Roadway Programs Technician 1

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telework option

Full-time employment

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking a Roadway Programs Technician 1 within the Department of Transportation to support maintenance operations by reviewing information, tracking resources, and assisting with program planning. The role contributes to ensuring roadway projects meet schedule and budget, with duties including purchasing support, equipment tracking, and data analysis.

The position offers full-time hours 7:00 AM–3:00 PM, potential telework after probation, and a path to contribute

Qualifications

• One year of experience as a Technical Assistant
• One year of experience in analysis of data used in planning and scheduling of work, materials and equipment
• An Associate's Degree in a field of Business Administration, Computer Science, Highway Engineering Technology or related program
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training
• Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once within three months of graduation

Responsibilities

• Purchasing Support: Assist with creating purchase orders, preparing specifications, reviewing bids, and recommending contract awards
• Equipment Tracking: Maintain rented equipment records and summaries
• Financial Processing: Reconcile invoices, process payments, and manage database entries for utilities, travel, and expenses
• Work Plan Analysis: Review and adjust work plans to ensure labor, materials, equipment, and funds match program needs
• Data Review: Analyze data and reports to monitor production units, equipment use, material quantities, and system accuracy
• Inventory Oversight: Assist with managing materials, inventory records, and bulk storage processes to support county operations

Skills

Data analysis

Purchasing support

Equipment tracking

Financial processing

Work plan analysis

Inventory oversight

Education

Associate's Degree in Business Administration/Computer Science/Highway Engineering Technology or related

High school diploma or GED

Any equivalent combination of experience and training

Within three months of graduation allowed

Job description

Put your talent for organization and details to work in a role that makes a real impact! The Roadway Programs Technician 1 for the Department of Transportation helps track resources, review data, and keep maintenance programs on schedule. Your work supports crews across the county as they keep roads safe for travelers. Be part of a team that keeps Pennsylvania moving!

The Roadway Programs Technician 1 helps support maintenance operations by reviewing information, tracking resources, and assisting with program planning. The role provides technical support that helps ensure roadway projects are completed effectively. As a Roadway Programs Technician 1, you will perform the following duties:

• Purchasing Support:Assist with creating purchase orders, preparing specifications, reviewing bids, and recommending contract awards
• Equipment Tracking:Maintain rented equipment records and summaries to support contractor responsibility requirements
• Financial Processing:Reconcile invoices, process payments, and manage database entries for utilities, travel, and expenses
• Work Plan Analysis:Review and adjust work plans to ensure labor, materials, equipment, and funds match program needs
• Data Review:Analyze data and reports to monitor production units, equipment use, material quantities, and system accuracy
• Inventory Oversight:Assist with managing materials, inventory records, and bulk storage processes to support county 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 may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, at the end of 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 Ashley. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.
• 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
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training.
• Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within three 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 Guidelines.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• A conditional offer of employment will require submission of criminal history reports. See hiring agency contact information.

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.

• 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.