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Roadway Programs Technician 1

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

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Roadway Programs Technician 1

Salary

$39,785.00 - $59,384.00 Annually

Location

Dauphin County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

CSSC-2024-11419-12510

Department

Department of Transportation

Division

TR Pavmnt Tstng Asst Mgmt Sctn

Opening Date

11/06/2024

Closing Date

11/19/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

12510

Position Number

50591793

Union

AFSCME

Bargaining Unit

Pay Group

ST04

Bureau / Division Code

00084952

Bureau / Division

Bureau of Operations/Pavement Testing and Asset Management Division

Worksite Address

907 Elmerton Avenue

City

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

17110

Contact Name

RA-PDDOTCENTRALJOBS

Contact Email

[email protected]

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+ Benefits

+ Questions

THE POSITION

Are you ready to start a career in the Department of Transportation? If you have strong attention to detail, outstanding organizational abilities, and a passion for achievement, this position might be perfect for you! Become a valued member of our team as a Roadway Programs Technician 1, where your efforts in data collection and testing will assist fellow technicians and management with pavement evaluations. Seize the opportunity now and apply to join our vibrant and successful team!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

In this position, you will engage in tasks associated with the collection and analysis of pavement data, subsequently reporting findings to the Pavement Evaluation Testing (PET) Analysis Section. You will also contribute to the upkeep of the Roadway Management System (RMS) and assist technicians in conducting tests, including operating testing vehicles for the specialized functions of the statewide Pavement Evaluation and Testing Programs and Location Reference System (LRS) Programs, all in alignment with management goals and PennDOT policies. Furthermore, the role involves providing support to other technicians and management staff in initiatives and responsibilities related to the Roadway Inventory & Testing Unit, focusing on pavement evaluation and testing.

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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

+ Alternatework hours for weeks of travel, are 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM, Monday - Wednesday, and 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Thursday, 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 Harrisburg.

+ Extensive overnight travel will be required

+ 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 & ELIGIBILITY

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.

Other Requirements:

+ This particular position requires possession of a valid Class C driver's license which is not under suspension.

+ You must meet the PA residency requirement ( Info/Pages/default.aspx) . For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link ( Info/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 may 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 Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at [email protected] .

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.

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Health & Wellness

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.*

Compensation & Financial Planning

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.

Work/Life Balance

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.*

Values and Culture

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.

Employee Perks

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.

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*Eligibility rules apply.

Do you possess a current driver's license which in not under suspension?

+ Yes

+ No

If you answered Yes to the previous question, please provide the issuing state, license number, and expiration date. If you answered No type N/A in the box.

Have you been employed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as a Technical Assistant for one or more years full-time?

+ Yes

+ No

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

+ No

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?

+ 2 years or more

+ 1 but less than 2 years

+ Less than 1 year

+ 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 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 visiting clicking the Evaluation Services link. For more information on foreign education credentials, please visit Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3and click on Other Information.

+ Yes

+ No

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 visiting clicking the Evaluation Services link. For more information on foreign education credentials, please visit Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3and click on Other Information.

+ Yes

+ No

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 box.

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 ( Info/Pages/default.aspx) .

+ Yes

WORK BEHAVIOR 1 - COLLECTING DATA

Collect roadway testing and roadway maintenance operations data to determine efficiencies or deficiencies and appropriate corrective actions. Data may include material delivery, site selection, pavement evaluation, mapping routes, damage reports, and highway fatality information.

Levels of Performance

Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.

+ A. I have experience collecting ROADWAY TESTING AND ROADWAY MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS data to determine efficiencies or deficiencies and make appropriate corrective actions.

+ B. I have experience collecting data NOT RELATED to roadway testing and roadway maintenance. I determined efficiencies or deficiencies and made appropriate corrective actions.

+ C. I have experience collecting data for someone else to determine efficiencies or deficiencies and make appropriate corrective actions.

+ D. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to data collection.

+ E. 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 of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.

+ The actual duties you performed related to collecting roadway testing and roadway operations data.

+ The actual duties you performed related to determining efficiencies or deficiencies and appropriate corrective actions.

+ 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 - ANALYZE AND INTERPRET DATA

Analyze and interpret highway/roadway roughness and friction testing data collected by using software applications and electronic instruments. Review output from electronic instruments to add, edit, or delete information in database.

Levels of Performance

Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.

+ A. I have experience analyzing and interpreting HIGHWAY/ROADWAY ROUGHNESS AND FRICTION TESTING DATA and reviewing output from electronic instruments to add, edit, or delete information.

+ B. I have experience analyzing and interpreting data NOT RELATED to highway/roadway roughness and friction testing and reviewing output from electronic instruments to add, edit, or delete information.

+ C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to data analysis.

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

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

+ The actual duties you performed related to analyzing and interpreting highway/roadway roughness and friction testing data.

+ The actual duties you performed related to adding, editing, or deleting information in a database.

+ Your level of responsibility.

+ College/University

+ Course Title

+ Credits/Clock Hours

WORK BEHAVIOR 3 - PERFORMANCE TESTS AND CALIBRATION

Conduct performance tests and calibration on test vehicles, equipment, and software to ensure performance meets standards and are within specified tolerances. The preparation of the test equipment setup and operation also includes the review and analysis of traffic control, pavement markings, data, work prioritization, scheduling and site selection, and reporting results.

Levels of Performance

Select the Level of Performance which best describes your claim.

+ A. I have experience conducting performance tests and calibration on vehicles, equipment, and software related to HIGHWAY/ROADWAY maintenance to ensure performance standards are within specified tolerances.

+ B. I have experience conducting performance tests and calibration on vehicles, equipment, and software NOT RELATED to highway/roadway maintenance to ensure performance standards are within specified tolerances.

+ C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to mathematics, engineering, computer science, etc.

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

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

+ Your experience conducting performance tests and calibration on vehicles, equipment, and software.

+ Your specific duties and responsibilities.

+ College/University

+ Course Title

+ Credits/Clock Hours

WORK BEHAVIOR 4 - WRITTEN REPORTS

Develop written reports, accident reports, and standardized forms related to roadway maintenance.

Levels of Performance

Select the Level of Performance which best describes your claim.

+ A. I have experience developing written reports related to roadway maintenance. I was responsible for the final content of the document or report.

+ B. I have experience developing written reports not related to roadway maintenance.

+ C. I have experience gathering data for someone else to develop written reports related to roadway maintenance.

+ D. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to report writing.

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

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

+ Your experience developing written reports.

+ The types of reports you developed.

+ Your experience gathering data related to roadway maintenance.

+ Your specific duties and responsibilities.

+ College/University

+ Course Title

+ Credits/Clock Hours

WORK BEHAVIOR 5 - ORAL COMMUNICATION

Communicate with the public, contractors, and vendors on roadway assignments and projects such as maintenance activities and repairs. 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 communicating with the public, contractors, vendors, managers, or supervisors on ROADWAY MAINTENANCE ASSIGNMENTS AND PROJECTS.

+ B. I have experience communicating with the public, contractors, vendors, managers, or supervisors on assignments and projects NOT RELATED to roadway maintenance.

+ C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to communications, speech, etc.

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

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

+ Your experience communicating with groups, including the type of content.

+ The audience with whom you communicated.

+ Your specific duties and responsibilities.

+ College/University

+ Course Title

+ Credits/Clock Hours

WORK BEHAVIOR 6 - WORKPLACE SAFETY

Review and enforce safety protocols with workers in designated regions to promote a safe environment through the proper use of equipment, awareness of work area conditions, and proactive accident and injury avoidance measures.

Levels of Performance

Select the Level of Performance which best describes your claim.

+ A. I have experience reviewing and ENFORCING safety protocols to ensure proper equipment usage, awareness of work area conditions, and accident or injury avoidance measures.

+ B. I have experience reviewing and EXPLAINING safety protocols to ensure proper equipment usage, awareness of work area conditions, and accident or injury avoidance measures.

+ C. I have experience reviewing and FOLLOWING safety protocols to ensure proper equipment usage, awareness of work area conditions, and accident or injury avoidance measures.

+ D. I have successfully completed college-level coursework or training related to situational awareness, equipment usage, workplace safety, etc.

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

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

+ Your experience reviewing and enforcing/explaining/following safety protocols.

+ Your experience ensuring proper equipment usage, awareness of work conditions, and accident/injury avoidance.

+ Your specific duties and responsibilities.

+ College/University

+ Course Title

+ Credits/Clock Hours

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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Address

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Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120

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