Assistant Permits Manager (Transportation Construction Manager 1)

THE POSITION

Are you interested in taking your career to the next level and becoming a supervisor? The Department of Transportation is currently searching for a meticulous individual with excellent communication abilities to join us as our Assistant Permits Manager (Transportation Construction Manager 1). In this position, you will be responsible for overseeing the permit review process, collaborating with the permit applicant, their engineer, and other department units to ensure smooth project development. If this sounds like the thrilling opportunity you have been waiting for, we urge you to submit your application today!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

You will oversee the Permits Specialists across different geographic areas within the district and manage the permits unit staff to support plan reviews and related tasks. Collaboration with Central Office will be necessary for legal agreements, bonds, and other required documentation for permit applications. Review of Highway Occupancy Permits and plans will be conducted to ensure compliance with department regulations, covering aspects such as location, drainage, safety, and geometric standards. Coordination of permit plan submissions from various units will be carried out to assess drainage, safety, signalization, geometric designs, and structural analysis. Quality control of permit reviews by inspectors, including field inspections, will be a key responsibility. Research on existing Highway Occupancy Permits will be conducted to verify alignment with stated conditions. You will provide support to the permit project engineer in documenting current roadway conditions for extensive Highway Occupancy Permit projects, such as sewer or water main installations. Succession planning will involve evaluating potential vacancies, identifying critical needs and competencies, and assessing staff readiness. Collaboration with employees to develop and maintain Career Development Plans will be essential, along with recognizing and appreciating employee achievements.

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 30-minute lunch.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, up to 5 days per pay 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 Dunmore.
• 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 Transportation Construction Inspector Supervisor; or
• Four years of experience in construction inspection, including one year in a supervisory capacity; and graduation from high school or equivalent certification of 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 knowledges, skills, and abilities.

Other Requirements:

• This particular position also requires possession of a valid Class C 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.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

• A conditional offer of employment will require submission of criminal history reports. See hiring agency contact 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.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/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.