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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Drafter Designer in Pennsylvania
Drafter Designer
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Drafter Designer
Salary
$50,836.00 - $77,321.00 Annually
Location
Cambria County, PA
Job Type
Civil Service Permanent Full-Time
Job Number
CS-2024-87812-10190
Department
Department of Environmental Protection
Division
EP BAMR Cambria Dstr Off
Opening Date
07/08/2024
Closing Date
7/22/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Code
10190
Position Number
Multiple positions may be filled from this posting.
Union
AFSCME
Bargaining Unit
B1
Pay Group
ST06
Bureau / Division Code
5401
Bureau / Division
Bureau of Abandoned Mine Reclamation
Worksite Address
286 Industrial Park Road
City
Ebensburg, Pennsylvania
Zip Code
15931
Contact Name
Rob Konowitch
Contact Email
ra-depjobs@pa.gov
Description
Benefits
Questions
THE POSITION
Are you a talented draftsman looking to carve out a rewarding career in the Department of Environmental Protection? Your search ends here! The Bureau of Abandoned Mine Reclamation is currently on the lookout for a skilled drafter designer to become a valuable member of our team, assisting with various technical assignments in civil, mining, and environmental engineering initiatives. Do not miss out on this amazing chance to apply for a fulfilling profession that merges public service with personal growth!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
The responsibilities of this role include the preparation of plans, details, and sections for abandoned mine reclamation projects, which may vary in complexity and scope. The individual in this position will be tasked with designing these projects, ensuring that they are carried out effectively and efficiently. The work will involve careful consideration of environmental factors, safety regulations, and project requirements to achieve successful reclamation of abandoned mine sites.
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=00071791) .
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
Full-time employment
Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
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 Ebensburg, Pennsylvania.
Salary: Most selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $50,836.00 (before taxes).
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:
Two years of experience as a Drafter; or
Two years of experience as an Environmental Engineering Technician, which includes a minimum of one year of engineering, architectural or survey drafting work, including or supplemented by six months of CADD experience or training; or
Two years of experience in engineering, architectural or survey drafting work, including or supplemented by six months of CADD experience or training, and an Associate's Degree in the field of engineering technology or Computer Aided Drafting and Design; or
An equivalent combination of experience and/or training, including or supplemented by six months of CADD experience or training.
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 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
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.
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Have you been employed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as a Drafter for two or more years full-time?
Yes
No
02
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 experience must also be included in the appropriate section of your application if you would like this experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.
03
Have you been employed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as an Environmental Engineering Technician for two or more years full-time?
Yes
No
04
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.
05
How many years of full-time engineering, architectural or survey drafting experience do you possess?
2 or more years
1 but less than 2 years
Less than 1 year
No experience
06
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.
07
Do you possess 6 or more months of full-time experience working with CADD?
Yes
No
08
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.
09
Have you completed 2 college level or technical school courses in CADD?
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
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How much college coursework have you completed in civil engineering, drafting, design technology or a closely related field?
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.
120 credits or more
90 but less than 120 credits
60 but less than 90 credits
30 but less than 60 credits
Less than 30 credits
None
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CS-INSTRUCTIONS V2 You must complete the supplemental questions below. These supplemental questions are the exam and will be scored. They are designed to give you the opportunity to relate your experience and training background to the major activities (Work Behaviors) performed in this position. 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 questions. 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 questions is subject to verification. Any misrepresentation, falsification or omission of material facts is subject to penalty. If requested, you must provide documentation, including names, addresses, and telephone numbers of individuals who can verify the validity of the information you provide in the application and supplemental questions.
Read each question carefully. Determine and select which "Level of Performance" most closely represents your highest level of experience/training. List the employer(s)/training source(s) from your Work or Education sections of the application where you gained this experience/training.The "Level of Performance" you choose must be clearly supported within the description of the experience and training information entered in your application or your score may be lowered.In order to receive credit for experience, you must have worked in a job for at least six months in which the experience claimed was a major function.
If you have read and understand these instructions, please click on the "Yes" button and proceed to the exam questions.
Yes
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WORK BEHAVIOR 1 - READS AND INTERPRETS DATA
Read and interpret preliminary data obtained from field and survey notes, sketches, guidelines, deed searches, technical manuals, stream flow records, calculations, aerial photos, other maps, and files, and make visits to project sites to obtain data needed to begin and complete drawings.
Levels of Performance
Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.
A. I have experience reading and interpreting data obtained from field and survey notes, sketches, guidelines, deed searches, technical manuals, stream flow records, calculations, aerial photos, other maps, and files, and I have made visits to project sites to get data needed to begin and complete drawings.
B. I have experience reading and interpreting field and survey notes, aerial photos, maps and sketches; but I have not made visits to project sites to get data needed to begin and complete drawings.
C. I have completed education/training closely related to this work behavior in areas such as blueprint reading, surveying, map interpretation, etc., but have had little opportunity to perform this level of work outside the academic environment.
D. I have NO experience or training related to this work behavior.
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CS-EXPERIENCE DETAILS Describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed on this Work Behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below. If you claimed you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.
The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience
The type(s) of data you read and interpreted
The type(s) of project sites you visited
The actual duties you performed
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CS-EDUCATION If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.
Training Source 2. Course Title 3. Credits/Clock Hours
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WORK BEHAVIOR 2 - PREPARES DRAFTS, SKETCHES, AND DRAWINGS
Prepare plans, preliminary drafts, sketches, details and drawings, such as right-of-way and subdivision plans, profiles and cross-sections, structural drawings, topographic maps, space allocation plans showing floor layouts and utilities, and any natural or man-made facility, using automated drafting techniques.
Levels of Performance
Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.
A. I have experience independently preparing plans, preliminary drafts, sketches, details, and drawings, such as right-of-way and subdivision plans, profiles and cross-sections, structural drawings, topographic maps, space allocation plans showing floor layouts and utilities, and any natural or man-made facility, using automated drafting techniques. I was responsible for the final product.
B. I have received guidance or assistance from others with preparing plans, preliminary drafts, sketches, details, and drawings, such as right-of-way and subdivision plans, profiles and cross-sections, structural drawings, topographic maps, space allocation plans showing floor layouts and utilities, and any natural or man-made facility, using automated drafting techniques. Someone more experienced than I was responsible for the final product.
C. I have completed education/training closely related to this work behavior, such as map interpretation, CADD, drafting techniques, etc., but have had little opportunity to perform this level of work outside of the academic environment.
D. I have NO experience or training related to this work behavior.
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CS-EXPERIENCE DETAILS Describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed on this Work Behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below. If you claimed you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.
The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience
The type(s) of drafts, and drawings you prepared
Your level of responsibility with preparing the drafts, sketches, and drawings
The actual duties you performed
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CS-EDUCATION If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.
Training Source 2. Course Title 3. Credits/Clock Hours
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WORK BEHAVIOR 3 - PERFORMS AND CHECKS MATHEMATICAL CALCULATIONS
Perform and check mathematical calculations used to determine earthwork (cut and fill) quantities, grades, slopes, elevations, areas, buildings and land measurements, etc., needed to complete drawings and other basic construction documents.
Levels of Performance
Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.
A. I have experience performing and checking other drafter, drafter-designer, contractors, etc., mathematical calculations used to determine earthwork (cut and fill) quantities, grades, slopes, elevations, areas, buildings and land measurements, etc., needed to complete drawings and other basic construction documents.
B. I have experience performing and checking my own mathematical calculations, used to determine earthwork (cut and fill) quantities, grades, slopes, elevations, areas, buildings and land measurements, etc., needed to complete drawings and other basic construction documents.
C. I have experience performing mathematical calculations needed to complete drawings and other basic construction documents but someone more experienced than I am checked the calculations.
D. I have completed education/training closely related to this work behavior, such as strength and materials, algebra, geometry, etc., but have had little opportunity to perform this level of work outside the academic environment.
E. I have NO experience or training related to this work behavior.
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CS-EXPERIENCE DETAILS Describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed on this Work Behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below. If you claimed you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.
The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience
The type(s) of documents on which you checked or performed calculations
The type(s) of calculations you checked.
The actual duties you performed
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CS-EDUCATION If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.
Training Source 2. Course Title 3. Credits/Clock Hours
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WORK BEHAVIOR 4 - DESIGNS DRAFTS, SKETCHES, AND DRAWINGS
Design drafts, sketches, details, and drawings such as right-of-way and subdivision plans, profiles and cross-sections, structural drawings, topographic maps, space allocation plans showing floor layouts and utilities, and any natural or man-made facility, using automated drafting techniques.
Levels of Performance
Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.
A. I have experience independently designing drafts, sketches, details, and drawings, such as right-of-way and subdivision plans, profiles and cross-sections, structural drawings, topographic maps, space allocation plans showing floor layouts and utilities, and any natural or man-made facility, using automated drafting techniques. I was responsible for the final product.
B. I have received guidance or assistance from others with designing drafts, sketches, details, and drawings, such as right-of-way and subdivision plans, profiles and cross-sections, structural drawings, topographic maps, space allocation plans showing floor layouts and utilities, and any natural or man-made facility, using automated drafting techniques. Someone more experienced than I was responsible for the final product.
C. I have completed education/training closely related to this work behavior, such as map interpretation, CADD, drafting techniques, etc., but have had little opportunity to perform this level of work outside of the academic environment.
D. I have NO experience or training related to this work behavior.
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CS-EXPERIENCE DETAILS Describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed on this Work Behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below. If you claimed you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.
The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience 2. The type(s) of drafts, sketches, and drawings you designed 3. Your level of responsibility in designing the drafts, sketches, and drawings 4. The actual duties you performed
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CS-EDUCATION If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.
Training Source 2. Course Title 3. Credits/Clock Hours
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WORK BEHAVIOR 5 - CHECKS AND PROOFREADS DRAWINGS AND OTHER CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS
Check and proofread drawings and other basic construction documents to ensure that they meet required drafting/CADD standards for completeness and accuracy.
Levels of Performance
Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.
A. I have experience checking and proofreading drawings and other basic construction documents that I and others have prepared to ensure that they meet required drafting/CADD standards for completeness and accuracy. I was responsible for the final product.
B. I have experience checking and proofreading drawings and other basic construction documents that others have prepared to ensure that they met required drafting/CADD standards for completeness and accuracy. Someone more experienced than I was responsible for the final product.
C. I have completed education/training closely related to this work behavior, such as Auto-CADD standards, drafting standards, etc. but have had little opportunity to perform this level of work outside the academic environment.
D. I have NO experience or training related to this work behavior.
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CS-EXPERIENCE DETAILS Describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed on this Work Behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below. If you claimed you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.
The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience 2. The type(s) of document you proofread or checked 3. Whose documents did you proofread or check 4. The actual duties you performed
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CS-EDUCATION If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.
Training Source 2. Course Title 3. Credits/Clock Hours
Required Question
Agency
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Address
613 North Street
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120
Website
http://www.employment.pa.gov
