Civil Engineer (General)
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Apply to Civil Engineer (General) at Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, PAJob details
- Location
- Washington County or Coal Center or Harrisburg or Pennsylvania
- Work type
- Hybrid
- Compensation
- $73,859 - $92,010/yr
- Posted
- 2 weeks ago
- Apply on
- governmentjobs.com
About this role
About the Department
Are you ready to use your engineering skills to protect Pennsylvania's communities and guide responsible mining practices? As a Civil Engineer with the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), you will help safeguard our state's natural resources and support safe mining operations. This role blends engineering expertise with public service to improve environmental outcomes. You will collaborate with professionals across many disciplines to ensure communities and land remain protected. Apply today to make a real difference across the bituminous mining region!
Position Duties
This role focuses on reviewing engineering plans and ensuring mining activities follow Pennsylvania laws and standards. You will support safe underground bituminous coal mining and related surface operations. As a Civil Engineer (General), you will perform the following duties:
- Regulatory Reviews: Evaluate permit applications for mining operations to ensure compliance with engineering standards and state regulations
- Engineering Analysis: Review structural, hydraulic, and environmental designs for mining activities and provide recommendations
- Subsidence Evaluation: Analyze mining plans and model subsidence impacts to protect structures, utilities, land, and streams
- Interagency Coordination: Work with internal teams and external agencies to resolve design issues and ensure regulatory requirements are met
- Site Assessments: Conduct field reviews to verify compliance with approved plans and support reclamation and restoration efforts
- Technical Guidance: Provide engineering assistance to staff, consultants, and other agencies concerning mining operations and design challenges
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 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
- Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, up to 3 days per week. 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 Coal Center. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.
- Salary: Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $73,859.00 (before taxes).
- You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.
Minimum Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:
- Successful completion of the Civil Engineer Trainee training program (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
- Four 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, and an associate’s degree in civil engineering technology or a closely related engineering discipline; or
- 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
- 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:
- This position requires possession of a valid 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 Guidelines.
- 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.
- All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant’s own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.
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.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.
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.
Other Qualifications
- 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.
Benefits
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Health & Wellness
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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.
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*Eligibility rules apply.
Supplemental Questions
- Yes
- No
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- No
- Yes
- No
If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college 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 a transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted.
If you answer this question based on education acquired outside of the United States, you must upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation report. We can only accept foreign credential evaluations from organizations that are members of the National Association of Credential Services (NACES). A list of current NACES members can be found by visiting https://www.naces.org and clicking the Evaluation Services link.- Yes
- No
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- No
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 our FAQ page.
- Yes
Reviews civil engineering plans and/or permit applications for earthmoving/water obstruction projects such as mine reclamation, roads, parking lots, waste management, water treatment, fish hatcheries, bridges, dams, culverts, etc. to ensure compliance with laws and regulations governing such areas as erosion and sedimentation control and flood protection. Duties: checks that all required information contained in maps, drawings and specifications is present; analyzes various information including hydraulic and hydrological data and soils and stability data and performs mathematical calculations using appropriate computer software and calculator to determine accuracy and adequacy of plan; prepares detailed record of discrepancies; and recommends approval/disapproval of permit.
Level of Performance
Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.
- A. I have experience preparing for approval or reviewing permit applications for complex projects which must have involved state of federal water obstruction permits, wetlands encroachment, an Individual NPDES (National Pollution Discharge Elimination System) permit, an EIS (Environmental Impact Statement) or plans for mitigation of wetlands or archeological resources. Work was performed independently or after receiving general direction from a project leader.
- B. I have experience preparing for approval or reviewing permit applications for engineering projects other than those stated above; OR I have experience stated above while working under close supervision.
- C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to this work behavior.
- D. I have no experience or education related to this work behavior.
- The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.
- The type(s) of project(s) for which you reviewed civil engineering plans.
- The actual duties you performed.
- Your level of responsibility.
- College/University
- Course Title(s)
- Credits/Clock Hours
Prepares civil engineering design plans and specifications for projects of varying complexity and scope such as bridges, dams, roads, mine reclamation, deep mine fires, subsidence control, parking lots, water distribution systems, fish hatcheries, treatment plants, recreational facilities, buildings, etc. Duties: reviews existing maps, plans and related references; researches laws, regulations, codes, standards, engineering studies, manufacturers' catalogues and other related legal/technical materials; consults with government officials, other professionals in the field, manufacturers' representatives, local officials and the general public; takes samples, photographs, measurements and field notes while conducting survey of project area; performs mathematical calculations to determine loads, stresses, capacities, quantities and velocities for various components using appropriate computer software and calculator; prepares required drawings and sketches; determines type and quantity of materials and equipment to be used, work procedures to be followed and cost estimates; and may complete permit applications.
Levels of Performance
Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.- A. I have experience preparing the overall design of projects of varying complexity and scope as described in this work behavior. Work was performed independently or after receiving general direction from a project leader.
- B. I have experience preparing designs for component parts of projects of varying complexity and scope as described in this work behavior; OR I have experience as stated above while working under close supervision.
- C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to this work behavior.
- D. I have no experience or education related to this work behavior.
- The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.
- The type(s) of project(s) for which you prepared design plans.
- The actual duties you performed.
- Your level of responsibility.
- College/University
- Course Title(s)
- Credits/Clock Hours
Manages civil engineering projects of varying complexity and scope prior to and during construction to ensure conformance with approved design plans and specifications. Duties: evaluates the acceptability of shop drawings, catalogue cuts and other materials submitted by contractors and vendors; participates in job conferences with contractors, officials and other interested parties to discuss project goals and identify and resolve areas of concern; prepares minutes of meetings; takes samples, measurements, photographs and field notes while conducting survey of project area; inspects materials, workmanship and work procedures to detect deficiencies; provides technical assistance to on-site work forces in solving unusual problems to satisfy field conditions; performs mathematical calculations using appropriate computer software and calculator, and maintains detailed records of work completed, materials/equipment used, time and personnel involved, weather conditions, problems encountered and other relevant information to support quantity and quality of completed work and payments to contractor.
Levels of Performance
Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes you claim.
- A. I have experience managing or supervising all phases of several different types of major construction projects such as bridges, roadways, buildings, dams, levees, channels, mine reclamation, and hazardous waste cleanup which involved performing most of the duties described in this work behavior. Work was performed independently or after receiving general direction from a project leader.
- B. I have experience as stated above, but it was limited to a single type of construction or it was while working under close supervision; OR I have independent accountability and responsibility for a portion of the overall project.
- C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to this work behavior.
- D. I have no experience or training related to this work behavior.
- The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.
- The type(s) of project(s) you managed or supervised.
- The actual duties you performed.
- Your level of responsibility.
- College/University
- Course Title(s)
- Credits/Clock Hours
Inspects completed civil engineering projects such as dams, flood protection projects, hatcheries and bridges to ensure structural integrity. Duties: reviews previous inspection reports, maps and photographs; visually inspects the overall condition of the structure and surrounding area for deterioration and other areas of concern; takes measurements of structures; takes water and soils samples for analysis; photographs the area; performs mathematical calculations using appropriate computer software and calculator to determine operating levels; and prepares detailed reports which contain designs and solutions to structural deficiencies.
Levels of Performance
Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.
- A. I have experience inspecting completed projects such as dams, bridges or flood protection projects which must have involved the preparation of reports containing designs and solutions to structural deficiencies. These inspections must be in accordance with Federal and/or State laws and regulations such as the Department of Environmental Protection, Division of Dam Safety, "Manual for the Inspection, Maintenance and Operation of Dams in PA"; the National Bridge Inspection Standards; etc. Work was performed independently or after receiving general direction from a project leader.
- B. I have experience as stated above while working under close supervision.
- C. I am certified to inspect projects related to this work behavior.
- D. I have no experience or certificates related to this work behavior.
- The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.
- The type(s) of project(s) for which you conducted inspections.
- The actual duties you performed.
- Your level of responsibility.
- Certification Type
- Certification Source
- Certificate number and expiration date, if applicable
Required Question
Agency Information
EmployerCommonwealth of PennsylvaniaAddress 613 North StreetHarrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120 Website http://www.employment.pa.gov