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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania |
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POSITION DESCRIPTION FOR JOB POSTING |
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Position Number: 50702951 |
Description Activated On: 9/3/2026 12:55:36 PM |
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. Serves as a Mechanical Engineer 2 responsible for development of design solutions, technical document preparation, design reviews, facility evaluations, building commissioning, and troubleshooting related to mechanical HVAC, Plumbing, and Fire Protection systems and infrastructure at facilities supporting the PA National Guard and Office of Veterans’ Affairs. |
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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. Develops HVAC, Plumbing and Fire Protection design work for job order contract (JOC), state capital, Sustainment, Restoration, and Modernization (SRM), and Military Construction (MILCON) renovations and new construction projects. This includes conducting analysis on existing systems and developing innovative solutions to modernize facilities, satisfy project requirements, and meet federal and state strategic goals. Reviews the work of mechanical designers and external consultants including drawings, specifications, reports, calculations, cost comparisons and budget estimates to ensure design documents are technically adequate and cost effective. Uses Computer Aided Design (CAD) software to develop construction drawings, details, schedules and specifications for complete HVAC and Plumbing systems. Provides technical assistance regarding innovative design solutions for facility systems including HVAC, Plumbing, domestic water distribution, heating and treatment, fire suppression, compressed air, sanitary sewage systems and ventilation, and the design of machinery such as pumps, fans, internal combustion engines, air compressors, and winches. Works with, and obtains professional approval from the DMVA Mechanical Engineering Consultant, obtaining required approvals and permits for HVAC and Plumbing engineering designs from Commonwealth agencies and municipalities. Evaluates project applications and develops scopes of work related to HVAC, Plumbing and Fire Protection systems. Tasks include conducting engineering site assessments, determining construction and repair activities to achieve project objectives, developing technical requirements, and assisting the Project Manager in developing the business case for the project. Participates in Program Development Studies (PDS) for capital and MILCON projects. Develops project objectives into design concepts that meet the project’s Conditions of Satisfaction (CoS). Participates in the PDS workshop by collaborating with the project team and presenting concepts within their engineering discipline to the project stakeholders. Creates construction cost estimates during the design phase to determine whether the project is within budget. Works with, and obtains professional approval from the department Mechanical Engineer Consultant, conducting analysis of design alternatives to determine the most cost-effective designs, HVAC, Plumbing and Fire Protection technologies, and fuel sources. Assists the Project Manager in developing the project schedule. Provides durations for design and construction activities related to HVAC, Plumbing and Fire Protection systems. Serves as Contracting Office Technical Representative (COTR) for agency designed projects. Tasks include construction inspection, quality assurance, responding to requests for information, reviewing contractor submittals, and evaluating site conditions. As the COTR, works with contractors to solve issues and provides direction related to unforeseen conditions. Works with, and obtains professional approval from the department Mechanical Engineer Consultant, coordinating the building commissioning program into design packages. Responsibilities include, provide technical support incorporating building commissioning into the planning, design, construction, and closeout phases for projects. Tasks associated include developing owner project requirements (OPR), creating commissioning plans, developing commissioning specifications, overseeing and conducting functional performance testing, providing facilities maintenance training, and conducting inspections of systems prior to end of the warranty period. Works with, and obtains professional approval from the department Mechanical Engineer Consultant, providing technical consultation to the facilities management staff in the development of facility operations and maintenance (O&M) plans with respect to Plumbing and Fire Protection systems. Tasks include reviewing and establishing O&M programs to extend the service life of systems, reduce maintenance costs, and reducing utility consumption. Responds to engineering service requests and develops repair or construction projects to restore system operations. Utilizes computer simulation programs to create engineering models, perform analysis, and conduct life-cycle cost analysis. Works with, and obtains professional approval from the department Mechanical Engineer Consultant, creating sequences of operation for HVAC, Plumbing and Fire Protection equipment at DMVA facilities to reduce waste and increase efficiency. Coordinates with the DMVA energy department to develop an energy accounting and auditing program which includes monitoring building performance and documenting energy utilization indexes. Performs work in accordance with the DMVA general safety rules and safety requirements, specific for this position. Immediately reports all workplace injuries or incidents to the supervisor; and/or immediately corrects any safety hazards in the work area or reports same to the supervisor. Performs other related duties as required. |
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. Decides and performs technical and administrative tasks, provides instructions and directions to professional vendors, evaluates and approves proposals and invoices for services; creates work orders and amendments to contracts; reviews design and specification documents; prepares responses, reports and correspondence; resolves discrepancies, disputes and conflicts; schedules, conducts, and chairs meetings; resolves and approves all project design and construction schedules; maintains project fixed budgets and reviews/approves cost estimates. Works with Mechanical Engineer Consultant to approve final submissions for bidding, and approves project modifications, bulletins, and assists contracting office in monitoring professional’s construction administration, project as-builts and close outs. |
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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. Class C Driver's License 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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