Transportation Construction Manager 3

State of Pennsylvania
Uniontown, Pennsylvania
Full Time

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THE POSITION

PennDOT, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, is on the lookout for a dedicated and experienced Transportation Construction Manager 3 to enhance their team in District 12. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals with the right qualifications to step into a role that is crucial for the development and enhancement of the region's transportation infrastructure. By joining PennDOT, you will not only contribute to significant projects but also play an essential part in the effective management of contracts and projects that impact the community. If you are ready to take on this challenge and make a meaningful difference in the field of transportation, we encourage you to apply today and become an integral member of this forward-thinking organization.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

In this position, you will oversee a team responsible for ensuring that contractors and consultants adhere to the plans, specifications, and quality standards set forth by PennDOT. Your role will involve coordinating and communicating effectively with engineers and technicians from various organizations, including PennDOT, FHWA, environmental agencies, the Pennsylvania Turnpike, and other key stakeholders. You should possess a comprehensive understanding of all aspects of highway engineering and construction, which encompasses activities such as stakeouts, grading, paving, drainage, guide rail installation, structural work, and the implementation of highway appurtenances like lighting, pavement markings, erosion control, traffic management, and vegetation. During the design phase, you will be tasked with reviewing plans for their constructability and conducting after-action reviews upon project completion. Additionally, you will be responsible for making field decisions that may involve altering plans, adjusting quantities, modifying work methods, and revising construction completion timelines. Your duties will also include managing project documentation, overseeing material control and acceptance, processing payments for contractors and consultants, executing project closeout procedures, conducting semi-final inspections, and ensuring overall project acceptance. When disputes arise with contractors, you will strive to resolve them amicably and participate in claim meetings and pre-claim discussions when necessary.

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 on ad-hoc basis. 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 Uniontown.
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 is a Transportation Construction Manager 2 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
Eight years of progressively responsible and varied experience in construction inspection, and four of which shall have been 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
Four years of progressively responsible and varied experience in construction inspection three of which shall have been in a supervisory capacity and a Bachelor's Degree in engineering, physical science, mathematics, statistics or transportation technology; 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 which is not under suspension.
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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Eligibility rules apply.

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

If you answered yes to the above question, please provide your 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 Manager 2 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.

How much full-time experience do you possess in progressively responsible and varied construction inspection work?

8 years or more
7 to less than 8 years
6 to less than 7 years
5 to less than 6 years
4 to less than 5 years
3 to less than 4 years
Less than 3 years
None

Do you possess three or more years of full-time progressively responsible and varied construction inspection experience working in a supervisory capacity?

How much undergraduate college coursework have you completed in engineering or 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 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 visiting and clicking the Evaluation Services link. For more information on foreign education credentials, please visit and click on Other Information.

120 credits or more
90 but less than 120 credits
60 but less than 90 credits
30 but less than 60 credits
Less than 30 credits
None

How much graduate coursework have you completed in engineering or closely related technology (such as architectural, civil, transportation, water resources, or sanitary engineering; building construction or engineering technology)?

30 credits or more
Less than 30 credits
None

INSTRUCTIONS: 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 - SUPERVISION

Performs the full range of supervisory duties. This includes planning, delegating, and reviewing work; establishing priorities and timeframes for completion of work; providing leadership to staff for operational activities; providing guidance to staff on complex problems; monitoring and approving/denying leave; evaluating employee performance; resolving complaints and grievances and taking disciplinary actions; interviewing and recommending selection of applicants; and identifying training needs and providing and/or arranging training for staff. These duties include 2nd level supervision, i.e., supervising supervisory subordinates.

Levels of Performance

Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.

A. I have experience performing the full range of supervisory duties which included planning, delegating, and reviewing work; providing leadership to staff for operational activities; providing guidance; monitoring and approving/denying leave; evaluating employee performance; resolving complaints and grievances and taking disciplinary actions; interviewing and recommending selection of applicants; and identifying training needs and providing and/or arranging training to staff. This supervisory experience was second level supervision (supervising a supervisor).
B. I have experience performing the full range of supervisory duties which included planning, delegating, and reviewing work; providing leadership to staff for operational activities; providing guidance; monitoring and approving/denying leave; evaluating employee performance; resolving complaints and grievances and taking disciplinary actions; interviewing and recommending selection of applicants; and identifying training needs and providing and/or arranging training to staff. This supervisory experience was first level supervision (supervising non-supervisory staff).
C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework or training related to supervisory development, labor relations, or human resource management, but I do not have at least six months of supervisory or lead work experience in a work setting.
D. I have NO experience, coursework, 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 on this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you claimed you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.

The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience
The actual duties you performed related to exercising supervision
Your level of responsibility (first level supervision, second level supervision, etc.)

If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework/training, 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
Course Title
Credits/Clock Hours

WORK BEHAVIOR 2 - ANALYSIS/TROUBLESHOOTING

Reading, interpreting, and analyzing specifications, special provisions, standards, test methods, policy, material test results, and field performance data for concrete, aggregate, cement, and soil materials. Investigates and determines root causes of problems, issues, and premature failures of applications of concrete, aggregate, cement, and soil materials. Prepares reports or briefings on investigation findings, conclusions, and recommendations for solutions/improvements.

Levels of Performance

Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.

A. I have experience interpreting and analyzing specifications, special provisions, standards, test methods, policy, material test results or field performance data and investigating problems, issues, and premature failures of applications of materials. I prepared reports of my findings which included conclusions and recommendations for solutions and improvements.
B. I have experience interpreting and analyzing specifications, special provisions, standards, test methods, policy, material test results, or field performance data and investigating problems, issues, and premature failures of applications of materials. I prepared reports of my findings; however, someone else made recommendations for solutions and improvements based on my conclusions.
C. I have experience interpreting and analyzing specifications, special provisions, standards, test methods, policy, material test results, or field performance data for any type of materials (e.g., concrete, aggregate, cement, soil, asphalt, geosynthetics, steel, polymers, etc.). I did not investigate problems, issues, or premature failures of applications of materials.
D. I have successfully completed college-level coursework or training related to data analysis or report writing.
E. I have NO experience, coursework, or training related to this work behavior.

The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience
Your experience interpreting and analyzing specifications, special provisions, standards, test methods, policy, material test results, and/or field performance data
Your experience investigating problems, issues, and premature failures of applications of materials and the type(s) of materials
Your experience writing reports
Your specific duties and level of responsibility

College/University/Training Source
Course Title
Credits/Clock Hours

WORK BEHAVIOR 3 - PROGRAM MANAGEMENT

Develops and implements a comprehensive testing program to ensure all testing within the Laboratory Unit (concrete, aggregate, cement, and soil materials used in highway construction and maintenance) is completed in accordance with testing standards and within established testing turnaround times.

Levels of Performance

Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.

A. I have experience developing and implementing a comprehensive testing program to ensure laboratory testing of concrete, aggregate, cement, and soil samples were completed in accordance with testing standards and within established testing turnaround times.
B. I have experience developing and implementing a comprehensive testing program to ensure laboratory testing of any type of construction material samples were completed in accordance with testing standards and within established testing turnaround times.
C. I have experience implementing a comprehensive testing program, which someone else developed, to ensure laboratory testing of any type of construction material samples were completed in accordance with testing standards and within established testing turnaround times.
D. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to project management or materials management.
E. I have NO experience or education related to this work behavior.

The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience
Your experience developing and/or implementing a comprehensive testing program
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.