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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Bid Proposal Specialist (Highway Designer) in Pennsylvania
Bid Proposal Specialist (Highway Designer)
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Bid Proposal Specialist (Highway Designer)
Salary
$58,035.00 - $88,235.00 Annually
Location
Lycoming County, PA
Job Type
Civil Service Permanent Full-Time
Job Number
CS-2024-94551-10310
Department
Department of Transportation
Division
TR Dstr Off 300
Opening Date
09/30/2024
Closing Date
10/14/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Code
10310
Position Number
00165930
Union
AFSCME
Bargaining Unit
B1
Pay Group
ST07
Bureau / Division Code
00080300
Bureau / Division
Transportation - Engineering District 3-0
Worksite Address
715 Jordan Avenue
City
Montoursville, Pennsylvania
Zip Code
17754
Contact Name
Elizabeth Swartz
Contact Phone
570.368.4208
Contact Email
eliswartz@pa.gov
Description
Benefits
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THE POSITION
Are you well-versed in highway design and familiar with the intricacies of the bid proposal process? If you possess this expertise and are eager to take the next step in your career with the Department of Transportation, we have an exciting opportunity waiting for you! We are looking for a meticulous professional to take on technical responsibilities in crafting high-quality proposals and contract documents for upcoming bid lettings. Do not miss out on the chance to shape the career you have always wanted—apply today!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
In this position, you will take on the responsibility of developing bid proposals for construction initiatives, which entails analyzing plans and associated data, generating cost estimates, and verifying precision through thorough plan evaluations. Your duties will also include preparing the necessary documentation for submission to the Central Office, engaging in discussions regarding proposals with the Central Office, and participating in pre-bid meetings as required. Moreover, you will be tasked with maintaining a library of special provisions, conducting initial cost assessments, and keeping abreast of construction methodologies through site visits. Additionally, you will be involved in preparing designs and assessing various highway and bridge projects, which includes conducting field assessments for maintenance resurfacing efforts, utilizing CADD software for project design, formulating roadway and traffic control strategies, and calculating the quantities of work required for successful project execution.
Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description (https://careers.employment.pa.gov/pd/PD_NEOGOV.asp?p=00165930) .
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
Full-time employment
Work hours are 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with 30-minute lunch.
Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, after successfully completing the probationary period. 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 Montoursville.
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 as a Highway Draftsman- Designer; or
Three years of professional experience in highway design work including six months of CADD operation, and an Associate's Degree in civil engineering, drafting, or design technology; or
One year of professional experience in highway design work including six months involved CADD operation, and a Bachelor's Degree in civil engineering, or a closely related field; or
Any equivalent combination of experience and/or training.
Other Requirements:
You must meet the PA residency requirement (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) . For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) and click on Residency.
You must be able to perform essential job functions.
How to Apply:
Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents willnotbe 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 .
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. mum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
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/testoncefor this posting.
Your results will be provided via email.
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Health & Wellness
We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.*
Compensation & Financial Planning
We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options.
Work/Life Balance
We know there’s more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.*
Values and Culture
We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving.
Employee Perks
Sometimes, it is the little “extras” that make a big difference. Our employees receive special employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships.
For more information on all of these Total Rewards benefits, please visitwww.employment.pa.gov and click on the benefits box.
*Eligibility rules apply.
01
Have you been employed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as a Highway Draftsman-Designer for one or more years full-time?
Yes
No
02
If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below
03
How much full-time professional level experience do you possess performing highway design work?
A. 1 or more years
B. Less than 1 year
C. None
04
If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.
05
Do you possess 6 or more months of full-time experience working with CADD or similar design/drafting software?
Yes
No
06
If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below
07
Have you completed 2 college level or technical school courses in CADD or similar design/drafting software?
If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted.
If you answer "yes" to this question based on education acquired outside of the United States, you must also upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation. For more information on foreign education credentials, please visithttps://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3and click on Other Information.
Yes
No
08
How much graduate coursework have you completed in civil engineering or a closely related field with emphasis on highway design?
If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted.
If you answer "yes" to this question based on education acquired outside of the United States, you must also upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation. For more information on foreign education credentials, please visithttps://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3and click on Other Information.
A. 30 or more credits
B. 15 but less than 30 credits
C. Less than 15 credits
D. None
09
You must complete the supplemental questions below. These supplemental questions are the exam and will be scored. They are designed to give you the opportunity to relate your experience and training background to the major activities (Work Behaviors) performed in this position. Failure to provide complete and accurate information may delay the processing of your application, or result in a lower-than-deserved score or disqualification. Youmustcomplete the applicationandanswer the supplemental questions. Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position or to determine your score.
All information you provide on your application and supplemental questions is subject to verification. Any misrepresentation, falsification or omission of material facts is subject to penalty. If requested, you must provide documentation, including names, addresses, and telephone numbers of individuals who can verify the validity of the information you provide in the application and supplemental questions.
Read each work behavior carefully. Determine and select which "Level of Performance" most closely represents your highest level of experience/training. List the employer(s)/training source(s) from your Work or Education sections of the application where you gained this experience/training.The "Level of Performance" you choose for each work behavior must be clearly supported within the description of the experience and training information entered in your application or your score may be lowered.In order to receive credit for experience, you must have worked in a job for at least six months in which the experience claimed was a major function.
If you have read and understand these instructions, please click on the "Yes" button and proceed to the exam questions.
If you have general questions regarding the application and hiring process, please refer to ourFAQ page. (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3)
Yes
10
WORK BEHAVIOR 1 – DEVELOP BID PACKAGES AND DESIGN PLANSDevelops design plans, specifications, estimate packages, and project proposals for complete highway or bridge projects such as rehabilitation, resurfacing, or maintenance projects using Computer-Aided Drafting and Design (CADD) and conventional techniques. Develops all aspects of bid packages and plans including roadway, traffic control, and erosion and sedimentation control plans needed for project bidding. Determines quantities of work necessary to complete the project.Levels of PerformanceSelect the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.
A. I have experience developing design plans AND bid packages for highway or bridge projects using CADD and conventional techniques.
B. I have experience developing design plans OR bid packages for highway or bridge projects using CADD and conventional techniques.
C. I have experience developing design plans or bid packages for projects OTHER THAN highway or bridge design using CADD and conventional techniques.
D. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to computer-aided design, 3D-design, drafting and design technology, or construction contract documentation.
E. I have NO experience or training related to this work behavior.
11
In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed on this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.
The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.
Your experience developing design plans and/or bid packages.
The type(s) of designs you worked on (highway, bridge, construction, traffic, etc.) and the techniques used.
Your level of responsibility.
12
If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.
College/University
Course Title(s)
Credits/Clock Hours
13
WORK BEHAVIOR 2 – ADDRESSING PROJECT CONCERNS/ISSUESCoordinates with district and central offices performing work including permitting, maintenance, construction, survey, utility relocation, bridge, traffic, and right-of-way to ensure design concerns are addressed and incorporated in construction plans and bid packages. Provides guidance in employer policies and engineering standards.Levels of PerformanceSelect the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.
A. I have experience ensuring design and construction concerns are addressed and incorporated in construction plans or bid packages by coordinating with relevant parties. I provided guidance regarding agency policies or engineering standards.
B. I have experience ensuring design and construction concerns are addressed and incorporated in construction plans or bid packages by coordinating with relevant parties. I DID NOT provide guidance regarding agency policies or engineering standards.
C. I have experience addressing project concerns by coordinating with various parties but NOT in an engineering environment.
D. I have successfully completed college-level coursework in communications or project management.
E. I have NO experience or training related to this work behavior.
14
In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed on this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.
The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.
Your experience addressing design and construction concerns on projects by coordinating with others.
Your experience providing guidance on policies or engineering standards.
The group(s)/office(s) with whom you were coordinating.
Your level of responsibility.
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If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.
College/University
Course Title(s)
Credits/Clock Hours
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WORK BEHAVIOR 3 – WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONWrites documents for construction or engineering related services such as estimate/agreement packages, item special provisions, correspondence, proposals for engineering related services, or other documentation included in bid packages and project records.Levels of PerformanceSelect the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.
A. I have experience writing documents for construction or engineering services. I was responsible for the final content of the document.
B. I have experience drafting documents for construction or engineering services. I was NOT responsible for the final content of the document.
C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to technical writing or report writing.
D. I have NO experience or training related to this work behavior.
17
In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed on this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.
The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.
Your experience writing documents.
The type(s) of documentation you wrote.
Your level of responsibility.
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If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.
College/University
Course Title(s)
Credits/Clock Hours
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WORK BEHAVIOR 4 – DOCUMENT AND DESIGN REVIEWReviews design plans and other documents such as drawings, specifications, or cost estimates related to highway or bridge projects, submitted by in house design team or consultant engineers, to ensure completeness, accuracy, feasibility, and agency policies, standards, and requirements have been met. Makes recommendations for revisions.Levels of PerformanceSelect the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.
A. I have experience reviewing engineering designs and other documents related to highway or bridge projects submitted by others for completeness, accuracy, or compliance. I made recommendations for revisions for noncompliance.
B. I have experience reviewing engineering designs and other documents related to highway or bridge projects submitted by others for completeness or accuracy. I DID NOT review or make recommendations regarding compliance.
C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to appreciation of engineering, quality documentation review, or quality assurance.
D. I have NO experience or training related to this work behavior.
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In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.
The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.
Your experience reviewing engineering designs and other documents, including the type(s).
Your experience reviewing or making recommendations regarding compliance.
Your level of responsibility.
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If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.
College/University
Course Title(s)
Credits/Clock Hours
Required Question
Agency
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Address
613 North Street
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120
Website
http://www.employment.pa.gov