Engineering Technician

Full Job Description

The Department of Transportation is actively looking to hire an Engineering Technician to join its team.

This role is specifically tailored to equip individuals with the skills and knowledge necessary for a fulfilling career within the surveying unit.

Successful candidates will have the opportunity to collaborate with seasoned professionals, gaining hands-on experience in the operation of cutting-edge surveying technology.

Additionally, you will engage in significant projects that have a direct impact on communities throughout Pennsylvania, contributing to the development and enhancement of vital infrastructure.

If you are eager to embark on a rewarding career path, we encourage you to apply today!

Requirements

This role is tailored to equip individuals for a fulfilling career within the surveying sector. Successful candidates will collaborate with seasoned professionals, gaining hands-on experience with advanced surveying technology while engaging in significant projects that influence communities throughout Pennsylvania. Responsibilities include assisting in the execution of field surveys for various transportation initiatives, such as roadways, bridges, and right-of-way delineations. Trainees will learn to effectively operate essential equipment, including total stations, GPS receivers, and data collectors, while supporting data gathering, computation, and documentation tasks under the guidance of experienced staff. Additionally, participants will engage in office-based survey analysis and map preparation, travel to diverse project sites within their designated region, and ensure adherence to safety protocols and PennDOT regulations during all surveying activities.

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 up to 3 days per week.

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 Oil City. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time.

Additional details may be provided during the interview.

• Salary: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.
  

Qualifications

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:

• This particular position also requires possession of a valid 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.

Legal Requirements:

• You must pass a background investigation.

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:

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

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.

Additional 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.