Technical Assistant

The Department of Transportation, Engineering District 6-0 invites you to step beyond the confines of the office and immerse yourself in the field as a Technical Assistant. This role presents a unique opportunity to engage directly in highway construction projects, where your technical skills will play a crucial role in evaluating materials and workmanship. It serves as an excellent foundation for launching your career, as the knowledge and experience gained will facilitate your professional advancement. From working in the office to getting your boots on the ground, join us on a rewarding journey where your expertise will shape the future of transportation!

This position serves as an entry point into various technical career paths within the Department of Transportation. Employees in this role engage in technical tasks designed to build their skills and knowledge in fundamental areas such as traffic planning and control, materials sampling and testing, construction oversight, utility relocation, map creation, roadside inspections, roadway maintenance management, and materials control. Assignments are tailored to enhance practical experience in these fields, with work allocated based on individual capabilities and growth potential. While employees have limited autonomy, they operate within clearly defined tasks that adhere to established standards and methodologies. Supervision is provided by a technical supervisor who assigns projects, offers detailed initial guidance, and reviews work for quality and adherence to technical principles throughout the process.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable. via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.
• 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.

• This particular position also requires possession of a valid Class C driver's license.
• 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:

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.