Commonwealth of PA Hiring for Highway Drafter at Fayette County, PA Full Time

The Department of Transportation Engineering District 12-0 is now seeking to fill a permanent, full-time Highway Drafter position. Join the PennDOT District 12-0 team with this exciting career opportunity! Apply today!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

As a Highway Drafter, in PennDOT District 12-0, this position’s primary responsibility is performing Construction cost estimates for in-house and design consultant projects. The person in this position will perform multiple estimates for each project at various project stages. They will also be responsible for distributing bid results and preparing bid justifications. The person in this position will work with contract management, project managers, and various units within the District.

The person in this position is also responsible for Surface Improvement Projects. Typically, there is one Surface Improvement Project for each county per year. The person in this position will field view the routes, develop quantities and items using Auto Tab, draft and prepare Construction plans, and upload project information into ECMS.

This position will also be responsible for the non-standard provisions worksheet and will assist Contract Management when time allows.

Looking for someone having a strong work ethic, basic understanding of construction projects, and drafting experience. Other skills we are looking for include the ability to work effectively with others and a positive attitude.

Full-time employment.

Work Hours: 7:00 am – 3:00 pm; Monday through Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.

You will have the opportunity to work from home (telework), part-time. 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 Uniontown.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

Qualifications:
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements: One year as an Engineering Technician; OR two years of experience in a variety of drafting assignments, one of which shall have been in highway drafting, including six months CADD experience or training, and graduation from high school; OR one year of experience in highway drafting and detailing assignments including six months of CADD experience or training and an Associate’s Degree in civil engineering, drafting, or design technology; OR any equivalent combination of experience and/or training.

Must meet PA residency requirement – For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency.

Do NOT submit resumes, cover letters, and similar documents. These documents will NOT be reviewed and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position or to determine your score. 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.

Must be able to perform essential job functions.

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 [email protected].

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS): 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals)

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.

Health & WellnessWe offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.* Work/Life BalanceWe understand that there is more to life than work – and we want you to enjoy it!For most positions, we offer paid vacation days, paid sick days, military leave, as well as paid time off for most major U.S. holidays. Alternate work schedules are available for certain positions. Career DevelopmentWe want to help you grow and see your goals become a reality! Supervisors and human resource staff are available to help employees create a plan to develop skills for their current jobs or prepare for the next step in their careers. Employees can easily transfer between positions or agencies to expand knowledge and pursue new challenges while retaining leave and benefits. Additionally, there are a variety of programs available to help get you where you need to be.Other RewardsCommonwealth employees enjoy many other rewards, including opportunities for recognition, workplace charitable giving, and even special employee-only discounts. For more information about benefits, health and wellness, work-life balance, career development, and other rewards go to www.employment.pa.gov and click on the benefits box. *Eligibility rules apply.