active role in helping to lead meaningful projects that benefit the public every day!

Position Duties

This position oversees complex construction work on multi-lane roadway and multi-span bridge projects to ensure they meet all required plans, standards, and contract documents. Your work will focus on supervising inspections, coordinating with partners, and guiding project teams from assignment through completion. As a Construction Field IIC, you will perform the following duties:

Project Direction: Lead construction activities and manage multiple highway and bridge projects from start to finish
Issue Resolution: Coordinate with municipalities, utilities, businesses, and other partners to resolve construction challenges
Technical Oversight: Review plans, guide field decisions, and provide technical support to keep work aligned with requirements
Documentation Control: Prepare reports, estimates, certifications, and work order materials for construction activities
Team Supervision: Assign tasks, evaluate performance, support training needs, and guide inspection staff
Project Review: Monitor progress, evaluate safety and quality, and participate in after action reviews and project closeout procedures

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.
You will work closely with vendors and work hours may change based on vendor availability.
Overtime and travel as needed.
Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, up to 50% of the work schedule, upon successful completion of the probationary period. 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 Allentown. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time.Additional details may be provided during the interview.
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.

Minimum Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

One year of experience as a Transportation Construction Manager 1 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
Five years of experience in construction inspection, three of which shall have been in a supervisory capacity, and graduation from high school or equivalent certification or 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 knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Other Requirements:

This particular position also requires possession of a valid Class C non-commercial driver's license.
You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency Guidelines.
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.
All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant’s own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.

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.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on 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.

Other Qualifications

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.

Benefits

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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.*

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 www.employment.pa.gov and click on the benefits box.

*Eligibility rules apply.

Supplemental Questions

Additional Requirement - Do you possess a current driver's license which is not under suspension?

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.

Have you been employed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as a Transportation Construction Manager 1 for one or more years full-time?

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.

Do you possess 3 or more years of full-time experience as a supervisor over staff performing construction inspection?

How many years of full-time construction inspection experience do you possess?

5 or more years
4 but less than 5 years
3 but less than 4 years
Less than 3 years
None

How much college level coursework have you completed toward a degree in engineering or closely related technology (such as architectural, civil, transportation, water resources, or sanitary engineering; building construction or engineering technology)? 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 a transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted. If you answer 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 https://www.naces.org and clicking the Evaluation Services link.

60 or more credits
30 but less than 60 credits
Less than 30 credits
None

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 work behavior 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 for each work behavior 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 FAQ page.

WORK BEHAVIOR 1 – INSPECT CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS Inspect construction and rehabilitation work on roadway, bridge, and Highway Occupancy Permit projects authorized and completed by the department or a contractor for quality, accuracy, and adherence to safety processes and specifications. Review utility pavement repairs after completion of the permitted work to document the results. Levels of Performance Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.

A. I have conducted inspections of construction or rehabilitation work on roadway, bridge, or Highway Occupancy Permit projects, and I have reviewed utility pavement repairs. I communicated any deficiencies directly to those performing the work.
B. I have conducted inspections of construction or rehabilitation work on roadway, bridge, or Highway Occupancy Permit projects, and I have reviewed utility pavement repairs. I reported any deficiencies to my supervisor or lead worker who then communicated with those performing the work.
C. I have conducted inspections of construction or rehabilitation work unrelated to roadway or bridge projects, and I have reviewed repairs.
D. I have successfully completed college-level coursework or training related to construction management, construction inspection, OSHA training, or other coursework/training related to the construction field.
E. I have NO experience or training related to this work behavior.

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 conducting inspections of construction/rehabilitation work or repairs, including the types.
Your role communicating deficiencies and to whom.
The actual duties you performed and level of responsibility.

If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework or training, 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/Training Source
Course Title(s)
Credits/Clock Hours

WORK BEHAVIOR 2 – REVIEW PLANS AND APPLICATIONS Review plans and applications for highway occupancy permits, utilizing the Highway Occupancy Review Team if necessary, and issue permits according to policies and procedures in a timely manner. Supervise the issuance of special hauling permits in accordance with policies and procedures. Levels of Performance Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.

A. I have experience reviewing plans and applications for highway occupancy permits and issuing highway occupancy permits according to policies and procedures. I have also issued special hauling permits.
B. I have experience reviewing plans and applications for highway occupancy permits and issuing highway occupancy permits according to policies and procedures. I have NOT issued special hauling permits.
C. I have experience reviewing plans or applications for highway occupancy permits to ensure completeness, accuracy, and adherence to policies and procedures. I did not issue highway occupancy permits.
D. I have experience reviewing plans or applications for construction permits unrelated to highway occupancy to ensure completeness, accuracy and adherence to policies and procedures.
E. I have successfully completed college-level coursework or training related to construction technology, computer aided drafting, civil engineering, etc.
F. I have NO experience or training related to this work behavior.

The name(s) of the employers where you gained this experience.
Your experience reviewing plans or applications for permits, including types.
Your experience issuing permits, including types.
The actual duties you performed and level of responsibility.

College/University/Training Source
Course Title(s)
Credits/Clock Hours

WORK BEHAVIOR 3 – PROVIDE TECHNICAL INFORMATION Provide technical information to and consult with contractors, coordinators, local officials, and other interested parties to inform them of upcoming work, address highway occupancy concerns, discuss current and anticipated issues, and exchange information on the progress of projects. Levels of Performance Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.

A. I have experience providing technical information to and consulting with contractors, coordinators, local officials, and other interested parties to inform them of upcoming work, address highway occupancy concerns, discuss current and anticipated issues, and exchange information on the progress of roadway or bridge projects.
B. I have experience providing general information to contractors, coordinators, local officials, or other interested parties to inform them of upcoming work and exchange information on the progress of roadway or bridge projects. Someone else handled more technical information such as highway occupancy concerns or current and anticipated issues.
C. I have experience providing general information to interested parties unrelated to roadway or bridge projects to inform them of upcoming work and exchange information on the progress of projects.
D. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to project management, speech communication, etc.
E. I have NO experience or training related to this work behavior.

The name(s) of the employers where you gained this experience.
Your experience providing technical information about work, concerns, issues, or progress.
The actual duties you performed and level of responsibility.

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

WORK BEHAVIOR 4 – READ AND INTERPRET DOCUMENTS Read and interpret highway construction drawings, plans, contracts, standards, and specifications to ensure that work is properly performed in accordance with contract requirements and regulations. Levels of Performance Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.

A. I have experience reading and interpreting highway construction drawings, plans, contracts, standards, or specifications to ensure work meets contract requirements and regulations. I explained this information to other less experienced staff or interested parties.
B. I have experience reading and interpreting highway construction drawings, plans, contracts, standards, or specifications to ensure work meets contract requirements and regulations. Someone else was responsible for explaining this information to other less experienced staff or interested parties.
C. I have experience reading and interpreting drawings, plans, contracts, standards, or specifications unrelated to highway construction to ensure work meets contract requirements and regulations.
D.I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to engineering drawing, blueprint reading, map interpretation, surveying, etc.
E. I have NO experience or training related to this work behavior.

The name(s) of the employers where you gained this experience.
Your experience reading and interpreting drawings, plans, contracts, etc.
The type(s) of drawings, plans, contracts, etc.
The actual duties you performed and level of responsibility.

College/University
Course Title(s)
Credits/Clock Hours

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Agency Information

EmployerCommonwealth of PennsylvaniaAddress 613 North Street

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120 Website http://www.employment.pa.gov

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