Transportation Construction Manager 1

State of Pennsylvania
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Full Time

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THE POSITION

Are you skilled in evaluating construction projects to ensure they meet organizational standards for quality? If you thrive on providing constructive feedback and collaborating with a team of professionals towards shared objectives, we invite you to apply for the Transportation Construction Manager 1 position with the Department of Transportation (DOT). In this role, you will assess the quality of fabrication processes involved in the construction of steel structures and bridges across Pennsylvania. This is a valuable opportunity for career advancement as you contribute to our mission of enhancing, connecting, and delivering value to our communities through a sustainable and equitable transportation system that serves everyone effectively.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

In this role, you will assist DOT districts, industry stakeholders, municipalities, and other relevant parties by reviewing, enforcing, and developing specifications to assess the quality of structures, particularly bridges. Your responsibilities will include investigating and resolving issues related to fabrication and materials, conducting quality assurance reviews to ensure compliance with contract requirements, and performing independent assessments of the materials and fabrication processes used in highway and bridge construction projects. Additionally, you will provide training to stakeholders on effective material control techniques and adherence to the Department's specifications and policies.

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.
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.
This position may be eligible for alternate work schedule (AWS)
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 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); 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 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.
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.

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.

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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.*

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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.

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

If you answered "Yes", 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 Inspector Supervisor 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 one 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?

4 years or more
3 but less than 4 years
2 but less than 3 years
1 but less than 2 years
None

How much college level coursework have you completed toward a degree in engineering or a 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 transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted. If your education was 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 and clicking the Evaluation Services link. For more information on foreign education credentials, please visit and click on Other Information.

90 credits or more
60 but less than 90 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 - INSPECTS MATERIALS AND WORKMANSHIP Oversees the inspection of materials and workmanship used in transportation construction projects for compliance with contract requirements and established standards. Examples of materials and workmanship include excavation, drainage, aggregate production, asphalt paving, asphalt production, concrete paving, concrete production, and transportation structure construction (ex. bridges, box culverts, retaining walls, tunnels). Levels of Performance Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.

A. I have experience inspecting 3 OR MORE of the following ASPECTS OF TRANSPORTATION CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS: excavation, drainage, aggregate production, asphalt paving, asphalt production, concrete paving, concrete production, and transportation structure construction (ex. bridges, box culverts, retaining walls, tunnels).
B. I have experience inspecting 1 OR 2 of the following ASPECTS OF TRANSPORTATION CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS: excavation, drainage, aggregate production, asphalt paving, asphalt production, concrete paving, concrete production, and transportation structure construction (ex. bridges, box culverts, retaining walls, tunnels).
C. I have experience inspecting AT LEAST ONE of the following aspects of ANY construction projects OTHER THAN transportation construction: excavation, drainage, asphalt paving, asphalt production, concrete paving, concrete production framing, electrical, mechanical, gas, plumbing, or fire code safety.
D. I have successfully completed college-level coursework or training related to building construction, technical analysis, quality assurance, introduction to structural analysis, materials science, construction management, structural engineering, construction materials technology, architectural engineering technology, civil engineering technology, surveying, construction safety, or OSHA training; OR I have completed a certification program such as National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET), American Concrete Institute (ACI), or Northeast Center of Excellence for Pavement Technology (NECEPT).
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.
The type(s) of construction projects you inspected.
The specific aspect(s) of construction projects you inspected,
Your specific duties and level of responsibility.

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

WORK BEHAVIOR 2 - CONDUCTS MEETINGS Interacts with supervisors, co-workers, subordinates, contractors, vendors, suppliers, property owners, and the public to present and discuss transportation construction materials issues. Organizes and leads transportation and construction conferences to present information and answer questions. Levels of Performance Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.

A. I have experience ORGANIZING AND LEADING transportation OR construction conferences or meetings in which I presented information and answered questions.
B. I have experience presenting information and answering questions as part of a transportation OR construction conference or meeting that SOMEONE ELSE organized and led.
C. I have experience discussing transportation OR construction issues with interested parties. I have NOT presented transportation OR construction information in a group setting.
D. I have NO experience related to this work behavior.

The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.
Your experience with transportation or construction conferences or meetings.
Your experience discussing transportation or construction issues with interested parties.
Your specific duties and level of responsibility.

WORK BEHAVIOR 3 - ADDRESSES COMPLAINTS

Addresses complaints and/or requests to limit, expand, or expedite work activities from private citizens, municipal officials, and affected business persons. This includes evaluating the merits of the request, identifying relevant departmental policy, and implementing a resolution or conveying an explanation to the complainant. Levels of Performance Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.

A. I have experience, in the field of construction, RESOLVING complaints and/or requests from private citizens, municipal officials, or affected business persons. I was responsible for discussing the resolution with the complainant.
B. I have experience, in the field of construction, RESEARCHING complaints and/or requests from private citizens, municipal officials, or affected business persons. I was NOT responsible for discussing any resolutions with the complainant.
C. I have experience responding to complaints and/or requests, UNRELATED to construction, from interested parties.
D. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to communications, pubic speaking, psychology, sociology, counseling, or education.
E. I have NO experience or education related to this work behavior.

The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.
The type(s) of complaints or requests you researched or resolved.
Your specific duties 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
Couse Title(s)
Credits/Clock Hours

WORK BEHAVIOR 4 - REVIEWS MIX DESIGNS AND QUALITY CONTROL PLANS

Assists District Materials Manager with reviewing and approving asphalt mix designs, cement concrete mix designs, latex modified concrete mix designs, field quality control plans, and plant quality control plans. Levels of Performance Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.

A. I have reviewed or prepared 3 OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING: asphalt mix designs, cement concrete mix designs, latex modified concrete mix designs, field quality control plans, or plant quality control plans.
B. I have reviewed or prepared 1 or 2 OF THE FOLLOWING: asphalt mix designs, cement concrete mix designs, latex modified concrete mix designs, field quality control plans, or plant quality control plans.
C. I have successfully completed a certification program with the National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET), American Concrete Institute (ACI), or Northeast Center of Excellence for Pavement Technology (NECEPT) related to this work behavior.
D. I have NO experience or training related to this work behavior.

The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.
The type(s) of mix designs or quality control plans you reviewed or prepared.
Your specific duties and level of responsibility.

If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to certification, 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.