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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Survey Technician in Pennsylvania
Survey Technician
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Survey Technician
Salary
$45,907.00 - $69,203.00 Annually
Location
Blair County, PA
Job Type
Civil Service Permanent Full-Time
Job Number
CS-2026-47580-12220
Department
Department of Transportation
Division
TR Dstr Off 900
Opening Date
04/15/2026
Closing Date
4/28/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Code
12220
Position Number
00186169
Union
AFSCME
Bargaining Unit
B1
Pay Group
ST05
Bureau / Division Code
080900
Bureau / Division
PennDOT Engineering District 9-0
Worksite Address
1620 N. Juniata Street
City
Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania
Zip Code
16648
Contact Name
Brenda Findley
Contact Phone
814.678.5083
Contact Email
bfindley@pa.gov
Description
Benefits
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THE POSITION
Are you a hands-on technical expert who thrives on accuracy and cutting-edge equipment? Would you take pride in knowing your diligent efforts are helping to shape the community around you? If so, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is excited to welcome a motivated Survey Technician to join the team in District 9. Within this role, you will perform advanced technical tasks to collect essential surveying data for various PennDOT projects. Apply today to showcase your skills in an impactful career where precision means progress!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
As a Survey Technician, you will perform detailed technical activities involving the use of conventional, electronic, and GPS surveying equipment to measure exact locations of points and areas to best support the engineering needs of unit projects. You will be tasked with collecting data at critical points with prism and pole to create design files for highway maps, as well as staking right-of-way and bridge points as directed. You will also utilize various computer programs to upload survey information to prepare essential reports and plans. Throughout every task, you will ensure that delivering high-quality results for our customers remains a top priority.
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=00186169) .
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
Full-time employment
Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time. 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 Hollidaysburg. 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 $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 of experience as an Engineering Technician (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration);or
Three years of experience as a member of a survey corps which included duties operating both standard and electronic surveying instruments;or
One year of experience as a member of a survey corps which included duties operating both standard and electronic surveying instruments, and an associate's degree in surveying, drafting, design, civil or any other appropriate field of engineering technology.
Condition of Employment:
This position requires possession of a valid Pennsylvania driver’s license.
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 Guidelines.
You must be able to perform essential job functions.
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.
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 (https://www.pa.gov/agencies/hrmoa/resources/generative-ai-hiring-guidance) 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.
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
Condition of Employment- Do you possess a valid driver's license which is not under suspension?
Yes
No
02
If you answered "Yes" to the above question, please provide your driver's license number and expiration date. If you answered "No", type N/A in the text box below.
03
Have you been employed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as an Engineering Technician for one or more years full-time?
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.
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How many years of full-time experience as a member of a survey corps which included duties operating both standard and electronic surveying instruments do you possess?
3 years or more
2 but less than 3 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
Have you completed an associate's degree (or higher level degree) in surveying, drafting, design, civil or any other appropriate field of engineering technology? 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
08
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 willnotbe 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 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 ourFAQ page (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) .
Yes
09
WORK BEHAVIOR 1 – OPERATES SURVEYING INSTRUMENTSOperates both electronic (such as survey grade Global Positioning System (GPS), Electronic Total Stations, digital levels and data collector's), and conventional surveying instruments (such as rods, steel tape, automatic level, and transit), to determine elevation, location, and distances in an assigned survey area.Levels of PerformanceSelect the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.
A. I have experience operating both ELECTRONIC AND CONVENTIONAL surveying instruments to determine elevation, location, and distances in an assigned survey area.
B. I have experience operating ELECTRICAL surveying instruments to determine elevation, location, and distances in an assigned survey area.
C. I have experience operating CONVENTIONAL surveying instruments to determine elevation, location, and distances in an assigned survey area.
D. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to surveying, drafting design, civil or any other appropriate field of engineering technology.
E. I have NO experience or training related to this work behavior.
10
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 type(s) of surveying instruments you used.
The actual duties you performed related to this work behavior.
11
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(s)
Credits/Clock Hours
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WORK BEHAVIOR 2 – USES SURVEY SOFTWAREUses survey software for downloading, reducing, and editing survey data for field-to-finish Computer-Aided Drafting and Design (CADD) files and creating control reports.Levels of PerformanceSelect the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.
A. I have experience using survey software for downloading, reducing AND editing survey data for field-to-finish Computer-Aided Drafting and Design (CADD) files and creating control reports.
B. I have experience downloading and reducing survey data for field-to- finish Computer-Aided Drafting and Design (CADD) files and creating control reports. I have NOT edited the survey data.
C. I have experience downloading survey data for field-to-finish Computer-Aided Drafting and Design (CADD) files and creating control reports. I have NOT reduced OR edited the survey data.
D. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to surveying, drafting design, civil or any other appropriate field of engineering technology.
E. I have NO experience or training 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 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.
Reason(s) for using the survey software for downloading, reducing, or editing.
The actual duties you performed related to this work behavior.
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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(s)
Credits/Clock Hours
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WORK BEHAVIOR 3 – CONDUCTS SURVEYSConducts surveys to determine quantity and ground location of horizontal and vertical control required to include traverse, benchmarks, and topography points.Levels of PerformanceSelect the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.
A. I have experience conducting surveys to determine quantity and ground location of horizontal and vertical control required to include traverse, benchmarks, and topography points.
B. I have experience conducting surveys to determine quantity and ground location of horizontal and vertical control required to include traverse and topography points. I have NOT conducted surveys to determine quantity and ground location of horizontal and vertical control required to include benchmarks.
C. I have experience conducting surveys to determine quantity and ground location of horizontal and vertical control required to include benchmarks. I have NOT conducted surveys to determine quantity and ground location of horizontal and vertical control required to include traverse and topography points.
D. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to surveying, drafting design, or civil or any other appropriate field of engineering technology.
E. I have NO experience or training 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 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 type(s) of surveys you conducted.
The actual duties you performed.
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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(s)
Credits/Clock Hours
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WORK BEHAVIOR 4 – COMPUTES COORDINATES, ELEVATIONS, ANGLES AND DISTANCESComputes coordinates, elevations, angles, and distances of field measurements. Validates the results of the calculations to ensure compliance with the specifications for the topography, cross sections, and the layout of lines and grades.Levels of PerformanceSelect the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.
A. I have experience computing coordinates, elevations, angles, and distances of field measurements. I have ALSO validated the results of the calculations to ensure compliance with the specifications for the TOPOGRAPHY, CROSS SECTIONS, AND THE LAYOUT OF LINES AND GRADES.
B. I have experience computing coordinates, elevations, angles, and distances of field measurements. I have ALSO validated the results of the calculations to ensure compliance with the specifications for the LAYOUT OF LINES AND GRADES. I have NOT computed or validated the results of the calculations to ensure compliance with the specifications for the topography and cross sections.
C. I have experience computing coordinates, elevations, angles, and distances of field measurements. I have ALSO validated the results of calculations to ensure compliance with the specifications for the TOPOGRAPHY AND CROSS SECTIONS. I have NOT computed or validated the results of the calculations to ensure compliance with the specifications for the layout of lines and grades.
D. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to surveying, drafting design, or civil or any other appropriate field of engineering technology.
E. I have NO experience or training 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 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 type(s) of computations and validations you made.
The actual duties you performed.
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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(s)
Credits/Clock Hours
Required Question
Employer
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Address
613 North Street
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120
Website
http://www.employment.pa.gov