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Are you passionate about safeguarding the well-being of Pennsylvania's residents and environment? The Department of Environmental Protection is currently looking for committed individuals to join our team as Civil Engineers (Hydraulic). If you have the required experience, we invite you to apply today and become a valuable member of our team! This is a multiple-position posting for five field engineering positions located in the southwest, southcentral, southeast, and northwest general regions of the state. These positions are full-time telework eligible depending on experience and situation. If you are interested in working in one or more of these general regions of the state, please apply today!

These positions are being dual posted as Civil Engineer Trainees. If the positions are filled as Civil Engineer Trainees, the incumbents will participate in a one year formal on-the-job training program to learn the duties of a Civil Engineer (Hydraulic). Interested candidates will need to submit separate applications to be considered for the alternate job title.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK As a Civil Engineer (Hydraulic), you will function as project specialist in the Division of Dam Safety's Field Engineering Section and will be involved in performing a variety of journey-level civil engineering work such as hydrology, hydraulics, and general monitoring requirements for dams under the provisions of the Dam Safety and Encroachments Act, including the Chapter 105 Dam Safety and Waterway Management rules and regulations, the Clean Streams Law, and the Flood Plain Management Act.

The mission of the division is to protect the lives and property of Pennsylvanians living downstream of dams by preventing dam failures through technical analysis, inspection, monitoring, and compliance. Team members in the division find the career to be both rewarding and meaningful in its mission with a nice mix of office and field work, all while actively working on projects from conceptual design through construction.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information: Full-time employment Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with 60-minute lunch. Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) full-time. 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 assigned location. Work location: These positions will have flexible headquarters at various DEP offices depending on the assigned general region of the state for each position and the home address of each selected candidate. Offices will be DEP regional or district offices in their assigned general region of the state. Counties include: Crawford, Clarion, Lawrence, Allegheny, Washington, Westmoreland, Cambria, Centre, Blair, Dauphin, Berks, Schuylkill, Lehigh, and Montgomery. Travel: These positions require regular travel throughout the state on both day and overnight trips, including near-daily travel in the general region of the state where each position is located. 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: Five years of civil engineering experience in the appropriate specialty, and an Engineer-in-Training certificate issued by or acceptable to the Pennsylvania State Registration Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors and Geologists; or Successful completion of the Civil Engineer Trainee training program (commonwealth title); or Four years of civil engineering exper ence in the appropriate specialty, and an engineer-in-training certificate issued by or acceptable to the Pennsylvania State Registration Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors and Geologists, and an associate's degree in civil engineering technology or a closely related engineering discipline; or One year of civil engineering experience in the appropriate specialty, and a bachelor's degree in civil engineering or a closely related engineering discipline. Special Requirement: These positions require possession of a valid Class C driver's license. Other Requirements: PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title.

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 www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.

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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.