Drafter Designer

Are you a talented drafter looking to advance your career within the Department of Environmental Protection? Your search ends here! The Bureau of Abandoned Mine Reclamation is on the lookout for a skilled drafter designer to become a vital part of our team. In this role, you will engage in a variety of technical tasks that span civil, mining, and environmental engineering programs, allowing you to apply your expertise in meaningful ways. This is a remarkable opportunity to not only serve the public but also to foster your own professional growth. Do not miss out on the chance to embark on a rewarding career-apply today and take the first step towards making a difference!

The Drafter Designer (DD) plays a crucial role in executing a range of technical responsibilities that support civil, mining, and environmental engineering initiatives within the Bureau of Abandoned Mine Reclamation of the Department of Environmental Protection. This position focuses on projects related to abandoned mine land)reclamation and the remediation of abandoned mine drainage (AMD). The scope of work encompasses various activities, including the reclamation of surface mines, control measures for mine fires and subsidence, the closure of mine openings, and the extension or replacement of water supply lines. Additionally, the DD is involved in the evaluation, operation, monitoring, maintenance, and rehabilitation of both active and passive AMD treatment facilities. To effectively carry out these tasks, you must interpret and apply relevant guidance, standards, procedures, and regulations, exercising sound judgment to make necessary minor adaptations and modifications as situations arise.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch (12:00 PM to 1:00 PM).
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time up to 3 days per week. 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 Harrisburg.
• Salary: Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $51,971.00 (before taxes).
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Two years of experience as a Drafter (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• Two years of experience as an Environmental Engineering Technician, which includes a minimum of one year of engineering, architectural or survey drafting work, including or supplemented by six months of CADD experience or training; or
• Two years of experience in engineering, architectural or survey drafting work, including or supplemented by six months of CADD experience or training, and an Associate's Degree in the field of engineering technology or Computer Aided Drafting and Design; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and/or training, including or supplemented by six months of CADD experience or training.

• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

• 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 may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

• 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.

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

• 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/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.