Roadway Programs Technician 1 - State of Pennsylvania : Job Details

THE POSITIONIf you have experience in roadway maintenance, data collection, and analysis, and are looking for a new career opportunity, then we encourage you to apply for the position of Roadway Programs Technician 1 at the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation. This role will involve assisting with the management and maintenance of the Roadway Management System, as well as conducting testing and managing pavement data for the Pavement Evaluation Testing Analysis Section. Do not miss out on this chance to advance your career in the transportation industry!DESCRIPTION OF WORKAs a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work closely with technicians to test and drive specialized devices for statewide pavement evaluation and testing, in addition to location reference system programs. Your responsibilities will include operating PennDOT pavement test equipment, such as devices used for laser roughness and pavement friction testing systems, as well as the location reference system and video log test system. Along with these tasks, you will also be involved in managing data analysis and reporting systems, conducting research projects related to highway pavements, and maintaining and repairing testing equipment. In addition, your role will involve performing specialized activities for PennDOT's Automated Data Collection, Inventory, and Analysis Distress Program.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.* There is potential for a 4-day work week (Alternate Work Schedule (AWS): Monday - Wednesday 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM and Thursday 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, with 30 minute lunch.)* Extensive overnight travel is required.* Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time up to 3 days per week. 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. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time.* 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 & ELIGIBILITYQUALIFICATIONSMinimum Experience and Training Requirements:* One year of experience as a Technical Assistant (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); 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:* This particular position also requires possession of a current Class C driver's license which is not under suspension.* 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 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.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.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.Learn more about our Total Rewards by watching this short video!See the total value of your benefits package by exploring our benefits calculator.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 visit www.employment.pa.gov and click on the benefits box.* Eligibility rules apply.01Selective Certification - Do you possess a current driver's license which is not under suspension?* Yes* No02If you answered yes to the above question, please provide your driver's license number and expiration date. If you answered no, type N/A in the text box below.03Have you been employed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as a Technical Assistant for one or more years full-time?* Yes* No04If 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.05Do 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* No06If 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.07How 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* None08If 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.09Do 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 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.* Yes* No10If 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 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.* Yes* No11If you currently do not have a conferred associate degree or higher in Business Administration, Computer Science, Highway Engineering Technology, or a closely related field, what date do you expect to receive your degree? Enter N/A if not applicable.12You 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 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 our FAQ page.* Yes13WORK BEHAVIOR 1 - COLLECTING DATACollect 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 PerformanceSelect the Level of Performance which 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.14In 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.* 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.15If 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 Hours16WORK BEHAVIOR 2 - ANALYZE AND INTERPRET DATAAnalyze 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 PerformanceSelect the Level of Performance which 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.17In 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.* 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.18If 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 Hours19WORK BEHAVIOR 3 - PERFORMANCE TESTS AND CALIBRATIONConduct 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 PerformanceSelect 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, or computer science.* D. I have NO experience or education related to this work behavior.20In 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 conducting performance tests and calibration on vehicles, equipment, and software.* Your specific duties and responsibilities.21If 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 Hours22WORK BEHAVIOR 4 - WRITTEN REPORTSDevelop written reports, accident reports, and standardized forms related to roadway maintenance.Levels of PerformanceSelect 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.23In 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 developing written reports.* The types of reports you developed.* Your experience gathering data related to roadway maintenance.* Your specific duties and responsibilities.24If 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 Hours25WORK BEHAVIOR 5 - ORAL COMMUNICATIONCommunicate 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 PerformanceSelect 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 or speech.* D. I have NO experience or education related to this work behavior.26In 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 communicating with groups, including the type of content.* The audience with whom you communicated.* Your specific duties and responsibilities.27If 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 Hours28WORK BEHAVIOR 6 - WORKPLACE SAFETYReview 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 PerformanceSelect 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, or workplace safety.* E. I have NO experience or education related to this work behavior.29In 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 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.30If 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 HoursRequired QuestionEmployer Commonwealth of PennsylvaniaAddress 613 North StreetHarrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120Website