Assistant Permits Manager (Civil Engineer Supervisor) in Pennsylvania, USA, Pennsylvania, United States

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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Assistant Permits Manager (Civil Engineer Supervisor) in Pennsylvania

Assistant Permits Manager (Civil Engineer Supervisor)

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Assistant Permits Manager (Civil Engineer Supervisor)

Salary

$66,348.00 - $86,514.00 Annually

Location

Lackawanna County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

CS-2024-81231-11118

Department

Department of Transportation

Division

TR Dstr Off 400

Opening Date

04/22/2024

Closing Date

5/6/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

11118

Position Number

00208819

Union

Non Unio

Bargaining Unit

Pay Group

ST07

Bureau / Division Code

00080400

Bureau / Division

PennDOT Distrcit 4-0 Engineering Office

Worksite Address

55 Keystone Industrial Park

City

Dunmore, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

18512

Contact Name

Jeremiah Gonzalo

Contact Phone

570.963.4067

Contact Email

jgonzalo@pa.gov

Description
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THE POSITION

Are you interested in taking your career to the next level and becoming a supervisor? The Department of Transportation is currently searching for a meticulous individual with excellent communication abilities to join us as our Assistant Permits Manager (Civil Engineer Supervisor). In this position, you will be responsible for overseeing the permit review process, collaborating with the permit applicant, their engineer, and other department units to ensure smooth project development. If this sounds like the thrilling opportunity you have been waiting for, we urge you to submit your application today!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

You will oversee the Permits Specialists across different geographic areas within the district and manage the permits unit staff to support plan reviews and related tasks. Collaboration with Central Office will be necessary for legal agreements, bonds, and other required documentation for permit applications. Review of Highway Occupancy Permits and plans will be conducted to ensure compliance with department regulations, covering aspects such as location, drainage, safety, and geometric standards. Coordination of permit plan submissions from various units will be carried out to assess drainage, safety, signalization, geometric designs, and structural analysis. Quality control of permit reviews by inspectors, including field inspections, will be a key responsibility. Research on existing Highway Occupancy Permits will be conducted to verify alignment with stated conditions. You will provide support to the permit project engineer in documenting current roadway conditions for extensive Highway Occupancy Permit projects, such as sewer or water main installations. Succession planning will involve evaluating potential vacancies, identifying critical needs and competencies, and assessing staff readiness. Collaboration with employees to develop and maintain Career Development Plans will be essential, along with recognizing and appreciating employee achievements.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

Full-time employment
Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with 30-minute lunch.
Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, up to 5 days per pay period. 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 Dunmore.
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 civil engineering experience in highway design, construction or maintenance related projects and a bachelor's degree with major course work in civil engineering; or
Five years of civil engineering experience and an Engineer-In-Training certificate issued by or acceptable to the Pennsylvania State Registration Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors and Geologists.

Special Requirement:
This position requires possession of a valid driver’s license.

Other Requirements:
PA residency requirement (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) is currentlywaivedfor this title.
You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

A conditional offer of employment will require submission of criminal history reports. See hiring agency contact information.

How to Apply:

Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents willnot 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 will 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.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans’ Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov .

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/testoncefor this posting.
Your results will be provided via email.

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Health & Wellness

We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.*

Compensation & Financial Planning

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.*

Values and Culture

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.

Employee Perks

Sometimes, it is the little “extras” that make a big difference. Our employees receive special employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships.

For more information on all of these Total Rewards benefits, please visitwww.employment.pa.gov and click on the benefits box.

*Eligibility rules apply.

Condition of Employment-Do you possess a current driver's license which is not under suspension?

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If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, please provide the issuing state, license number and expiration date. If you answered "No" type N/A in the box.

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Do you possess one or more years of full-time civil engineering experience in highway design, construction or maintenance related projects?
Yes
No

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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.

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Do you possess a bachelor's degree with major course work in civil engineering)

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 your education was acquired outside of the United States, you must also upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation. For more information on foreign education credentials, please visithttps://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3and click on Other Information.

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No

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Do you possess five or more years of full-time civil engineering experience?
Yes
No

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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 section of your application if you would like this experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.

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Do you possess an Engineer-In-Training certificate issued by or acceptable to the Pennsylvania State Registration Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors and Geologists?
Yes
No

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If you answered yes, please provide the issuing state and certificate number. If you answered no, type N/A in the textbox below.

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CS-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. Youmustcomplete the applicationandanswer the supplemental questions. Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents willnotbe 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 question 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 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 ourFAQ page (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) .

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WORK BEHAVIOR 1 – PLAN AND COORDINATE

Plan and coordinate highway and bridge construction projects to ensure work is performed in accordance with plans, specifications, contract requirements, and established standards.

Levels of Performance