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Highway Administration Program Manager 2

Salary

$100,773.00 - $153,096.00 Annually

Location

Dauphin County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

CS-2025-32839-11223

Department

Department of Transportation

Division

TR Asst Mgmt Div

Opening Date

09/08/2025

Closing Date

9/21/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

11223

Position Number

00027934

Union

Non Union

Bargaining Unit

B3

Pay Group

ST11

Bureau / Division Code

00084950

Bureau / Division

Bureau of Operations - Asset Management Division

Worksite Address

400 North Street

City

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

17120

Contact Email

[email protected]

+ Description

+ Benefits

+ Questions

THE POSITION

If you are looking for a fantastic career in which you can utilize your expertise surrounding roadway infrastructure, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) has the perfect opportunity for you! The Bureau of Operations' Asset Management Division is in need of a Highway Administration Program Manager 2 to oversee the department's 25,000 bridges and 40,000 miles of highways, ensuring for both maximum quality and cost efficiency. Embark upon your next professional endeavor and apply today to join our dedicated team of professionals!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

As a Highway Administration Program Manager 2, you will collaborate with both internal and external partners to ensure projects are programmed and implemented to meet the asset management goals of the department. This includes developing, implementing, and evaluating the department's asset management program; managing and directing the activities and policy development for Posted and Bonded Roadway, as it relates to Marcellus Shale and Unconventional Oil and Gas; and directing the development of strategic pavement and bridge management programs to evaluate infrastructure performance, forensic analysis of payment and bridge failures, roadside features, and policy effectiveness. In addition, you will d evelop and manage polices to identify cycle time for various surface treatments to prolong statewide pavement life and sustainability.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description (https://careers.employment.pa.gov/pd/PD\_NEOGOV.asp?p=00027934) .

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

+ Full-time employment

+ Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.

+ This position is eligible for alt ernate work schedule (AWS).

+ Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time. 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 Harrisburg. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.

+ 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 as a Highway Administration Program Manager 1 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration) ;or

+ Six years of professional experience in the design, construction or maintenance of highways, bridges, traffic systems or other comparable structures, or in the administration of related transportation programs, that includes four years in a managerial capacity or directing the work of civil engineers ;or

+ An equivalent combination of professional experience and training that includes four years in a managerial capacity or directing the work of civil engineers.

Conditions of Employment:

+ This position requires possession of a valid Professional Engineer license issued by the Pennsylvania State Registration Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors and Geologists or a reciprocal jurisdiction where there can be no exemption from such licensure, as defined under Section 5, Exemption from Licensure, of the Professional Engineers Registration Law as amended.

Other Requirements:

+ You must meet the PA residency requirement (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) . For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) and click on Residency.

+ You must be able to perform essential job functions.

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 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/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.

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Condition of Employment- Do you possess a valid Professional Engineer license issued by the Pennsylvania State Registration Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors and Geologists or a reciprocal jurisdiction where there can be no exemption from such licensure, as defined under Section 5, Exemption from Licensure, of the Professional Engineers Registration Law as amended?

+ Yes

+ No

02

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.

03

Have you been employed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as a Highway Administration Program Manager 1 for one or more years full-time?

+ Yes

+ No

04

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.

05

Do you possess four or more years of full-time professional experience in a managerial capacity or directing the work of civil engineers in the design, construction or maintenance of highways, bridges, traffic systems or other comparable structures, or in the administration of related transportation programs?

+ Yes

+ No

06

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.

07

How many years of full-time professional experience do you possess in the design, construction or maintenance of highways, bridges, traffic systems or other comparable structures?

+ 7 years or more

+ 6 but less than 7 years

+ 5 but less than 6 years

+ 4 but less than 5 years

+ Less than 4 years

+ None

08

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.

09

How many years of full-time professional experience do you possess in the administration of related transportation programs?

+ 7 years or more

+ 6 but less than 7 years

+ 5 but less than 6 years

+ 4 but less than 5 years

+ Less than 4 years

+ None

10

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.

11

How much graduate coursework have you completed in Civil Engineering or Business Administration? 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 transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted. If you answer "Yes" to 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 visitinghttps://www.naces.organd clicking the Evaluation Services link. For more information on foreign education credentials, please visithttps://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3and click on Other Information.

+ 30 credits or more

+ Less than 30 credits

+ None

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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 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 ourFAQ page. (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3)

+ Yes

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WORK BEHAVIOR 1 - PROGRAM MANAGEMENT

Manages and oversees one or more programs related to transportation systems or emerging technologies (e.g., automated/connected vehicles) by developing metrics to establish program goals, developing and implementing operational budgets, and directing and implementing plans for transportation programs.

Levels of Performance

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

+ A. I have experience independently developing metrics to establish program goals, developing and implementing operational budgets, AND directing and implementing plans for transportation programs.

+ B. I have experience developing metrics to establish program goals, developing and implementing operational budgets, OR directing and implementing plans for transportation programs.

+ C. I have experience developing metrics to establish program goals, developing and implementing operational budgets, OR directing and implementing plans for programs OTHER THAN transportation.

+ D. I have NO experience related to this work behavior.

14

In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.

+ The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.

+ The type(s) of programs you managed.

+ The actual duties you performed related to program management.

+ Your level of responsibility.

15

WORK BEHAVIOR 2 - PROJECT MANAGEMENT

Manages transportation projects by developing the scope of work, planning the projects by establishing priorities and timeframes for the completion of work, and monitoring interim and completed projects to ensure compliance. Makes recommendations for improvements to the project.

Levels of Performance

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

+ A. I have experience managing two or more of the following five transportation projects: 1) managing consultant services, 2) reviewing traffic plans, 3) developing highway infrastructure plans, 4) analyzing highway systems, or 5) developing maintenance scheduling.

+ B. I have experience managing one of the following five transportation projects: 1) managing consultant services, 2) reviewing traffic plans, 3) developing highway infrastructure plans, 4) analyzing highway systems, or 5) developing maintenance scheduling.

+ C. I have NO experience related to this work behavior.

16

In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.

+ The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.

+ The specific transportation projects you managed.

+ The actual duties you performed related to project management.

+ Your level of responsibility.

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WORK BEHAVIOR 3 - INTERPRET AND APPLY LAWS, REGULATIONS, RULES, GUIDELINES, AND POLICIES

Interprets and applies statewide laws, regulations, rules, guidelines, and policies related to PennDOT technologies, highways, and bridges to staff and individuals outside the agency including the public, manufacturers, vendors, consultants, contractors, municipalities, academic institutions, state agencies, MPOs/RPOs, the United States Department of Transportation, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Division Office, American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO), and various other technical and professional agencies.

Levels of Performance

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

+ A. I have experience interpreting and applying transportation-related laws, regulations, rules, guidelines, or policies in order to explain this information to staff AND external parties.

+ B. I have experience interpreting and applying transportation-related laws, regulations, rules, guidelines, or policies in order to explain this information to staff.

+ C. I have experience interpreting and applying laws, regulations, rules, guidelines, or policies NOT related to transportation in order to explain the information to others.

+ D. I have NO experience related to this work behavior.

18

In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.

+ The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.

+ /The type(s) of laws, regulations, rules, guidelines, and/or policies that you interpreted and/or applied.

+ The actual duties you performed related to interpreting and applying laws, regulations, rules, guidelines and policies.

+ Your level of responsibility.

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WORK BEHAVIOR 4 - 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 to 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 supervising staff which involves assigning and reviewing work, providing guidance, training subordinates or arranging for the training of subordinates, evaluating work, providing discipline, and monitoring and approving leave. This supervisory experience included 2nd level supervision (supervising a supervisor).

+ B. I have experience supervising staff which involves assigning and reviewing work, providing guidance, training subordinates or arranging for the training of subordinates, evaluating work, providing discipline, and monitoring and approving leave. This supervisory experience included 1st level supervision (supervising non-supervisory staff).

+ C. I have NO experience related to this work behavior.

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In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.

+ The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.

+ Your experience supervising subordinate supervisory staff (2nd level supervisor).

+ Your experience supervising non-supervisory staff (1st level supervisor).

+ Your level of responsibility.

Required Question

Employer

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Address

613 North Street

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120

Website

http://www.employment.pa.gov