Roadway Programs Technician 1 Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/pabureau/jobs/newprint/4779629) Apply  Roadway Programs Technician 1 Salary $39,785.00 - $59,384.00 Annually Location Indiana County, PA Job Type Civil Service Permanent Full-Time Job Number CS-2025-16021-12510 Department Department of Transportation Division TR Indiana Co Opening Date 01/09/2025 Closing Date 1/23/2025 11:59 PM Eastern Job Code 12510 Position Number 00067956 Union AFSCME Bargaining Unit B1 Pay Group ST04 Bureau / Division Code 00081040 Bureau / Division Indiana County Worksite Address 2550 Oakland Ave City Indiana, Pennsylvania Zip Code 15701 Contact Name Sarah Bowersox Contact Phone 724.357.2820 Contact Email sabowersox@pa.gov + Description + Benefits + Questions THE POSITION Are you excited to put your attention to detail and exceptional organizational skills to work in a meaningful role? PennDOT’s Indiana County Maintenance Office is looking for a dedicated and proactive individual who is ready to drive meaningful change for roadway projects in our county. If you envision a career that aligns with your ambitions and also creates a positive impact in your community, seize the opportunity to drive your career forward with PennDOT! DESCRIPTION OF WORK As a Roadway Programs Technician 1, you will perform essential technical duties to efficiently review, analyze, and develop maintenance operations aligned with management objectives and departmental policies within Indiana County. Y ou will play a vital role in analyzing work plans ; ensuring the program remains balanced ; and securing all necessary labor, materials, equipment, and funds for successful project execution. Your ability to swiftly adjust work plans in response to changing circumstances will be key to our success. You will diligently monitor foreman payrolls for accuracy, particularly concerning materials and equalization. Your contributions will drive our operations forward with confidence and precision. Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description (https://careers.employment.pa.gov/pd/PD\_NEOGOV.asp?p=00067956) . Work Schedule and Additional Information: + Full-time employment + Work hours are 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with 30-minute lunch. + 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 Indiana. + 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 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 (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) . For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) and click on Residency. + Hiring preference for this vacancy may be given to candidates who live within Indiana County. If no eligible candidates who live within Indiana County apply for this position, candidates who reside in other counties may be considered. + You must be able to perform essential job functions. How to Apply: + Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents willnotbe 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%20Info/Pages/default.aspx a nd 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. + You must provide complete and accurate information or: + your score may be lower than deserved. + you may be disqualified. + You may only apply/testoncefor this posting. + Your results will be provided via email. Learn more about our Total Rewards by watching this shortvideo (https://www.youtube.com/embed/HtcSRnndflc?rel=0) ! See the total value of your benefits package by exploring ourbenefits calculator. Health & Wellness We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.* Compensation & Financial Planning We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options. Work/Life Balance We know there’s more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.* Values and Culture We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving. Employee Perks Sometimes, it is the little “extras” that make a big difference. Our employees receive special employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships. For more information on all of these Total Rewards benefits, please visitwww.employment.pa.gov and click on the benefits box. *Eligibility rules apply. 01 Have you been employed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as a Technical Assistant for one or more years full-time? + Yes + No 02 If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experiencemustalso be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below. 03 Do you possess at least one year of full-time experience in the analysis of data utilized in planning and scheduling of work, materials and equipment? + Yes + No 04 If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experiencemustalso be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below. 05 How many years of full-time paraprofessional-level experience in the fields of business administration, computer science, highway engineering technology, or a closely related field do you possess? + A. 2 years or more + B. 1 but less than 2 years + C. Less than 1 year + D. None 06 If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experiencemustalso be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below. 07 Do you possess an associate's degree or higher in one of the following majors: Business Administration, Computer Science, Highway Engineering Technology, or a closely related field? If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted. If you answer "Yes" to this question based on education acquired outside of the United States, you must upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation report. We can only accept foreign credential evaluations from organizations that are members of the National Association of Credential Services (NACES). A list of current NACES members can be found by visitinghttps://www.naces.organd clicking the Evaluation Services link. For more information on foreign education credentials, please visithttps://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3and click on Other Information. + Yes + No 08 If you currently do not have a conferred associate degree or higher in Business Administration, Computer Science, Highway Engineering Technology, or a closely related field, are you within 3 months of possessing a conferred associate degree or higher in one of those majors? If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted. If you answer "Yes" to this question based on education acquired outside of the United States, you must upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation report. We can only accept foreign credential evaluations from organizations that are members of the National Association of Credential Services (NACES). A list of current NACES members can be found by visitinghttps://www.naces.organd clicking the Evaluation Services link. For more information on foreign education credentials, please visithttps://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3and click on Other Information. 09 If you answered yes to the above question, what date do you expect to receive your degree? If you answered no, type N/A in the text box below. 10 You must complete the supplemental questions below. These supplemental questions are the exam and will be scored. They are designed to give you the opportunity to relate your experience and training background to the major activities (Work Behaviors) performed in this position. Failure to provide complete and accurate information may delay the processing of your application or result in a lower-than-deserved score or disqualification. Youmustcomplete the applicationandanswer the supplemental questions. Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents willnotbe reviewed for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position or to determine your score. All information you provide on your application and supplemental questions is subject to verification. Any misrepresentation, falsification or omission of material facts is subject to penalty. If requested, you must provide documentation, including names, addresses, and telephone numbers of individuals who can verify the validity of the information you provide in the application and supplemental questions. Read each question carefully. Determine and select which "Level of Performance" most closely represents your highest level of experience/training. List the employer(s)/training source(s) from your Work or Education sections of the application where you gained this experience/training.The "Level of Performance" you choose must be clearly supported within the description of the experience and training information entered in your application or your score may be lowered.In order to receive credit for experience, you must have worked in a job for at least six months in which the experience claimed was a major function.If you have read and understand these instructions, please click on the "Yes" button and proceed to the exam questions.If you have general questions regarding the application and hiring process, please refer to ourFAQ page (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) . + Yes 11 WORK BEHAVIOR 1 – RECONCILIATION Reconciles purchase orders against material receipts to verify accurate receipt/delivery of ordered highway construction and maintenance materials, including correct coding. Resolves order/billing discrepancies with vendor and/or agency staff. Levels of Performance Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim. + A. I have experience reconciling purchase orders against material receipts to verify accurate receipt/delivery of ordered highway construction/maintenance materials, including correct coding. I also resolved order/billing discrepancies with vendors and/or agency staff. + B. I have experience reconciling purchase orders against material receipts to verify accurate receipt/delivery of ordered materials, including correct coding. I also resolved order/billing discrepancies with vendors and/or agency staff. This experience is NOT related to highway construction/maintenance materials. + C. I have experience reconciling purchase orders against material receipts to verify accurate receipt/delivery of ordered materials, including correct coding. I did NOT resolve order/billing discrepancies with vendors and/or agency staff. + D. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to purchasing, accounting, business administration, or budget and finance. + E. I have NO experience or education related to this work behavior. 12 In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below. + The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience. + Your process for reconciling purchases versus deliveries. + Examples of order and billing discrepancies that you resolved. + Your level of responsibility. 13 If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below. + College/University + Course Title(s) + Credits/Clock Hours 14 WORK BEHAVIOR 2 – COORDINATES DELIVERIES Coordinates deliveries of highway construction and maintenance materials with vendors and ensures deliveries are made appropriately and on time. Advises vendors where the materials are to be delivered, when they are to be delivered, and who to contact at the delivery site when arriving. Communicates with the foreman and vendor to resolve delivery discrepancies. Levels of Performance Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim. + A. I have experience coordinating deliveries of highway construction/maintenance materials with vendors and ensuring deliveries were made appropriately and on time. I also communicated with foremen and vendors to resolve delivery discrepancies. + B. I have experience coordinating deliveries of materials with vendors and ensured deliveries were made appropriately and on time. I also communicated with foremen and vendors to resolve delivery discrepancies. This experience is NOT related to highway construction/maintenance materials. + C. I have experience coordinating deliveries of materials with vendors. I advised vendors where and when the materials were to be delivered, and who to contact at the delivery site when arriving. I did NOT resolve delivery discrepancies. + D. I have NO experience related to this work behavior. 15 In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below. + The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience. + Your process for coordinating deliveries and types of materials delivered. + Examples of discrepancies you resolved. + Your level of responsibility. 16 WORK BEHAVIOR 3 – VERIFIES INVENTORY Performs physical inventory reviews and inspects the quantity of highway construction and maintenance materials to verify the accuracy of material usage identified by employees. Levels of Performance Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim. + A. I have experience performing physical inventory reviews and inspecting the quantity of highway construction/maintenance materials to verify the accuracy of reported or identified material usage. + B. I have experience performing physical inventory reviews and inspecting the quantity of materials to verify the accuracy of reported or identified material usage. This experience is NOT related to highway construction/maintenance materials. + C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to operations management, inventory controls, or supply chain. + D. I have NO experience or education related to this work behavior. 17 In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below. + The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience. + Your process for verifying inventory (i.e., physical, automated, communications, etc.). + The kind of inventory you verified. + Your level of responsibility. 18 If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below. + College/University + Course Title(s) + Credits/Clock Hours 19 WORK BEHAVIOR 4 – CONTRACTS Reviews, interprets, and explains snowplowing contracts to municipalities and obtains required signatures. Monitors contracted activities to ensure accurate payment to municipalities for services rendered. Levels of Performance Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim. + A. I have experience reviewing, interpreting, and explaining snowplowing contracts to others and obtaining required signatures. I also monitored contracted activities to ensure accurate payment to municipalities for services rendered. + B. I have experience reviewing, interpreting, and explaining contracts NOT related to snowplowing to others and obtaining required signatures. I also monitored contracted activities to ensure accurate payment to others for services rendered. + C. I have experience reviewing, interpreting, and explaining contracts; OR I monitored contracted activities to ensure accurate payment to others for services rendered. + D. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to oral communications, public speaking, report writing, etc. + E. I have NO experience or education related to this work behavior. 20 In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below. + The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience. + The type(s) of contracts you reviewed, interpreted, and explained and to whom. + Your process for monitoring contracted activities. + Your level of responsibility. 21 If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below. + College/University + Course Title(s) + Credits/Clock Hours Required Question Agency Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Address 613 North Street Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120 Website http://www.employment.pa.gov