ITS Technician (Engineering Technician)

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; King of Prussia (PA); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in King of Prussia, PA is seeking an ITS Technician to monitor and support the Department of Transportation’s Intelligent Transportation System devices and data. You will verify device status, collect traffic information, and assist in site investigations to help improve regional travel safety and reliability.

The role is full-time civil service with possible telework options and a 7:00 AM–3:00 PM schedule.

Qualifications

• 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.
• This position also requires possession of a valid Class C driver's license.
• You must meet the PA residency requirement.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

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

Associate degree in surveying, drafting, designing, civil, or any other appropriate field of engineering technology

Job description

Salary

$41,506.00 - $61,927.00 Annually

Location

Montgomery County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

CSSC-2026-59964-12010

Department

Department of Transportation

Division

TR Dstr Off 600

Opening Date

10/05/2026

Closing Date

10/18/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

12010

Position Number

50494836

Union

AFSCME

Bargaining Unit

B1

Pay Group

ST04

Bureau / Division Code

00080600

Bureau / Division

Transportation, District 6-0

Worksite Address

7000 Geerdes Boulevard

City

King of Prussia, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

19406

Contact Name

Michael Valentin

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 a 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

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, 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.