PennDOT - District 6 News
PennDOT Honors Star of Excellence Recipients
King of Prussia, PA – Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) Secretary Yassmin Gramian today recognized 29 PennDOT employees for their outstanding performance with the Star of Excellence Award, PennDOT's highest recognition. Two employees from PennDOT's District 6, which represents Philadelphia, Bucks, Chester, Delaware, and Montgomery counties, were among the honorees.
"These employees represent the many incredible members of the PennDOT team," Gramian said. "With a focus on innovation, customer service, mobility and community connections, they work tirelessly each day to provide safe and efficient transportation for Pennsylvania's residents."
Gramian and other department executives honored District 6 winners Tia Martin and Steven Bartkovich during an event for all winners held at the Governor's Residence.
"Tia and Steve are true examples of what makes PennDOT a great place to work," said District 6 Executive Lou Belmonte. "Their hard work and dedication have been a tremendous asset to District 6 and their respective units as they continue to strive for excellence each day."
Tia Martin is acknowledged for her work ethic and positive influence in the Montgomery County Maintenance office as a Roadway Programs Technician 2. Tia has shown the ability to think quickly, respond to stakeholders in a courteous and timely manner, resolve issues, welcome and train new employees, and take on new roles to further her knowledge to enhance PennDOT's work environment. Tia also helped save the department an estimated $15,000 for her willingness to increase her workload while training new employees for the front office.
Steve Bartkovich's commitment each day as District 6's Bridge Unit Civil Engineer Manager helps ensure that the 2,760 state bridges in the Philadelphia region remain safe for the traveling public. Steve is also responsible for the timeliness and quality of the district's full inspection program of state and local structures. His dedication for thorough data gathering, as well as sound judgment on bridge conditions, closings, and re-openings, is recognized as a critical resource for the safety and integrity of District 6's infrastructure. In addition, Steve saves PennDOT on average $25,000 per year due to his willingness to serve as a back-up to assess urgent bridge conditions following storms, crashes, and other emergency situations.
The Star of Excellence Awards are presented annually to employees who represent the department's values of service, performance, and integrity. The recipients represent a variety of organizational positions, spanning from highway maintenance and driver and vehicle services workers, to traffic control specialists, communications staff and design and engineering specialists.
For more information on PennDOT activities in Philadelphia, Bucks, Chester, Delaware, and Montgomery counties visit www.penndot.pa.gov/District6.
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