Posted and Bonded Roads Coordinator (Civil Engineer Supervisor)

Would you enjoy a career focused on protecting Pennsylvania's roadways by guiding key decisions that keep heavy hauling safe and well-managed? Join the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) as a Posted & Bonded Roads Coordinator and help support the safe and responsible use of roadways across the district. Within this role, you will have the opportunity to oversee road postings, coordinate bonded road activities, and guide permit reviews. Your diligent oversight will strengthen the protection of public infrastructure and ensure compliance with engineering and safety standards. Apply today to step into a position where your expertise helps maintain reliable roads for communities and commerce alike!

This position focuses on coordinating posted and bonded road activities, reviewing permits, directing inspections, and applying engineering knowledge to protect roadway conditions. The role supports maintenance decisions, permit reviews, inspection schedules, and communication with internal and external partners. As a Posted & Bonded Roads Coordinator, you will perform the following duties:

• Engineering Guidance: Provide direction on engineering policies, standards, and requirements to permit customers and departmental staff
• Road Posting Decisions: Work with maintenance personnel to determine which roads require reduced weight limits
• Study Evaluation: Conduct traffic and pavement studies to recommend weight restrictions and review engineering analyses
• Permit Review: Evaluate Highway Occupancy Permits and coordinate reviews related to drainage, safety, and geometry
• Agreement Oversight: Prepare, review, and monitor heavy haul agreements and ensure repairs and maintenance follow established standards
• Inspection Supervision: Assign, guide, and review the work completed by departmental and consultant inspectors

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• This position may require overtime.
• 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 Dunmore. 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.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• 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; or
• 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.

Special Requirement:

• This position requires possession of a valid driver's license.

Other Requirements:

• PA residency requirement is currently waived for 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 will not 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.
• All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant's own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.

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.

• 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/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.