Roadway Programs Coordinator

Commonwealth-of-Pennsylvania; Columbus Township (PA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking a Roadway Programs Coordinator to guide planning and maintenance across county operations. You will support administrative, budgetary, and technical functions essential to roadway programs and supervise staff to ensure efficient daily operations.

Responsibilities include developing work plans, managing budgets, overseeing safety, reviewing signage, controlling inventories, and directing clerical and technical teams.

Qualifications

• One year of experience as a Roadway Programs Specialist or Roadway Programs Technician Supervisor or

Responsibilities

• Work Planning: Develop annual work plans and monitor progress using system reports.
• Budget Management: Manage county budget activities and advise on funding decisions.
• Safety Oversight: Ensure proper work zone setups and encourage safe practices for all crews.
• Signage Review: Evaluate signage conditions and respond to related concerns throughout the county.
• Inventory Control: Maintain accurate records of materials and oversee stockpile management.
• Staff Direction: Supervise clerical and technical staff, as well as coordinate daily operations.

Skills

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Team supervision

Education

Associate's degree in business administration / computer science / highway engineering technology

Bachelor's degree in business administration / computer science / mathematics / statistics / civil engineering related discipline

Any equivalent combination of experience and training

Tools

Roadway maintenance management system

Job description

Step into a role where your leadership makes a real difference every day! As a Roadway Programs Coordinator with the Department of Transportation, you will help guide important planning and maintenance efforts across the county. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys solving problems and supporting field staff. You will take part in shaping safe and effective roadway operations. This role gives you the chance to support vital public services that benefit all residents!

This role ensures smooth coordination of maintenance operations, planning efforts, and resource management across county activities. The position supports administrative, budgetary, and technical functions essential to roadway programs. As a Roadway Programs Coordinator, you will perform the following duties:

• Work Planning: Develop annual work plans and monitor progress using system reports
• Budget Management: Manage county budget activities and advise on funding decisions
• Safety Oversight: Ensure proper work zone setups and encourage safe practices for all crews
• Signage Review: Evaluate signage conditions and respond to related concerns throughout the county
• Inventory Control: Maintain accurate records of materials and oversee stockpile management
• Staff Direction: Supervise clerical and technical staff, as well as coordinate daily operations

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 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• 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

• One year of experience as a Roadway Programs Specialist or Roadway Programs Technician Supervisor (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• Three years of experience in the analysis, development, and implementation of methods and techniques used in a roadway maintenance management system; and an associate's degree in a field of business administration, computer science, highway engineering technology or closely related program; or
• One year of experience in the analysis, development, and implementation of methods and techniques used in a roadway maintenance management system; and a bachelor's degree in business administration, computer science, mathematics, statistics, or civil engineering related discipline; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training.

Other Requirements

• 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

• You must pass a background investigation

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)

• 511 (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.