Roadway Programs Manager 2

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Department of Transportation is seeking a Roadway Programs Manager 2 to guide pavement management, support long-range planning, and coordinate statewide highway projects from Harrisburg. This role emphasizes data-driven engineering decisions and collaboration with districts, counties, and partner agencies.

You will analyze pavement conditions, help develop statewide standards, and coordinate with multiple bureaus to keep Pennsylvania roadways safe and well

Qualifications

• One year of experience as a Roadway Programs Manager 1 or three years of progressive experience in roadway maintenance planning and supervision with a related degree.
• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience with pavement management systems and performance measures is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review pavement conditions and provide data-driven recommendations for improvements.
• Assist districts and counties with pavement management tools and performance measures.
• Help develop statewide pavement management standards and project guidelines.
• Coordinate with bureaus and partners to align data, planning systems, and long-range goals.
• Support maintenance and preservation strategies and share best methods.
• Collaborate with engineers, managers, and agencies to advance statewide initiatives.

Skills

Pavement analysis

Data interpretation

Planning support

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Computer Science, Mathematics, or Statistics

Tools

Pavement management tools

Job description

The Department of Transportation is seeking a Roadway Programs Manager 2 who enjoys analyzing data, solving challenges, and helping teams make strong engineering decisions. In this role, you will guide pavement management efforts, support long-term planning, and help coordinate statewide highway projects. Your work will help ensure that Pennsylvania’s roadways are safe, maintained, and ready to meet the needs of communities across the state.

This role centers on supporting pavement management processes, guiding statewide planning, and helping the Department make informed engineering decisions for roadway improvements. As a Roadway Programs Manager 2, you will perform the following duties:

• Pavement Analysis: Review pavement conditions, evaluate needs, and provide data-supported recommendations for improvements
• Planning Support: Assist District and County staff in using pavement management tools and understanding performance measures
• Guideline Development: Help create statewide pavement management standards, project selection guidelines, and related policies
• Program Coordination: Work with multiple bureaus and partners to align pavement data, planning systems, and long-range program goals
• Preservation Guidance: Support maintenance and preservation strategies by reviewing practices, developing recommendations, and sharing best methods
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Coordinate with engineers, managers, and agencies to share information, resolve issues, and support statewide initiatives

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 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.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• One year of experience as a Roadway Programs Manger 1 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• Three years of professional or managerial experience in the analysis, development, and implementation of methods and techniques in a roadway maintenance management system including one year in a supervisory capacity and a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or in a 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.

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.