Roads & Operations Lead — Assistant County Manager

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania; Hybrid; USD 72,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Department of Transportation in Dauphin County seeks an Assistant County Manager to help oversee highway maintenance operations and support safe, reliable roadways. You will work with skilled teams to plan, allocate resources, monitor field work, and engage with unions, officials and property owners.

The role emphasizes safety, process improvement, and service to the public.

Qualifications

• Three years as a Highway Foreman 2 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• Five years of technical experience in highway maintenance or highway construction; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.

Responsibilities

• Operational Planning: Prepare plans and estimates for paving, treatment, widening, patching, bridge upkeep, guide rail, signing, and snow removal
• Resource Allocation: Recommend the best use of equipment, manpower, and materials to accomplish program goals
• Field Oversight: Check work in progress and completed work for policy, quality, and plan compliance
• Stakeholder Relations: Meet with employees, unions, officials, and property owners to explain operations and resolve concerns
• Process Improvement: Support development of improved work methods, materials, and complaint handling
• Safety Leadership: Promote safe practices and encourage awareness of work area conditions to prevent incidents

Job description

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Department of Transportation in Dauphin County seeks an Assistant County Manager to help oversee highway maintenance operations and support safe, reliable roadways. You will work with skilled teams to plan, allocate resources, monitor field work, and engage with unions, officials and property owners.

The role emphasizes safety, process improvement, and service to the public.