District Permit Manager (Transportation Construction Manager 3)

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania • Lackawanna County, PA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Start a rewarding career with the Department of Transportation as a District Permit Engineer. In this role, you oversee permit reviews, coordinate with design teams, and help ensure safe access to state highways. Your work will support major improvements and protect the integrity of our roadway system. Join a team that values expertise, communication, and public service. DESCRIPTION OF WORK This position oversees permit reviews, roadway access projects, and related engineering work to support safe and compliant transportation systems. The role involves supervising staff, coordinating with applicants, and ensuring projects follow engineering and policy standards. As a District Permit Engineer, you will perform the following duties: Permit Oversight: Review and approve highway occupancy permits and special hauling permits for safety and compliance Engineering Guidance: Provide technical direction to staff, consultants, and applicants on roadway design and construction requirements Project Coordination: Lead meetings, review design plans, and work with internal and external partners to avoid construction conflicts Security Management: Determine required security amounts, review submissions, and manage documents through project closeout Field Leadership: Visit project sites, guide inspection teams, and resolve engineering issues during construction Stakeholder Communication: Maintain strong relationships with municipalities, industry partners, and legal representatives 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 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 Dunmore. 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.

Requirements

• One year of experience is a Transportation Construction Manager 2 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or Eight years of progressively responsible and varied experience in construction inspection, and four of which shall have been in a supervisory capacity, and graduation from high school or equivalent certification of formal training.
• Completion of a training program in construction inspection sanctioned by the using agency may be substituted for high school graduation.
• An Associate Degree in an engineering or closely related technology may be substituted for one year of the required non- supervisory experience; or Four years of progressively responsible and varied experience in construction inspection three of which shall have been in a supervisory capacity and a Bachelor's Degree in engineering, physical science, mathematics, statistics or transportation technology ; or Any equivalent combination of experience and/or training which provides the required knowledges, skills, and abilities.
• Possession of a valid Class C non-commercial driver's license.
• Meet the PA residency requirement.

Responsibilities

• Review and approve highway occupancy permits and special hauling permits for safety and compliance
• Provide technical direction to staff, consultants, and applicants on roadway design and construction requirements
• Lead meetings, review design plans, and work with internal and external partners to avoid construction conflicts
• Determine required security amounts, review submissions, and manage documents through project closeout
• Visit project sites, guide inspection teams, and resolve engineering issues during construction
• Maintain strong relationships with municipalities, industry partners, and legal representatives

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level