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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania |
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POSITION DESCRIPTION FOR JOB POSTING |
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Position Number: 00073531 |
Description Activated On: 8/6/2026 1:20:01 PM |
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. This position manages county maintenance activities and organizes and directs various administrative and technical support functions essential to the operation of a County Maintenance Organization. Work involves developing the annual work plan and budget; managing the operations of the county sign crew; managing agility activities; maintaining and monitoring Plant Maintenance database information; reviewing production output information for operational evaluation; and planning, organizing, assigning, and evaluating the work of a technical, storeroom, and clerical staff engaged in various highway management activities. |
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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. In conjunction with the County Maintenance Manager and the Assistant Maintenance Managers, develops the Annual Work Plan (AWP) which includes coordinating and developing the county 213 Surface Improvement Program. Monitors the AWP throughout the fiscal year by utilizing Plant Maintenance and Business Warehouse reports to ensure plan conformance, reports on status, and makes recommendation for adjustments as needed for changing priorities, conditions, and funding. Plans for and determines material needs for activities based on the AWP. Responsible for the development and management of the County Budget. Prepares county budget reviews to inform management of budget status for decision-making. Advises County Manager on budget issues and recommends shifting monies between programs as needed. Continually monitors all funds to ensure adequate funds are available for all purchases for county operations and encumbered funds to ensure no funds are lost at fiscal year end. Responsible for the budgetary component of all county Agility agreements. Recommends changes to Agility agreements based on budget. Participates in all Agility agreement negotiations from a budget perspective. Reviews subordinate reports and approves payrolls. Inspects work in progress and upon completion for adherence to Department standards, regional practices, and the original intention and assignment of work to be performed. Reviews and alters scheduled work through review of SAP reports, original planning session notes, weather conditions, inventory analysis, equipment availability reports, period plans, weekly plans, and related highway materials information. Provides continual monitoring and evaluation of signage throughout the county through periodic inspections, complaint responses, and general discussions with supervisors, peers, and subordinates. Investigates signage-related complaints, ensures prompt and appropriate response is provided, and reviews and keeps logs/records of issues to develop effective priority planning of work operations and estimates. Reviews the use of proper and appropriate work zone traffic control setups and takes the lead in maintaining a safe work environment for crews and the motoring public by ensuring subordinate foreman are following proper safety procedures and utilization of equipment. The incumbent creates and encourages awareness of work area conditions and initiates proactive accident and injury avoidance measures. The incumbent manages overall activities associated with personal injuries/accidents. Coordinates and participates in the review and analysis of output data from the SAP Plant Maintenance system to ensure work program goals are achieved and to maintain overall system control. Analyzes the application of manpower, equipment and materials to schedule work and study cost data, monitors status of work budgets and recommends adjustments to maintenance and agility plans to meet limitations imposed by approved budget. Responsible for estimating quantities of material and time needed to assure county operations can run without interruption. This would include but not be limited to bidding of rented equipment, ordering bituminous, ordering aggregates, and ordering of winter materials. Maintains knowledge of the Plant Maintenance and SRM systems in order to monitor the accuracy of payrolls, monitor stockpile inventories, avoid equipment and work order cross charges, and ensure compliance with all CMMT measures relating to Plant Maintenance. Directly supervises the Stock Clerk, Roadway Programs Technicians, and Chief Clerk. Plans and organizes work of subordinates, approves and manages leave to ensure operations are maintained efficiently, evaluates employee performance, recommend training for staff, and handles grievances or resolves complaints. Directs all clerical activities in the maintenance office associated with processing invoices, requisitions, payrolls, personnel, accounting transfers and other related paperwork. Directs the receipt, storage and issuing of all materials and items stocked in the county, including hand tools, automotive equipment repair parts and accessories, roadway anti-skid and surface treatment material, roadside control material, traffic signs, lumber, steel, lubricating oils and greases and automotive fuels. Oversees the establishment and organization of inventory records in accordance with the Plant Maintenance Materials subsystem in a maintenance organization. Directs the administration of all activities associated with purchasing. Manages the materials component of Plant Maintenance, E-Procurement, and SRM Systems for the county; responsible for the ordering and management of all bulk materials for field maintenance including but not limited to aggregate, black top, liquid bituminous, salt, anti-skid, etc. Ensures Department and Commonwealth procurement and P-Card policies and procedures are followed; ensures problems involving the payment of invoices are resolved and coordinates with vendors, the comptroller’s office, and internal and subordinate staff as necessary. Oversees the establishment and maintenance of inventory records in accordance with PennDOT policy and ensures that various methods of inventory control are employed and adhered to. Ensures the performance of stockpile reviews to ensure that the inventory maintained in the system for materials matches the actual quantities on-hand and that enough materials are available to facilitate planned operations. Conducts reviews of the county storeroom to ensure management of inventory is being maintained and purchasing rules and regulations are being adhered to according to Department policy. Oversees the administration of various county maintenance programs. Includes but is not limited to: contract administrator for field usage related contracts such as Tree Trimming, Deer Removal, Herbicide contract, Janitorial, surplus materials, etc.; overseeing the administration of the reimbursable activity program; overseeing Right-to-Know Coordinator responsibilities; overseeing the administration of the Keep PA Beautiful and Adopt-A-Highway program. Recognizing that everyone is involved in the District's and County's actions to demonstrate sound environmental practices, each employee fulfills the maintenance unit business plan objectives related to the Strategic Environmental Management Program (SEMP). Also, supports the efforts of other employees to meet these objectives. Attends environmental training designated for the working title. Succession Planning: Take an active role in succession planning by completing a Career Development Plan in collaboration with the supervisor. In conjunction with the supervisor, participate in knowledge management/transfer by identifying key aspects of the job and sharing explicit and tacit program/technical knowledge with other employees. 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. • Ensures completion of a CDP for subordinate employees • Practices employee engagement and recognition • Incorporates knowledge capture, management, and transfer in the workplace Employee Self Service User and Supervisor User- Responsible for utilization of Employee Self Service through MyWorkplace. Creates, submits and approves leave requests, inputs benefits plan changes during open enrollment, participates in online ESS training, reviews and updates personal information, reviews time management and payroll information, benefits data, and life and work events. Performs related work as required. Safety: Assess your environment and be responsible for your safety, the safety of co-workers, and the public. Attend required safety training and adhere to the requirements of all safety manuals, policies, and laws. Immediately report to your supervisor any incident, unsafe practice, or near miss. When in an enclosed environment (office buildings, confined spaces, flagger stations, equipment pinch points, etc.), know your evacuation process and escape route, your communication protocols, and appropriately react in the event of an incident. Promote a CULTURE that emphasizes SAFETY as a core value: Immediately stop any unsafe actions. 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 your staff. Recognize safety daily. Acknowledge EXTRAORDINARY achievements. Learn and improve through After Action Reviews (AARs). Enforce accountability. Department Green Plan Policy: Commit to following the Department’s Green Plan Policy (Pub 712) and the associated principles. Failure to comply with the Department’s Green Plan Policy shall be documented in the employee’s performance review. Fair Labor Standards Act: Understand your responsibilities as a supervisor under the FLSA to ensure that employees are paid appropriately for hours they work or are allowed to work – i.e. all time spent furthering the business of the Department. Ensure that your employees are performing work only within their regularly-assigned shift hours, unless overtime has been directed and approved in advance of completed work. There should be no confusion as to when work has officially started or ended. Ensure that all hours employees work are fully accounted for on payroll sheets. |
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. Makes decisions and exercises independent judgment in planning and directing the work of technical subordinates and in making technical decisions. Frequent communications with the Maintenance Manager, Assistant Maintenance Managers, Equipment Manager, clerical staff, and storeroom personnel is required. Work is reviewed for compliance with procedures and policies, soundness of decisions and effectiveness of results by the higher-level manager. |
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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: Licenses, registrations, or certifications: 1. N/A 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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