Roadway Programs Technician 1

THE POSITION

The Roadway Programs Technician 1 role with the Department of Transportation offers a chance to build strong skills in supporting safe and efficient roadway operations. You will support important work that keeps materials organized and ready for field teams. This position gives you an opportunity to grow your understanding of maintenance and inventory systems. It is a great way to begin a meaningful career in public service.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position supports essential maintenance and inventory functions that help keep Erie County operations running smoothly. It combines technical work, data review, and hands-on inventory tasks that ensure materials are available and accurately tracked. As a Roadway Programs Technician 1, you will perform the following duties:

• Inventory Reporting: Review inventory data and analyze monthly usage reports to support planning and accuracy
• Material Control: Manage receipt, storage, and distribution of repair parts, supplies, and consumable items
• System Management: Update inventory records and ensure items are issued and tracked correctly
• Purchasing Support: Prepare purchase requests, code purchasing card transactions, and resolve issues with orders
• Stock Oversight: Check stock levels, conduct physical inventories, and coordinate with district staff to reconcile discrepancies
• Shipment Processing: Log shipments, inspect received goods, and prepare outgoing materials for transport

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.
• Winter shifts will have overtime.
• 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.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum 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 three months of graduating with a qualifying degree.

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 Guidelines.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• You must pass a background investigation.

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.
• All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant's own experience, qualifica