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Reference #: 4476604
Closing Date 5/7/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
THE POSITION The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation is looking for a dedicated individual with excellent attention to detail and strong analytical abilities to join our team as an Engineering Technician. Our year-long training program covers various engineering areas such as construction, maintenance, highway safety, and traffic, preparing you for a permanent role within our District. If you have the necessary skills, we invite you to apply and contribute to our team.
DESCRIPTION OF WORK In this role, your responsibilities will include performing a range of technical tasks across different areas of PennDOT, such as design, construction, and maintenance. You will provide engineering support to all units within PennDOT and gain a fundamental understanding of departmental policies, procedures, responsibilities, and workflow. The training program will involve rotational assignments in Engineering Districts to familiarize you with district personnel and procedures, as well as participation in work projects to achieve training objectives. Classroom training will also be provided as directed by the program coordinator.
All work assignments will undergo thorough screening and review to ensure completeness, technical accuracy, and a sound approach. Upon successful completion of the training program, you will be assigned to the Bridge Unit. In this role, you will be responsible for preparing various bridge and structural plans, maps, and drawings using prescribed methods and procedures. This work will require technical and drafting skills, with the use of Computer Aided Drafting and Design (CADD) to create technical bridge and structural drawings.
Your tasks will involve developing final bridge and structural plans based on preliminary sketches, existing highway plans, existing bridge plans, and field survey data. This includes working on structures such as reinforced concrete box culverts, simple span bridges, metal plate culverts, and bridge rehabilitation projects. Mathematical calculations using algebra, plane geometry, and trigonometry will be performed to compute plan quantities and assist in structural drafting under professional and technical guidance. Additionally, you will participate in field inspections of bridges for rehabilitation and replacement projects, developing inspection notes and sketches with guidance from professional and technical staff.
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
Full-time employment Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with 30-minute lunch. Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, after initial onboarding. 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 Montoursville.
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:
An associate degree in surveying, drafting, designing, civil, or any other appropriate field of engineering technology. Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within 3 months of graduating with a qualifying degree. 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 fo 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 will 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.
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.
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.