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Reference #: 4462680 THE POSITION Are you someone who is motivated, detail-oriented, and has excellent analytical abilities? The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation is in search of an individual who possesses these traits! We are seeking a dedicated Survey Technician to become part of our forward-thinking team. If you have great interpersonal skills and are eager to tackle fresh opportunities, do not wait any longer, submit your application today, to make an impact in our organization!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK In this position, your responsibilities will include operating, adjusting, and maintaining survey instruments, as well as measuring angles and checking alignments of structures. You will also be responsible for staking out tangents, curve stations, and reference control points. To establish mapping and survey grade point locations, you will utilize various equipment such as theodolites, GPS receivers, and data collectors. Additionally, you will perform trigonometric and algebraic calculations, prepare field sketches and notes, and double-check your work. You will be proficient in using both conventional and electronic equipment for survey team functions and will make field decisions regarding traverse and topography points. Effective communication with team members will be crucial, using oral communication, hand signals, and radio. Furthermore, you will utilize electronic and conventional instruments to determine elevation, location, and distances, and will download and edit survey data using a CADD system.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

Full-time employment Schedules vary due to weather conditions and field conditions and requires working in inclement conditions. Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) on an Adhoc 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 Allentown. 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 One year of experience as a member of a survey corps which 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.

Condition of Employment: This position requires possession of a valid PA Class C non-commercial 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 vet rans 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.

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.