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Job description
Salary
$73,859.00 - $92,010.00 Annually
Location
Lycoming County, PA
Job Type
Civil Service Permanent Full-Time
Job Number
CS-
Department
Department of Transportation
Division
TR Dstr Off 300
Opening Date
09/23/2026
Closing Date
10/6/ :59 PM Eastern
Job Code
11118
Position Number
Union
Non Union
Bargaining Unit
B3
Pay Group
ST07
Bureau / Division Code
Bureau / Division
Transportation - Engineering District 3-0
Worksite Address
715 Jordan Avenue
City
Montoursville, Pennsylvania
Zip Code
17754
Contact Name
Elizabeth Swartz
Contact Phone
Contact Email
THE POSITION
Make an impact in the world of transportation as an Assistant District Materials Manager with the Department of Transportation. This role allows you to guide important materials testing and quality processes that support safe construction across the region. You will help lead a skilled team while applying engineering principles to real projects. Be part of a mission that strengthens roads, bridges, and public safety every day.
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
This position supports construction and maintenance projects by overseeing materials testing, inspections, and documentation. You will help ensure that all materials used on transportation projects meet engineering standards and follow required specifications. As an Assistant District Materials Manager, you will perform the following duties:
Material Compliance: Review materials used on projects to ensure they meet standards and specifications
Design Approval: Evaluate and approve mix designs and coordinate decisions with district leadership
Quality Oversight: Monitor quality control plans and test results for asphalt, concrete, and aggregate materials
Project Support: Attend preplacement meetings and provide technical guidance during construction activities
Safety Leadership: Promote safe work practices and respond to identified hazards or incidents
Staff Management: Supervise inspectors, approve administrative requests, and support employee training needs
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 $73,859 (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:
Five years of civil engineering experience and an Engineer-In-Training certificate issued by or acceptable to the Pennsylvania State Registration Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors and Geologists; or
One year of civil engineering experience in highway design, construction or maintenance related projects and a bachelor's degree with major course work in civil engineering.
Special Requirement:
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.
Legal Requirements:
A conditional offer of employment will require submission of criminal history reports. See hiring agency contact information.
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 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.
Who can apply
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