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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Roadway Programs Coordinator in Pennsylvania
Roadway Programs Coordinator
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Roadway Programs Coordinator
Salary
$58,035.00 - $88,235.00 Annually
Location
Multi-County, PA
Job Type
Civil Service Permanent Full-Time
Job Number
CS-2024-12101-12518
Department
Department of Transportation
Division
TR Strmwtr Sctn
Opening Date
11/21/2024
Closing Date
12/4/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Code
12518
Position Number
50421866
Union
Non Union
Bargaining Unit
B3
Pay Group
ST07
Bureau / Division Code
00084935
Bureau / Division
Bureau of Operations-Storm Water Section
Worksite Address
400 North Street
City
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Zip Code
17120
Contact Email
ra-pddotcentraljobs@pa.gov
Description
Benefits
Questions
THE POSITION
Are you interested in advancing your career with the Commonwealth? The Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is on the lookout for a Roadway Programs Coordinator. This role allows you the opportunity to be an advisor to the central regional Strategic Environmental Management Program (SEMP) and the Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4), ensuring that implementation and enhancement efforts are successful across PennDOT Engineering Districts 2-0, 3-0, 8-0, and 9-0. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact while furthering your professional journey. As a Roadway Programs Coordinator, you will play a crucial role in advising and supporting key environmental initiatives within the department. Your expertise will help drive effective practices in stormwater management and roadway programs. Do not miss out on this exciting career opportunity with PennDOT!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
In this role, you will be responsible for tasks related to the Stormwater Programs and Strategic Environmental Management Program within the Maintenance Technical Leadership Division, specifically in the Stormwater Section of the bureau of operations. Your responsibilities will include conducting quality assurance reviews for SEMP and MS4 in a designated geographic area and overseeing stormwater control measures during construction and maintenance activities. You will offer expert guidance on regulatory compliance and internal policies, analyze compliance audit trends to pinpoint areas of non-compliance, and inform your supervisor of any identified deficiencies. Additionally, you will prepare written reports for the Stormwater section chief summarizing all meetings, with an emphasis on pertinent issues and concerns.
Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description (https://careers.employment.pa.gov/pd/PD_NEOGOV.asp?p=50421866) .
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.
This position may be eligible for an alternate work schedule (AWS).
This position may require travel, occasionally overnight.
This position is located in Harrisburg, but may be headquartered at a DOT district office closest to the employee's current location if space permits.
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.
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:
One year of experience as a Roadway Programs Specialist or Roadway Programs Technician Supervisor; 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 (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) . For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) and click on Residency.
You must be able to perform essential job functions.
How to Apply:
Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents willnotbe 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.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.
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.
EXAMINATION INFORMATION
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/testoncefor this posting.
Your results will be provided via email.
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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 visitwww.employment.pa.gov and click on the benefits box.
*Eligibility rules apply.
01
Have you been employed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as a Roadway Programs Specialist or Roadway Programs Technician Supervisor for one or more years full-time?
Yes
No
02
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.
03
How many years of full-time experience in the analysis, development, and implementation of methods and techniques used in a roadway maintenance management system do you possess?
A. 1 year or more
B. Less than 1 year
C. None
04
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.
05
How much graduate coursework have you completed in Business Administration, Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or Civil Engineering?
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 visitinghttps://www.naces.organd clicking the Evaluation Services link. For more information on foreign education credentials, please visithttps://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3and click on Other Information.
A. 30 credits or more
B. 15 but less than 30 credits
C. Less than 15 credits
D. None
06
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. Youmustcomplete the applicationandanswer 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 ourFAQ page (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) .
Yes
07
WORK BEHAVIOR 1 – COMPILES, ANALYZES AND MONITORS DATA
Compiles and analyzes data on budget requests, budget estimates, contracts, past and current spending trends, etc. to prepare budget requirements for various roadway maintenance projects and office needs. Monitors the status of work budgets and recommends adjustments to roadway maintenance plans to meet limitations imposed by approved budget.
Levels of Performance
Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.
A. I have experience compiling and analyzing data on budget requests, budget estimates, contracts, past and current spending trends, etc. to prepare budget requirements for various roadway maintenance projects and office needs; and I have monitored the status of work budgets and recommended adjustments to roadway maintenance plans to meet limitations imposed by approved budget.
B. I have experience compiling and analyzing data on budget requests, budget estimates, contracts, past and current spending trends, etc. to prepare budget requirements for various roadway maintenance projects and office needs; and I have monitored the status of work budgets. I have NOT recommended adjustments to roadway maintenance plans to meet limitations imposed by approved budget.
C. I have experience compiling data on budget requests, budget estimates, contracts, past and current spending trends, etc. to prepare budget requirements for various roadway maintenance projects and office needs; and I have monitored the status of work budgets. I have NOT analyzed this data and I have NOT recommended adjustments to roadway maintenance plans to meet limitations imposed by approved budget.
D. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to research analysis, cost estimates, or budgeting.
E. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior.
08
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.
The type(s) of data you compiled or analyzed.
The type(s) of recommendations you made.
The actual duties you performed.
09
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.
The College/University
The Course Title(s)
The Credits/Clock Hours Earned
10
WORK BEHAVIOR 2 – GATHERS AND EVALUATES DATA AND ESTABLISHES PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
Gathers and evaluates data regarding specifications, prices, availability, delivery rates/schedules, warehousing and market trends of products requested to determine purchasing needs; and establishes product specifications in conformance with needs, and usage of alternate products to reduce cost.
Levels of Performance
Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.
A. I have experience gathering and evaluating data regarding specifications, prices, availability, delivery rates/schedules, warehousing and market trends of products requested to determine purchasing needs; and I have established product specifications in conformance with needs, and usage of alternate products to reduce cost.
B. I have experience gathering and evaluating data regarding specifications, prices, availability, delivery rates/schedules, warehousing and market trends of products requested to determine purchasing needs. I have NOT established product specifications in conformance with needs, and usage of alternate products to reduce cost.
C. I have experience gathering data regarding specifications, prices, availability, delivery rates/schedules, warehousing and market trends of products requested to determine purchasing needs. I have NOT evaluated this data and I have NOT established product specifications in conformance with needs, and usage of alternate products to reduce cost.
D. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to this work behavior.
E. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior.
11
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.
The type(s) of data you gathered and evaluated.
For what purpose was this data used (determining purchasing needs, establishing product specifications, etc.).
The actual duties you performed.
12
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.
The College/University
The Course Title(s)
The Credits/Clock Hours Earned
13
WORK BEHAVIOR 3 – REVIEWS ROADWAY MAINTENANCE WORK DATA AND CONDUCTS FIELD VISITS
Reviews roadway maintenance and contracted roadway maintenance work data such as units completed, staff-hours spent, and equipment/materials used. Conducts field visits to ensure work program goals are achieved and to maintain overall system control. Discusses areas of concern with a project foreman.
Levels of Performance
Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.
A. I have experience reviewing roadway maintenance and contracted roadway maintenance work data such as units completed, staff-hours spent, and equipment/materials used. I have conducted field visits to ensure work program goals are achieved and to maintain overall system control; and I have discussed areas of concern with a project foreman.
B. I have experience reviewing roadway maintenance and contracted roadway maintenance work data such as units completed, staff-hours spent, and equipment/materials used; and I have discussed areas of concern with a project foreman. I have NOT conducted field visits to ensure work program goals are achieved and to maintain overall system control.
C. I have NO experience related to this work behavior.
14
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 of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.
The type(s) of roadway maintenance data you reviewed.
For what purpose did you conduct field visits.
The actual duties you performed.
15
WORK BEHAVIOR 4 – PROVIDES TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE
Provides technical assistance to other professionals in the field, government officials and the general public. Attends meetings and serves on committees to discuss areas of concern and to recommend possible solutions.
Levels of Performance
Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.
A. I have experience providing technical assistance to other professionals in the field, government officials and the general public. I have attended meetings and served on committees to discuss areas of concern and to recommend possible solutions.
B. I have experience providing technical assistance to other professionals in the field, government officials and the general public. I have NOT attended meetings or served on committees to discuss areas of concern and to recommend possible solutions.
C. I have experience attending meetings and serving on committees to discuss areas of concern and to recommend possible solutions. I have NOT provided technical assistance to other professionals in the field, government officials and the general public.
D. I have NO experience related to this work behavior.
16
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.
To whom did you provide technical assistance.
The type(s) of committees you served on.
The actual duties you performed.
Required Question
Agency
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Address
613 North Street
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120
Website
http://www.employment.pa.gov