Interested candidates must apply to the IT Procurement Assistant posting by visiting careers.paturnpike.com by July 9, 2024.
Posting Start Date: June 25, 2024
Posting End Date: July 9, 2024
Position Number: 80006738
Union: Non-Union
FLSA Status: Salaried Non Exempt
Department: Information Technology – Policy, Planning and Procurement
Salary Grade: N-12
Salary: $54,000.00
Employment Type: Full Time
Building Location*:
Central Office Building
700 S. Eisenhower Blvd.
Middletown, PA 17057
Eastern Regional Office
251 Flint Hill Road
King of Prussia, PA 19406
Western Regional Office
2200 North Center Avenue
New Stanton, PA 15672
Work Schedule: Flexible Work Options
*This position may report to one of the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission's offices: Central Office (Middletown), Eastern Regional Office (King of Prussia) or Western Regional Office (New Stanton).
The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, opened on October 1, 1940, is known as “America’s First Superhighway”! Our mission is to operate a safe, reliable, customer-valued toll road system that supports national mobility and commerce. The PTC operates a 565-mile system with over 205 million transactions annually. Together, we are building the highway of the future.
The Commission values its team members and understands the importance of work/life balance to the health, well-being and productivity of its team. Therefore, this position may be eligible for Flexible Work Options* such as:
- Hybrid Work - combination of remote and in-person reporting
- Alternate Work Schedule - flexibility to adjust work schedule length to complete work week in fewer days
*Some options may require completion of probationary period.
The Commission requires all employees to establish PA residency within 6 months of hire and to maintain PA residency, regardless of Flexible Work Options.
Job Purpose and Summary
This is an entry level cross-functional position primarily responsible for providing support to higher level professionals in one of the various areas of specialization within the Information Technology (IT) department for the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission (PTC). Work involves participating and assisting with different levels of tasks for the assigned unit. Work is generally performed in a distributed environment under the direct supervision of various managers, supervisors, senior analysts, or higher-level specialists. Work results are reviewed for conformity to operating procedures, overall performance, quality, and effectiveness of services provided.
Essential Functions & Responsibilities
Performs necessary departmental documentation, administrative tasks, and internal outreach efforts as needed.
Updates basic Business Processes and Procedures (BPPs) and other documentation to reflect current processes and instructions.
Assists in the requirements gathering, documentation, and implementation of changes to software, networks, and/or systems.
Processes requests for audio files, video files, phone records, and other forensic evidence for both internal and external investigations and right-to-know requests.
Creates basic reports and uses report variants to produce repeatable reports with specific user criteria.
Assists with troubleshooting various equipment, systems, applications, and programs for the department.
Updates departmental documentation, completes administrative tasks, and assists in internal outreach efforts as needed.
Assists with departmental project/program life cycles as directed, including planning, budgeting, specification, design, installation, deployment, integration, operations, support, testing, policy development, and compliance reporting.
Aids end users on incidents, requests, and support calls.
Manually creates user accounts in PTC systems.
Creates test scripts and performs system testing.
Creates and tracks IT shopping carts.
Performs user access reviews as requested.
Receives, enters, updates, and resolves service desk tickets.
Installs computer hardware and software.
Works closely with internal departments and other areas of IT.
Uses situational awareness to anticipate and prevent accidents.
Performs related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Associate’s degree in computer science, information systems, or related field.
Equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be accepted.
Specialized certificates and/or training may be required to be completed within the first 6 (six) months of employment.
Competencies
Attention to Detail
Communication Proficiency
Customer Service
Motivated
Reliability
Technical Capacity
Time Management
Physical Demands and Work Environment
Position demands include frequent speaking, writing, and reading reports. Position requires frequent work at a computer utilizing and analyzing business programs and PTC specific operating systems. Position may require occasional exertion of up to fifty (50) pounds and minimal couching, stooping and/or kneeling. Position may require some travel and/or fieldwork with exposure to roadway traffic. Occasionally works outside of normal business hours for assigned work assignments.
Office environment with low levels of noise, adequate lighting, and comfortable temperature. Field environment may include exposure to moderately adverse and undesirable conditions. Physical environment is generally safe, but safety equipment or precautions must be followed in field conditions.
Benefits
The selected candidate will be offered an exceptional benefits package which includes comprehensive medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage, along with a benefit plan for retirement. In addition, leave programs, tuition reimbursement, employee assistance program, and alternative work schedules are available to employees.
The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact the Human Resources Department by calling 717-831-7378.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $54,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Middletown, PA 17057