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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Technical Assistant in Pennsylvania
Technical Assistant
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Technical Assistant
Salary
$33,252.00 - $45,888.00 Annually
Location
Venango County, PA
Job Type
Civil Service Permanent Full-Time
Job Number
CS-2024-93696-10580
Department
Department of Transportation
Division
TR Dstr Off 100
Opening Date
09/13/2024
Closing Date
9/27/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Code
10580
Position Number
Multiple positions may be filled from this posting
Union
AFSCME
Bargaining Unit
B1
Pay Group
ST02
Bureau / Division Code
00080100
Bureau / Division
Engineering District 1
Worksite Address
255 Elm Street
City
Oil City, Pennsylvania
Zip Code
16301
Contact Name
Erin Freer
Contact Phone
81.678.7063
Contact Email
efreer@pa.gov
Description
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THE POSITION
Are you prepared to advance your career by utilizing your construction background? The Department of Transportation, Engineering District 1 presents an exciting opportunity to significantly contribute to the District Construction Unit by supporting Transportation Construction Inspectors and Supervisors with performing construction inspection activities. This hands-on role will deepen your knowledge in transportation construction while positively influencing essential infrastructure projects. If you seek a rewarding career with opportunities for growth, this position might be the perfect fit for you. Start your path to a fulfilling career by applying today!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
In this role, you will be responsible for reviewing documentation related to completed work units and materials to ensure compliance with accuracy and departmental policies. You will assist in managing and overseeing the district's field construction project records through the Electronic Construction Management System (ECMS), the PennDOT Project Collaboration Center (PPCC), and mobile applications on PennDOT-issued iPads. Your responsibilities will include participating in technical reviews of material costs for highway and bridge projects, conducting audits to verify the completeness and accuracy of documentation and work orders from project management staff for payment purposes, and performing statistical audits to confirm the correctness of final quantities and costs reported by construction personnel. Additionally, you will support inspections of road and bridge construction to ensure adherence to plans and specifications, as well as evaluate permit construction and utility work on roadways. You will also help manage the placement and maintenance of work zone traffic control signs and devices in accordance with the work zone traffic control plan, assist in processing periodic progress payments, and verify stakeouts, elevations, grades, slopes, excavation, material placement, and compaction. Furthermore, you will aid in testing materials for project use and gather materials delivery forms and certifications. Lastly, you will collaborate with construction personnel to review audit findings and resolve any discrepancies related to payments, documentation, calculations, and cross-section areas.
Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description (https://careers.employment.pa.gov/pd/PD_NEOGOV.asp?p=00199491) .
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
Full-time employment, vendor controlled schedule
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 Oil City.
This position will cover projects in Warren, Forest, Venango, Mercer, Crawford, and Erie County.
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:
Graduation from high school. or
Any equivalent combination of experience and training.
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 questions below. These supplemental questions are the exam and will be scored. They are designed to give you the opportunity to relate your experience and training background to the major activities (Work Behaviors) performed in this position. 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 questions. Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be 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 questions is subject to verification. Any misrepresentation, falsification or omission of material facts is subject to penalty. If requested, you must provide documentation, including names, addresses, and telephone numbers of individuals who can verify the validity of the information you provide in the application and supplemental questions.
Read each work behavior carefully. Determine and select which "Level of Performance" most closely represents your highest level of experience/training. List the employer(s)/training source(s) from your Work or Education sections of the application where you gained this experience/training.The "Level of Performance" you choose for each work behavior must be clearly supported within the description of the experience and training information entered in your application or your score may be lowered.In order to receive credit for experience, you must have worked in a job for at least six months in which the experience claimed was a major function.
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
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WORK BEHAVIOR 1 – PEFORM MATHEMATICAL CALCULATIONS
Perform mathematical calculations using algebraic and geometric methods to determine field measurements (square feet/yard, cubic feet/yard, circumference, etc.), elevations, and angles; draw sketches; note plan changes; and maintain quality control reports associated with the work.
Levels of Performance
Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.
A. I have experience performing mathematical calculations using algebraic and geometric methods, to determine field measurements, elevations, and angles; draw sketches; and note plan changes for activities RELATED to highway or bridge construction.
B. I have experience performing mathematical calculations using algebraic and geometric methods to determine field measurements, elevations, and angles; draw sketches; and note plan changes for activities NOT RELATED to highway or bridge construction.
C. I have experience performing mathematical calculations using algebraic or geometric methods for PURPOSES OTHER THAN to determine field measurements, elevations, and angles; draw sketches; and note plan changes.
D. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to algebra or geometry.
E. I have NO experience or training related to this work behavior.
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In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.
The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.
The actual duties you performed related to performing mathematical calculations.
The purpose(s) for which you performed the calculations.
Your level of responsibility.
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If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.
College/University
Course Title
Credits/Clock Hours
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WORK BEHAVIOR 2 – INSPECT CONTRACTOR WORK AND SAFETY PROCESSES
Inspect the quality and correctness of the contractor work and safety processes (i.e., review of contractor safety plans, set up/maintenance/inspection of traffic patterns, review/analyze OSHA regulations and other safety publications) in the construction and rehabilitation of transportation activities.
Levels of Performance
Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.
A. I have experience inspecting the quality and correctness of contractor work and safety processes RELATED TO transportation construction activities.
B. I have experience inspecting the quality and correctness of contractor work and safety processes NOT RELATED to transportation construction activities.
C. I have experience inspecting the quality and correctness of work OR safety processes.
D. I have successfully completed college-level coursework or training related to material handling or OSHA safety courses.
E. I have NO experience or training related to this work behavior.
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In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.
The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.
The type of work you inspected.
The actual duties you performed related to inspecting quality and correctness of work.
The actual duties you performed related to inspecting safety processes.
Your level of responsibility.
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If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.
College/University/Training Provider
Course Title
Credits/Clock Hours
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WORK BEHAVIOR 3 – PREPARE AND ANALYZE TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Prepare and analyze field reports, logs, and related technical documents such as estimates, authorizations, work orders, inspection reports, and test reports to identify possible discrepancies that could affect contract payments.
Levels of Performance
Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.
A. I have experience preparing and analyzing field reports, logs, and other technical documents RELATED to highway or bridge construction. I was responsible for the final documents.
B. I have experience preparing and analyzing field reports, logs, and other technical documents NOT RELATED to highway or bridge construction. I was responsible for the final documents.
C. I have experience preparing field reports, logs, and related technical documents for others to analyze.
D. I have successfully completed college coursework related to data analysis or technical writing.
E. I have NO experience or training related to this work behavior.
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In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.
The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.
The actual duties you performed related to preparing and analyzing documents.
The subject area for which the documents were created.
Your level of responsibility.
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If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.
College/University
Course Title
Credits/Clock Hours
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WORK BEHAVIOR 4 – COLLECT SAMPLES AND DOCUMENT RESULTS
Collect samples and document the results of testing materials such as aggregate, concrete, bituminous asphalt products, and other materials used in highway construction projects to ensure standards for size, strength, suitability, and other requirements specified by the contract.
Levels of Performance
Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.
A. I have experience collecting samples and documenting the results of testing materials RELATED to highway construction projects.
B. I have experience collecting samples and documenting the results of testing materials NOT RELATED to highway construction projects.
C. I have experience collecting samples OR documenting the results of testing materials.
D. I have successfully completed college-level coursework or training related to material strength, material construction, or engineering technology.
E. I have NO experience or training related to this work behavior.
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In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.
The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.
The actual duties you performed related to collecting samples, including the type(s) of samples.
The actual duties you performed related to documenting results.
Your level of responsibility.
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If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.
College/University/Training Provider
Course Title
Credits/Clock Hours
Required Question
Agency
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Address
613 North Street
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120
Website
http://www.employment.pa.gov