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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania |
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POSITION DESCRIPTION FOR JOB POSTING |
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Position Number: 50250358 |
Description Activated On: 6/23/2026 7:24:18 AM |
Position Purpose: Describe the primary purpose of this position and how it contributes to the organization’s objectives. Example: Provides clerical and office support within the Division to ensure its operations are conducted efficiently and effectively. The employee performs drafting details and design of minor highway projects or assists in the design of minor to moderately complex highway projects from preliminary engineering through final design, and plan, specification, and estimate preparation. Projects include resurfacing, restoration and rehabilitation, lane widening, as well as safety and intersection improvement work. |
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Description of Duties: Describe in detail the duties and responsibilities assigned to this position. Descriptions should include the major end result of the task. Example: Types correspondence, reports, and other various documents from handwritten drafts for review and signature of the supervisor. Performs using Computer Aided Drafting and Design (CADD) instruments or conventional techniques and methods as necessary. Performs a variety of work assignments using CADD design programs including but not limited to, Openroads, Autotab and others. Assists and works as a team with other staff on CADD related work and learning CADD functions. Prepares highway plans and right-of way plans from field survey notes, previous plans, and other data gathered relevant to the project under the direction of a highway designer or civil engineer, and/or the Project Manager by using CADD instruments or through the use of conventional techniques and methods. Applies and interprets survey notes, aerial photographs, and engineering data. Prepares and checks mathematical calculations to set horizontal and vertical alignments and drainage parameters. Performs or checks computations; lays out grade lines and computes gradients for less complex projects; adjusts grade to meet existing conditions and other controls; prepares computation of earthwork and material quantities and plotting of roadway and channel templates on cross sections. Prepares a variety of plans from preliminary sketches to final working plans for highway construction, including right-of-way, profiles and topography, cross sections, drainage, resurfacing, restoration and rehabilitation, lane widening, safety and intersection improvement work and final construction plans. Also prepares Erosion and Sedimentation Control plans, traffic control plans, drainage layout plans and details under direction of the designer or project manager. Prepares quantity calculations and project specific design and construction details for use in preparing construction cost estimates and special provisions for construction proposals for project assignments. Prepares soils maps reflecting geographical problem areas; deed plot drawings; viewer plans; and other drawings and charts related to highway design and construction. Assists in preparation of design reports including but not limited to preparation of line and grade submissions, safety review and design field view submissions, erosion and sedimentation reports and permitting requirements related to project specific tasks. Prepares and/or assists in the preparation of Plans, Specifications, and Estimate (PS& E) packages. Safety: 1. Assess your environment and be responsible for your safety, the safety of co-workers, and the public. 2. Attend required safety training and adhere to the requirements of all safety manuals, policies, and laws. 3. Immediately report to your supervisor any incident, unsafe practice, or near miss. 4. When in an enclosed environment (office buildings, confined spaces, flagger stations, equipment pinch points, etc.), know your evacuation process and escape route, your communication protocols, and appropriately react in the event of an incident. 5. Evaluate the contractor’s operations: Immediately stop any unsafe actions. Engage in an ongoing safety dialogue with the contractor’s leadership. 6. Promote a CULTURE that emphasizes SAFETY as a core value: Immediately stop any unsafe actions. Incorporate safety into all discussions, deliberations, and decisions. Continuously communicate the safety direction. Inspire employees to be a MODEL for safety. Encourage and support safety initiatives and programs by participating and involving your staff. Recognize safety daily. Acknowledge EXTRAORDINARY achievements. Learn and improve through After Action Reviews (AARs). Enforce accountability. Succession Planning: Take an active role in succession planning by completing a Career Development Plan in collaboration with the supervisor. In conjunction with the supervisor, participate in knowledge management/transfer by identifying key aspects of the job and sharing explicit and tacit program/technical knowledge with other employees. Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Unless directed otherwise by your supervisor or manager, comply with stated work hours for the 7.5/8.0 hour day. |
Decision Making: Describe the types of decisions made by the incumbent of this position and the types of decisions referred to others. Identify the problems or issues that can be resolved at the level of this position, versus those that must be referred to the supervisor. Example: In response to a customer inquiry, this work involves researching the status of an activity and preparing a formal response for the supervisor’s signature. Work is assigned by project manager to employee. Employee follows prescribed methods and technique to interpret data and create plans and drawings. Independent judgment used on less complex projects. Receives detailed instruction for more complex assignments. |
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Requirements Profile: Identify any specific experience or requirements, such as a licensure, registration, or certification, which may be necessary to perform the functions of the position. Position-specific requirements should be consistent with a Special Requirement or other criteria identified in the classification specification covering this position. Example: Experience using Java; Professional Engineer License Experience: Licenses, registrations, or certifications: 1. N/A 2. N/A 3. N/A 4. N/A 5. N/A 6. N/A |
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Essential Functions: Provide a list of essential functions for this position. Example: Transports boxes weighing up to 60 pounds.
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