Engineering Technician

THE POSITION

As a leading organization in the maintenance of Pennsylvania's highways, the Department of Transportation, District 3, is seeking to fill a vacancy for a Engineering Technician position. This is not just any ordinary job, as it offers a unique 12-month training program that aims to equip individuals with a comprehensive understanding of the various responsibilities and functions typically associated with an engineering technician. Throughout this program, you will have the opportunity to delve into different engineering areas, such as technology, design, construction, maintenance, and highway safety and traffic. By engaging in on-the-job learning activities, you will gain valuable hands-on experience that will prepare you for a successful and fulfilling career within the district. Do not miss out on this incredible opportunity and apply today!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This role involves carrying out a range of entry-level technical tasks within the Department of Transportation (PennDOT), encompassing design, construction, and maintenance. You will provide engineering support to various PENNDOT units and develop a fundamental understanding of departmental policies, procedures, organizational responsibilities, and workflow. To achieve the overall training objective, you will undergo a structured training program that includes rotational work assignments in engineering districts, allowing you to become familiar with district personnel and procedures and participate in work projects. Additionally, this role will receive classroom training as directed by the program coordinator. All work will be closely monitored and reviewed for completeness, technical accuracy, and the appropriateness of the approach.

In this role, you will be responsible for performing technical tasks related to drafting. This will involve preparing highway plans based on field survey notes, designing minor highway projects from initial engineering stages to final plan preparation, and completing minor design assignments with guidance from a civil engineer, highway designer, or highway drafter designer. The work will be carried out using the Computer Aided Drafting and Design (CADD) software program, ensuring efficient and accurate completion of tasks.

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 the 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 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 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/test once for this posting.

Your results will be provided via email.