ITS Technician (Engineering Technician)

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Cannon Run West (PA); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telework option

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania seeks an ITS Technician in the Department of Transportation to monitor and inspect ITS devices, collect travel data, and support reports. This role emphasizes hands-on technical monitoring and site investigations across the District 6-0 area in King of Prussia, PA, with opportunities for telework within PA.

Starting salary ranges from $41,506 to $61,927 annually and requires an associate degree in engineering technology or related field, plus PA residency and a

Qualifications

• Associate degree in surveying, drafting, civil engineering or related field.
• Within three months of graduating to meet educational requirements.

Responsibilities

• Device Monitoring: Verify daily online status of ITS devices and document issue resolution.
• Report Support: Assist supervisor in preparing performance reports for ITS devices.
• Data Collection: Obtain crowd-sourced information on speed and travel time, and provide reports.
• Site Investigation: Conduct initial reviews of proposed ITS device locations.
• Inspection Assistance: Support ITS inspections for construction and maintenance to ensure compliance.
• Network Updates: Maintain and update diagrams and databases related to District fiber systems.

Education

Engineering technology degree

Job description

$41,506.00 - $61,927.00 Annually

Montgomery County, PA

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

CSSC-2026-59964-12010

Department of Transportation

TR Dstr Off 600

10/05/2026

10/18/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

12010

50494836

AFSCME

B1

ST04

00080600

Transportation, District 6-0

7000 Geerdes Boulevard

King of Prussia, Pennsylvania

19406

Michael Valentin

[e-mail]

THE POSITION

Bring your curiosity and energy to a job that supports communities every day! The Department of Transportation offers an exciting opportunity as an ITS Technician for individuals who enjoy technical challenges and hands-on work. You will assist in monitoring devices that help drivers travel more safely. The team encourages learning and problem solving to support reliable transportation services. This is your chance to build skills while contributing to better travel across the region.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This role supports technical monitoring and inspection tasks within the Intelligent Transportation System (ITS). As an ITS Technician, you will perform the following duties:

• Device Monitoring: Verify daily online status of ITS devices and document issue resolution
• Report Support: Assist supervisor in preparing performance reports for ITS devices
• Data Collection: Obtain crowd-sourced information on speed and travel time, as well as provide reports
• Site Investigation: Conduct initial reviews of proposed ITS device locations
• Inspection Assistance: Support ITS inspections for construction and maintenance to ensure compliance
• Network Updates: Maintain and update diagrams and databases related to District fiber systems

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, on an ad-hoc basis. 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 King of Prussia. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.
• Salary: Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $41,506.00 (before taxes).
• 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:

• An associate degree in surveying, drafting, designing, civil, or any other appropriate field of engineering technology.
• Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within three months of graduating with a qualifying degree.

Other Requirements:

• This particular position also requires possession of a valid Class C driver's license.
• 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.

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.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

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/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.