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Materials Technician 2
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Materials Technician 2
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Materials Technician 2
Salary
$44,890.00 - $67,678.00 Annually
Location
Dauphin County, PA
Job Type
Civil Service Permanent Full-Time
Job Number
CS-2025-24209-15530
Department
Department of Transportation
Division
TR Lab Tstng Sctn
Opening Date
04/24/2025
Closing Date
5/7/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Code
15530
Position Number
00174046
Union
AFSCME
Bargaining Unit
B1
Pay Group
ST05
Bureau / Division Code
84814
Bureau / Division
Bureau of Construction and Materials, Materials Division, Lab Testing Section
Worksite Address
81 Lab Lane
City
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Zip Code
17110
Contact Email
+ Description
+ Benefits
+ Questions
THE POSITION
If you are eager to take the next step in your career within the Commonwealth, the Laboratory Testing Section has an exciting opportunity for you. We are currently on the lookout for qualified candidates to fill the position of Materials Technician 2. This role not only offers a chance to enhance your professional skills but also provides a fulfilling work environment where you can contribute to important projects. Do not miss out on this chance to advance your career—submit your application today and embark on a rewarding journey with us!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
In this role, you will take on the responsibilities of a calibration technician, focusing on the upkeep, repair, and calibration processes within the Laboratory Testing Section (LTS) to ensure adherence to the section's Quality Management System (QMS). Your duties will encompass executing preventative maintenance and making necessary adjustments, as well as performing intricate electrical and mechanical repairs. Additionally, you will conduct functional tests on various testing equipment and instruments to ensure they operate effectively and maintain peak performance. Your position will also require you to investigate appropriate methodologies, create innovative techniques, and formulate procedures for in-house calibrations, standardizations, and evaluations of diverse laboratory testing instruments. Moreover, you will evaluate both new and existing testing methodologies, offering insights and recommendations for potential improvements to enhance overall efficiency and accuracy.
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=00174046) .
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
+ Full-time employment
+ Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with 30-minute lunch.
+ Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
+ 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:
+ One year as a Materials Technician 1 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration);or
+ Two years of experience in the testing of materials used in highway, bridge, building, hydraulic or similar construction projects and graduation from high school; or
+ One year of experience in the testing of materials used in highway, bridge, building, hydraulic or similar construction projects, and an Associate's Degree in engineering or in a closely related field; 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.
Commonwealth employees who wish to use their seniority rightsmustapply to the internal posting for their seniority rights to be considered.
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 will 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 a t [email protected] .
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/testonce for 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) !
See the total value of your benefits package by exploring ourbenefits calculator.
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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Have you been employed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as a Materials Technician 1 for one or more years full-time?
+ Yes
+ No
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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 experience must also 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.
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How much full-time experience do you possess in the testing of materials used in highway, bridge, building, hydraulic or similar construction projects?
+ 2 years or more
+ 1 but less than 2 years
+ Less than 1 year
+ None
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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 experience must also 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.
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How much college coursework have you completed in engineering or a closely related field?
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 visitinghttps://www.naces.organd clicking the Evaluation Services link. For more information on foreign education credentials, please visithttps://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3and click on Other Information.
+ 90 credits or more
+ 60 but less than 90 credits
+ 30 but less than 60 credits
+ Less than 30 credits
+ None
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INSTRUCTIONS: 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#q3)
+ Yes
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WORK BEHAVIOR 1 - LABORATORY EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE, REPAIR, AND CALIBRATION
Performs maintenance, repair, and calibration functions on the lab equipment (i.e., scales, temperature probes, ovens, shakers, gages, etc.) of the Laboratory Testing Section to ensure proper working order. Identifies, troubleshoots, and resolves mechanical and electrical issues on the lab equipment.
Levels of Performance
Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.
+ A. I have experience performing maintenance, repair, and calibration functions on lab equipment (i.e., scales, temperature probes, ovens, shakers, gages, etc.). I identified, troubleshot, or resolved mechanical or electrical issues on the lab equipment.
+ B. I have experience performing maintenance, repair, and calibration functions on mechanical or electrical equipment OTHER THAN lab equipment. I identified, troubleshot, or resolved mechanical or electrical issues on the equipment.
+ C. I have experience performing maintenance, repair, or calibration functions on mechanical or electrical equipment.
+ D. I have successfully completed college-level coursework or training related to equipment maintenance or repair.
+ E. I have NO experience or education 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 on this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you claimed you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.
+ The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience
+ Your experience maintaining, repairing, and/or calibrating equipment
+ The type(s) of equipment you maintained, repaired, and/or calibrated
+ Your experience identifying, troubleshooting, and/or resolving mechanical and/or electrical issues on equipment
+ Your level of responsibility
09
If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework/training, 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 - INSPECTIONS
Performs scheduled inspections on highway related materials laboratory testing equipment to ensure compliance with Pennsylvania Test Methods (PTMs) and national accreditation standards.
Levels of Performance
Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.
+ A. I have experience performing inspections on highway related materials laboratory testing equipment to ensure compliance with PTMs and national accreditation standards.
+ B. I have experience performing inspections on equipment to ensure compliance with standards. This work was NOT done on highway related materials laboratory testing equipment.
+ C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework or training related to equipment or electronic inspections or engineering.
+ D. I have NO experience or education 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 on this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you claimed you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.
+ The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience
+ The type(s) of equipment on which you performed inspections
+ Your level of responsibility
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If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework/training, 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 - MAINTAIN RECORDS
Enters information into the eCAMMS maintenance and calibration tracking software system. This information includes schedules, maintenance performed, measurements, repairs, concerns, or unusual events. Monitors and updates the software system when new information is received or when changes occur and provides follow-up.
Levels of Performance
Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.
+ A. I have experience maintaining and utilizing a database including entering maintenance and calibration information, monitoring and updating information, and retrieving information.
+ B. I have experience maintaining and utilizing a database including entering information, monitoring and updating information, and retrieving information.
+ C. I have experience maintaining electronic records by entering information or monitoring and updating information.
+ D. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to records management, records retention, or record keeping.
+ E. I have NO experience or education 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 on this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you claimed you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.
+ The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience
+ Your database or electronic record keeping experience
+ The type(s) of information you entered or updated
+ Your level of responsibility
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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
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WORK BEHAVIOR 4 - READ AND INTERPRET INFORMATION
Reads and interprets established standards, test methods, or procedures including American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) Standards, ASTM International (ASTM) Standards, or Pennsylvania Test Methods (PTMs) established within the Laboratory Testing Section. Reads and interprets electrical and mechanical schematics to aid in equipment repair.
Levels of Performance
Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.
+ A. I have experience reading and interpreting established standards, test methods, or procedures including AASHTO Standards, ASTM Standards, or PTMs. I have experience interpreting electrical and mechanical schematics to aid in equipment repair.
+ B. I have experience reading and interpreting established standards, test methods, or procedures not related to AASHTO Standards, ASTM Standards, or PTMs. I have experience interpreting any type of schematics.
+ C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to schematics or mechanical or electrical engineering.
+ D. I have NO experience or education 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 on this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you claimed you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.
+ The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience
+ The type(s) of standards, test methods, or procedures you read and interpreted
+ Your experience interpreting schematics to aid in equipment repair
+ Your level of responsibility
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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
Employer
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Address
613 North Street
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120
Website
http://www.employment.pa.gov
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