Construction Cost Technician 2
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Construction Cost Technician 2
Salary
$44,890.00 - $67,678.00 Annually
Location
Venango County, PA
Job Type
Civil Service Permanent Full-Time
Job Number
CSSC-2025-24742-11260
Department
Department of Transportation
Division
TR Dstr Off 100
Opening Date
05/05/2025
Closing Date
5/18/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Code
11260
Position Number
00174093
Union
AFSCME
Bargaining Unit
B1
Pay Group
ST05
Bureau / Division Code
00080100
Bureau / Division
TR District Office 0100
Worksite Address
255 Elm Street
City
Oil City, Pennsylvania
Zip Code
16301
Contact Name
Erin Freer
Contact Phone
814.678.7399
Contact Email
efreer@pa.gov
Description
Benefits
Questions
THE POSITION
If you have a keen eye for detail and a strong analytical mindset, consider a position as a Construction Cost Technician 2 with the Department of Transportation, Engineering District 1. In this essential role, you will conduct thorough checks of quantities, perform payment audits, and assess work order justifications submitted by department staff on various construction projects. Your responsibilities will include verifying final pay quantities and, when necessary, generating final estimates and work orders in compliance with Department and Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) standards. If you are enthusiastic about construction cost management and seek a challenging yet rewarding opportunity, we invite you to apply and help us uphold our commitment to excellence in the transportation sector.
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
In this position, you will be responsible for calculating the quantities and costs of various materials essential for the construction of intricate projects, including highways and bridges. You will leverage current documentation systems and audit modules, navigating through the Engineering and Construction Management System (ECMS) and the PennDOT Project Collaboration Center (PPCC) for project documentation setup, data extraction, and the preparation of program data. Your role will involve conducting field reviews and interim audits of ongoing construction projects, as well as participating in the final audit review for the Finals Unit when necessary. Additionally, you will process final estimates and work orders to reconcile contract item quantities based on findings from field audits, while identifying and addressing any discrepancies. You will also be tasked with producing routine and specialized correspondence, reports, and spreadsheets related to your responsibilities, ensuring that all project documentation, calculation methods, computations, and payments adhere to departmental standards, contract specifications, and relevant policies.
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=00174093) .
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 Oil City.
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 Construction Cost Technician 1 ;or
Two years of experience in the computation of construction quantities ;or
One year of experience in the computation of construction quantities and an associate's degree in an appropriate engineering technology ; or
Any equivalent combination of experience and training.
Other Requirements:
This particular position also requires possession of a Class C non-commercial driver's license.
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:
You must pass a background investigation.
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 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.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov .
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.
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Selective Certification Requirement- Do you possess a current driver's license which is not under suspension?
Yes
No
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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.
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Have you been employed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as a Construction Cost 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 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 in the computation of construction quantities do you possess?
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 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 much college coursework have you completed in a 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 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.
Conferred Bachelor's degree or higher
Conferred Associate's degree
Some coursework but no degree
None
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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
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WORK BEHAVIOR 1 - READ AND INTERPRET CONSTRUCTION PROJECT DOCUMENTATIONRead and interpret drawings, plans, contracts, specifications, and operating standards specific to the construction and rehabilitation of highways and bridges to verify that the materials used, and the construction activities performed meet operating standards.Levels of PerformanceSelect the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.
A. I have experience reading and interpreting drawings, plans, contracts, specifications, and operating standards specific to the CONSTRUCTION OR REHABILITATION OF HIGHWAYS AND BRIDGES.
B. I have experience reading and interpreting drawings, plans, contracts, specifications, and operating standards specific to CONSTRUCTION OR REHABILITATION PROJECTS NOT RELATED TO HIGHWAYS OR BRIDGES.
C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework or training related to Engineering Drawing, Blueprint Reading, Geographic Information Systems, or Surveying.
D. 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 projects for which you read and interpreted drawings, plans, contracts, specifications, and operating standards.
The actual duties you performed and level of responsibility.
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If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework or 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(s)
Credits/Clock Hours
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WORK BEHAVIOR 2 - REVIEW COMPUTATIONSReview computations within project documentation submitted by the inspector to verify quantities and costs of materials used per geometric unit to prepare detailed cost estimates, detect and resolve/explain discrepancies among approved plans, construction reports and contractor's statements, and to ensure payment made to contractors is supported. Discuss discrepancies with the project manager and follow up to ensure all discrepancies are addressed and documented appropriately.Levels of PerformanceSelect the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.
A. I have experience performing or reviewing computations within construction project documentation to determine or verify quantities and costs of materials used per geometric unit to prepare detailed cost estimates and detect and resolve discrepancies among approved plans, construction reports and contractor's statements. I discussed discrepancies with the project manager and followed up to ensure that all discrepancies were addressed and documented appropriately before determining that payment made to contractors was supported.
B. I have experience performing or reviewing computations within construction project documentation to determine or verify quantities and costs of materials used per geometric unit to prepare detailed cost estimates and detect discrepancies among approved plans, construction reports and contractor's statements. I REPORTED MY FINDINGS TO A MORE EXPERIENCED CO-WORKER OR SUPERVISOR who was responsible for reviewing them for accuracy prior to releasing them to the project manager to resolve any discrepancies. I WAS NOT SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR DETERMINING IF PAYMENT TO CONTRACTOR WAS SUPPORTED.
C. I have experience performing or verifying computations NOT RELATED TO CONSTRUCTION.
D. I have successfully completed college-level coursework or training related to Basic Arithmetic, Algebra, Geometry, or Accounting.
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 you have performed or reviewed.
The actual duties you performed and level of responsibility.
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If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework or 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(s)
Credits/Clock Hours
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WORK BEHAVIOR 3 - AUDIT PROJECT RECORDS FOR COMPLETE AND ACCURATE DOCUMENTATIONAudit project records to verify that all supporting documentation is included according to operating standards and publications, is properly completed, contains all appropriate signatures, and meets all federal and/or state guidelines. Prepare a report of missing or inaccurate items found (i.e. missing invoices, missing certifications) and provide to the project manager for a resolution. Perform follow-up audits to ensure all issues have been addressed.Levels of PerformanceSelect the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.
A. I have experience auditing CONSTRUCTION PROJECT RECORDS to verify that all documentation required by state, federal, or operating standards and publications, is included and is properly completed. I reported all missing or inaccurate items found (i.e. missing invoices or missing certifications) to the project manager for resolution and performed follow-up audits to ensure all issues have been addressed.
B. I have experience auditing records NOT RELATED TO CONSTRUCTION to verify that all documentation required by state, federal, or operating standards and publications is included and is properly completed. I reported all missing or inaccurate items found directly to the party responsible and followed up to ensure all issues have been addressed OR I have experience auditing CONSTRUCTION PROJECT RECORDS to verify that all documentation required by state, federal, or operating standards and publications is included and is properly completed. I FORWARDED MY FINDINGS TO A SUPERVISOR FOR REVIEW before releasing them to the party responsible.
C. I have experience auditing records NOT RELATED TO CONSTRUCTION to verify that all documentation required by state, federal, or operating standards and publications are included and is properly completed. I FORWARDED MY FINDINGS TO A SUPERVISOR FOR REVIEW before releasing them to the party responsible.
D. 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 records you audited.
Your level of responsibility.
Required Question
Employer
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Address
613 North Street
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120
Website
http://www.employment.pa.gov
