Reference #: 4430545
THE POSITION
Engineering District 10 is currently on the lookout for a skilled Technical Assistant to join their team. As a Technical Assistant, you will be responsible for handling entry-level tasks within the District Construction Unit. Your main duties will include supporting Transportation Construction Inspectors and Supervisors in the review of different Construction Documentation. Do not miss out on this opportunity to become a valuable member of our team - apply now!
DESCRIPTION OF WORKIn this position, you will help review completed work units and material documentation to ensure accuracy and compliance with department policies. You will assist in overseeing field construction project records and documentation using ECMS, PPCC, and mobile construction applications on a PennDOT-issued iPad. Assist in technical reviews of material costs for highway and bridge projects and verify the completeness and accuracy of documentation and work orders submitted by Project Management staff for payments. This position will verify the final quantities and costs submitted by construction project personnel through comprehensive statistical audits. Inspect construction operations on roads and bridges to ensure compliance with plans, specifications, and contract provisions. Assist in managing work zone traffic control signs and devices according to the Work Zone Traffic Control Plan and relevant publications. Aid in processing periodic progress payments, checking stakeouts, elevations, grades, slopes, excavation, material placement, and compaction. Assist in material testing for project incorporation and collect necessary forms and certifications. Additionally, you will collaborate with construction personnel to address discrepancies and deviations in payments, documentation, calculation methods, computations, and cross-section areas. Participate in earthwork analysis for borrow excavation projects and ensure project documentation, calculations, payments, and methods align with Department standards, contract specifications, policies, and procedures.Work Schedule and Additional Information:Full-time employment, 37.5-hour work week.
Work hours are 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with 30-minute lunch.
Vendor controlled position, may change based on operational needs.
Overtime and travel as needed/directed.
Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time. Telework would be on an Ad Hoc basis. To be discussed further during interview process. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Indiana.
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 & ELIGIBILITYQUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:
Graduation from high school; or
Any equivalent combination of experience and training.
Other Requirements:
This particular position requires possession of a valid PA Class C Driver's License.
You must meet the . For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the 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 fro 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 and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at .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.EXAMINATION INFORMATIONCompleting 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.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.
