Civil Engineer (Transportation)

Civil Engineer (Transportation)

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Civil Engineer (Transportation)

Salary

$58,954.00 - $76,871.00 Annually

Location

Lycoming County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Department

Department of Transportation

Job Number

CS-20200748-1112T

Closing

6/29/2020 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

1112T

Position Number

00241510

Union

AFSCME 33 - AFSCME Council 33

Bargaining Unit

B4

Pay Group

ST07

Bureau/Division Code

80300

Bureau/Division

Transportation

Worksite Address

Engineering District 3-0

Worksite Address

715 Jordan Avenue

City

Montoursville

Zip Code

17754

Contact Name

Wendy Manning

Contact Phone

570-368-4317

Contact Email

*********@-pa.gov

• Description

• Benefits

• Questions

THE POSITION

Are you an engineer looking for PennDOT employment in the Traffic Unit? The Engineering District 3-0 location is currently hiring one permanent, full time Civil Engineer to work in the operations section of the traffic unit. This position has great hours and excellent benefits. Apply today and start a career with the PA Department of Transportation!

Starting pay for new hires is $58,954 annually / $30.14 hourly

IMPORTANT: YOU MUST APPLY TO THIS VACANCY POSTING, MEET ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS, COMPLETE THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS AND RECEIVE A SCORE. YOUR SCORE IS ONLY VALID FOR THIS SPECIFIC VACANCY. ONCE THIS POSITION IS FILLED, YOUR SCORE IS NO LONGER VALID.

• Full-time employment (Work hours Monday through Friday 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.)

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This Civil Engineer Transportation works in the Operations Section of the District Traffic Unit performing work regarding the most complex traffic control signing.

Resolves problems concerning signing issues. Enters sign equipment master data and creates sign notifications in SAP Plant Maintenance to address problems and implement signing improvements.

Determines appropriate destinations for major guide and supplemental guide signs.

Spots locations for new overhead sign structures and determines design parameters for such structures.

Determines appropriate locations for logo signs and participates in the inspection of these signs.

Reviews detour plans for compliance with Chapter 212, Publications 213 and 236, and Design Manual Part 3.

Monitors sign survey/upgrade goals monthly by county. Provides monthly status report.

Monitors county sign crew adherence to replacement of signs 18 years or older on the NHS Routes and 13 years or older on the Non-NHS Routes. Performs spot checks by reviewing at least one completed sign maintenance work order for each county on an annual basis.

As a Signs Power User, provides technical assistance and training to county maintenance and district personnel with respect to questions/problems regarding Plant Maintenance. Inputs and updates sign data into SAP Plant Maintenance for equipment master data, creates sign notifications & sign work orders, orders signs, prints work orders, generates reports, monitors status of work orders, etc.

Drafts utilizing MicroStation CADD, signing & pavement marking plans, detour plans, emergency detour plans, and reflective pavement marker plans. Designs sign fabrication sheets using SignCAD and Publication 111. Tabulates pay items and quantities for contract plans via AutoTab.

Reviews and responds to requests for Tourist Oriented Directional Signs (TODS) and General Motorist Service signs (GMS).

Determines the need for and resurveys signing upon completion of construction projects and Highway Occupancy Permit projects for the purpose of updating sign survey sheets and equipment master data in SAP Plant Maintenance.

Enters equipment master data in SAP Plant Maintenance and creates sign notifications and sign work orders for bridge-related signing by the due date.

Reviews all BicyclePA Routes within the District annually by March 30th for maintenance of proper route markers. Creates sign notifications to address any such deficiencies by April 15th.

Conducts traffic control device surveys, both daytime and nighttime. Collects sign retro-reflectometer readings as directed and enters data into SAP Plant Maintenance.

Reviews and updates emergency detour plans for all freeway segments and the five critical bridges annually. Plans are revised to reflect changes due to construction projects, detour route selection, and standards/regulations/policy updates.

Determines appropriate locations, obtains cross sections, designs Type A post-mounted sign installations, and computes pay quantities for the same.

Reviews traffic calming and roundabout submissions and requests.

Reviews and responds to requests for midblock pedestrian crosswalks.

Attends and represents the District Traffic Unit at all Winter Coordination Meetings that are held by the Maintenance Districts comprising Engineering District 3-0.

Performs other related duties as required.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

Qualifications:

• Must meetPA residency requirement– For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow thelinkand click on Residency

• Minimum Experience and Training Requirements- Successful completion of the Civil Engineer Trainee training program;OROne year of civil engineering experience in the appropriate specialty, and a bachelor's degree in civil engineering or a closely related engineering discipline;ORFour years of civil engineering experience in the appropriate specialty, and an Engineer-in-Training certificate issued by or acceptable to the Pennsylvania State Registration Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors and Geologists, and an associate's degree in civil engineering technology or a closely related engineering discipline;ORFive years of civil engineering experience in the appropriate specialty, and an Engineer-in-Training certificate issued by or acceptable to the Pennsylvania State Registration Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors and Geologists;ORan equivalent combination of experience and training.

• Condition of Employment:This position requires possession of a valid driver's license.

• 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.

• If you are provided directions to upload transcripts during the application process but you cannot currently obtain them due to the temporary educational institution closures, please upload the official response from your institution regarding your request. In addition, if asked to provide transcripts for specific coursework, e.g., 12 credits in social science, you may upload a list of completed courses you believe are qualifying in place of the transcripts. The list must include the name of the school(s), course titles completed with a passing grade, and number of credits for each course. Once you receive a copy of your transcripts, you may send the document(s) and the specific job title and job number to which you applied ***************@pa.gov. If selected for a position, you may be required to provide an official transcript to verify educational requirements.

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 towww.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspxand click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ***************@pa.gov.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS): 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals)

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is proud to be an equal opportunity employer supporting workplace diversity.

EXAMINATION INFORMATION

• Score valid for this specific posting only

• Score based on information reported on application and supplemental questions

• Provide complete and accurate information or:

• score may be lower than deserved

• application processing may be delayed

• disqualification may result

• May only testonceunder this announcement

• Email notice of test results provided

Health & Wellness

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.*

Work/Life Balance

We understand that there is more to life than work – and we want you to enjoy it!

For most positions, we offer paid vacation days, paid sick days, military leave, as well as paid time off for most major U.S. holidays. Alternate work schedules and telecommuting arrangements are available for certain positions.

Career Development

We want to help you grow and see your goals become a reality! Supervisors and human resource staff are available to help employees create a plan to develop skills for their current jobs or prepare for the next step in their careers. Employees can easily transfer between positions or agencies to expand knowledge and pursue new challenges while retaining leave and benefits. Additionally, there are a variety of programs available to help get you where you need to be.

Other Rewards

Commonwealth employees enjoy many other rewards, including opportunities for recognition, workplace charitable giving, and even special employee-only discounts.

For more information about benefits, health and wellness, work-life balance, career development, and other rewards go towww.employment.pa.govand click on the benefits box.

*Eligibility rules apply.

01

Have you successfully completed the Civil Engineer Trainee training program (while employed with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania)?

• Yes

• No

02

CS-MET 1 If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experiencemustalso be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.

03

How many years of full-time civil engineering experience in the transportation specialty do you possess?

• 1 year or more

• Less than 1 year

• None

04

CS-MET 2 If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experiencemustalso be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.

05

What level of education do you possess in civil engineering technology or a closely related engineering discipline?

If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted.

If you answer "yes" to this question based on education acquired outside of the United States, you must also upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation. For more information on foreign education credentials, please visithttps://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3and click on Other Information.

• Master's degree or higher

• Bachelor's degree

• Associate's degree

• Some coursework but no degree

• None

06

CS-Driver's License Do you possess a current driver's license which is not under suspension?

• Yes

• No

07

CS-Driver's License Details V2 - If you answered yes, please provide your driver's license number and expiration date. If you answered no, type N/A in the text box below.

08

CS-INSTRUCTIONS V2 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 willnotbe 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 question 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 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.

• Yes

09

WORK BEHAVIOR 1 – REVIEW DOCUMENTS

Review highway occupancy, signing and striping, roadway, guiderail, traffic control, detour, and signal plans, etc. to ensure completeness, accuracy, and compliance. Provide assistance in correcting errors.

Levels of Performance

Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.

• A. I have experience REVIEWING the various plans listed above to ensure completeness, accuracy, and compliance. I provided assistance in correcting errors.

• B. I have experience COMPLETING the various plans listed above. I DO NOT have experience reviewing plans or providing assistance in correcting errors in plans completed by others.

• C. I have completed coursework or training related to engineering quality documentation review and quality assurance.

• D. I have NO experience or training related to this work behavior.

10

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. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.

11

CS-EDUCATION If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the three 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

12

WORK BEHAVIOR 2-COORDINATION

Coordinate with offices performing work in permitting, maintenance, right-of-way, and project/contract management to ensure design and construction concerns are addressed for existing and proposed facilities owned by the Department, municipalities, or other entities. Provide guidance in employer policies and engineering standards.

Levels of Performance

Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.

• A. I have experience coordinating with offices performing work in permitting, maintenance, right-of-way, and project/contract management to ensure their design and construction concerns are addressed for existing and proposed facilities. I provided guidance in regard to agency policies and engineering standards.

• B. I have experience coordinating with offices performing work in permitting, maintenance, right-of-way, and project/contract management to ensure their design and construction concerns are addressed for existing and proposed facilities. I DID NOT provide guidance in regard to agency policies and engineering standards.

• C. I have experience coordinating with various offices to ensure completion of work but NOT in an engineering environment; OR I have completed coursework or training related to this work behavior.

• D. I have NO experience or training related to this work behavior.

13

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. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.

14

CS-EDUCATION If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the three 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

15

WORK BEHAVIOR 3 – WRITTEN COMMUNICATION

Compose written documentation to address requests from municipalities, schools, or private citizens concerning signing, striping, signals, speed studies, traffic counts, detour routes, road closures, etc.

<>Levels of Performance

Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.

• A. I have experience composing documentation to address requests from municipalities, schools, or private citizens concerning the traffic related topics listed above. I was responsible for the complete document.

• B. I have experience composing documentation to address requests from municipalities, schools, or private citizens concerning the traffic related topics listed above. I was responsible for portions or sections of the document.

• C. I have experience composing documentation to address requests from individuals or groups NOT concerning a traffic related topic; OR I have completed coursework or training related to this work behavior such as technical writing, report writing, or non-fiction writing.

• D. I have NO experience or training related to this work behavior.

16

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. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.

17

CS-EDUCATION If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the three 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

Required Question

Agency

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Address

613 North StreetHarrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120

Website

http://www.employment.pa.gov