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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania |
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POSITION DESCRIPTION FOR JOB POSTING |
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Position Number: 00070798 |
Description Activated On: 9/28/2026 10:12:01 AM |
Position Purpose: Describe the primary purpose of this position and how it contributes to the organization’s objectives. Example: Provides clerical and office support within the Division to ensure its operations are conducted efficiently and effectively. Responsible for overseeing and assisting with various areas of the Maintenance Operations Section of the District Maintenance Unit, including, but not limited to, Roadside Development, Traffic Line Painting, and the Posted/Bonded Road Program. Advances the maintenance first philosophy with on-time use of maintenance contracts/agreements, and foster ongoing communications with our partners and customers. Applies engineering practices and principles to make sound decisions and judgments related to the completion of work assignments. |
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Description of Duties: Describe in detail the duties and responsibilities assigned to this position. Descriptions should include the major end result of the task. Example: Types correspondence, reports, and other various documents from handwritten drafts for review and signature of the supervisor. Utilizes sound engineering judgment and practices to recommend program and/or safety improvements for inclusion into maintenance projects. Provides technical leadership and oversight to solve challenging and complex problems by performing independent engineering analysis and computations to resolve maintenance project related issues. Administer the Turnback and Comprehensive Maintenance Programs by contacting municipalities after selecting interested and feasible candidates and reviewing design estimate cost and complete administrative details. Coordinates work with Municipal Services Unit, Construction and Maintenance forces. Directs appropriate personnel as to correct procedures required to implement Turnback and Comprehensive Maintenance Programs. Monitors budget and authorize bills for payment, inspects work and prepares and develop supporting data and present budget estimates and requests to Director of Municipal Services. Administers the Municipal Snow Program by contacting municipalities and supervising administrative details to ensure accuracy and expediency of snow agreements. Supervises engineer interns/construction inspectors responsible for paperwork. Coordinates program with Assistant County Maintenance Managers. Information is received from the Assistant Maintenance Operations Engineer and a Roadway Technician, and where applicable, is utilize in snow agreements. Assists the Federal Disaster Coordinator b reporting to County EOC centers during period of Natural Disaster. If needed, will assist District Emergency Manager Coordinator in the following: Ensuring that district managers follow proper procedures to repair/replace damaged roadways, bridges, structures, materials, and equipment; Monitoring fiscal reporting to ensure the Department receives correct Federal monies; and promoting and coordinating the District's emergency service plans. Consult and coordinate with Federal, State, and area officials concerning program requirements and methods of operation. Performs public relations and liaison duties with government officials via speaking engagements designed to clarify and promote Department programs. Addresses community groups and elected officials to enhance customer service and increase public interest and participation in Department programs. Designs, directs and distributes promotional materials; such as calendars, informational literature and promotional brochures, and participate in Safety Review Meetings. Develops and coordinates the District Line Painting and Marking Program by providing supervision, guidance, direction and administrative support for a staff of maintenance and trades personnel in the district-wide pavement marking program. Prepares the District's Annual Small Paint Program by county. Coordinates the implementation of the program with the various county maintenance forces and renders technical assistance in the layout and completion of the program. Enters site completion dates into a SAS mainframe computer file and runs progress reports of the Small Paint Machine Program by county. Coordinates with Central Office the use of the mobile retroreflectometer within the District and obtains handheld retroreflectometer readings for database. Plans, schedules, and support traffic line painting activities through preparing and coordinating budget preparation. Monitors the performance of the line painting paint crews to ensure compliance with the Department's quality control program. Obtains sample plates and completes QA Reports to maintain compliance with the Department's Quality Assurance Program. Provides instruction, training, and assistance to personnel; coordinates leave, evaluates performance, initiates corrective or disciplinary actions, investigates and assists in resolving grievances; and allocates unit resources for most efficient and timely completion of program; recommends contracts for services or skills not available in work for to effectively use all resources. Oversees the District 11-0 Posted and Bonded Road Program. Attends meetings and participate in statewide conference calls. Reviews roads to evaluate conditions and respond to concerns regarding hauling on posted roads. Prepares, processes, and monitors excess maintenance agreements for parties wanting to travel over posted highways. Reviews issues for engineering feasibility. Perform Engineering analysis of pavement structure for posted/bonded roads. Supervises District 11-0 Roadside Specialist. Provides guidance and input regarding roadside needs. Serves as a liaison between Counties and District to coordinate contract work with 213 Program. Provides engineering guidance and calculations for sight-distance issues. Assists with managing winter operations and emergency incidents when necessary. Assists with reviewing and evaluating Geotechnical and Drainage issues by helping the County Crews to plan and coordinate repair activities and ensures that repairs are completed according to PennDOT standards and specifications. Provide engineering guidance in determining hydraulic analysis as necessary. Administers contracts for graffiti removal, mowing, tree trimming and vegetation control. Prepares and monitors ECMS contracts for the repair of crash barriers, median barriers and guiderail, right-of-way fence, and geotechnical contracts. Assists with coordinating, investigating, and planning for CCC's and complaints for Assistance Maintenance Managers. Perform other duties as required. Safety: 1. Access your environment and be responsible for your safety, the safety of co-workers, and the public. 2. Attend required safety trainings and adhere to the requirements of all safety manuals, policies, and laws. 3. Immediately report to your supervisor any incident, unsafe practice, or near miss. 4. When working in enclosed environments (such as office buildings, confined spaces, flagger stations, and equipment pinch points), be familiar with evacuation procedures and escape routes, follow communication protocols, and respond appropriately in the event of an incident. 5. Evaluate contractor operations: -Immediately stop unsafe actions -Engage in ongoing safety dialogue with the contractor's leadership. 6.. Promote a CULTURE that emphasizes SAFETY as a core value: -Immediately stop any unsafe practices, -Incorporate safety into all discussions, deliberations, and decisions, -Continuously communicate the safety direction, -Inspire employees to be a MODEL for safety, -Encourage and support safety initiatives and programs by participating and involving staff -Recognize safety daily, -Acknowledge EXTRAORDINARY achievements, -Learn and improve through After Action Reviews (AARs) -Enforce accountability. Succession Planning: Actively engage in succession planning by assessing potential vacancies; identifying current and future critical needs and competencies; and assessing the interest, availability, and readiness of current staff and candidate pools. Work with employees to complete and maintain a Career Development Plan. Engage employees and recognize employees and their accomplishments. Establish a mechanism to identify, capture, and share explicit and tacit program/technical knowledge among staff. Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Understand and fulfill your responsibilities as a supervisor under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) to ensure team members are paid appropriately for all hours they work or are permitted to work. Ensure that team members perform work only during their regularly assigned shift hours unless overtime has been specifically directed and approved in advance. Provide clear expectations so there is no uncertainty regarding when work officially begins and ends. Confirm that all hours worked are accurately recorded and fully reflected on payrolls. Unless otherwise directed by the supervisor or a manager, comply with established work hours for the 7.5/8.0-hour workday. Department Green Plan Policy: Commit to adhering to the Department’s Green Plan Policy (Pub 712) and its associated principles. Noncompliance with the Green Plan Policy will be documented in the employee’s performance review. |
Decision Making: Describe the types of decisions made by the incumbent of this position and the types of decisions referred to others. Identify the problems or issues that can be resolved at the level of this position, versus those that must be referred to the supervisor. Example: In response to a customer inquiry, this work involves researching the status of an activity and preparing a formal response for the supervisor’s signature. 1. Makes most decisions concerning the areas of responsibility outlined above. Seeks supervisor approval only on major issues. 2. Reviews pavement marking crew accident reports and decides on proper discipline for preventable accidents. 3. Provides daily locations and working hours for pavement marking operations. |
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Requirements Profile: Identify any specific experience or requirements, such as a licensure, registration, or certification, which may be necessary to perform the functions of the position. Position-specific requirements should be consistent with a Special Requirement or other criteria identified in the classification specification covering this position. Example: Experience using Java; Professional Engineer License Experience: Class C Driver's License Licenses, registrations, or certifications: 1. Class C Driver's License 2. N/A 3. N/A 4. N/A 5. N/A 6. N/A |
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Essential Functions: Provide a list of essential functions for this position. Example: Transports boxes weighing up to 60 pounds.
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