Civil Engineer Consultant (Transportation)

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Civil Engineer Consultant (Transportation)

Salary

$80,802.00 - $114,915.00 Annually

Location

Dauphin County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

CS-2024-87701-1116T

Department

Department of Transportation

Division

TR Cntr Mgmt Div

Opening Date

07/05/2024

Closing Date

7/18/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

1116T

Position Number

00102317

Union

Non-Union

Bargaining Unit

B3

Pay Group

ST09

Bureau / Division Code

00084330

Bureau / Division

Bureau of Design and Delivery, Contract Management Division

Worksite Address

400 North Street

City

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

17120

Contact Name

Erica Nesbitt

Contact Email

ernesbitt@pa.gov

• Description

• Benefits

• Questions

THE POSITION

Are you interested in expanding your engineering horizons? The Department of Transportation is seeking a Civil Engineer Consultant to join our Contract Management Division. Our ideal candidate will be detail-oriented and dedicated to keeping our engineering projects on track. This position gives you the opportunity to showcase your skillset as you p erform a variety of complex engineering duties associated with the selection, negotiation, and execution of engineering agreements. Bring your talent and ambition to our department and start a new and exciting chapter in your career!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

As a Negotiations Engineer (Civil Engineer Consultant), you will be administering the contract management process for engineering agreements within Engineering District 3-0, District 11-0, the Pennsylvania Turnpike, and central office areas as needed. Work includes analyzing project price proposals submitted by consultants, preparing paper and electronic Engineering Agreements, and evaluating requests for Supplemental agreements. Additionally, you will be responsible for reviewing and recommending approval for consultants selected by local municipalities to perform work under a Third-Party Federal Aid Agreement. Effective communication is key as you will be assisting customers in the interpretation and application of related consultant policies.

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Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment

• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with 30-minute lunch.

• AWS (alternate work schedule) may be available.

• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time. 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 Harrisburg.

• 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:

• Four years of professional civil engineering experience which includes three years in the appropriate specialty.

  Special Requirements:

• Possession of a valid Professional Engineer license issued by the Pennsylvania State Registration Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors and Geologists.

  Conditions of Employment:

• This position requires possession of a valid driver’s license.

  Post Employment Requirement:

• For the Bridges and Transportation parentheticals, successful candidates with an out of state Professional Engineer license will be required to produce a valid Professional Engineer license issued by Pennsylvania within their initial six month probationary period.

  Other Requirements:

• PA residency requirement (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) is currentlywaivedfor this title.

• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

  How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents willnotbe 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/testoncefor this posting.

• Your results will be provided via email.

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Health & Wellness

We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.*

Compensation & Financial Planning

We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options.

Work/Life Balance

We know there’s more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.*

Values and Culture

We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving.

Employee Perks

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*Eligibility rules apply.

01

Condition of Employment-Do you possess a current driver's license which is not under suspension?

• Yes

• No

  02

  If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, please provide the issuing state and license number. If you answered "No" type N/A in the box.

  03

  You must complete the supplemental question(s) below. Failure to provide complete and accurate information may delay the processing of your application or result in a lower-than-deserved score or disqualification. Youmustcomplete the applicationandanswer the supplemental question(s). Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents willnotbe reviewed for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position or to determine your score. All information you provide on your application and supplemental question(s) is subject to verification. Any misrepresentation, falsification or omission of material facts is subject to penalty. Read the question(s) carefully. Determine and select the option that most closely represents your highest level of experience/training/certification. The option you choose must be clearly supported if requested. If you have read and understand these instructions, please click on the "Yes" button and proceed to the exam questions.

If you have general questions regarding the application and hiring process, please refer to ourFAQ page. (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3)

• Yes

  04

  Do you possess a valid Professional Engineer license issued by the Pennsylvania State Registration Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors and Geologists?

• Yes

• No

  05

  If you answered 'Yes', please provide the license number and expiration date in the text box below.

  06

  Do you possess a valid Professional Engineer license issued by a state other than Pennsylvania?

• Yes

• No

  07

  If you answered yes, please provide your driver's license number and expiration date. If you answered no, type N/A in the text box below.

  08

  How many years of full-time professional civil engineering experience do you possess in the field of transportation?

• 4 years or more

• 3 but less than 4 years

• 2 but less than 3 years

• Less than 2 years

• None

  09

  If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experiencemustalso be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.

  Required Question

Agency

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Address

613 North Street

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120

Website

http://www.employment.pa.gov