Civil Engineer (Transportation) Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/pabureau/jobs/newprint/4833598) Apply  Civil Engineer (Transportation) Salary $67,678.00 - $88,235.00 Annually Location Venango County, PA Job Type Civil Service Permanent Full-Time Job Number CS-2025-19002-1112T Department Department of Transportation Division TR Dstr Off 100 Opening Date 02/20/2025 Closing Date 3/5/2025 11:59 PM Eastern Job Code 1112T Position Number 00116025 Union AFSCME Bargaining Unit B4 Pay Group ST07 Bureau / Division Code 00080100 Bureau / Division TR Dstr Off 0100 Worksite Address 255 Elm Street City Oil City, Pennsylvania Zip Code 16301 Contact Name Erin Freer Contact Phone 814.678.7399 Contact Email efreer@pa.gov + Description + Benefits + Questions THE POSITION Create the career you have always envisioned! The Department of Transportation is looking for a passionate Civil Engineer to enhance our team. In this position, you will apply your engineering expertise to improve highway safety and traffic management by overseeing the creation, design, and evaluation of engineering plans for a range of construction and maintenance initiatives. This thrilling opportunity allows you to showcase your abilities and experience while making a significant impact on traffic control! If you are ready to take on this challenging yet rewarding position, we encourage you to apply today! DESCRIPTION OF WORK In this position, you will engage in a variety of tasks associated with Highway Maintenance, as well as the design of roads, bridges, and drainage control initiatives. Your responsibilities will encompass providing guidance and specific objectives, along with evaluating the results of the work performed. Key duties will involve executing preliminary studies and investigations, drafting plans or specifications, and recommending designs for maintenance operations, all while ensuring adherence to approved codes and standards. Furthermore, the role entails the creation of comprehensive roadway construction plans, performing design calculations, and estimating costs related to labor, materials, and equipment for initial projects. You will also conduct field investigations, request permits for water obstructions and encroachments, and design components of hydraulic systems according to established criteria. 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=00116025) . Work Schedule and Additional Information: + Full-time employment + Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM or 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. + 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: + Successful completion of the Civil Engineer Trainee training program (commonwealth title); or + Five 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;or + Four 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; or + One year of civil engineering experience in the appropriate specialty, and a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a closely related engineering discipline. Other Requirements: + PA residency requirement (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) is currentlywaived for this title. + 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 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. Learn more about our Total Rewards by watching this shortvideo (https://www.youtube.com/embed/HtcSRnndflc?rel=0) ! See the total value of your benefits package by exploring ourbenefits calculator. 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. 01 Have you successfully completed the Civil Engineer Trainee training program (while employed with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania)? + Yes + No 02 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 experience must also 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 Do you have one or more years of civil engineering experience in the transportation specialty? + Yes + No 04 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 experience must also 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 Do you possess a conferred associates degree or a conferred bachelor's degree in civil engineering 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 a 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 upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation report. We can only accept foreign credential evaluations from organizations that are members of the National Association of Credential Services (NACES). A list of current NACES members can be found by visitinghttps://www.naces.organd clicking the Evaluation Services link. For more information on foreign education credentials, please visithttps://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3and click on Other Information. + Yes + No 06 Do you possess an Engineer-in-Training certificate issued by or acceptable to the Pennsylvania State Registration Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors and Geologists? + Yes + No 07 If you responded "Yes" to the above question, please list your certification number and expiration. If you claimed you do not have the certification, type N/A in the text box below. 08 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#q3) + Yes 09 WORK BEHAVIOR 1 – DEVELOP BID PACKAGES AND DESIGN PLANSDevelops design plans, specifications, estimate packages, and project proposals for complete highway or bridge projects such as rehabilitation, resurfacing, or maintenance projects using Computer-Aided Drafting and Design (CADD) and conventional techniques. Develops all aspects of bid packages and plans including roadway, traffic control, and erosion and sedimentation control plans needed for project bidding. Determines quantities of work necessary to complete the project.Levels of PerformanceSelect the Level of Performance that best describes your claim. + A. I have experience developing design plans AND bid packages for highway or bridge projects using CADD and conventional techniques. + B. I have experience developing design plans OR bid packages for highway or bridge projects using CADD and conventional techniques. + C. I have experience developing design plans or bid packages for projects OTHER THAN highway or bridge design using CADD and conventional techniques. + D. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to computer-aided design, 3D-design, drafting and design technology, or construction contract documentation. + E. 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 on 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. + Your experience developing design plans and/or bid packages. + The type(s) of designs you worked on (highway, bridge, construction, traffic, etc.) and the techniques used. + Your level of responsibility. 11 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(s) + Credits/Clock Hours 12 WORK BEHAVIOR 2 – ADDRESSING PROJECT CONCERNS/ISSUESCoordinates with district and central offices performing work including permitting, maintenance, construction, survey, utility relocation, bridge, traffic, and right-of-way to ensure design concerns are addressed and incorporated in construction plans and bid packages. Provides guidance in employer policies and engineering standards.Levels of PerformanceSelect the Level of Performance that best describes your claim. + A. I have experience ensuring design and construction concerns are addressed and incorporated in construction plans or bid packages by coordinating with relevant parties. I provided guidance regarding agency policies or engineering standards. + B. I have experience ensuring design and construction concerns are addressed and incorporated in construction plans or bid packages by coordinating with relevant parties. I DID NOT provide guidance regarding agency policies or engineering standards. + C. I have experience addressing project concerns by coordinating with various parties but NOT in an engineering environment. + D. I have successfully completed college-level coursework in communications or project management. + E. 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 on 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. + Your experience addressing design and construction concerns on projects by coordinating with others. + Your experience providing guidance on policies or engineering standards. + The group(s)/office(s) with whom you were coordinating. + Your level of responsibility. 14 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(s) + Credits/Clock Hours 15 WORK BEHAVIOR 3 – WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONWrites documents for construction or engineering related services such as estimate/agreement packages, item special provisions, correspondence, proposals for engineering related services, or other documentation included in bid packages and project records.Levels of PerformanceSelect the Level of Performance that best describes your claim. + A. I have experience writing documents for construction or engineering services. I was responsible for the final content of the document. + B. I have experience drafting documents for construction or engineering services. I was NOT responsible for the final content of the document. + C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to technical writing or report 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 on 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. + Your experience writing documents. + The type(s) of documentation you wrote. + Your level of responsibility. 17 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(s) + Credits/Clock Hours 18 WORK BEHAVIOR 4 – DOCUMENT AND DESIGN REVIEWReviews design plans and other documents such as drawings, specifications, or cost estimates related to highway or bridge projects, submitted by in house design team or consultant engineers, to ensure completeness, accuracy, feasibility, and agency policies, standards, and requirements have been met. Makes recommendations for revisions.Levels of PerformanceSelect the Level of Performance that best describes your claim. + A. I have experience reviewing engineering designs and other documents related to highway or bridge projects submitted by others for completeness, accuracy, or compliance. I made recommendations for revisions for noncompliance. + B. I have experience reviewing engineering designs and other documents related to highway or bridge projects submitted by others for completeness or accuracy. I DID NOT review or make recommendations regarding compliance. + C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to appreciation of engineering, quality documentation review, or quality assurance. + D. I have NO experience or training related to this work behavior. 19 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. + Your experience reviewing engineering designs and other documents, including the type(s). + Your experience reviewing or making recommendations regarding compliance. + Your level of responsibility. 20 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(s) + Credits/Clock Hours Required Question Employer Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Address 613 North Street Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120 Website http://www.employment.pa.gov