THE POSITION
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- Full\-time employment
- Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday \- Friday, with a 30\-minute lunch.
- You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.
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- One year of experience as a Technical Assistant (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
- One year of experience in analysis of data utilized in planning and scheduling of work, materials and equipment and graduation from high school or GED equivalent; or
- An Associate's Degree in a field of Business Administration, Computer Science, Highway Engineering Technology or other closely related program; or
- Any equivalent combination of experience and training.
- Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within 3 months of graduating with a qualifying degree.
- 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.
- 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.
- Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
- 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.
- 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.
- 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).
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- 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:
- You may only apply/test once for this posting.
- Your results will be provided via email.
- Eligibility rules apply.
The Roadway Programs Technician 1 with the Department of Transportation plays an important part in supporting daily maintenance planning and coordinating important information that keeps projects on track. This role helps monitor operations, organize materials, and support staff throughout the county. Your work will help ensure that roadways remain safe and well maintained. This position is ideal for someone who is organized, attentive, and eager to make a positive impact.
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
This position supports maintenance planning, data review, and field operations to ensure smooth and efficient roadway programs. It helps monitor resources, track work activities, and provide assistance in both office and field environments. As a Roadway Programs Technician 1, you will perform the following duties:
* Program Support: Maintain the Adopt A Highway program and track group participation and supply needs
* Plan Review: Analyze work plans and assist with adjustments to ensure balanced use of labor, materials, and equipment
* Data Analysis: Review SAP and Roadway Management Systems data to verify progress toward goals
* Field Monitoring: Assist with field reviews to observe maintenance operations and gather information for work standards
* Inventory Oversight: Help manage materials, storage, and recordkeeping in SAP and ensure accurate stock levels
* Accident Review: Locate and document accident sites, prepare damage estimates, and support repair and billing processes
Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description. Work Schedule and Additional Information:
* Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
* Salary:In some cases, the starting salary may be non\-negotiable.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING \& ELIGIBILITY
QUALIFICATIONSMinimum Experience and Training Requirements:
Other Requirements:
How to Apply:
Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date.
* Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
Veterans:
Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):
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
+ your score may be lower than deserved.
+ you may be disqualified.
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