Roadway Programs Technician job vacancy

Roadway Programs Technician 1Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/pabureau/jobs/newprint/4657534) ApplyRoadway Programs Technician 1Salary$39,785.00 - $59,384.00 AnnuallyLocation Delaware County, PAJob TypeCivil Service Permanent Full-TimeJob NumberCS-2024-93772-12510DepartmentDepartment of TransportationDivisionTR Delaware CoOpening Date09/19/2024Closing Date10/2/2024 11:59 PM EasternJob Code12510Position Number00036365UnionAFSCMEBargaining UnitB1Pay GroupST04Bureau / Division Code00080630Bureau / DivisionTransportation, Delaware CountyWorksite Address426 South Old Middletown RoadCityMedia, PennsylvaniaZip Code19063Contact NameJon ThompsonContact Emailjdthompson@pa.gov

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THE POSITIONAre 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 Delaware County. Take the first step today and apply to be a part of our dynamic and thriving team! DESCRIPTION OF WORKYour primary duty of this position involves aiding in the assessment, review, and improvement of maintenance operations within Delaware County, aligning with management goals and departmental policies. You will evaluate work plans to ensure a comprehensive program, confirming the availability of necessary labor, materials, equipment, and funding for successful execution. Modifications to work plans will be implemented as required. You will analyze data from the Systems Applications and Products (SAP) Plant Maintenance and Roadway Management Systems to ensure that program goals are met and system integrity is upheld. Additionally, you will verify the accuracy of foreman payrolls and provide necessary payroll support. Reports will be employed to track work metrics, including completed production units, man-hours, equipment utilization, and material usage, with any discrepancies addressed to align with work plans. Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description (https://careers.employment.pa.gov/pd/PDNEOGOV.asp?p=00036365) .Work Schedule and Additional Information:

Full-time employment

Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 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.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITYQUALIFICATIONS 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 3 months of graduating with a qualifying degree.

Other Requirements:

You must meet the PA residency requirement (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) . For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) and click on Residency.

You must be able to perform essential job functions.

How to Apply:

Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents willnotbe 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 will 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 ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov .

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/testoncefor this posting.

Your results will be provided via email.

Learn more about our Total Rewards by watching this shortvideo (https://www.youtube.com/embed/HtcSRnndflc?rel=0) !Health & WellnessWe offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.Compensation & Financial PlanningWe invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options. Work/Life BalanceWe know there’s more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities. Values and CultureWe believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving.Employee PerksSometimes, it is the little “extras” that make a big difference. Our employees receive special employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships.For more information on all of these Total Rewards benefits, please visitwww.employment.pa.gov and click on the benefits box.Eligibility rules apply.01 Have you been employed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as a Technical Assistant for one or more years full-time?

Yes

If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experiencemustalso be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.

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?

Yes

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?

A. 2 years or more

B. 1 but less than 2 years

C. Less than 1 year

D. None

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 answer "yes" to this question based on education acquired outside of the United States, you must also upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation. For more information on foreign education credentials, please visithttps://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3and click on Other Information.

Yes

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?

Yes

If you answered yes to the above question, what date do you expect to receive your degree? If you answered no, type N/A in the text box below.

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.

All information you provide on your application and supplemental questions is subject to verification. Any misrepresentation, falsification or omission of material facts is subject to penalty. If requested, you must provide documentation, including names, addresses, and telephone numbers of individuals who can verify the validity of the information you provide in the application and supplemental questions.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.If you have read and understand these instructions, please click on the "Yes" button and proceed to the exam questions.If you have general questions regarding the application and hiring process, please refer to ourFAQ page (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) .

Yes

WORK BEHAVIOR 1 – RECONCILE PURCHASE ORDERS

Reconcile purchase orders against material receipts to verify accurate receipt/delivery of ordered supplies and materials, including correct coding. Resolve order/billing discrepancies with vendor and/or agency staff.Levels of PerformanceSelect the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.

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.

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.

Your level of responsibility.

If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.

College/University

Course Title

Credits/Clock Hours

WORK BEHAVIOR 2 - TRACK AND VERIFY INVENTORY

Track physical inventory for the purpose of maintaining an adequate supply of materials. This includes verifying inventory counts and maintaining inventory records. Consult with personnel to estimate the type and quantity of materials needed for present and planned operations.Levels of PerformanceSelect the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.

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

B. I have experience verifying inventory counts and maintaining inventory records; OR I have experience estimating materials needed for planned 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.

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.

Your level of responsibility.

College/University

Course Title

Credits/Clock Hours

WORK BEHAVIOR 3 - CONTRACTS

Reviews, interprets, and explains snowplowing contracts to municipalities and obtains required signatures. Monitors contracted activities to ensure accurate payment to municipalities for services rendered.Levels of PerformanceSelect the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.

A. I have experience reviewing, interpreting, and explaining snowplowing contracts to others and obtaining required signatures. I also monitored contracted activities to ensure accurate payment to municipalities for services rendered.

B. I have experience reviewing, interpreting, and explaining contracts NOT related to snowplowing to others and obtaining required signatures. I also monitored contracted activities to ensure accurate payment to others for services rendered.

C. I have experience reviewing, interpreting, and explaining contracts; OR I monitored contracted activities to ensure accurate payment to others for services rendered.

D. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to contract management.

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

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

The type(s) of contracts you reviewed, interpreted, and explained and to whom.

Your process for monitoring contracted activities.

Your level of responsibility.

College/University

Course Title

Credits/Clock Hours

WORK BEHAVIOR 4 – WRITTEN COMMUNICATION

Write reports related to inventory and purchasing. Create, and modify spreadsheets to be used for planning and budgeting purposes. Prepare correspondence to communicate issues with various internal stakeholders and vendors.Levels of PerformanceSelect the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.

A. I have experience preparing documents and written correspondence regarding inventory planning and budgeting. I was responsible for the final documents/versions.

B. I have experience preparing documents and written correspondence regarding inventory planning and budgeting. I was responsible for compiling a portion of the documents, but someone else was responsible for the final documents/versions.

C. I have experience preparing documents or written correspondence regarding planning or budgeting NOT related to inventory.

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.

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

The type(s) of documents you prepared.

Your level of responsibility.

College/University

Course Title

Credits/Clock Hours

WORK BEHAVIOR 5 – VERBAL COMMUNICATION

Communicate verbally with managers, supervisors, internal stakeholders and vendors. Provide progress/status of product inventory, budget, and contracts.Levels of PerformanceSelect the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.

A. I have experience verbally communicating with internal personnel AND vendors to provide the progress/status of product inventory, budgets, or contracts.

B. I have experience verbally communicating with internal personnel to provide the progress/status of product inventory, budgets, or contracts.

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

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

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

The type(s) communication you provided and to whom.

Your level of responsibility.

College/University

Course Title

Credits/Clock Hours

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AgencyCommonwealth of PennsylvaniaAddress613 North StreetHarrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120Websitehttp://www.employment.pa.gov

ID: #52544701
State: Pennsylvania Uspa 00000 Uspa USA
City: Uspa
Salary: USD TBD TBD
Showed: 2024-09-19
Deadline: 2024-11-18
Category: Et cetera