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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Survey Technician in Ebensburg, Pennsylvania
Reference #: 4657906 THE POSITION Are you looking for an exciting position with the Department of Environmental Protection? The Department of Environmental Protection, Bureau of Abandoned Mine Reclamation is seeking a professional to perform survey work. This position works as a member of a survey party engaged in advanced technical work which requires the employee to operate manual and electronic equipment to collect surveying data for preliminary, construction, final, or other related surveys for engineering purposes. Apply today for this great opportunity!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK In the role of a Survey Technician, you will be responsible for operating various survey instruments to gather essential data required for surveying tasks. Your responsibilities will also encompass the calculation and verification of field notes, as well as the documentation of these notes and the creation of necessary sketches. Additionally, you will conduct field visits to county courthouses to collect vital project information, including details on surface and mineral ownership, deed descriptions, and other pertinent data. Proper maintenance and storage of equipment will be part of your duties. The position may involve serving as a lead worker, which includes acting as the chief-of-party during routine surveys, and stepping into this role in the absence of the chief-of-party. You will also be expected to promote the mission of the Department. Furthermore, you will input relevant data into designated formats to comply with the data quality standards established by guidance, training, and policies across all of the Department of Environmental Protection's electronic data systems, ensuring the accuracy and completeness of entries while utilizing system-specific tools to minimize duplicative entries and data quality issues.
Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.
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. Salary:Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $44,890.00 (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: One year of experience as an Engineering Technician; or Three years of experience as a member of a survey corps which included duties operating both standard and electronic surveying instruments; or One year of experience as a member of a survey corps which included duties operating both standard and electronic surveying instruments, and an associate's degree in surveying, drafting, design, civil or any other appropriate field of engineering technology. Conditions of Employment: This position will require possession of a valid Pennsylvania driver's license. 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/ed cation). 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 atra-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.
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.
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.