Roadway Programs Technician 1

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking government agency as a Roadway Programs Technician 1, where you'll play a crucial role in maintaining roadway safety. This position involves inspecting and analyzing road conditions impacted by unconventional oil and gas development. You'll work closely with contractors to ensure compliance and safety standards are met. Ideal candidates are detail-oriented and organized, ready to contribute to the community's infrastructure. If you have a passion for technical work and public service, this is an excellent opportunity to make a difference in Pennsylvania's roadways.

Qualifications

• One year of experience as a Technical Assistant or equivalent.
• High school diploma or GED, or an Associate's Degree required.

Responsibilities

• Perform technical duties assisting in roadway analysis and inspections.
• Document roadway conditions through weekly inspections.

Skills

Technical Analysis

Attention to Detail

Organizational Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's Degree in Business Administration or related field

Job description

PennDOT Fayette County Maintenance office is looking for a Roadway Programs Technician 1 to join their team. In this vital role, you will perform technical duties assisting in the review, analysis, and inspection of posted roadways utilized in unconventional oil and gas development and the repair work of contractors as a result of this development. If you are a dedicated individual with a positive attitude, organized, and pays attention to details, this may be the position for you. Apply today!

This is technical work in Roadway Programs Management, under the direction of the Roadway Programs Coordinator. You will perform weekly field viewing and inspection of county roadways for the purpose of assisting with the inspection of posted roadways and the work of contractors making repairs as a result of unconventional oil and gas development and others meeting the department’s definition of a heavy user. This includes assisting with the documentation, including notes, photos, and video of roadway conditions completed through weekly inspections known as road condition surveys (RCS). Additionally, you will perform inspections of highways within an assigned geographical area to determine maintenance needs of guide rail, median barrier, impact attenuator, tree cutting, litter pick up, torts, reimbursable, vandalism, stolen property, fatal accident, and pre- and post-inspections of guide rail, median barrier, impact attenuator, and tree cutting sites.

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.
• 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
• An 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.
• Hiring preference for this vacancy may be given to candidates who live within Fayette, Greene, Washington, Westmoreland counties. If no eligible candidates who live within these counties 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 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%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans’ Preference tab or contact us at [e-mail].

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.