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Reference #: 4742230 THE POSITION The Department of Transportation is on the lookout for a Survey Technician to join their team. This role involves being an integral part of a survey crew, where you'll engage in sophisticated technical tasks that necessitate the use of both manual and electronic tools to gather essential surveying data. This data collection is crucial for various stages of engineering projects, including preliminary assessments, construction phases, and final evaluations, as well as other related surveys. If you are interested in contributing to impactful engineering work, do not hesitate to apply today! DESCRIPTION OF WORK In this role, you will engage in technical tasks essential for accurately determining the precise locations of points and areas in accordance with the engineering requirements set forth by various units within the District. You will be responsible for the operation and maintenance of both advanced and standard surveying instruments, which encompass a range of tools such as electronic total stations, automatic and digital levels, data collectors, laptops, GPS devices, and any additional equipment necessary for the effective performance, recording, and processing of survey data. You will be expected to take precise measurements, including but not limited to instrument height, backsight height, pipe dimensions, and pipe inverts, ensuring accuracy within one hundredth of a foot, regardless of whether corrective lenses are used. Additionally, you will assist the Transportation Surveyor Technician Supervisor in the preparation of survey notes and sketches, perform algebraic and trigonometric calculations, and verify computations completed by others. In the absence of the Supervisor, you may assume the role of party chief, overseeing assistants during routine surveys. You will actively participate in succession planning by developing a Career Development Plan in collaboration with your supervisor. Together, you will engage in knowledge management and transfer by identifying critical job elements and sharing both explicit and tacit technical knowledge with colleagues. When directed, you will work in the District Office under the supervision of the Transportation Survey Technician Supervisor, handling various office tasks such as filing survey records, conducting deed and plan research, and editing and processing electronic field data using the CADD system. Attendance at meetings and training sessions will be required to stay updated on current surveying techniques and the use of new equipment. Furthermore, you will be responsible for measuring lines, topography, and cross-sections in the field. You will also operate light trucks, corps buses, or pool vehicles for transportation purposes. Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description. Work Schedule and Additional Information: Full-time employment, vendor controlled schedule Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. 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 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. REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Experience and Training Requirements: One year of experience as an Engineering Technician; or Three years of experience as a member of a survey corps which included duties operating both standard and electronic surveying instruments; or One year of experience as a member of a survey corpswhich included duties operating both standard and electronic surveying instruments, and an associate's degree in surveying, drafting, design, civil or any other appropriate field of engineering technology. Conditions of Employment: This position will require possession of a valid Pennsylvania driver's license. Other Requirements: 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 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. 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. 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.

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