Roadway Programs Technician 1

The Roadway Programs Technician 1 position with the Department of Transportation offers an exciting chance to support key maintenance operations in Butler County. This role helps keep roads safe, reliable, and well managed for the traveling public. You will work with data, field information, and planning tools that guide important decisions. Join a team that values accuracy, teamwork, and a strong commitment to public service., In this position, you will support the planning, review, and coordination of roadway maintenance activities across Butler County. You will work to ensure that work plans, materials, equipment, and data align with agency goals. As a Roadway Programs Technician 1, you will perform the following duties:

• Plan Analysis:Review work plans and compare labor, materials, and equipment needs with available resources

• Data Review:Evaluate SAP and RMS information to track progress toward maintenance goals

• Field Monitoring:Observe maintenance operations and gather information to support work standards

• Inventory Control:Track materials, verify quantities, and maintain accurate SAP records

• Equipment Tracking:Monitor rented equipment usage, balances, and agreement details

• Contract Oversight:Check roadside service work to confirm that activities are completed as required

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description (https://careers.employment.pa.gov/pd/PD_NEOGOV.asp?p=00167605) ., + Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, after 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 Butler. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview., If you currently do not have a conferred associate degree or higher in Business Administration, Computer Science, Highway Engineering Technology, or a closely related field, are you within 3 months of possessing a conferred associate degree or higher in one of those majors? If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the “Attachments” tab on the left. You will not be able to add transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted. If you answer “Yes” to this question based on education acquired outside of the United States, you must upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation report. We can only accept foreign credential evaluations from organizations that are members of the National Association of Credential Services (NACES). A list of current NACES members can be found by visitinghttps://www.naces.organd clicking the Evaluation Services link., You must complete the supplemental questions below. These supplemental questions are the exam and will be scored. They are designed to give you the opportunity to relate your experience and training background to the major activities (Work Behaviors) performed in this position. Failure to provide complete and accurate information may delay the processing of your application or result in a lower-than-deserved score or disqualification. Youmustcomplete the applicationandanswer the supplemental questions. Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents willnotbe reviewed for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position or to determine your score., Collecting roadway testing and roadway maintenance operations data in order to determine efficiencies or deficiencies to determine corrective actions. Data may include material delivery, site selection, pavement evaluation, snow plans (i.e. Snow maps and snow agreements), damage reports, and highway fatality information.

Levels of Performance

Select the “Level of Performance” which best describes your claim.

• A. I have experience independently collecting roadway testing and roadway maintenance operations data in order to determine efficiencies or deficiencies to determine corrective actions. Data may include material delivery, site selection, pavement evaluation, snow plans (i.e. Snow maps and snow agreements), damage reports, and highway fatality information.

• B. I have experience independently collecting data in order to determine efficiencies or deficiencies to determine corrective actions. This experience was NOT in a roadway or highway setting

• C. l have experience collecting data under the guidance and direction of someone other than myself., Tracks physical inventory for the purpose of maintaining an adequate supply of necessary items in accordance with operating standards. Verifies inventory counts, develops records and reconciles discrepancies. Consults with highway operations personnel to estimate the type and quantity of materials needed for present and planned projects, and reports results to Supervisors. Assists purchasing staff with reconciling goods received with purchase order quantities.

Levels of Performance

Select the “Level of Performance” which best describes your claim.

• A. I have experience independently tracking physical inventory for the purpose of maintaining an adequate supply of necessary items in accordance with operating standards. I verify inventory counts, develop records and reconcile discrepancies. I consult with highway operations personnel to estimate the type and quantity of materials needed for present and planned projects, and report results to Supervisors. I assist purchasing staff with reconciling goods received with purchase order quantities.

• B. I have experience independently tracking physical inventory for the purpose of maintaining an adequate supply of necessary items in accordance with operating standards. I verify inventory counts and develop records but do NOT reconcile discrepancies.

• C. I have experience ASSISTING in tracking physical inventory for the purpose of maintaining an adequate supply of necessary items in accordance with operating standards

• D. I have successfully completed college-level coursework or training related to operations management, inventory controls, or supply chain.

• E. I have NO experience or training related to this work behavior.

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In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.

• The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.

• Please describe the specific duties you performed related to tracking physical inventory.

• Please describe your level of responsibility (assisting/independently)., Development of written reports, receipt entries, stockpile reviews, damage reports, time studies, production studies, assist with the creation of bid packages, and purchase orders using spreadsheets and standardized forms related to roadway maintenance to ensure the efficient and effective use of resources.

Levels of Performance

Select the “Level of Performance” which best describes your claim.

• A. I have experience developing COMPLETE written reports, receipt entries, stockpile reviews, damage reports, time studies, production studies and ASSISTING with the creation of bid packages, and purchase orders using spreadsheets and standardized forms related to roadway maintenance to ensure the efficient and effective use of resources.

• B. I have experience writing PORTIONS OR SECTIONS of written reports, receipt entries, stockpile reviews, damage reports, time studies, production studies, and assisting with the creation of bid packages, and purchase orders using spreadsheets and standardized forms related to roadway maintenance to ensure the efficient and effective use of resources.

• C. I have experience developing written reports UNRELATED to roadway maintenance.

• D. I have successfully completed college-level coursework or training related to technical writing, report writing, or non-fiction writing.

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., Do you possess at least one year of full-time experience in the analysis of data utilized in planning and scheduling of work, materials and equipment?, How many years of full-time paraprofessional-level experience in the fields of business administration, computer science, highway engineering technology, or a closely related field do you possess?, Read each question carefully. Determine and select which “Level of Performance” most closely represents your highest level of experience/training. List the employer(s)/training source(s) from your Work or Education sections of the application where you gained this experience/training.The “Level of Performance” you choose must be clearly supported within the description of the experience and training information entered in your application or your score may be lowered.In order to receive credit for experience, you must have worked in a job for at least six months in which the experience claimed was a major function., + A. I have experience generating and analyzing highway/roadway report data for the purpose of determining and prioritizing work, tracking materials and equipment use, and monitoring the status of projects. I have experience calculating productivity/efficiency levels to identify reasons for work program deficiencies to ensure program goals are achieved.

• B. I have experience generating and analyzing report data for the purpose of determining and prioritizing work, tracking materials and equipment use, and monitoring the status of projects. I have experience calculating productivity/efficiency levels to identify reasons for work program deficiencies to ensure program goals are achieved. This was NOT in a highway/roadway setting but rather in a general business setting.

• C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to data analysis or business data management and analysis.

• D. I have NO experience or training related to this work behavior., WORK BEHAVIOR 5 - ORAL COMMUNICATION

Orally communicates with the public, contractors and vendors on roadway assignments and projects such as maintenance activities and repairs. Able to clearly provide progress of assignments to Managers and Supervisors, such as locations of projects, start dates and anticipated completion date.

Levels of Performance

Select the “Level of Performance” which best describes your claim.

• A. I have experience orally communicating with all of the following groups: the public, contractors, vendors, managers and supervisors on roadway assignments and projects such as maintenance activities and repairs.

• B. I have experience orally communicating with two or more of the following groups: the public, contractors, vendors, managers and supervisors regarding roadway assignments and projects such as maintenance activities, repairs and progress of assignments.

• C. I have experience orally communicating with supervisors or managers on roadway assignments and projects.

• D. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to oral communication, speech, debate, or public speaking.

• E. I have NO experience or training related to this work behavior.

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