Fiscal Technician

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania • Indiana County, PA

7d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation is hiring a Fiscal Technician to support financial processes that help maintain daily transportation operations across Pennsylvania. The position handles purchasing support, document preparation, payment-related system updates, accounting record maintenance, transaction review, and inventory monitoring. The work requires accuracy and organization and supports district and county staff as well as transportation programs and their customers.

This is a full-time position with work hours of 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday, with a 60-minute lunch. Part-time telework may be available from an approved location within Pennsylvania, subject to the employee having a securely configured high-speed internet connection and to the department’s changing telework arrangements. Employees unable to telework may report to the headquarters office in Indiana, Pennsylvania.

New employees to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania start at an annual salary of $46,827.00. Candidates must meet one of the stated experience and training pathways, satisfy the Pennsylvania residency requirement, and be able to perform the essential job functions. Applications must provide detailed relevant experience and education; resumes and cover letters will not be considered for eligibility determination.

Requirements

• One year as a Fiscal Assistant (a Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• Three years of work involving maintenance of fiscal or financial records, including one year of responsible work involving application of accounting or fiscal principles and practices, and high school graduation; or
• One year of experience maintaining and reviewing fiscal records and an Associate degree in accounting or business administration; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.
• Must meet the Pennsylvania residency requirement.
• Must be able to perform essential job functions.
• If claiming college education toward minimum requirements, must attach college transcripts; unofficial transcripts are acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Process purchasing tasks, seek best-value options, and assist district and county staff.
• Prepare quotes, specifications, contracts, and purchasing documents, and maintain accurate files.
• Enter information into SAP to resolve issues involving encumbrances, invoices, and payments.
• Review purchasing card activity, correct coding errors, and update records as needed.
• Monitor supplies and coordinate distribution of needed materials and equipment.
• Attend procurement training and stay current on updated policies and procedures.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED