Roadway Programs Manager 2
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- Location
- Dauphin County, Pennsylvania
- Work type
- Hybrid
- Compensation
- $78,925 - $119,844/yr
- Posted
- 3 days ago
- Apply on
- governmentjobs.com
About this role
About the Department
Join an agency that values innovation and strong leadership as it works to support Pennsylvania roads! The Roadway Programs Manager 2 position with the Department of Transportation offers the chance to guide important statewide roadway data programs. You will help shape how pavement conditions are measured and understood across the entire transportation network. This role gives you the opportunity to lead skilled teams and make a direct impact on safe and efficient travel for the public. Apply today and help Pennsylvania maintain strong and dependable transportation services!
Position Duties
This position leads programs that measure pavement conditions, support roadway data systems, and ensure quality information for statewide transportation decisions. As a Roadway Programs Manager 2, you will perform the following duties:
- Program Leadership: Manage operations across pavement testing, Roadway Management System (RMS) data support, and quality control areas
- Data Oversight: Guide data collection, entry, maintenance, and quality assurance processes
- Staff Direction: Lead professional and technical staff, as well as set job priorities and performance standards
- Reporting Management: Prepare and distribute required statewide reports and ensure accurate documentation
- System Administration: Coordinate RMS activities, schedule work group meetings, and approve programming tasks
- Quality Assurance: Monitor data accuracy, oversee quality control and assurance programs, as well as identify and correct data issues
Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.
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 Harrisburg. 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 Roadway Programs Manger 1 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
- Three years of professional or managerial experience in the analysis, development, and implementation of methods and techniques in a roadway maintenance management system including one year in a supervisory capacity and a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or in a civil engineering related discipline; or
- Any equivalent combination of experience and training.
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 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.
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*Eligibility rules apply.
Supplemental Questions
- Yes
- No
- 3 years or more
- 2 but less than 3 years
- 1 but less than 2 years
- Less than 1 year
- None
- Yes
- No
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 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.
- 30 credits or more
- Less than 30 credits
- None
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 FAQ page.
- Yes
Inspect work sites engaged in roadway maintenance and repair work, such as shoulder cutting, paving, seal coating, pipe replacement and trench restoration, manual patching, crack sealing, base repair, widening, mechanized patching, and mechanized edge patching, to ensure adherence to procedural, safety, material, and traffic control guidelines.
Levels of Performance
Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.
- A. I have experience inspecting work sites engaged in roadway maintenance and repair work to ensure adherence to established procedural, safety, material, AND traffic control guidelines. I WAS RESPONSIBLE FOR RESOLVING ISSUES and communicating my concerns with the project foreman and staff.
- B. I have experience inspecting work sites engaged in roadway maintenance and repair work to ensure adherence to established procedural, safety, material, AND traffic control guidelines. I communicated my concerns to a project foreman or supervisor for resolution.
- C. I have experience inspecting work sites engaged in roadway maintenance and repair work to ensure adherence to AT LEAST ONE of the following established guidelines: procedural, safety, material, OR traffic control.
- D. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to civil engineering, construction management, or construction inspection.
- E. I have NO experience or training related to this work behavior.
- The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.
- Your role and experience inspecting work sites.
- The established guidelines you ensured adherence to.
- Your role in communicating areas of concern.
- The actual duties you performed and level of responsibility.
- College/University
- Course Title(s)
- Credits/Clock Hours
Compile and analyze data to determine and prioritize work, track materials and equipment usage, and calculate productivity/efficiency levels. Identify work deficiencies and recommend corrective actions to ensure program goals are achieved.
Levels of Performance
Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.
- A. I have experience compiling and analyzing data to prioritize work, track materials and equipment usage, AND calculate productivity/efficiency levels. I have identified work deficiencies and recommended corrective actions.
- B. I have experience compiling and analyzing data to prioritize work, track materials and equipment usage, AND calculate productivity/efficiency levels. I have identified work deficiencies and reported my findings to SOMEONE ELSE who recommended corrective actions.
- C. I have experience compiling and analyzing data to prioritize work, track materials and equipment usage, OR calculate productivity/efficiency levels.
- D. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to data analysis, statistics, logical and deductive reasoning, project management, or database management.
- 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 compiling and analyzing data to prioritize work/track materials/calculate productivity.
- Your experience identifying work deficiencies or recommending corrective actions.
- The actual duties you performed and level of responsibility.
- College/University
- Course Title(s)
- Credits/Clock Hours
Communicate both verbally and in writing with staff, crew foremen, crew, program area management, and the public regarding program operations. Interpret and explain operational policies, procedures, and initiatives to district and county staff.
Levels of Performance
Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.
- A. I have experience interpreting and explaining policies, procedures, and program operations to staff, foreman, crews, program area management, AND the public.
- B. I have experience interpreting and explaining policies, procedures, and program operations to staff, foreman, and crews.
- C. I have experience interpreting and explaining policies, procedures, OR program operations to any group.
- D. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to communications or policy development.
- 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 interpreting and explaining policies, procedures, and operations.
- To whom you explained the policies, procedures, and operations.
- The actual duties you performed and level of responsibility.
- College/University
- Course Title(s)
- Credits/Clock Hours
Review and enforce safety protocols with workers in designated regions to promote a safe environment through the proper use of equipment, awareness of work area conditions, and proactive accident and injury avoidance measures.
Levels of Performance
Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.
- A. I have experience reviewing and ENFORCING safety protocols to ensure proper equipment usage, awareness of work area conditions, and accident or injury avoidance measures.
- B. I have experience reviewing and EXPLAINING safety protocols to ensure proper equipment usage, awareness of work area conditions, and accident or injury avoidance measures.
- C. I have experience reviewing and FOLLOWING safety protocols to ensure proper equipment usage, awareness of work area conditions, and accident or injury avoidance measures.
- D. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to situational awareness, equipment usage, or workplace safety.
- 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 reviewing and enforcing/explaining/following safety protocols.
- Your experience ensuring proper equipment usage, awareness of work conditions, and accident/injury avoidance.
- Your specific duties and level of responsibility.
- College/University
- Course Title(s)
- Credits/Clock Hours
Develop and conduct trainings and workshops using multiple delivery methods such as on-the-job training, instructor-led classrooms and workshops, or remote webcasts.
Levels of Performance
Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.
- A. I have experience DEVELOPING AND CONDUCTING trainings or workshops.
- B. I have experience DEVELOPING trainings and workshops that others conduct.
- C. I have experience CONDUCTING trainings or workshops which were developed by others.
- D. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to adult education or training methods.
- 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 developing or conducting trainings or workshops.
- The actual duties you performed and level of responsibility.
- College/University
- Course Title(s)
- Credits/Clock Hours
Required Question
Agency Information
EmployerCommonwealth of PennsylvaniaAddress 613 North StreetHarrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120 Website http://www.employment.pa.gov