Engineering Technician

The Department of Transportation is seeking to hire an Engineering Technician as part of a robust 12-month training program designed to provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of the Engineering Technician role. This position offers hands-on experience in essential engineering areas such as Design, Construction, Maintenance, and Highway Safety and Traffic, equipping the chosen candidate with the skills necessary for a smooth transition into a permanent position within District 6. The role focuses on a specific area within District 6-0, involving the assessment of highway occupancy permit applications, supervision of installation projects, and restoration of highway rights-of-way. Join us in enhancing safe and sustainable transportation systems while advancing your career in a dynamic and supportive environment. Do not miss out on this chance-apply today to become part of the Engineering District 6 team!

In this position, the employee will undertake a variety of entry-level technical responsibilities that span the full spectrum of PennDOT's operations, including design, construction, and maintenance functions. The individual will offer engineering assistance while developing a solid understanding of the department's policies, procedures, organizational structure, and workflow processes. The training program consists of multiple assignments designed to familiarize employees with district staff and operational protocols. Furthermore, participants will engage in classroom training sessions as specified by the program coordinator. As training advances, your duties will expand to include the evaluation of occupancy requests to determine their compliance with right-of-way standards and relevant state laws and regulations. You will also be responsible for identifying the necessary requirements for restoration, bonding, and insurance. Your role will involve various construction inspection tasks related to the issuance of highway occupancy permits, as well as monitoring ongoing work activities. Inspections of all occupancy sites will be conducted prior to the start of work, during the execution of tasks, and upon completion to ensure adherence to permit conditions and qualifications. Additionally, you will maintain detailed occupancy records and files for the County, safeguard historical roadway right-of-way plans to confirm existing widths, prepare both routine and special reports, and carry out other related responsibilities as needed.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time on an ad-hoc basis. 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 King of Prussia.
• 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.

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.

• This particular position requires possession of a valid Class C Driver's License.
• 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.

• 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 will eliminate you from consideration for this position.

• 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.

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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.

• 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.