Roadway Programs Technician 2

If you have a proactive approach, a positive attitude, strong organizational abilities, and a sharp attention to detail, we invite you to consider an exciting opportunity with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation as a Roadway Programs Technician 2 in Northumberland County. In this position, you will play a vital role in supporting material supply, collecting perishable crash data, managing budgeting and human resources tasks, and ensuring the smooth operation of our organization. Elevate your career and make a meaningful contribution to our dedicated maintenance team in the county!

In this position, you will play a key role in prioritizing workplace safety for yourself and your colleagues. This requires maintaining awareness of potential hazards in the work environment and taking proactive steps to address them. It is essential to report any personal injuries immediately to ensure timely medical attention and minimize the risk of complications.

You will also oversee inventory management for Northumberland County maintenance, which includes sourcing and organizing necessary materials. This involves ordering and receiving supplies into Plant Maintenance, storing them appropriately, preparing transfer forms for various foremen’s stockpiles, and conducting monthly inventory audits to maintain accurate stock levels across all sites. Additionally, you will be responsible for monitoring aggregate, bulk materials, and winter supplies, as well as performing safety inspections at all five stockpile locations each month.
Adhering to attendance and call-off protocols is essential, which includes scheduling non-emergency absences in advance and following designated start and stop times, breaks, and meal periods. You are expected to work efficiently both independently and as part of a team, remain available for emergency overtime, and strive to minimize downtime and unproductive periods.

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.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time after successfully completing the probationary period. 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 Sunbury.
• Salary: Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $45,907 (before taxes).
• 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 as a Roadway Programs Technician 1 (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 an Associate’s Degree in the field of Business Administration, Computer Science, Highway Engineering Technology or closely related program; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training.

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.

In accordance with the seniority provisions of the applicable collective bargaining agreement, this position was previously posted for seniority candidates. Since there were no seniority candidates, it is now open to all applicants.

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.

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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.