Technical Assistant

If you have a passion for transportation and a desire to make a positive impact, consider starting a new career with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation. As a Technical Assistant, you will have the opportunity to assist and perform entry level assignments within the District Construction Unit. With multiple avenues for advancement within the department, this position can lead to a fulfilling and successful career. Do not miss out on this opportunity to make a difference in the transportation industry!

In this role, you will be instrumental in reviewing completed documentation and materials to ensure compliance with Department policies. You will assist in managing and coordinating the District's field construction project records, utilizing tools such as the Computer Documentation System (CDS v3), ECMS, and the PennDOT Project Collaboration Center (PPCC) on a PennDOT-issued iPad. Your duties will encompass conducting technical reviews of material costs for highway and bridge projects, performing audits to verify the accuracy of documentation and work orders submitted by Project Management, and ensuring that the final quantities and costs reported by construction personnel are accurate. Furthermore, you will aid in inspecting road and bridge construction activities to confirm adherence to plans, specifications, and contractual obligations, while also supporting the placement and maintenance of work zone traffic control signs and devices in line with the Work Zone Traffic Control Plan. You will verify stakeouts, elevations, grades, slopes, excavation, and the placement and compaction of materials to facilitate the processing of periodic progress payments. Additionally, you will assist with material testing for project integration and gather necessary delivery documentation and certifications. Collaboration with construction teams to address audit findings and resolve discrepancies in payments, documentation, and calculations will also be part of your responsibilities. You will participate in training to enhance your skills in construction and material inspection and may provide temporary assistance to District Units as needed, including contributing to the review of earthwork analysis for borrow excavation projects.

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.
• You will work closely with vendors and work hours may change based on vendor availability.
• Schedule may be subject to change due to seasonal/operational needs
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, on an ad-hoc basis, with managers approval. 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 Bridgeville.
• 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.
  

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Graduation from high school; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training.

• 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).
• 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.

• 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.