Roadway Programs Coordinator

Are you looking to take the next step in your career with the Commonwealth? The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is on the lookout for a dedicated Roadway Programs Coordinator to manage a variety of administrative and technical support functions related to the maintenance of roadway programs in Columbia County. In this pivotal position, you will be instrumental in crafting the Annual Work Plan (AWP), ensuring that every facet of roadway management is thoroughly considered and effectively implemented. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to the infrastructure of your community while advancing your professional journey with PennDOT. Do not let this chance pass you by!

In this position, you will be responsible for overseeing the maintenance operations related to roadway programs within Columbia County. Your role will involve close collaboration with the county maintenance manager and assistant maintenance managers to develop the Annual Work Plan (AWP), which includes the coordination and execution of the county's 213 Surface Improvement Program. Throughout the fiscal year, you will utilize Plant Maintenance and Business Warehouse reports to monitor the AWP, ensuring compliance with the established plan while providing regular status updates and recommending adjustments as needed to accommodate changing priorities, conditions, and funding levels. Additionally, you will evaluate and identify the material needs for various activities in alignment with the AWP.

Moreover, you will take charge of creating and managing the county budget, preparing comprehensive budget reviews to keep management apprised of the financial landscape for informed decision-making. Your responsibilities will also include advising the county manager on budgetary issues and proposing fund reallocations between programs when necessary. It will be crucial to continuously monitor all financial resources to guarantee that adequate funds are available for county operations and that encumbered funds are effectively managed to avoid any losses at the end of the fiscal year. Furthermore, you will oversee the budgetary components of all county agility agreements, recommending changes based on budgetary considerations and actively participating in financial negotiations.

Your duties will also encompass reviewing and adjusting scheduled work by analyzing Systems, Applications, and Products (SAP) reports, original planning session notes, weather conditions, inventory evaluations, equipment availability, and relevant highway materials data. You will coordinate the review and analysis of output data from the SAP Plant Maintenance system to ensure that the objectives of the work program are achieved while maintaining overall system control. This will require a detailed examination of the deployment of resources and the effectiveness of maintenance strategies to optimize the county's roadway programs. 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 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• This position may be eligible for Alternate Work Schedule (AWS).
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time upon successful completion of 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 Bloomsburg. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.
• Salary: Selected candidates who are new to employment within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $59,345.00 (before taxes).
• 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:

• One year of experience as a Roadway Programs Specialist or Roadway Programs Technician Supervisor (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• Three years of experience in the analysis, development, and implementation of methods and techniques used in a roadway maintenance management system; and an associate's degree in a field of business administration, computer science, highway engineering technology or closely related program; or
• One year of experience in the analysis, development, and implementation of methods and techniques used in a roadway maintenance management system; and a bachelor's degree in business administration, computer science, mathematics, statistics, or 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.

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.

• 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.