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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Civil Engineer Manager (Hydraulic) in Pennsylvania
Civil Engineer Manager (Hydraulic)
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Civil Engineer Manager (Hydraulic)
Salary
$79,218.00 - $112,666.00 Annually
Location
Dauphin County, PA
Job Type
Civil Service Permanent Full-Time
Job Number
CS-2024-84685-1115J
Department
Department of Environmental Protection
Division
EP BWEW Pj Dvpt Div
Opening Date
05/22/2024
Closing Date
6/19/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Code
1115J
Position Number
00106496
Union
Non Union
Bargaining Unit
B3
Pay Group
ST09
Bureau / Division Code
00353130
Bureau / Division
Bureau of Waterways Engineering and Wetlands, Project Development Division
Worksite Address
400 Market Street
City
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Zip Code
17105
Contact Name
OA, CE DEP
Contact Email
RA-DEPJobs@pa.gov
Description
Benefits
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THE POSITION
Are you a licensed professional engineer seeking a fresh and thrilling career move? Are you tired of the daily grind of the private sector and interested in bringing work-life balance to your career? The Department of Environmental Protection is currently on the lookout for a skilled individual to join the Project Development Division within the Bureau of Waterways Engineering and Wetlands. Take the leap and submit your application today to become a part of our dynamic team!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
As part of this role, you will be responsible for executing the duties of a Project Coordinator. Your main tasks will involve overseeing and organizing the work of junior engineers involved in the planning, creation, and implementation of flood protection initiatives. These projects may involve a mix of permanent hydraulic structures like levees, open channels, culverts, dams, energy dissipaters, debris basins, and other related components.
The primary aim of these endeavors is to generate detailed contract plans and specifications that align with the project's goals in the most efficient and cost-effective way possible. By supervising the team of engineers and ensuring that all aspects of the project are coordinated effectively, you will play a crucial role in the successful completion of flood protection projects.
Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description .
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
Full-time employment
Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with 60-minute lunch.
Occasional travel for conferences, trainings, and off-site meetings.
Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time up to 3 days a week. In office days are Tuesday and Thursday. 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 Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
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:
Four years of professional civil engineering experience which includes three years in the appropriate specialty and one year of experience in directing the work of civil engineers.
Special Requirement:
Possession of a valid Professional Engineer license issued by the Pennsylvania State Registration Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors and Geologists.
Condition of Employment:
This position requires possession of a valid Class C non-commercial driver's license.
Other Requirements:
You must meet the PA residency requirement. 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 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.aspxand 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/testonce for 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.
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*Eligibility rules apply.
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Condition of Employment- Do you possess a current driver's license which is not under suspension?
Yes
No
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If you answered yes to the above question, please provide your driver's license number and expiration date. If you answered no, type N/A in the text box below.
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Do you currently possess a valid Professional Engineer license issued by the Pennsylvania State Registration Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors and Geologists?
Yes
No
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If you answered "Yes" to the above question, please provide the license number and expiration date in the text box below.
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Do you possess four or more years of full-time professional civil engineering experience?
Yes
No
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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.
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Do you possess three or more years of full-time professional civil engineering experience specifically in the field of hydraulics?
Yes
No
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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.
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Do you possess one or more years of full-time experience directing the work of civil engineers?
Yes
No
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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.
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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.
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WORK BEHAVIOR 1 – PREPARES AND REVIEWS DESIGN PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONSPrepares complex design plans and specifications or reviews design plans and specifications submitted by other engineers for the construction and operation of hydraulic facilities (dams, culverts and bridges, treatment plants, flood control and stream restoration projects, pump stations, stream crossing, etc.). Work includes interpreting applicable engineering standards, design criteria, laws, codes, regulations, plans, maps, field reports and reviewing design computations, quantity and cost estimates.Levels of PerformanceSelect the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.
A. I have independently prepared design plans for hydraulic projects as stated above, OR I have independently reviewed design plans submitted by other engineers for conformance to established engineering theory and practice, codes, regulations and standards, design soundness, economy and practicality and based on this review, recommended action.
B. I have received guidance and assistance from others in the preparation of design plans for hydraulic projects as stated above, OR I have received guidance and assistance from others in the review of design plans submitted by other engineers for hydraulic projects for conformance to established engineering theory and practice, codes, regulations and standards, design soundness, economy and practicality.
C. I have no experience 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. 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 specific duties you performed related to preparing or reviewing design plans prepared by other engineers, for the construction and operation of hydraulic projects.
Type(s) of projects that you were involved in.
Your level of responsibility (i.e. work independently in design and review, or receive guidance and assistance).
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WORK BEHAVIOR 2 – REVIEWS PERMIT APPLICATIONSPrepares, reviews and approves final action, or prepares the engineering aspects of permit applications (e.g. dams, water obstructions, encroachments and water allocations). This includes completion of correspondence with applicant, applicant's engineer or regulatory agency to determine consistency with hydrology and hydrologic aspects of the regulations.Levels of PerformanceSelect the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.
A. I have INDEPENDENTLY prepared or reviewed and recommended final actions on permit applications OR I have INDEPENDENTLY prepared the engineering aspects of permit applications, as described in the above work behavior.
B. I have received GUIDANCE AND ASSISTANCE from others in the preparation of permit applications OR I have received GUIDANCE AND ASSISTANCE from others in the preparation of the engineering aspects of permit applications.
C. I have no experience 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. 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 specific duties you performed related to reviewing the engineering aspects of permit applications and recommending final action, or preparing the engineering aspects of permit applications.
Type(s) of projects that you were involved in.
Your level of responsibility (i.e., worked independently or worked with guidance and assistance under a professional engineer, and indicate the complexity level of the project being permitted).
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WORK BEHAVIOR 3 – DEVELOPS HYDRAULIC/HYDROLOGIC STUDIESPrepares hydraulic/hydrologic studies and standards related to waterways, dams, and drainage basins. This includes determining watershed runoff, water surface profiles and ground water characteristics. Uses standard reference sources to determine the nature and characteristics of watershed areas, flood plains, river basins, and similar elements affecting engineering decisions of a hydraulic nature; identifies water resource/flooding problems; ascertains feasibility of projects and mitigation; and utilizes knowledge of surveying and computer input and output for hydraulic/hydrologic/safe yield calculations.Levels of PerformanceSelect the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.
A. I have INDEPENDENTLY prepared hydraulic/hydrologic studies which involve performing many of the activities outlined in the above work behavior, or the resultant integrity of existing hydrologic structures.
B. I have received GUIDANCE AND ASSISTANCE from others in providing engineering support for hydraulic/hydrologic/safe yield studies, or related activities outlined in the above work behavior.
C. I have no experience 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. 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 specific duties you performed related to preparing hydraulic/hydrologic/safe yield studies.
Your level of responsibility (i.e., worked independently or worked with guidance and assistance under a professional engineer).
Required Question
Agency
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Address
613 North Street
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120
Website
http://www.employment.pa.gov