Roadway Programs Technician Supervisor - State of Pennsylvania : Job Details

Roadway Programs Technician Supervisor

State of Pennsylvania

Job Location : Pittsburgh,PA, USA

Posted on : 2024-12-09T08:49:03Z

Job Description :

THE POSITION

The Department of Transportation is on the lookout for a qualified individual to take on the role of Roadway Programs Technician Supervisor. This position entails a blend of technical expertise and supervisory responsibilities, focusing on the evaluation, analysis, and enhancement of Highway and Bridge Operations within the Allegheny County Maintenance Office. If you are interested in making a significant impact in this field, we encourage you to submit your application today!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

In this role, you will be responsible for planning, organizing, assigning, and evaluating the work of a team comprising technical, storeroom, and clerical personnel involved in various highway management functions. The incumbent will oversee a range of administrative and technical operations within the Allegheny County Maintenance Organization, ensuring effective supervision of these activities.

You will assist senior management in the strategic planning and scheduling of maintenance tasks, gathering data from Assistant Highway Maintenance Managers (AHMM) to support the formulation of Annual Work Plans and Period Plans. This process is crucial for ensuring that all relevant information is accurately recorded and maintained within the SAP Plant Maintenance System. Additionally, you will process and review work plans to confirm that the program is well-balanced and that the necessary labor, materials, equipment, and funding are available to execute these plans. Recommendations for adjustments to work plans will be made as needed.

As part of your responsibilities, you will utilize transaction Y_DC1_32000893 to provide each assistant with a spreadsheet detailing the current plan. They will then assess the planned work, making necessary additions, adjustments, or removals for the upcoming year. You will also supply the AHMM with updated deadlines and completion data to help maintain the maintenance schedule as closely as possible. Furthermore, you will offer recommendations to the AHMM to ensure that the planned work aligns with the cycle maintenance schedule. After reviewing the annual work plan with the AHMM and RPM, you will finalize the plan and enter the Annual Work Plan into SAP using transaction MS65. A thorough review of all rented equipment and material costs will be conducted with the RPTS and RPM to ensure proper budget allocation. Finally, you will analyze data from the SAP Plant Maintenance and RMS Systems to verify that program objectives are met and that overall system control is upheld.

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.

* This position may be eligible for an alternate work schedule (AWS).

* 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 Pittsburgh.

* 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 Roadway Programs Technicians 2; or

* Two years of experience in the analysis, development and implementation of methods and techniques in a roadway maintenance management system and an Associate's Degree in the field of Business Administration, Computer Science, Highway Engineering Technology or other closely related program; or

* A Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or in a civil engineering related discipline; or

* Any equivalent combination of experience and training.

Other Requirements:

* 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.

How to Apply:

* 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 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 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/test once for 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

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* Eligibility rules apply.

Have you been employed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as a Roadway Programs Technician 2 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 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.

How many years of experience do you have performing the analysis, development, and implementation of methods and techniques in a roadway maintenance management system?

* A. 4 years or more

* B. 2 but less than 4 years

* C. Less than 2 years

* D. None

How much college level coursework have you completed in Business Administration, Computer Science, Highway Engineering Technology, Mathematics, Statistics, or in a Civil Engineering related discipline?

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 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 and clicking the Evaluation Services link. For more information on foreign education credentials, please visit Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3 and click on Other Information.

* A. Master's Degree

* B. Bachelor's Degree

* C. Associate's Degree

* D. Some coursework but no degree

* E. None

CS-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.

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 question 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 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 our FAQ page.

* Yes

WORK BEHAVIOR 1 - DATA ANALYSIS AND REPORTING Reviews the analysis and interpretation of data obtained through pavement or roadway testing to ensure data integrity and accuracy of results; ensures test results are uploaded into a database; and generates, analyzes, and distributes reports to customers. Levels of Performance Select the Level of Performance which best describes your claim.

* A. I have experience reviewing the analysis and interpretation of data obtained through pavement or roadway testing to ensure data integrity and accuracy of results; ensuring test results are uploaded into a database; and generating, analyzing, and distributing reports to customers.

* B. I have experience reviewing the analysis and interpretation of data to ensure data integrity and accuracy of results; ensuring test results are uploaded into a database; and generating, analyzing, and distributing reports to customers. I do NOT have experience performing this work related to pavement or roadway testing data specifically.

* C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to Engineering, Information Technology, Data Analysis, Algebra, Statistics, Economics, Logical and Deductive Reasoning Project Management, Computer Management, Business Administration, or Database Management.

* 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 analyzing and interpreting data.

* The type(s) of data you analyzed.

* The purpose for which you analyzed data.

* 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(s)

* Credits/Clock Hours

WORK BEHAVIOR 2 - ROADWAY TESTING AND MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS Plans, coordinates, and monitors roadway testing and roadway maintenance operations. This includes scheduling personnel; coordinating the delivery of materials and equipment; site selection; traffic control; pavement markings; calibrating, testing, operating, and/or facilitating the maintenance and repair of equipment; and managing service contracts. Levels of Performance Select the Level of Performance which best describes your claim.

* A. I have experience planning, coordinating, and monitoring roadway testing AND roadway maintenance operations. This includes scheduling personnel; coordinating the delivery of materials and equipment; site selection; traffic control; pavement markings; calibrating, testing, operating, and/or facilitating the maintenance and repair of equipment; and managing service contracts.

* B. I have experience in planning, coordinating, and monitoring roadway testing OR roadway maintenance operations. This includes scheduling personnel; coordinating the delivery of materials and equipment; site selection; traffic control; pavement markings; calibrating, testing, operating, and/or facilitating the maintenance and repair of equipment; and managing service contracts.

* C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework or other training related to Engineering, Surveying Drafting and Design, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), or Urban and Regional Planning.

* 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 planning, coordinating, and monitoring roadway testing or roadway maintenance operations.

* The actual duties you performed.

* Your level of responsibility.

* College/University

* Course Title(s)

* Credits/Clock Hours

WORK BEHAVIOR 3 - COMMUNICATIONS 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. Levels of Performance Select the Level of Performance which best describes your claim.

* A. I have experience presenting oral and written information to all three of the following three audience group: 1) Government personnel (i.e. Managers, Supervisors, or other staff) 2) General Public (i.e. citizens, media, interest groups) 3) Technical Professionals (equipment operators, contractors, vendors)

* B. I have experience presenting oral and written information to one or two of the following three audience group: 1) Government personnel (i.e. Managers, Supervisors, or other staff) 2) General Public (i.e. citizens, media, interest groups) 3) Technical Professionals (equipment operators, contractors, vendors)

* C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework or other training related to Speech Communication, Professional Writing, or Grammar.

* 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 presenting oral and written information to audiences.

* The type(s) of audiences to which you presented information.

* Your level of responsibility.

* College/University

* Course Title(s)

* Credits/Clock Hours

WORK BEHAVIOR 4 - SUPERVISION Performs the full range of supervisory duties, such as employee discipline, hiring decisions, leave approval, completing employee performance reviews, conducting interviews, directing and reviewing the work of subordinates, assigning training, etc. Levels of Performance Select the Level of Performance which best describes your claim.

* A. I have experience performing the full range of supervisory duties, such as employee discipline, hiring decisions, leave approval, completing employee performance reviews, conducting interviews, directing and reviewing the work of subordinates, assigning training, etc.

* B. I have experience as a lead worker. I have provided on the job training to newly hired staff, reviewed their work, served as a team or group leader, etc.; but I was NOT responsible for employee discipline or hiring decisions.

* C. I have successfully completed college-level education/training related to supervisory development courses, labor relations, human resource management, etc.; but I have had little opportunity to perform this level of work outside the academic environment.

* 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 serving in a supervisory or lead worker role.

* The actual duties you performed .

* Your actual level of responsibility (supervisor or lead worker).

* College/University

* Course Title(s)

* Credits/Clock Hours

Required Question

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