What are the responsibilities and job description for the Roadway Programs Technician 1 position at Commonwealth of Pennsylvania?
If you have a proactive approach, a positive attitude, strong organizational abilities, and a sharp attention to detail, we have an exciting opportunity waiting for you! Become a Roadway Programs Technician 1 with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation. Be part of our committed team, acting as the primary contact for accident reporting and fuel discrepancies for the Allegheny County Office staff, which includes handling payroll entries, investigating cross charge issues, and making necessary corrections. Elevate your career and play a vital role in our county's dedication to excellence!
Other Requirements:
How to Apply:
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.
In this role, you will deliver both technical and administrative support for garage and field operations. Your duties will involve examining payroll data for inconsistencies, maintaining records, and addressing pay-related matters such as overtime. You will oversee the Tort Claims process for Allegheny County by inputting customer information into the system and tracking and updating accident report data. Furthermore, you will be responsible for monitoring M-614, entering data into SAP, and ensuring accurate filing systems are maintained. You will produce weekly and monthly SAP/BW Warehouse reports for the Equipment Manager to evaluate garage and field activities as well as budget considerations, while also reviewing reports daily to rectify any discrepancies. Additionally, you will assist the Purchasing Agent in reconciling the Active pay process by aligning invoices with receipts, along with various accounting responsibilities such as processing invoices and managing purchasing cards. You will prepare and oversee cash advancement requests for utilities, ensuring proper fund accounting in SAP. Support will also be provided to other clerical and managerial staff as needed, including tracking crew production rates. It is essential to possess the ability to read and comprehend various policies and technical information, follow instructions, operate office equipment, and communicate effectively with colleagues and the public on sensitive matters. You must also be capable of clear writing, performing physical tasks, and wearing necessary protective gear when required.
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 Pittsburgh.
- 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.
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:
- 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.
- 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.
Salary : $39,785 - $59,384
