Roadway Programs Coordinator

Position Overview

Become part of a team that keeps Pennsylvania moving forward! As a Roadway Programs Coordinator for the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT), you will help support key programs that shape the condition of roads used by millions of travelers. This role offers the chance to work with advanced equipment, specialized data, and important reporting systems. Your efforts will strengthen the accuracy of roadway information that informs long‑term planning and daily operations.

This position supports major statewide programs that collect, analyze, and manage roadway, pavement, and videologging information for PennDOT. It ensures the accuracy, quality, and reliability of data used in planning, maintenance, and decision making. As a Roadway Programs Coordinator, you will perform the following duties:

• Videologging Coordination:
  Prepare vendor data for upload and support daily operations of the statewide videologging program.
• Quality Assurance Work:
  Carry out field testing, review images and data, and assess pavement conditions for accuracy.
• System Support:
  Assist in enhancements, testing, and reporting for the Roadway Management System.
• Training and Guidance:
  Provide instruction and technical help to PennDOT staff on videologging, databases, and related tools.
• Data Reporting:
  Develop, maintain, and refine specialized reports, including pavement roughness and pavement analysis tracking.
• Technical Assistance:
  Serve as a resource to districts, management, and outside groups on roadway data usage and interpretation.

• Full‑time employment.
• Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday–Friday, with a 30‑minute lunch.
• Telework:
  Opportunity to work from home part‑time, up to 6 days in a 10‑day pay period; requires a securely configured high‑speed internet connection and an approved location inside Pennsylvania.
• Salary may be non‑negotiable in some cases.

• One year of experience as a Roadway Programs Specialist or Roadway Programs Technician Supervisor (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title), or
• Three years of experience in the analysis, development, and implementation of methods and techniques used in a roadway maintenance management system and an associate’s degree in business administration, computer science, highway engineering technology, or a closely related program, or
• One year of experience in the analysis, development, and implementation of methods and techniques used in a roadway maintenance management system and a bachelor’s degree in business administration, computer science, mathematics, statistics, or a civil engineering related discipline, or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training.

• You must meet the Pennsylvania residency requirement.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

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.

Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. § 7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. For more information on employment preferences for veterans, refer to the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry website.

TRS is available for hearing and speech disabilities or for other individuals who need it. 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.

Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. Your score is based on the detailed information you provide and is valid for this specific posting only. Your results will be provided via email. You may only apply/test once for this posting.