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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Senior Civil Engineer Supervisor (Bridges) in Pennsylvania
Senior Civil Engineer Supervisor (Bridges)
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Senior Civil Engineer Supervisor (Bridges)
Salary
$73,995.00 - $100,636.00 Annually
Location
Venango County, PA
Job Type
Civil Service Permanent Full-Time
Job Number
CS-2024-93136-1114B
Department
Department of Transportation
Division
TR Dstr Off 100
Opening Date
09/06/2024
Closing Date
9/20/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Code
1114B
Position Number
50251656
Union
Non Union
Bargaining Unit
B5
Pay Group
ST08
Bureau / Division Code
00080100
Bureau / Division
TR DIST. 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
The Department of Transportation is on the lookout for a qualified individual to take on the role of Senior Civil Engineer Supervisor. This pivotal position involves the application of robust engineering principles and practices, specifically as the District Load Rating Engineer and APRAS Support Engineer. The selected candidate will be responsible for overseeing and reviewing bridge load ratings provided by consultants, as well as contributing to the safety inspections of fracture critical and complex structures. Do not miss this opportunity—apply today!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
In this role, you will be responsible for determining which bridges are likely to be most impacted by the APRAS system, particularly in relation to the busiest highways that accommodate heavy hauling permits. This task may necessitate a reevaluation or the development of new data sets to ensure that we deliver optimal service to our heavy hauling clientele.
You will also be tasked with reviewing load rating analyses conducted by consultants. This will involve evaluating various methodologies and techniques that will be presented for consideration. The complexity of this engineering work demands a comprehensive understanding and an adaptable mindset, as the approaches may vary significantly.
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=50251656) .
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. 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:
Six 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
Two years of professional civil engineering experience in the appropriate specialty, and a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a closely related engineering discipline; 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; and an associate’s degree in civil engineering technology or a closely related engineering discipline.
Other Requirements:
PA residency requirement is currentlywaivedfor this title.
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 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.
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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
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*Eligibility rules apply.
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Do you possess two or more years of full-time professional civil engineering experience in the Bridges specialty?
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 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 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.
Yes
No
04
Do you possess five or more years of full-time civil engineering experience in the Bridges specialty?
Yes
No
05
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.
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 answered "Yes" to the above question, please list your certification number, and expiration date. If you answered no, 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) .
Yes
09
WORK BEHAVIOR 1 – DESIGN/DESIGN REVIEW
Develops complete engineering bridge designs. Reviews engineering bridge designs from staff and consultant engineering firms to include plans, specifications, cost estimates, design computations, and other supporting data for conformance with project scope, program requirements, completeness, and accuracy.
Levels of Performance
Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.
A. I have experience developing complete engineering bridge designs. I also reviewed engineering bridge designs developed by staff and consultant engineering firms to include plans, specifications, cost estimates, design computations, and other supporting data for conformance with project scope, program requirements, completeness, and accuracy.
B. I have experience developing complete engineering bridge designs. I have not reviewed engineering bridge designs developed by staff or consultant engineering firms.
C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to structural engineering, foundation engineering, structural analysis, or design of concrete structures.
D. I have NO experience or education 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 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 of the employer(s) where you gained this experience
The actual duties you performed related to engineering bridge designs and design reviews
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
Credits/Clock Hours
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WORK BEHAVIOR 2 – PROJECT SCOPE AND DESIGN
Prepares scope of work for highway, bridge, and various types of related enhancement projects. Selects associated design teams. Ensures projects remain on schedule and within budgetary constraints.
Levels of Performance
Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.
A. I have experience preparing scope of work for highway, bridge, and various types of related enhancement projects and selecting a design team. I also ensured projects remained on schedule and within budgetary constraints.
B. I have experience selecting a design team for highway, bridge, and various types of related enhancement projects AND ensuring projects remained on schedule and within budgetary constraints. I have not prepared a project scope of work.
C. I have experience selecting a design team for highway, bridge, and various types of related enhancement projects; OR I ensured projects remained on schedule and within budgetary constraints. I have not prepared a project scope of work.
D. I have NO experience 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 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 of the employer(s) where you gained this experience
Project scopes of work that you have prepared/developed
The actual duties you performed related to ensuring projects remained on schedule and within budgetary constraints
Your level of responsibility
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WORK BEHAVIOR 3 – PREPARES WRITTEN MATERIALS
Prepares contract provisions, technical reports, letters, and memorandums to internal and external parties.
Levels of Performance
Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.
A. I have experience preparing contract provisions and technical reports to internal and external parties. I was responsible for the final product.
B. I have experience preparing contract provisions and technical reports to internal and external parties. I was NOT responsible for the final product.
C. I have experience preparing letters and memorandums to internal and external parties.
D. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to technical writing, report writing, creative writing, or English composition.
E. I have NO experience or coursework 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 of the employer(s) where you gained this experience
The type(s) of documents that you prepared and to whom
Your level of responsibility
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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
Credits/Clock Hours
Required Question
Agency
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Address
613 North Street
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120
Website
http://www.employment.pa.gov