What are the responsibilities and job description for the Roadway Programs Technician 1 position at Commonwealth of PA?
THE POSITION
Are you a meticulous and detail-oriented professional with a knack for effectively managing labor, materials, equipment, and finances during project execution and completion? If you are skilled at adapting work plans to meet changing needs, the Department of Transportation has an exciting opportunity for you as a Roadway Programs Technician 1. Become a vital part of our passionate team and kickstart an exciting career that makes a difference in your community!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
In this dynamic position, you will play a crucial role in advancing our maintenance operations by engaging in entry-level technical work that directly impacts our community. You will have the opportunity to assist in the comprehensive review, analysis, and development of essential maintenance programs in alignment with department policies and procedures.
Your responsibilities will include actively monitoring and inspecting our roadside initiatives and contracted services, including our vital herbicide program. By overseeing inventory levels and ensuring the safe storage of all county herbicide materials, you will help us maintain the highest standards of safety and efficiency. Moreover, you will collect and preserve important data related to crash incidents, emphasizing the importance of confidentiality in your role. Conducting thorough investigations at accident sites will allow you to assess damage accurately, document roadway conditions, and capture photographic evidence that is critical for our records. Your meticulous attention to detail in the Pennsylvania Data Integration Facility (PDIF) system will be instrumental in maintaining accurate and reliable data.
In addition to these responsibilities, you will assist in preparing rental bids and monitoring the utilization of rented equipment, ensuring we get the most value for the county's resources. You will also collaborate closely with management staff on SAP and plant maintenance functions for initiatives such as the annual work plan, period plans, and cyclical maintenance activities, including the 213 program. Your contributions will involve running and analyzing SAP reports on maintenance operations, helping to keep our county's activities on track and ensuring we meet our established goals and objectives.
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 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
- This position may require shift work as needed in the winter months.
- 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
- One year of experience as a Technical Assistant; 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.
Other Requirements:
- You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency.
- 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.
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.employment.pa.gov/Additional Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans’ Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.
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.
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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.
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