Senior Civil Engineer Supervisor (Transportation)

**THE POSITION** ---------------- Step into a leadership role that strengthens roadway operations throughout Dauphin County. As a Senior Civil Engineer Supervisor (Transportation) with the Department of Transportation, you will guide important maintenance activities that keep local roads safe and dependable. This position offers the chance to lead teams, shape long\-range plans, and apply engineering knowledge to real\-world needs. Join a mission\-driven agency where your expertise helps move communities forward. **DESCRIPTION OF WORK** ----------------------- This position leads maintenance operations by managing crews, planning work programs, and ensuring safe and effective roadway practices throughout an assigned region. As a Senior Civil Engineer Supervisor (Transportation), you will perform the following duties: * **Maintenance Planning:** Develop programs, estimates, and plans for surface treatment, patching, snow removal, bridge work, and other operations * **Crew Management:** Supervise general and specialized crews and ensure proper training for safe and efficient work * **Agility Coordination:** Promote and negotiate Agility agreements and maintain partnerships that support roadway needs * **Work Evaluation:** Inspect projects, review conditions, and develop priority planning based on field observations and complaints * **Safety Leadership:** Ensure proper traffic control setups, enforce safety procedures, and encourage proactive accident prevention * **Personnel Oversight:** Handle performance reviews, scheduling, disciplinary actions, coaching, and problem resolution for assigned staff **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 be eligible for alternate work schedule (AWS). * **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. **REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING \& ELIGIBILITY** ------------------------------------------------ **QUALIFICATIONS** **Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:** * Six years of civil engineering experience in the appropriate specialty; and an Engineer\-in\-Training certificate issued by or acceptable to the Pennsylvania State Registration Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors and Geologists; **or** * Five years of civil engineering experience in the appropriate specialty; and an Engineer\-in\-Training certificate issued by or acceptable to the Pennsylvania State Registration Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors and Geologists; and an associate’s degree in civil engineering technology or a closely related engineering discipline; **or** * Two years of professional civil engineering experience in the appropriate specialty, and a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a closely related engineering discipline. **Special Requirements:** * 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. **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. **EXAMINATION INFORMATION** --------------------------- * 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. Learn more about our Total Rewards by watching this short video! See the total value of your benefits package by exploring our benefits calculator. **Health \& Wellness** We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.\* **Compensation \& Financial Planning** We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options. **Work/Life Balance** We know there’s more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work\-from\-home opportunities.\* **Values and Culture** We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving. **Employee Perks** Sometimes, it is the little “extras” that make a big difference. Our employees receive special employee\-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships. For more information on all of these Total Rewards benefits, please visit www.employment.pa.gov and click on the benefits box. * Eligibility rules apply.