Roadway Programs Technician 1

Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania; Towanda (Bradford County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in Towanda, PA is seeking a Roadway Programs Technician 1 to support highway maintenance operations. You will review data, manage inventory activities, and help ensure materials and resources are available for daily work across Bradford County.

The role emphasizes program analysis, recordkeeping, reporting, and field reviews to improve efficiency. Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday through Friday, with no telework option.

Qualifications

• Minimum experience as a Technical Assistant or experience in data analysis for planning and scheduling of work, materials and equipment
• Education requirements can be met with an Associate's Degree in a related field or equivalent
• Educational requirements acceptable within 3 months of graduation
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training

Responsibilities

• Review and analyze maintenance and inventory system data to support program goals and operational accuracy
• Maintain inventory records, complete system transactions, and verify stock levels match materials on hand
• Support the purchasing, receiving, storage, issuing, and replenishment of roadway maintenance materials and supplies
• Prepare reports, track damage costs, gather information, and document reimbursable roadway incidents
• Visit locations, photograph conditions, monitor state routes, and report hazardous situations for follow-up
• Issue supplies, organize stock, maintain safety documentation, and ensure resources are available for daily operations

Skills

Data analysis

Inventory management

Program analysis

Recordkeeping

Education

Associate's Degree in Highway Engineering Technology or related field

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Salary

$41,506.00 - $61,927.00 Annually

Location

Bradford County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

CS-2026-60388-12510

Department

Department of Transportation

Division

TR Bradford Co

Opening Date

11/06/2026

Closing Date

11/19/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

12510

Position Number

00227616

Union

AFSCME

Bargaining Unit

B1

Pay Group

ST04

Bureau / Division Code

00080390

Bureau / Division

Transportation - Bradford County Maintenance Organization

Worksite Address

340 York Avenue

City

Towanda, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

18848

Contact Name

Elizabeth Swartz

Contact Phone

570.368.4208

Contact Email

[e-mail]

THE POSITION

Build a rewarding career as a Roadway Programs Technician 1 with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation. In this role, you will help keep highway maintenance operations organized, efficient, and ready to serve the public. Your work will support important roadway programs, inventory management, and daily operations across Bradford County. Apply today and join a team that values accuracy, problem-solving, and public service!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

As a Roadway Programs Technician 1, you will support maintenance operations by reviewing data, managing inventory activities, and helping ensure materials and resources are available when needed. You will assist with program analysis, recordkeeping, reporting, and field reviews that contribute to efficient highway maintenance activities. In this role, you will perform the following duties:

• Program Analysis: Review and analyze maintenance and inventory system data to support program goals and operational accuracy
• Inventory Control: Maintain inventory records, complete system transactions, and verify stock levels match materials on hand
• Materials Management: Support the purchasing, receiving, storage, issuing, and replenishment of roadway maintenance materials and supplies
• Reporting Activities: Prepare reports, track damage costs, gather information, and document reimbursable roadway incidents
• Field Reviews: Visit locations, photograph conditions, monitor state routes, and report hazardous situations for follow-up
• Storeroom Support: Issue supplies, organize stock, maintain safety documentation, and ensure resources are available for daily operations

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 will not have the option to telework in this position.
• 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:

• One year of experience as a Technical Assistant ( 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 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. 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.

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.

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.