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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Technical Assistant in Pennsylvania
Technical Assistant
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Technical Assistant
Salary
$33,252.00 - $45,888.00 Annually
Location
Dauphin County, PA
Job Type
Civil Service Limited Term Full-Time
Job Number
CS-2024-87727-10580
Department
Department of Transportation
Division
TR Lab Tstng Sctn
Opening Date
07/01/2024
Closing Date
7/14/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Code
10580
Position Number
Multiple positions may be filled from this posting.
Union
AFSCME
Bargaining Unit
B1
Pay Group
ST02
Bureau / Division Code
00084814
Bureau / Division
Bureau of Construction and Materials; Materials Division
Worksite Address
81 Lab Lane
City
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Zip Code
17110
Contact Name
Erica Nesbitt
Contact Email
ernesbitt@pa.gov
Description
Benefits
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THE POSITION
Jump-start a new career by joining the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation as a Technical Assistant! In this role, you will a ssist with and perform various materials testing functions. This is an entry-level position with multiple avenues for advancement within the department. If you are ready to take the next step in your career and make a meaningful impact in the field of transportation, do not miss out on this opportunity!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
In the laboratory testing section, your role focuses on conducting diverse tests on asphalt material samples. Alongside preparing samples for further testing, you will assist in equipment calibration and maintenance. Documentation of your tasks and progress will be maintained in maintenance logs, and you will be expected to follow testing procedures in accordance with departmental policy and procedures.
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=50488478) .
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
Limited-term 6 month full-time position without benefits
Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
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:
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).
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.
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 oncefor this posting.
Your results will be provided via email.
Learn more about our Total Rewards by watching this shortvideo (https://www.youtube.com/embed/HtcSRnndflc?rel=0) !
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.
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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 willnotbe 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 question 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 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) .
Yes
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WORK BEHAVIOR 1 – PREPARATION OF SAMPLES
Determines the method utilized to prepare asphalt material samples for testing. Preparation methods include heating, sawing, stirring, mixing, pouring, or splitting the material samples. Prepares the material samples.
Levels of Performance
Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.
I have experience preparing asphalt material samples for testing by heating, sawing, stirring, mixing, pouring, or splitting the materials. I determined the method utilized to prepare the samples.
I have experience preparing asphalt material samples for testing by heating, sawing, stirring, mixing, pouring, or splitting the materials. SOMEONE ELSE determined the method utilized to prepare the samples.
I have experience preparing test samples NOT used for highway construction or maintenance. SOMEONE ELSE determined the preparation method.
I have successfully completed college-level coursework or training related to preparing or testing samples.
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.
Details regarding the criteria you used to determine methods of preparation.
The types of samples that you prepared for testing.
The methods of preparation that you used.
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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/Training Source
Course Title
Credits/Clock Hours
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WORK BEHAVIOR 2 – TESTING OF SAMPLES
Conducts the following testing on asphalt materials used for highway construction or maintenance projects in order to accommodate required testing mandates: asphalt content testing, aggregate gradation testing, pavement core density testing, properties of asphalt binder testing, weighing the mass, and measuring dimensions.
Levels of Performance
Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.
I have experience performing the following on asphalt materials used for highway construction or maintenance projects in order to accommodate required testing mandates: asphalt content testing, aggregate gradation testing, pavement core density testing, properties of asphalt binder testing, weighing the mass, and measuring dimensions.
I have experience weighing the mass and measuring the dimensions of asphalt materials used for highway construction or maintenance projects in order to accommodate required testing mandates.
I have experience performing lab testing on products or materials NOT used for highway construction or maintenance.
I have successfully completed college-level coursework or training related to construction technology, engineering technology, or soils technology.
I have NO experience or training related to this work behavior.
06
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.
The types of testing of samples that you conducted.
The types of samples that you conducted testing on.
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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/Training Source
Course Title
Credits/Clock Hours
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WORK BEHAVIOR 3 – READING AND INTERPRETATION OF STANDARDS
Reads and interprets established standards, test methods, or procedures including AASHTO Standards, ASTM Standards, Pennsylvania Test Methods (PTMs), and ISO procedures established within the Laboratory Testing Section.
Levels of Performance
Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.
I have experience reading and interpreting established standards, test methods, or procedures including AASHTO Standards, ASTM Standards, Pennsylvania Test Methods (PTMs), or ISO procedures.
I have experience reading and interpreting established standards, test methods, or procedures NOT RELATED to AASHTO Standards, ASTM Standards, Pennsylvania Test Methods (PTMs), or ISO procedures.
I have successfully completed college-level coursework or training related to reading comprehension or college reading strategies.
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 employers where you gained this experience.
The types of standards, test methods, or procedures that you have experience reading and interpreting.
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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/Training Source
Course Title
Credits/Clock Hours
11
WORK BEHAVIOR 4 – DATA
Records asphalt material testing data and test results on test worksheets. Performs mathematical calculations on the test results and records the calculations on the test worksheets.
Levels of Performance
Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.
I have experience recording testing data and test results on test worksheets; and performing mathematical calculations on the material test results.
I have experience recording testing data and test results on test worksheets. OR I have experience performing mathematical calculations in a work setting not related to material test results.
I have successfully completed college-level coursework or training related to geometry or data analysis.
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 employers where you gained this experience.
Your experience recording testing data and test results on test worksheets.
The types of calculations that you have experience performing.
The work setting in which you performed mathematical calculations.
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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
Credits/Clock Hours
Required Question
Agency
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Address
613 North Street
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120
Website
http://www.employment.pa.gov