Technical Assistant
Technical Assistant
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Job Description
THE POSITION
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!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
This is entry level work serving as entrance to one of several technical career fields within the Department of Transportation
As part of this role you will engage in technical tasks designed to build your skills and knowledge in essential 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. Your assignments will be tailored to enhance your practical understanding of the technical details and foundational concepts relevant to these fields.
Work assignments will be aligned with your individual capabilities and growth with responsibilities clearly defined according to established standards and techniques. You will operate under the close supervision of a technical supervisor who will provide project assignments detailed instructions and ongoing reviews of your work to ensure quality technical development and adherence to established practices.
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 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 King of Prussia.
- 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:- Graduation from high school;or
- Any equivalent combination of experience and training.
Other Requirements:- This particular position also requires possession of a valid Class C drivers license.
- You must meet thePA 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.
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.
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.
Employment Type
Full-Time
