Roadway Programs Technician 2

If you have a proactive approach, a positive attitude, strong organizational abilities, and a sharp attention to detail, we invite you to consider an exciting opportunity with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation as a Roadway Programs Technician 2 in Cumberland County. In this position, you will be responsible for conducting technical inspections and managing contracts related to various specialized services, including herbicide spraying, mowing, tree trimming, stump removal, guiderail repair, wildflower plantings, and handling reimbursable accident damages, as well as gathering essential information for potential tort cases. Elevate your career by joining our dedicated maintenance team and making a meaningful impact in our county!

In this position, you will play a key role in gathering field data to support the creation and upkeep of reports, tables, and forms. You will be responsible for procuring necessary maintenance and operational supplies for the organization, managing purchase orders through SAP and SRM systems. Your duties will include utilizing a corporate purchasing card for acquisitions, conducting research for materials needed for scheduled projects, and overseeing the preparation and monitoring of material bids via e-procurement in alignment with summer maintenance activities and the annual work plan. Additionally, you will initiate purchase orders, develop product or service specifications, maintain a list of qualified vendors, issue requests for quotes (RFQs), evaluate bids, and recommend contract awards. You will also coordinate winter municipal agreements, assist in collecting and analyzing information from municipalities, and ensure proper documentation for payments during the winter season, including adjustments for severe weather. Furthermore, you will prepare snow maps detailing truck/operator information and snow route assignments, and serve as the Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) coordinator for Cumberland County.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• One year as a Roadway Programs Technician 1 (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 an Associate's Degree in the field of Business Administration, Computer Science, Highway Engineering Technology or closely related program; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training.

• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency.
  
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

Veterans:

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

• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
• Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
• You must provide complete and accurate information or:
  • your score may be lower than deserved.
  • you may be disqualified.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.