Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Dauphin County, Pennsylvania

Roadway Programs Technician 2

Hybrid$46,827 - $70,592/yrPosted Sep 29, 2026

Job details

Location
Dauphin County, Pennsylvania
Work type
Hybrid
Compensation
$46,827 - $70,592/yr
Posted
Sep 29, 2026
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About this role

About the Department

Are you ready to use your field experience and analytical skills to shape the world around you?  The Roadway Programs Technician 2 position with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) offers a chance to grow your technical skills while supporting important pavement evaluation work across the Commonwealth.  You will join a team that values accuracy, innovation, and hands-on expertise.  This role provides an opportunity to build your knowledge of advanced testing tools while helping to keep Pennsylvania roads safe.  Motivated individuals seeking a challenging and rewarding position will find this role engaging and meaningful!


Position Duties

This position supports pavement evaluation and testing operations throughout the Commonwealth, including advanced data collection and field testing.  As a Roadway Programs Technician 2, you will perform the following duties:


  • Field Testing Operations: Conduct pavement deflection and profile testing using specialized equipment
  • Data Review: Examine output files and prepare collected information for processing
  • Equipment Maintenance: Perform scheduled upkeep and ensure all testing tools meet required standards
  • Traffic Coordination: Assist with planning and implementing safe and efficient testing operations
  • Record Keeping: Maintain accurate logs of test locations, distances, and related information
  • Technical Support: Provide guidance to personnel and assist with resolving field testing challenges


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.
  • This position requires extensive overnight travel statewide.  Work schedule during traveling:
    • (3) 10-hour days from 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
    • (1) 7.5-hour day from 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM
  • This position may require overtime. 
  • Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time.  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.  Additional details may be provided during the interview.
  • 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.

Minimum Qualifications

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.

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


Commonwealth employees who wish to use their seniority rights must apply to the internal posting for their seniority rights to be considered.


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, qualifications, and work.  Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only.  Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted.  Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.

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.

Other Qualifications

  • 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.

Benefits

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Health & Wellness

We 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 Planning
We 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 Balance
We 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 Culture
We 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 Perks
Sometimes, 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.

Supplemental Questions

01
Additional Requirement - Do you possess a current driver's license which is not under suspension?
  • Yes
  • No
02
If you answered yes, please provide your driver's license number and expiration date. If you answered no, type N/A in the text box below.
03
Have you been employed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as a Roadway Programs Technician 1 for one or more years full-time?
  • Yes
  • No
04
If 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.
05
Do you possess one or more years of full-time experience in the analysis of data utilized in planning and scheduling of work, materials and equipment?
  • Yes
  • No
06
If 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.
07
How much full-time paraprofessional or technical level experience do you possess in business, information technology, engineering or a closely related field?
  • 2 years or more
  • 1 but less than 2 years
  • Less than 1 year
  • None
08
If 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.
09
How much college coursework have you completed in the field of Business Administration, Computer Science, Highway Engineering Technology, or another closely related program?

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 a 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 https://www.naces.org and clicking the Evaluation Services link.
  • 120 credits or more
  • 90 but less than 120 credits
  • 60 but less than 90 credits
  • 30 but less than 60 credits
  • Less than 30 credits
  • None
10
CS-INSTRUCTIONS You 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 question 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 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.
  • Yes
11
WORK BEHAVIOR 1 – DATA COLLECTION Identify the location and measure the distance of roadway features (such as bridges, traffic signals, drainpipes, etc.) utilizing electronic testing equipment and vehicle mounted computer systems to collect and display the data. Collect additional roadway testing and maintenance data to determine deficiencies and corrective actions needed. Levels of Performance

Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.
  • A. I have experience identifying the location or measuring the distance of roadway features or collecting roadway testing or maintenance data. I determined roadway deficiencies and corrective actions.
  • B. I have experience identifying the location or measuring the distance of roadway features or collecting roadway testing or maintenance data. I DID NOT determine roadway deficiencies and corrective actions.
  • C. I have experience collecting roadway data NOT RELATED TO features, testing, or maintenance.
  • D. I have successfully completed college-level coursework or training in computer science, data collection, roadway maintenance, cartography, surveying, or highway construction.
  • E. I have NO experience or training related to this work behavior.
12
In 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.
  1. The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.
  2. Your experience identifying the location or measuring the distance of roadway features or collecting roadway testing or maintenance data.
  3. Your experience determining deficiencies and corrective actions.
  4. Your experience collecting other roadway data.
  5. The actual duties you performed and level of responsibility.
13
If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework or training, 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.
  1. College/University/Training Source
  2. Course Title(s)
  3. Credits/Clock Hours
14
WORK BEHAVIOR 2 – ANALYZE DATA

Analyze and compare the roadway feature location and asset data collected in the field with the information stored in the Roadway Management System (RMS) database. Verify the accuracy of the RMS database information and report discrepancies to the engineering districts for updates or corrections.

Levels of Performance

Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.
  • A. I have experience analyzing and comparing the roadway asset data collected with information in a database. I verified the accuracy of the database information and reported discrepancies.
  • B. I have experience analyzing roadway data collected. I verified the accuracy of the information and reported discrepancies.
  • C. I have experience analyzing data NOT related to roadways. I verified the accuracy of the information and reported discrepancies.
  • D. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to data analysis, database management, mathematics, statistics, business administration, or engineering.
  • E. I have NO experience or training related to this work behavior.
15
In 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.
  1. The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.
  2. Your experience analyzing and comparing the roadway asset data collected with information in a database.
  3. Your experience verifying the accuracy of the information and reporting discrepancies.
  4. Your experience analyzing other data and the type.
  5. The actual duties you performed and level of responsibility.
16
If 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.
  1. College/University
  2. Course Title
  3. Credits/Clock Hours
17
WORK BEHAVIOR 3 – PROVIDE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE

Provide technical assistance and serve as a liaison between management, other PennDOT personnel, agencies, industry representatives, and the public regarding Location Reference System (LRS) data collection and interpretation processes and operations.

Levels of Performance

Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.
  • A. I have experience providing technical assistance to others regarding roadway data collection or interpretation processes or operations.
  • B. I have experience providing technical assistance to others NOT related to roadway data collection or interpretation processes or operations.
  • C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to public speaking or communication.
  • D. I have NO experience or training related to this work behavior.
18
In 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.
  1. The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.
  2. Your experience providing technical assistance and to whom.
  3. The topic(s) of the information provided.
  4. The actual duties you performed and level of responsibility.
19
If 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.
  1. College/University
  2. Course Title
  3. Credits/Clock Hours
20
WORK BEHAVIOR 4 – WRITTEN COMMUNICATION

Write reports and memoranda, and respond to emails from other PennDOT personnel, management staff, municipalities, and the public regarding operational or procedural questions and concerns.

Levels of Performance

Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.
  • A. I have experience writing reports, memoranda, or emails regarding operational or procedural questions or concerns. I had the final responsibility for the completed document.
  • B. I have experience writing reports, memoranda, or emails regarding operational or procedural questions or concerns. Someone else had the final responsibility for the completed document.
  • C. I have experience writing reports, memoranda, or emails not related to operational or procedural questions or concerns.
  • D. I have successfully complete college-level coursework related to technical writing, business writing, report writing, or English composition.
  • E. I have NO experience or training related to this work behavior.
21
In 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.
  1. The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.
  2. Your experience writing reports, memoranda, or emails regarding operational or procedural questions or concerns.
  3. The actual duties you performed and level of responsibility.
22
If 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.
  1. College/University
  2. Course Title
  3. Credits/Clock Hours

Required Question

Agency Information

EmployerCommonwealth of PennsylvaniaAddress 613 North Street

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120 Website http://www.employment.pa.gov
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