Technical Assistant

THE POSITION

Are you eager to secure a role within the Department of Transportation where you can gain valuable experience in entry-level technical work on construction projects? Look no further! We are offering you the chance to become a Technical Assistant, responsible for ensuring that all construction work adheres to approved codes, plans, standards, and specifications. Do not let this thrilling opportunity pass you by, apply today and seize the moment!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

In this position, you will engage in entry-level technical tasks within the engineering technology field while also participating in a comprehensive 12-month training program. Your main duties will involve independently performing technical responsibilities like inspecting materials, evaluating workmanship quality in highway construction projects, and contributing to project design. Additionally, you will assist in inspecting and testing highway construction work to ensure compliance with contract requirements and specifications, as well as aid in the preparation of payment estimates and progress reports. Furthermore, you will be responsible for inspecting and conducting acceptance testing on concrete products at project sites, and collaborating with contractors and surveyors on tasks such as grade checks and stake-outs.

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 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with 30-minute lunch. This position has vendor-controlled work hours.

• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, on an ad hoc basis. 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 Indiana.

• Overtime and travel as needed/directed.

• 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:

• This particular position also requires a valid Class C driver's license which is not under suspension.

• 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).

• 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/test once 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.

For more information on all of these Total Rewards benefits, please visit www.employment.pa.gov and click on the benefits box.

• Eligibility rules apply.

01

Do you possess a current driver's license which is not under suspension?

• Yes

• No

02

If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, please provide the issuing state, license number, and expiration date. If you answered "No" type N/A in the box.

03

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. You must complete the application and answer 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 our FAQ page.

• Yes

04

WORK BEHAVIOR 1 - PEFORM MATHEMATICAL CALCULATIONS

Perform mathematical calculations using algebraic and geometric methods to determine field measurements (square feet/yard, cubic feet/yard, circumference, etc.), elevations, and angles; draw sketches; note plan changes; and maintain quality control reports associated with the work.

Levels of Performance

Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.

• A. I have experience performing mathematical calculations using algebraic and geometric methods, to determine field measurements, elevations, and angles; draw sketches; and note plan changes for activities RELATED to highway or bridge construction.
• B. I have experience performing mathematical calculations using algebraic and geometric methods to determine field measurements, elevations, and angles; draw sketches; and note plan changes for activities NOT RELATED to highway or bridge construction.
• C. I have experience performing mathematical calculations using algebraic or geometric methods for PURPOSES OTHER THAN to determine field measurements, elevations, and angles; draw sketches; and note plan changes.
• D. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to algebra or geometry.
• E. I have NO experience or training related to this work behavior.

05

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 actual duties you performed related to performing mathematical calculations.

• The purpose(s) for which you performed the calculations.

• Your level of responsibility.

06

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

07

WORK BEHAVIOR 2 - INSPECT CONTRACTOR WORK AND SAFETY PROCESSES

Inspect the quality and correctness of the contractor work and safety processes (i.e., review of contractor safety plans, set up/maintenance/inspection of traffic patterns, review/analyze OSHA regulations and other safety publications) in the construction and rehabilitation of transportation activities.

Levels of Performance

Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.

• A. I have experience inspecting the quality and correctness of contractor work and safety processes RELATED TO transportation construction activities.
• B. I have experience inspecting the quality and correctness of contractor work and safety processes NOT RELATED to transportation construction activities.
• C. I have experience inspecting the quality and correctness of work OR safety processes.
• D. I have successfully completed college-level coursework or training related to material handling or OSHA safety courses.
• E. I have NO experience or training related to this work behavior.

08

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 of work you inspected.

• The actual duties you performed related to inspecting quality and correctness of work.

• The actual duties you performed related to inspecting safety processes.

• Your level of responsibility.

09

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/Training Provider

• Course Title

• Credits/Clock Hours

10

WORK BEHAVIOR 3 - PREPARE AND ANALYZE TECHNICAL INFORMATION

Prepare and analyze field reports, logs, and related technical documents such as estimates, authorizations, work orders, inspection reports, and test reports to identify possible discrepancies that could affect contract payments.

Levels of Performance

Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.

• A. I have experience preparing and analyzing field reports, logs, and other technical documents RELATED to highway or bridge construction. I was responsible for the final documents.
• B. I have experience preparing and analyzing field reports, logs, and other technical documents NOT RELATED to highway or bridge construction. I was responsible for the final documents.
• C. I have experience preparing field reports, logs, and related technical documents for others to analyze.
• D. I have successfully completed college coursework related to data analysis or technical writing.
• E. I have NO experience or training related to this work behavior.

11

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 actual duties you performed related to preparing and analyzing documents.

• The subject area for which the documents were created.

• Your level of responsibility.

12

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

13

WORK BEHAVIOR 4 - COLLECT SAMPLES AND DOCUMENT RESULTS

Collect samples and document the results of testing materials such as aggregate, concrete, bituminous asphalt products, and other materials used in highway construction projects to ensure standards for size, strength, suitability, and other requirements specified by the contract.

Levels of Performance

Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.

• A. I have experience collecting samples and documenting the results of testing materials RELATED to highway construction projects.
• B. I have experience collecting samples and documenting the results of testing materials NOT RELATED to highway construction projects.
• C. I have experience collecting samples OR documenting the results of testing materials.
• D. I have successfully completed college-level coursework or training related to material strength, material construction, or engineering technology.
• E. I have NO experience or training related to this work behavior.

14

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 actual duties you performed related to collecting samples, including the type(s) of samples.

• The actual duties you performed related to documenting results.

• Your level of responsibility.

15

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/Training Provider

• Course Title

• Credits/Clock Hours

Required Question

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