<p>THE POSITION</p> <p>Do you have a sharp analytical mind and enjoy tackling complex technical projects? If so, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) invites you to embark upon an exciting career path as a Roadway Programs Technician 2 within the Cambria County maintenance district. Showcase your leadership skills through conducting essential technical work involving roadway programs management including materials, equipment, or services in the county which are consistent with PennDOT policies and procedures. This position not only offers a chance to contribute to vital infrastructure projects, but also provides a platform for professional growth and development. We look forward to collaborating with you!</p> <p>DESCRIPTION OF WORK</p> <p>As a Roadway Programs Technician 2, you will employ your organizational skills to track inventory and reports, create and maintain various spreadsheets, and review and analyze data. Specific duties will entail traveling to county stockpiles on a monthly basis for inventory purposes and verifying that Strategic Environmental Management Program (SEMP) guidelines remain in compliance. You will utilize an Expenditure Analysis Report to monitor the status of work activities and provide strategic recommendations to management. This professional also serves as the Reimbursable Activity Report (RAR) Coordinator which involves reviewing local news sources to determine fatal accidents within the county, compiling various data from the accident, and forwarding the report to the district traffic technician for inclusion into the district's quarterly risk management meeting. Within this role, you will have the opportunity to coordinate highway beautification programs such as Keep PA Beautiful, Litter Brigade, Adopt-a-Highway, and more.</p> <p>Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.</p> <p>Work Schedule and Additional Information:</p> <ul> <li>Full-time employment </li><li>Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. </li><li>Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, upon successful completion 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 Ebensburg. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. </li><li>Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable. </li><li>You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices. </li></ul> <p>REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY</p> <p>QUALIFICATIONS</p> <p>Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:</p> <ul> <li>One year as a Roadway Programs Technician 1 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or </li><li>One year of experience in analysis of data utilized in planning and scheduling of work, materials and equipment, and an Associate's Degree in the field of Business Administration, Computer Science, Highway Engineering Technology or closely related program; or </li><li>Any equivalent combination of experience and training. </li></ul> <p>Other Requirements:</p> <ul> <li>You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency. </li><li>You must be able to perform essential job functions. </li></ul> <p>In accordance with the seniority provisions of the applicable collective bargaining agreement, this position was previously posted for seniority candidates. Since there were no seniority candidates, it is now open to all applicants.</p> <p>How to Apply:</p> <ul> <li>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). </li><li>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. </li><li>Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted. </li><li>Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position. </li></ul> <p>Veterans:</p> <ul> <li>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. </li></ul> <p>Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):</p> <ul> <li>711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals). </li></ul> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>EXAMINATION INFORMATION</p> <ul> <li> <p>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).</p> </li><li> <p>Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.</p> </li><li> <p>Your score is valid for this specific posting only.</p> </li><li> <p>You must provide complete and accurate information or:</p> </li><li> <p>your score may be lower than deserved.</p> </li><li> <p>you may be disqualified.</p> </li><li> <p>You may only apply/test once for this posting.</p> </li><li> <p>Your results will be provided via email.</p> </li></ul> <p>Learn more about our Total Rewards by watching this short video!</p> <p>See the total value of your benefits package by exploring our benefits calculator.</p> <p>Health & Wellness</p> <p>We 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.*</p> <p>Compensation & Financial Planning</p> <p>We 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.</p> <p>Work/Life Balance</p> <p>We 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.*</p> <p>Values and Culture</p> <p>We 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.</p> <p>Employee Perks</p> <p>Sometimes, 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.</p> <p>For more information on all of these Total Rewards benefits, please visit www.employment.pa.gov and click on the benefits box.</p> <ul> <li>Eligibility rules apply. </li></ul> <p>01</p> <p>Have you been employed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as a Roadway Programs Technician 1 for one or more years full-time?</p> <ul> <li>Yes </li><li>No </li></ul> <p>02</p> <p>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 experience must also 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.</p> <p>03</p> <p>Do you possess one or more years of full-time experience in the analysis of data utilized in planning and scheduling of work, materials, and equipment?</p> <ul> <li>Yes </li><li>No </li></ul> <p>04</p> <p>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 experience must also 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.</p> <p>05</p> <p>How much full-time paraprofessional or technical level experience do you possess in business, information technology, engineering, or a closely related field?</p> <ul> <li>2 years or more </li><li>1 but less than 2 years </li><li>Less than 1 year </li><li>None </li></ul> <p>06</p> <p>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 experience must also 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.</p> <p>07</p> <p>How much college coursework have you completed in the field of Business Administration, Computer Science, Highway Engineering Technology, or another closely related program?</p> <p>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.</p> <p>If you answer 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 visiting https://www.naces.org and clicking the Evaluation Services link. For more information on foreign education credentials, please visit https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3 and click on Other Information.</p> <ul> <li>120 credits or more </li><li>90 but less than 120 credits </li><li>60 but les than 90 credits </li><li>30 but less than 60 credits </li><li>Less than 30 credits </li><li>None </li></ul> <p>08</p> <p>INSTRUCTIONS: 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. You must complete the application and answer 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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>If you have read and understand these instructions, please click on the "Yes" button and proceed to the exam questions.</p> <p>If you have general questions regarding the application and hiring process, please refer to our FAQ page.</p> <ul> <li>Yes </li></ul> <p>09</p> <p>WORK BEHAVIOR 1 - DATA ANALYSIS AND REPORTING Generates and analyzes report data for the purpose of determining and prioritizing work, tracking materials and equipment use, and monitoring the status of projects. Calculates productivity/efficiency levels and analyzes expenditures to identify reasons for work program deficiencies and provide recommendations regarding adjustment of work plans to ensure program goals are achieved.</p> <ul> <li>A. 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 calculated productivity/efficiency levels and analyzed expenditures to identify reasons for work program deficiencies and provided recommendations regarding adjustments to the plan to ensure program goals are achieved. </li><li>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 calculated productivity/efficiency levels and analyzed expenditures, but I DID NOT PROVIDE RECOMMENDATIONS regarding adjustments to the plan to ensure program goals are achieved. </li><li>C. 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 DID NOT CALCULATE PRODUCTIVITY/EFFICIENCY LEVELS AND EXPENDITURES NOR DID I PROVIDE RECOMMENDATIONS regarding adjustments to the plan. </li><li>D. I have successfully completed college-level coursework or other training related to Data Analysis, Algebra, Statistics, Economics, Finance, Logical and Deductive Reasoning, Project Management, Computer Technology, Information Management, Information Technology, or Database Management. </li><li>E. I have NO experience or education related to this work behavior. </li></ul> <p>10</p> <p>Describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed on this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below. If you claimed you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.</p> <ol> <li> <p>The name(s) of the employer where you gained this experience</p> </li><li> <p>The type(s) of analysis you performed on the data</p> </li><li> <p>The type(s) of calculations you performed on the data</p> </li><li> <p>Your level of responsibility</p> </li></ol> <p>11</p> <p>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. 1. College/University 2. Course Title 3. Credits/Clock Hours</p> <p>12</p> <p>WORK BEHAVIOR 2 - ROADWAY TESTING AND MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS</p> <p>Plans, monitors and coordinates roadway testing and roadway maintenance operations. This can include scheduling personnel; coordinating the delivery of materials and equipment; site selection; traffic control; pavement marking; calibrating, testing, operating, and/or facilitating the maintenance and repair of equipment; managing roadside service contracts (i.e. herbicide, tree trimming, mowing, etc.); and preparing snow plans (i.e. snow maps and winter municipal snow agreements).</p> <ul> <li>A. I have experience PLANNING, COORDINATING, AND MONITORING roadway testing and roadway maintenance operations. This includes determining the location for maintenance/testing, the type of maintenance/testing required, and the time the work should be done; scheduling personnel, coordinating the delivery of materials and equipment to the site, and verifying the work has been done according to department standards. </li><li>B. I have experience COORDINATING AND MONITORING roadway testing and roadway maintenance operations as directed by someone else who was responsible for the planning and scheduling of such operations. This includes scheduling personnel, coordinating the delivery of materials and equipment, and verifying the work has been done according to department standards. </li><li>C. I have experience PERFORMING roadway testing and maintenance operations that has included such activities as traffic control, pavement marking, and calibrating, testing, operating and/or facilitating the repair of equipment as part of roadway testing and roadway maintenance operations. </li><li>D. I have successfully completed college-level coursework or other training related to Highway Engineering, Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Surveying, Drafting and Design, Construction, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), or Urban and Regional Planning. </li><li>E. I have NO experience or education related to this work behavior. </li></ul> <p>13</p> <p>Describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed on this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below. If you claimed you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below. 1. The name(s) of the employer where you gained this experience 2. The actual duties you performed related to the level of performance you claimed on this work behavior 3. Your level of responsibility</p> <p>14</p> <p>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. 1. College/University 2. Course Title 3. Credits/Clock Hours</p> <p>15</p> <p>WORK BEHAVIOR 3 - INVENTORY AND PURCHASING</p> <p>Tracks physical inventory for the purpose of maintaining an adequate supply of necessary items in accordance with operating standards. Monitors usage trends to estimate the reorder points of stocked items and the amount of items to order; verifies inventory counts; and reconciles discrepancies. Consults with highway operations personnel to determine the type and amount of materials needed for present and planned projects before placing orders with vendors. Reconciles goods received with purchase order quantities.</p> <ul> <li>A. I have experience monitoring inventory usage trends to estimate the reorder points of stocked items and the amount of items to order in order to maintain an adequate supply of necessary items in accordance with operating standards. I consulted with highway operations personnel to determine type and amount of materials needed for present and planned highway/roadway projects. </li><li>B. I have experience consulting with highway operations personnel to determine type and amount of materials needed for present and planned highway/roadway projects. I have NOT monitored inventory usage trends to estimate the reorder points of stocked items to maintain an adequate supply of necessary items in accordance with operating standards. </li><li>C. I have experience monitoring inventory usage trends to estimate the reorder points of stocked items and the amount of items to order in order to maintain an adequate supply of necessary items. My experience was NOT related to highway/roadway operations. </li><li>D. I have no experience related to this work behavior. </li></ul> <p>16</p> <p>Describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed on this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below. If you claimed you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.</p> <ol> <li> <p>The name(s) of the employer where you gained this experience</p> </li><li> <p>The type(s) of inventory for which you monitored usage trends</p> </li><li> <p>The type(s) of inventory you were responsible for ordering</p> </li><li> <p>Your level of responsibility</p> </li></ol> <p>17</p> <p>WORK BEHAVIOR 4 - COMMUNICATION</p> <p>Communicates with the general public, vendors, municipalities, contractors, equipment operators, and management staff in person, over telephone, or in writing to provide information, answer questions, explain contracts, agreements, or specifications, or solve problems.</p> <ul> <li>A. I have experience presenting oral and written information to ALL THREE of the following three audience groups: 1) Government officials (i.e. elected or appointed state and municipal officials) 2) General Public (i.e. citizens, media, interest groups) 3) Technical Professionals (equipment operators, contractors, vendors). </li><li>B. I have experience presenting oral and written information to ONE OR TWO of the following three audience groups: 1) Government officials (i.e. elected or appointed state and municipal officials) 2) General Public (i.e. citizens, media, interest groups) 3) Technical Professionals (equipment operators, contractors, vendors). </li><li>C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework or other training related to Grammar, Professional Writing, Report Writing, or Speech Communication. </li><li>D. I have no experience or education related to this work behavior. </li></ul> <p>18</p> <p>Describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed on this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below. If you claimed you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.</p> <ol> <li> <p>The name(s) of the employer where you gained this experience</p> </li><li> <p>The presentation method (oral and/or written)</p> </li><li> <p>The audience group(s) you presented to</p> </li><li> <p>The purpose of your communication</p> </li><li> <p>Your level of responsibility</p> </li></ol> <p>19</p> <p>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. 1. College/University 2. Course Title 3. Credits/Clock Hours</p> <p>20</p> <p>WORK BEHAVIOR 5 - INVESTIGATION OF ACCIDENT SITES</p> <p>Investigates motor vehicle accident sites to determine the extent of damage to roadway property (i.e. guiderail, traffic signs, etc.), arrange for repair and submit claims to recover repair costs. Collects data from fatal crash sites which includes taking photos of the accident site and denoting presence of traffic signs/lights, skid marks, trees/vegetation, etc. Submits findings in a narrative investigative report.</p> <ul> <li>A. I have investigated sites of motor vehicle accidents involving injury, death, or property damage (i.e. guiderail, traffic signs, etc.) by evaluating the scene/site and gathering data such as the extent of damage to roadway property and the presence/location of traffic signs/lights, skid marks, vegetation, etc. I submitted my findings in a narrative investigative report. </li><li>B. I have investigated sites where accidents or injuries NOT INVOLVING A MOTOR-VEHICLE have occurred by evaluating the accident scene/site and gathering data. I submitted my findings in a narrative investigative report. </li><li>C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework or other training related to investigation procedures, criminal investigations, or rules of evidence. </li><li>D. I have no experience or education related to this work behavior. </li></ul> <p>21</p> <p>Describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed on this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below. If you claimed you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.</p> <ol> <li> <p>The name(s) of the employer where you gained this experience</p> </li><li> <p>The type(s) of accident scene/sites you investigated</p> </li><li> <p>The actual duties you performed</p> </li><li> <p>Your level of responsibility</p> </li></ol> <p>22</p> <p>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. 1. College/University 2. Course Title 3. Credits/Clock Hours</p> <p>Required Question</p> <p>Employer Commonwealth of Pennsylvania</p> <p>Address 613 North Street</p> <p>Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120</p> <p>Website http://www.employment.pa.gov</p>