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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Highway Drafter in Pennsylvania
Highway Drafter
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Highway Drafter
Salary
$44,010.00 - $66,348.00 Annually
Location
Fayette County, PA
Job Type
Civil Service Permanent Full-Time
Job Number
CS-2024-86570-10300
Department
Department of Transportation
Division
TR Dstr Off 1200
Opening Date
06/14/2024
Closing Date
6/28/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Code
10300
Position Number
00198498
Union
AFSCME
Bargaining Unit
B1
Pay Group
ST05
Bureau / Division Code
00081200
Bureau / Division
TR District Office 1200
Worksite Address
825 N Gallatin Ave Ext
City
Uniontown, Pennsylvania
Zip Code
15401
Contact Name
Kristen Lindsay
Contact Phone
724.415.3360
Contact Email
krlindsay@pa.gov
Description
Benefits
Questions
THE POSITION
District 12-0 of the Department of Transportation Engineering is currently on the lookout for a dedicated individual to take on the role of a full-time Highway Drafter on a permanent basis. This is a fantastic chance to become a part of the dynamic team at PennDOT District 12-0 and embark on a fulfilling career in transportation engineering. Do not miss out on this exciting opportunity - submit your application today and take the first step towards a rewarding career in the field of highway drafting!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
In this role, you will support senior positions in creating and refining components for projects of varying complexity levels, ranging from minor to highly complex. You will be responsible for executing Computer-Aided Drafting and Design (CADD) work specifically related to highway projects, utilizing all necessary equipment to fulfill this duty.
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=00198498) .
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
Full-time employment
Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with 30-minute lunch.
Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time. Telework schedule is determined by District and Statewide Policy. 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 Uniontown.
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 an Engineering Technician; or
Two years of experience in a variety of drafting assignments, one of which shall have been in highway drafting, including six months CADD experience or training, and graduation from high school; or
One year of experience in highway drafting and detailing assignments including six months of CADD experience or training 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 PA residency requirement (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) . 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 willnot 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 will 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.
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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.
For more information on all of these Total Rewards benefits, please visitwww.employment.pa.gov and click on the benefits box.
*Eligibility rules apply.
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Have you been employed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as an Engineering Technician for one or more years full-time?
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 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 experience do you possess performing a variety of drafting assignments?
A. 2 years or more
B. Less than 2 years
C. No experience
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 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
How many years of full-time experience do you possess performing highway drafting assignments?
A. 1 year or more
B. Less than 1 year
C. No experience
06
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 6 or more months of full-time experience working with CADD or similar design/drafting software?
Yes
No
08
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.
09
Have you completed 2 college level or technical school courses in CADD or similar design/drafting software?
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.
Yes
No
10
How much college coursework have you completed in civil engineering, drafting, design technology, or a closely related field?
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 are claiming credits/degree 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.
A. 120 or more credits
B. 90 but less than 120 credits
C. 60 but less than 90 credits
D. 30 but less than 60 credits
E. Less than 30 credits
F. None
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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 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.
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) .
Yes
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WORK BEHAVIOR 1 – PREPARING HIGHWAY PLANS
Prepares detailed highway and right-of-way plans for roadway design projects from field survey notes, preliminary sketches, previous plans, aerial photographs, and engineering data using Computer-Aided Design and Drafting (CADD) software. This includes deed plots, plan displays, profiles and topography, soils maps, cross sections, drainage, resurfacing, restoration and rehabilitation, lane widening, and safety and intersection improvement work.
Levels of Performance
Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.
A. I have experience preparing detailed highway and right-of-way plans for roadway design projects from field survey notes, preliminary sketches, previous plans, aerial photographs, and engineering data using Computer-Aided Design and Drafting (CADD) software. This includes ALL of the following: deed plots, plan displays, profiles and topography, soils maps, cross sections, drainage, resurfacing, restoration and rehabilitation, lane widening, and safety and intersection improvement work.
B. I have experience preparing detailed highway and right-of-way plans for roadway design projects from field survey notes, preliminary sketches, previous plans, aerial photographs, and engineering data using Computer-Aided Design and Drafting (CADD) software. I have experience in drafting NINE OR LESS of the following, but NOT all: deed plots, plan displays, profiles and topography, soils maps, cross sections, drainage, resurfacing, restoration and rehabilitation, lane widening, and safety and intersection improvement work.
C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework in computer aided drafting or drafting and design technology.
D. I have NO experience or education 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 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.
The type(s) of detailed highway and right-of-way plans you prepared.
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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
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WORK BEHAVIOR 2 – MATHEMATICAL CALCULATIONS
Prepares and checks mathematical calculations to set horizontal and vertical alignments and drainage parameters; lays out grade lines and computes gradients for less complex projects; adjusts grade to meet existing conditions and applicable highway design standards; computes earthwork and material quantities for construction cost estimates; and plots roadway and channel templates on cross sections.
Levels of Performance
Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.
A. I have experience PREPARING AND CHECKING my own mathematical calculations to set horizontal and vertical alignments and drainage parameters; laying out grade lines and computing gradients for less complex projects; adjusting grade to meet existing conditions and applicable highway design standards; computation of earthwork and materials quantities for construction cost estimates; and plotting of roadway and channel templates on cross sections.
B. I have experience REVIEIWING mathematical calculations PREPARED BY OTHERS to set horizontal and vertical alignments and drainage parameters; laying out grade lines and computing gradients for less complex projects; adjusting grade to meet existing conditions and applicable highway design standards; computation of earthwork and materials quantities for construction cost estimates; and plotting of roadway and channel templates on cross sections, but do NOT have experience preparing those calculations.
C. I have successfully completed college level course work in plane geometry, algebra, mathematics, or trigonometry.
D. I have NO experience or education 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 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 preparing and checking mathematical calculations.
Your experience reviewing mathematical calculations prepared by others.
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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
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WORK BEHAVIOR 3 – PROJECT DETAILS
Prepares project specific design, construction details, and special provisions to be used in preparing construction proposals. Special provisions are included in construction proposals to define work or procedures not covered in the standard specifications or to modify items in the standard specifications.
Levels of Performance
Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.
A. I have experience independently preparing ALL 3 of the following: project specific design, construction details, and special provisions to be used in preparing construction proposals. Special provisions are included in construction proposals to define work or procedures not covered in the standard specifications or to modify items in the standard specifications.
B. I have experience independently preparing TWO of the following: project specific design, construction details, or special provisions to be used in preparing construction proposals. Special provisions are included in construction proposals to define work or procedures not covered in the standard specifications or to modify items in the standard specifications.
C. I have experience independently preparing ONE of the following: project specific design, construction details, or special provisions to be used in preparing construction proposals. Special provisions are included in construction proposals to define work or procedures not covered in the standard specifications or to modify items in the standard specifications.
D. 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 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.
Which of the following you have prepared: project specific design, construction details, and/or special provisions.
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WORK BEHAVIOR 4 – PREPARE WRITTEN DOCUMENTS
Contributes written documentation for the preparation of line and grade submissions, safety reviews, and design field view submissions, erosion and sedimentation reports, permitting requirements related to project specific tasks, and PS&E (Plans, Specifications, and Estimate) packages to be included in design reports.
Levels of Performance
Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.
A. I have contributed written documentation for ALL of the following: preparation of line and grade submissions, safety reviews, design field view submissions, erosion and sedimentation reports, permitting requirements related to project specific tasks, and PS&E (Plans, Specifications, and Estimate) packages.
B. I have contributed written documentation for FIVE OR LESS of the following: preparation of line and grade submissions, safety reviews, design field view submissions, erosion and sedimentation reports, permitting requirements related to project specific tasks, and PS&E (Plans, Specifications, and Estimate) packages.
C. I have successfully completed college level course work in technical writing, report writing, non-fiction writing, or training related to this work behavior.
D. 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 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.
The type(s) of documents you have contributed to the preparation of.
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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
Agency
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Address
613 North Street
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120
Website
http://www.employment.pa.gov