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Bridge and Structural Drafter - Design--Bridge Squad

Salary

$45,907.00 - $69,203.00 Annually

Location

Lycoming County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

CS-2026-40074-10780

Department

Department of Transportation

Division

TR Dstr Off 300

Opening Date

01/12/2026

Closing Date

1/25/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

10780

Position Number

00290682

Union

AFSCME

Bargaining Unit

B1

Pay Group

ST05

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

[email protected]

+ Description

+ Benefits

+ Questions

THE POSITION

The Department of Transportation is actively looking to hire a Bridge and Structural Drafter in Lycoming County. This position involves engaging in technical work that focuses on the creation and preparation of a diverse range of bridge and structural plans, maps, and related drawings. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of engineering principles and drafting techniques, enabling them to produce accurate and detailed designs that meet project specifications. If you are interested in contributing to vital infrastructure projects and have the necessary skills, we encourage you to apply now and become a part of our dedicated team!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

In this position, you will employ Computer Aided Drafting and Design (CADD) to create detailed technical drawings for bridges and other structural elements. Your responsibilities will include drafting and detailing tasks that contribute to the development of moderately complex final plans based on preliminary sketches, existing highway and bridge plans, as well as field survey data. The structures you will work on may include reinforced concrete box culverts, simple span bridges, metal plate culverts, multi-span bridges, and various bridge rehabilitation projects ranging from simple to moderately complex. You will undertake a diverse array of drafting and minor design tasks under the professional supervision of a bridge and structural designer, civil engineer, or draftsman. Your work will involve utilizing CADD tools or traditional drafting methods, which will require you to prepare and verify mathematical calculations, as well as establish horizontal and vertical alignments and drainage parameters through mathematical formulas. You will apply your knowledge of algebra, plane geometry, and trigonometry to perform calculations necessary for computing plan quantities and executing structural drafting with minimal oversight. Additionally, you will participate in field inspections of bridges related to rehabilitation and replacement projects, developing inspection notes and sketches with limited guidance from professional staff. You will also be responsible for reviewing and verifying the accuracy and detailing of bridge and structure plans completed by others, providing support and mentorship to junior staff members, and striving to meet or exceed the expected performance outcomes for the current evaluation cycle.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

+ Full-time employment

+ Work hours are 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.

+ Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time upon successful completion of 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. 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 within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $45,907.00 (before taxes).

+ 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 an Engineering Technician (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or

+ Two years of experience in a variety of drafting assignments, one of which shall have been in bridge and structural drafting, including six months CADD experience or training, and graduation from high school; or

+ One year of experience in bridge and structural drafting and detailing assignments including six months of CADD experience or training and an Associate's Degree in civil engineering, drafting, or design technology; 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.

Legal Requirements:

+ A conditional offer of employment will require submission of criminal history reports. See hiring agency contact information.

How to Apply:

+ Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents willnot 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.

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.

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 an Engineering Technician 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 experiencemustalso 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

Do you possess one or more years of full-time bridge and structural drafting experience?

+ Yes

+ No

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 experiencemustalso 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

How many years of full-time experience do you possess in a variety of drafting assignments?

+ 2 or more years

+ 1 but less than 2 years

+ Less than 1 year

+ None

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 experiencemustalso 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

Do you possess six or more months of full-time experience working with CADD or similar design and drafting software?

+ Yes

+ No

08

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 experiencemustalso 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.

09

How much college coursework have you completed in Civil Engineering, Drafting, Design Technology or a related field?

If you are claiming credits/training, you must upload a copy of your transcript(s)/certification 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 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 visitinghttps://www.naces.organd clicking the Evaluation Services link.

+ 60 credits or more

+ 30 but less than 60 credits

+ Less than 30 credits

+ None

10

Do you possess two college level courses in CADD or similar design and drafting software??

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 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 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 visitinghttps://www.naces.organd clicking the Evaluation Services link.

+ Yes

+ No

11

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) .

+ Yes

12

WORK BEHAVIOR 1 – PREPARES STRUCTURAL PLANS

Prepares survey notes or existing structural plans by using and interpreting working drawings/plans from higher level technical employees. Draws structures to scale on plans, and redrafts plans to correct possible problems, with technical guidance. Work includes use of conventional technical drafting principles and practices involved in the preparation of technical bridge and structural plans and drawings and involves application and interpretation of survey notes, aerial photographs and engineering data.

Levels of Performance

Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.

+ A. I have experience preparing survey notes and structural plans by using and interpreting working drawings/plans from higher level technical employees; drawing structures to scale on plans with technical guidance.

+ B. I have experience assisting higher level technical staff preparing survey notes and structural plans, interpreting survey data, plans and field notes.

+ C. I have successfully completed college level coursework or training related to this work behavior but have had little opportunity to perform this level of work outside the academic environment.

+ D. I have NO training or experience related to this work behavior.

13

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 of the employer where you gained this experience.

+ The types of structural plans you have worked on.

+ The actual duties you performed related to the level of performance you claimed on this Work Behavior.

+ Your level of responsibility.

14

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

+ Course Title

+ Credits/Clock Hours

15

WORK BEHAVIOR 2 – DETAILS BRIDGE AND STRUCTURAL PLANS

Uses Computer Aided Drafting and Design (CADD) techniques to design and digitize projects, position labels and symbols, separate features by color and level, manipulate data for plotting hard copy, and revise information and details to complete assigned structural design projects. Draws plot alignments of structures and profiles and detail abutments, piers, culverts, arches, retaining walls, etc. Final bridge plans are detailed from a designer's preliminary sketches on bridge design or bridge rehabilitation projects.

Levels of Performance

Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.

+ A. I have experience preparing structural plans and detail work on multi-span bridges and/or on curved girder bridges using CADD technology as described above.

+ B. I have experience preparing structural plans and detail work on simple span bridges, box and/or metal culverts and/or on rehabilitation of bridge structures using CADD technology as described above.

+ C. I have successfully completed college level coursework or training related to preparing structural plans and detail work using CADD technology as described above.

+ D. I have NO training or experience related to this work behavior.

16

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 name of the employer where you gained this experience.

+ The types of projects you have worked on using CADD technology

+ The actual duties you performed related to the level of performance you claimed on this Work Behavior.

+ Your level of responsibility.

17

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

+ Course Title

+ Credits/Clock Hours

18

WORK BEHAVIOR 3 – PERFORMS CALCULATIONS AND COMPUTATIONS

Reviews bridge and structural plan drawings to ensure proper drafting procedures were applied. Performs mathematical calculations necessary to compute quantities of materials such as volume of concrete, length and weight of steel reinforcement bars, volume of excavation, etc. Also performs horizontal and vertical bridge geometry computations, calculates slopes and angles used in determining the layout of the structure, and calculates drainage areas and waterway profiles.

Levels of Performance

Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.

+ A. I have professional experience performing this work behavior which included extensive horizontal and vertical curve computations. I have performed all computations and calculations on an assigned design or rehabilitation project.

+ B. I have experience assisting higher level technical staff performing this work behavior which included basic horizontal and vertical curve computations. I have assisted technical staff in performing the computations and calculations on an assigned design or rehabilitation project.

+ C. I have limited experience performing this work behavior such as computing simple quantity calculations.

+ D. I have successfully completed college level coursework training related to this work behavior.

+ E. I have no experience related to this work behavior.

19

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 of the employer where you gained this experience.

+ The types of design or rehabilitation projects you completed.

+ The actual duties you performed related to the level of performance you claimed on this Work Behavior.

+ Your level of responsibility.

20

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

+ Course Title

+ Credits/Clock Hours

Required Question

Employer

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Address

613 North Street

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120

Website

http://www.employment.pa.gov