Roadway Programs Technician 1

Your primary responsibility in this role is to support the evaluation, oversight, and continuous improvement of maintenance operations throughout Bucks County. You will review and assess work plans to ensure a balanced, efficient program and confirm that adequate labor, materials, equipment, and funding are available to complete scheduled tasks. As operational needs evolve, you will make appropriate adjustments to these plans.

Key duties include reviewing foremen's payroll submissions and providing guidance to ensure accuracy and compliance. You will also utilize various reports to monitor essential work data-such as completed production units, labor hours, equipment usage, and material consumption-and resolve any discrepancies to keep projects aligned with established work plans.

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=00160511) ., 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 will not be reviewed for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position or to determine your score., Reconciles purchase orders against material receipts to verify accurate receipt/delivery of ordered supplies and materials, including correct coding. Resolves order/billing discrepancies with vendors and/or agency staff., Generates and analyzes highway/roadway maintenance operations data to prioritize work, track materials and equipment use, and monitor project status. Calculates productivity and efficiency levels to identify reasons for deficiencies., Tracks physical inventory for the purpose of maintaining an adequate supply of materials. Verifies inventory counts and maintains records. Consults with personnel to estimate the type and quantity of materials needed for efficient operations.

Levels of Performance

Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.

• A. I have experience verifying inventory counts, maintaining inventory records, AND estimating materials needed for efficient operations.

• B. I have experience verifying inventory counts, maintaining inventory records, OR estimating materials needed for efficient operations.

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

• D. I have NO experience or education 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.

• Your experience verifying inventory counts and maintaining inventory records.

• Your experience estimating needed materials., Writes reports related to inventory and purchasing. Creates bid packages and purchase orders related to roadway maintenance utilizing spreadsheets and standardized forms to ensure the efficient and effective use of resources.

Are you prepared to embark on a professional journey in the Department of Transportation? If you possess a keen eye for detail, excellent organizational skills, and a drive for success, this role could be an ideal match for you! Join our team as a Roadway Programs Technician 1, where you will contribute to the review, analysis, and enhancement of maintenance operations in alignment with management goals and departmental guidelines within Bucks County. Take the first step today and apply to be a part of our dynamic and thriving team, 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?, Do you possess an associate's degree or higher in one of the following majors: Business Administration, Computer Science, Highway Engineering Technology, or a closely related field?

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 a transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted., 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 a transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted., Read each work behavior 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 for each work behavior 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 reconciling purchase orders against material receipts to verify accurate receipt/delivery of ordered materials AND resolving order/billing discrepancies.

• B. I have experience reconciling purchase orders against material receipts to verify accurate receipt/delivery of ordered materials OR resolving order/billing discrepancies.

• C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to purchasing, accounting, business administration, or budget and finance.

• D. I have NO experience or education 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.

• Your experience reconciling purchase orders and deliveries.

• Your experience resolving order/billing discrepancies., + A. I have experience generating and analyzing highway/roadway maintenance operations data AND calculating productivity and efficiency levels.

• B. I have experience generating and analyzing data OR calculating productivity and efficiency levels.

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

• D. I have NO experience or education related to this work behavior., + A. I have experience writing documents and other correspondence regarding inventory planning and budgeting. I was responsible for the final documents/versions.

• B. I have experience writing or compiling a portion of documents or other correspondence regarding inventory planning and budgeting. Someone else was responsible for the final documents/versions.

• C. I have experience writing documents or other correspondence NOT RELATED TO inventory planning or budgeting.

• D. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to business writing, technical writing, English composition, or journalism.

• E. I have NO experience or education related to this work behavior., WORK BEHAVIOR 5 - VERBAL COMMUNICATION

Communicates verbally with the public, contractors, and vendors on roadway assignments and projects. Provides progress/status of assignments.

Levels of Performance

Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.

• A. I have experience verbally communicating with internal AND external parties to provide the progress/status of roadway assignments or projects.

• B. I have experience verbally communicating with internal OR external parties to provide the progress/status of roadway assignments or projects.

• C. I have experience verbally communicating with others to provide the progress/status of assignments or projects.

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

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

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Health & Wellness

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Work/Life Balance

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Values and Culture

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