Roadway Programs Technician 1

Salary $41,506.00 - $61,927.00 Annually Location Armstrong County, PA Job Type Civil Service Permanent Full-Time Job Number CS-2026-60471-12510 Department Department of Transportation Division TR Armstrong Co Opening Date 10/19/2026 Closing Date 11/2/2026 11:59 PM Eastern Job Code 12510 Position Number 00011562 Union AFSCME Bargaining Unit B1 Pay Group ST04 Bureau / Division Code 00081010 Bureau / Division TR Armstrong County Worksite Address 504 South Water Street City Kittanning, Pennsylvania Zip Code 16201 Contact Name Alex Hyer Contact Phone 724.543.1811 Contact Email [email protected] THE POSITION Help keep Pennsylvania roads safe and well maintained by joining the Department of Transportation as a Roadway Programs Technician 1. This role supports essential planning and tracking that guide roadway maintenance in Armstrong County. Your work will help crews stay organized and ready to respond to daily needs. Be part of a team that values accuracy, service, and problem solving. DESCRIPTION OF WORK This position assists with planning, reviewing, and tracking roadway maintenance operations to support safe and efficient transportation services. As a Roadway Programs Technician 1, you will perform the following duties: 1. Work Plan Review: Analyze work plans to confirm that labor, materials, equipment, and funding line up with maintenance needs 2. Data Monitoring: Review SAP system data to track production units, hours, materials, and equipment use for accuracy and improvement 3. Inventory Oversight: Support material purchasing, storage, issuing, and record keeping to maintain proper inventory levels 4. Field Observation: Monitor maintenance activities and gather information used to develop and refine work standards 5. Damage Assessment: Inspect guiderail or roadway damage, prepare estimates, document findings, and support repair coordination 6. Contract Support: Assist with rented equipment tracking, bids, agreements, and vendor documentation Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description. Work Schedule and Additional Information: 1. Full-time employment 2. Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. 3. Overtime and shift work required. Work hours subject to change based on seasonal requirements and operational needs. 4. Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position. 5. **Salary:Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $41,506 (before taxes). 6. 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: 1. 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 2. 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 3. An Associate's Degree in a field of Business Administration, Computer Science, Highway Engineering Technology or other closely related program; or 4. Any equivalent combination of experience and training. 5. Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within 3 months of graduating with a qualifying degree. Other Requirements: 1. You must meet thePA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency Guidelines. 2. You must be able to per orm essential job functions. How to Apply: 1. 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). 2. 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. 3. Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted. 4. Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from ... For full info follow application link. 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.