Reference #: 4452379 THE POSITION Are you passionate about ensuring the safety of Pennsylvania roads? Join the Department of Transportation as a Location Reference System Driver (Roadway Programs Technician1) and play a vital role in maintaining smooth rides for drivers across the state. Take the opportunity today to contribute to the improvement of our road conditions and fulfill your career objectives!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK In your role as a Roadway Programs Technician 1 at the Department of Transportation, you will be involved in various tasks related to collecting and testing pavement data. You will also be responsible for reporting the results to the pavement evaluation testing (PET) analysis section and assisting with the maintenance of the roadway management system (RMS). Your duties will include supporting technicians with testing, driving vehicles for specialized activities, and participating in the statewide pavement evaluation and testing programs and location reference system (LRS) programs. Additionally, you will assist other technicians and management personnel with initiatives and duties related to roadway inventory & testing unit and pavement evaluation and testing. You will also be responsible for creating and duplicating the annual straight-line diagram (SLD) refresh. Furthermore, you will perform specialized activities for PennDOT's automated data collection, inventory and analysis of pavement distress (videologging) program, following management objectives, PennDOT policies and procedures, american society for testing and materials (ASTM) standards, and american association of state highway and transportation officials (AASHTO) specifications, along with other assigned duties. ASTM standards, and AASHTO specifications, in addition to other assigned duties.

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 30-minute lunch. This position may be eligible for alternate work schedule 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 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 appl cation 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%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov. 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.

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.

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.