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- THE POSITION
Are you seeking an opening to develop your expertise and make strides in your career? Well, congratulations! This job is just what you have been looking for! Your role involves handling administrative and technical tasks related to operational budget management, contracting, and procurement for the Information Technology sector of the Infrastructure and Economic Development (IED) Delivery Center within the department. Apply to kickstart a fulfilling and motivating career journey!
- DESCRIPTION OF WORK
In this position, your main responsibilities involve handling administrative and technical tasks related to budget administration, contracting, and procurement for the Information Technology (IT) department of the Infrastructure and Economic Development (IED) Delivery Center. This includes procuring IT hardware, software, and services for all Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) offices. You will be responsible for managing the budget and analyzing funding for each operational appropriation and various program areas. It is crucial to have a good understanding of IT technical terms, ITQ contracts, and specific terms and conditions for IT software.
Your role also includes overseeing daily purchasing activities, monitoring bureau procurement, and collaborating with bureau directors, program managers, and IT staff to evaluate purchase requirements and provide technical advice on commodities or services. Additionally, you will offer guidance to bureaus, sections, and divisions in preparing technical requirements for procurement, including discussions on utilizing the Office of Administration Invitation to Quality for Information Technology Services (ITQ).
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.
- 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 as a Financial Programs Trainee; or
- One year of experience in paraprofessional fiscal administration work, and a bachelor's degree in business administration, accounting, finance, economics, or a related field; or
- An equivalent combination of experience and training.
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.
- 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 application 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.
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.- 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.