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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Engineering Technician in Pennsylvania
Engineering Technician
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Engineering Technician
Salary
$39,785.00 - $59,384.00 Annually
Location
Indiana County, PA
Job Type
Civil Service Permanent Full-Time
Job Number
CS-2024-13442-12010
Department
Department of Transportation
Division
TR Dstr Off 10 0
Opening Date
12/04/2024
Closing Date
12/18/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Code
12010
Position Number
00302741
Union
AFSCME
Bargaining Unit
B1
Pay Group
ST04
Bureau / Division Code
00081000
Bureau / Division
TR District 10-0
Worksite Address
2550 Oakland Avenue
City
Indiana, Pennsylvania
Zip Code
15701
Contact Name
Adam Marshall
Contact Phone
724.357.2844
Contact Email
admarshall@pa.gov
Description
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THE POSITION
Are you looking to make the most of your degree and kickstart your career? The Department of Transportation’s Engineering District 10-0 is on the lookout for an Engineering Technician to become part of their traffic team. This entry-level role involves a variety of technical responsibilities, including collecting data for different traffic studies, safety initiatives, and signage projects. As a member of the team, you will have the opportunity to work on important tasks that contribute to the overall safety and efficiency of traffic systems. Your efforts will help in analyzing and improving traffic conditions in the district. If you are eager to kickstart your career in engineering and make a positive impact on community safety, this position could be a great fit for you. Join us in enhancing traffic management and ensuring safer roads for everyone!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
Upon completion of a 12-month training program, aimed at delivering an in-depth comprehension of traffic engineering concepts, you will take on the position of Traffic Control Technician. In this vital role, you will apply the knowledge and skills acquired during your training to effectively manage and enhance traffic control systems. The program focuses on traffic control responsibilities, where you will regularly assess traffic routes during both day and night to spot safety issues. Your tasks will include participating in traffic studies; counting vehicles; reviewing signs and pavement markings; handling Highway Occupancy Permit applications; and evaluating traffic signals.
You will also help investigate complaints related to signage and pavement markings; prepare necessary correspondence; suggest corrective measures; and create work orders. Additionally, you will prepare plans for traffic signals, electronic devices, highway lighting, and Intelligent Transportation Systems using computer aided drafting tools. Your work will involve creating spreadsheets, graphs, technical reports, and Geographic Information System maps. You will assist in engineering designs and traffic studies; analyzing crash data; evaluating safety improvements; and providing training on highway safety for various personnel.
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. 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 Indiana.
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 (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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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 three 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 upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation report. We can only accept foreign credential evaluations from organizations that are members of the National Association of Credential Services (NACES). A list of current NACES members can be found by visitinghttps://www.naces.organd clicking the Evaluation Services link. 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
