Technical Assistant

Reference #: 4616030

THE POSITION

Are you prepared to advance your career by utilizing your construction background? The Department of Transportation, Engineering District 11-0 presents an exciting chance to significantly contribute by supporting Transportation Construction Inspectors and Supervisors in evaluating construction documentation to guarantee compliance with contract standards and specifications. 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 position, you will undertake foundational tasks within the District Construction Unit. Your responsibilities will include aiding in the examination of completed work unit documentation and materials to verify their accuracy and compliance with Department regulations. You will also support the management, coordination, and oversight of the District's field construction project records and documentation through the use of ECMS, the PennDOT Project Collaboration Center (PPCC), and mobile construction applications on PennDOT-issued iPads. Additionally, you will assist in the technical evaluation of calculated material costs for highway and bridge construction projects.Work Schedule and Additional Information:Full-time employment, vendor controlled work hours

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, ad-hoc, at the discretion of the supervisor. 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 Bridgeville.

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. 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/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 accommod tions due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.EXAMINATION INFORMATIONCompleting 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.