Roadway Programs Technician 1

The Department of Transportation is on the lookout for a candidate to fill the role of Roadway Programs Technician 1. This position involves a range of technical responsibilities aimed at bolstering the Roadway Management Systems and assisting District Materials Coordinators. A key aspect of the job includes utilizing Geographical Information System (GIS) technology to produce detailed maps that aid in various projects.

This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a dynamic team and advance your career in a meaningful way!

In this role, you will provide essential support to the Roadway Management Systems (RMS) Coordinator. Your responsibilities will include assisting with the maintenance of pavement history tracking sheets and addressing various needs that may arise throughout the year, particularly related to the STAMPP program. You will also help manage tracking reports and spreadsheets associated with STAMPP, ensuring accurate data management.

Additionally, you will offer support to the District Materials Coordinator by monitoring service contracts to ensure compliance with specifications, purchasing units, and expiration dates. It will be your responsibility to report any anticipated issues or necessary changes to management during the duration of these contracts. You will also play a key role in managing the materials aspect of the Systematic Techniques to Analyze and Manage Pennsylvania Pavements (SAP) Plant Maintenance and Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) Systems for the county. This includes overseeing the procurement, receipt, storage, and distribution of bulk materials and garage storeroom items to guarantee resource availability and optimize resource utilization.

Your duties will extend to maintaining inventory records in line with Department policy, ensuring that various inventory control methods are implemented and followed. You will be responsible for completing goods receipt entries in SAP for bulk materials received from vendors and will assist in reviewing and analyzing data from the SAP Plant Maintenance and RMS to ensure that program objectives are met and overall system control is upheld.

You will also run AO (Analysis for Office) Zero Usage and Inventory Turnover Reports and assist with winter salt stockpile assessments. Monthly, you will conduct spot checks at county stockpiles, verifying aggregate inventories and stockroom inventories while maintaining accurate records. Participation in stockpile and stockroom Quality Assurance processes will also be part of your responsibilities. Furthermore, you will serve as the backup SAP goods issuer for the District storeroom and assist in training personnel on inventory management, including SAP Materials Management and material extensions.

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. 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 Dunmore.
• 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 3 months of graduating with a qualifying degree.

• 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.

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be 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 may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

• 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.

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

• 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.