Engineering Technician

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Engineering Technician

Salary

$39,785.00 - $59,384.00 Annually

Location

Lycoming County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

CS-2024-93415-12010

Department

Department of Transportation

Division

TR Dstr Off 300

Opening Date

09/10/2024

Closing Date

9/23/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

12010

Position Number

00290682

Union

AFSCME

Bargaining Unit

B1

Pay Group

ST04

Bureau / Division Code

00080300

Bureau / Division

Transportation - Engineering District 3-0

Worksite Address

715 Jordan Avenue

City

Montoursville, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

17754

Contact Name

Elizabeth Swartz

Contact Phone

570.368.4208

Contact Email

eliswartz@pa.gov

• Description

• Benefits

• Questions

THE POSITION

The Department of Transportation, District 3, a key player in maintaining Pennsylvania's highways, is looking to hire an Engineering Technician. This position stands out due to its exceptional 12-month training program designed to provide a thorough understanding of the diverse roles and responsibilities of an engineering technician. Participants will explore various engineering fields, including technology, design, construction, maintenance, and highway safety and traffic. Through practical, on-the-job learning experiences, you will acquire essential skills that will set you up for a rewarding career in the district. Seize this fantastic opportunity and submit your application today!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

In this position, you will perform a range of entry-level technical duties within the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT), concentrating on design, construction, and maintenance efforts. You will provide engineering assistance to various PennDOT units while acquiring essential knowledge of departmental policies, procedures, organizational structures, and workflows.

To achieve the training goals, you will engage in a structured program featuring rotational assignments across engineering districts, allowing you to become acquainted with district staff and processes while participating in work projects. Additionally, classroom instruction will be delivered according to the program coordinator's guidelines, with all activities being closely evaluated for thoroughness, technical accuracy, and methodological soundness. In this role, you will carry out technical tasks related to drafting, which involve creating highway plans based on field survey data, designing minor highway projects from the initial engineering stage to the final plan, and completing minor design assignments under the guidance of a civil engineer, highway designer, or highway drafter designer. The work will employ Computer Aided Drafting and Design (CADD) software to ensure efficiency and precision in task completion.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description (https://careers.employment.pa.gov/pd/PD_NEOGOV.asp?p=00290682) .

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment

• Work hours are 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.

• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, after successfully completing probationary period and training program. 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 6 months of graduating with a qualifying degree.

  Other Requirements:

• You must meet the PA residency requirement (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) . For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) and click on Residency.

• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

  How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents willnot 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).

• This posting requires submission of a copy of your college transcript(s). Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You may upload your document as an attachment during the application process. You must still complete the application and answer the supplemental questions. All documents MUST be uploaded prior to the submission of your application.

• 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.

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

Sometimes, it is the little “extras” that make a big difference. Our employees receive special employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships.

For more information on all of these Total Rewards benefits, please visitwww.employment.pa.gov and click on the benefits box.

*Eligibility rules apply.

01

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) .

• Yes

  02

  Do you have a conferred associate's degree or higher, or are you within six months of completing an associate's degree or higher, in surveying, drafting, designing, civil, or any other appropriate field of engineering technology?

If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted.

If you answer "yes" to this question based on education acquired outside of the United States, you must also upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation. For more information on foreign education credentials, please visithttps://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3and click on Other Information.

• Yes

• No

  03

  If you do not have a conferred associate's degree or higher, on what date do you expect to receive your degree? Type N/A in the text box if this does not apply.

  Required Question

Agency

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Address

613 North Street

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120

Website

http://www.employment.pa.gov