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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Highway Designer in Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania
Reference #: 4365093 THE POSITION Are you experienced in Highway Design? District 9-0 Engineering Office is seeking a qualified candidate to fill their Highway Designer vacancy. If you have a strong dedication to public service and want to help keep the public safe, we encourage you to apply!
You will apply your job knowledge and technical skills independently or as part of a team to design and create accurate and high-quality highway construction plans for projects of varying complexity levels, adhering to department policies, standards, and specifications.
DESCRIPTION OF WORK In your role as a Highway Designer, you would design work in two different settings, namely the Consultant Design Squad and the In-House Design Squad, contributing to the design of highway projects. Some of your responsibilities would include: Conducting technical design reviews of all submissions and plans for various types of projects, including highways, bridges, and multi-modal projects of varying complexity levels. Preparing scopes of work, advertisements, and agreements using the Engineering Construction Management System (ECMS) for projects that will be contracted with consultant. Estimating the man-hours required for design-related tasks and review consultant proposals to determine the most qualified consultants for the job. Assisting in the consultant selection process by meeting with consultants to address any project-related inquiries and reviewing and providing feedback on consultants' proposed man-hour estimates and technical approaches to the scope of work. This will include reviewing consultant invoices for payment preparation. You will take on a leadership role in preparing design plans with Computer-Aided Design and Draft (CADD) instruments for less complex projects, overseeing lower-level technicians engaged in drafting, detailing, and designing portions of the plans. For more complex highway projects, you will prepare a complete set of plans Under the guidance of a Project Manager, the individual prepares highway plans based on field survey notes or CADD data files. In addition, you will handle the design process for complex highway projects from the initial concept to the final plan preparation.
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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 up to 5 days per pay period. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Hollidaysburg. 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: One year as a Highway Draftsman- Designer; or One year of professional experience in highway design work including six months involved CADD operation, and a Bachelor's Degree in civil engineering, or a closely related field; or Three years of professional experience in highway design work including six months of CADD operation, and an Associate's Degree in civil engineering, drafting, or design technology; or Any equivalent combination of experience and/or training.
Other Requirements: You must meet the . For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow theand 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. Inf rmation 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.
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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.