Assistant District Materials Manager (Transportation Construction Manager 1)

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Montoursville (Lycoming County); On-site; USD 61,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Department of Transportation in Montoursville, PA, seeks an Assistant District Materials Manager to lead materials testing, inspections, and documentation on transportation projects, ensuring compliance with standards and specifications.

You will design reviews, monitor shipments, approve bridge material sources, and work with skilled teams to support safe, durable infrastructure across the region.

Qualifications

• One year of experience in transportation construction inspection, or four years with one year in a supervisory capacity.
• Graduation from high school or equivalent; an associate degree may substitute for one year of non-supervisory experience.
• Any equivalent combination of experience and/or training providing required knowledge and skills.

Responsibilities

• Design Reviews: Evaluate asphalt, concrete, and latex modified concrete mix designs and review quality control plans
• Material Monitoring: Check materials shipped to projects and analyze test results to ensure they meet specifications
• Bridge Material Oversight: Review and approve material sources for bridge construction and preservation projects
• Winter Operations: Oversee deliveries of anti-skid, deicing materials, and cold patch to county maintenance stockpiles
• Technical Activities: Assess plants and quarries, train inspection personnel, and support quality assurance reviews
• Administrative Duties: Supervise staff, approve leave and payroll, evaluate performance, and provide training guidance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Salary

$60,538.00 - $92,010.00 Annually

Location

Lycoming County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

CSSC-2026-58879-10640

Department

Department of Transportation

Division

TR Dstr Off 300

Opening Date

09/23/2026

Closing Date

10/6/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

10640

Position Number

00275687

Union

Non Union

Bargaining Unit

B3

Pay Group

ST07

Bureau / Division Code

00080300

Bureau / Division

Transportation - Engineering District 3-0

Worksite Address

715 Jordan Avenue

City

Montoursville, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

17754

Contact Name

Elizabeth Swartz

Contact Phone

570.368.4208

Contact Email

[e-mail]

THE POSITION

Take the lead in supporting safe and successful transportation projects as an Assistant District Materials Manager with the Department of Transportation. This role gives you the opportunity to guide important materials work that shapes roads, bridges, and public infrastructure. You will work closely with skilled teams while applying engineering knowledge to real-world challenges. Step into a position where your efforts will help strengthen communities across the region.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position supports the District Materials Manager by helping oversee materials testing, inspections, and documentation for transportation projects. You play an important part in ensuring that materials used across the district meet all required standards and specifications. As an Assistant District Materials Manager, you will perform the following duties:

• Design Reviews: Evaluate asphalt, concrete, and latex modified concrete mix designs and review quality control plans
• Material Monitoring: Check materials shipped to projects and analyze test results to ensure they meet specifications
• Bridge Material Oversight: Review and approve material sources for bridge construction and preservation projects
• Winter Operations: Oversee deliveries of anti-skid, deicing materials, and cold patch to county maintenance stockpiles
• Technical Activities: Assess plants and quarries, train inspection personnel, and support quality assurance reviews
• Administrative Duties: Supervise staff, approve leave and payroll, evaluate performance, and provide training guidance

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.
• You will work closely with vendors and work hours may change based on vendor availability.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, ad-hoc after successful completion of the probationary 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 Montoursville. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.
• Salary: Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $60,538 (before taxes).
• 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 experience as a Transportation Construction Inspector Supervisor (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• Four years of experience in construction inspection, including one year in a supervisory capacity; and graduation from high school or equivalent certification of formal training. Completion of a training program in construction inspection sanctioned by the using agency may be substituted for high school graduation. An Associate Degree in an engineering or closely related technology may be substituted for one year of the required non-supervisory experience; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and/or training which provides the required knowledges, skills, and abilities.

Other Requirements:

• This particular position also requires possession of a Class C non-commercial driver's license.
• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency Guidelines.
• 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.

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.