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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania |
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POSITION DESCRIPTION FOR JOB POSTING |
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Position Number: 00186401 |
Description Activated On: 4/21/2026 8:37:39 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. The review of Highway Occupancy Permits and plans in field for accuracy in conforming to Department regulations and standards. Reviews include determination of location, accuracy, drainage, safety and geometric. Coordination within the Department with other units to assure accuracy of drainage narratives, safety near signalized intersections, geometric designs and structures analysis. |
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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. Reviews, also, include close contact with private companies in the preliminary stage, private development corporations, small businesses and the general public. Assist the Permit Project Engineer in gathering existing roadway conditions for documentation on extensive Highway Occupancy Permit Project (for example: sewer project, water main installations). Research of existing Highway Occupancy Permits to conclude if existing conditions are parallel to conditions stated in the permit. Reports to and coordinate all activities through the Assistant Permits Engineer. Is responsible for all permit activity within an assigned geographic area. Field views all permit applications within an assigned geographic area prior to application approval and at closeout to assure compliance with the issued permit. Forwards all field view applications to the Permits Engineer for review through the EPS system (e-permittting). Meets with the permit applicants as required to aid in the application processes, attend other field views and meetings as assigned by the Assistant Permits Engineer. Reports any conditions found in the field not in compliance with permit regulations to the Assistant Permits Engineer. Issued citations and letters of warning to permit offenders as required. Keep all required records and files, prepares regular and special reports and performs other duties as required. Sample and Test Materials: Collects samples of materials such as aggregate, concrete, bituminous asphalt products, and other materials used in highway construction projects. Performs testing or submits samples for testing by others. Analyzes the results to ensure products meet contract materials requirements SAFETY: 1. Assess your environment and be responsible for your safety, the safety of co-workers, and the public. 2. Attend required safety training 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 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. Department Green Plan Policy: Commit to following the Department’s Green Plan Policy (Pub 712) and the associated principals. Failure to comply with Department Green Plan Policy shall be documented in employee’s performance review. Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): For Rank and File Employees: Unless directed otherwise by your supervisor or manager, comply with stated work hours for the 7.5/8.0 hour day. |
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. Work is dependent on submissions, phone calls and work directed from the District Office. Majority of applications for review will be handled through the EPS (e-permitting system). 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. |
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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. 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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