You must submit Application Supplement No. 2011-058-1 (at the end of this announcement) with your online or paper application.  See ‘How to Apply.” 

TEST ANNOUNCEMENT

NUMBER  2011-058

ISSUED   MAY 18, 2011

 

 

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

State Civil Service Commission

 

Examination

 

for

 

ENGINEERING INTERN (CIVIL)

 

COMPLETING THE APPLICATION SUPPLEMENT IS THE TEST.

 

Exam

No.

 

Job Title

Job

Code

Pay Schedule

and Range

1.

Engineering Intern (Civil)

1110A

ST02 (Step 7)

 

PENNSYLVANIA RESIDENCY IS WAIVED FOR THIS JOB TITLE

 

If you are applying online, you must click on the link above to print the Application Supplement 2011-058-1 (Participation Form) for completion by you and your college/university.

 

If you successfully complete the internship, you may be promoted to Civil Engineer Trainee with an increase in salary.

 

APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.

 

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 and opportunities for veterans, visit the Commission’s website www.scsc.state.pa.us; visit one of our offices; or call our veterans information line, (717) 787-6039.

 

NATURE OF WORK

 

The intern program is designed for full-time undergraduate engineering students interested in a career in public service.

 

You will participate in training in a structured 6 month engineering internship program in the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation.  Most internships will be served between the sophomore and junior years and between the junior and senior years.  Assignments provide practical work experiences which apply generally accepted engineering principles.  You will be given detailed instructions preceding assignments, and your work will be reviewed in progress.  Periodic conferences with senior level engineers are an integral part of the training experience.  The intent of this program is to prepare employees and provide career opportunities for full-time engineering employment within the Department of Transportation.

 

Participating schools may grant credit for the internship.  The exact number of credits will be determined by your school.  Check with your college internship coordinator for more specific information.

 

JOB REQUIREMENTS

 

Please make sure you meet all requirements.  If after reading the requirements you are not sure you qualify, contact one of the Commission's offices listed at the end of this announcement.

 

You must be willing to travel.  Travel expenses will be paid.

 

You must be of good moral character and able to perform the essential functions of the job.  Pennsylvania residency is currently waived for this job title.

 

Necessary Special Requirement

Written authorization by the college or university for the student to participate in the Commonwealth’s Engineering Intern Program is required.

 

Minimum Requirements

Enrollment as a full-time undergraduate student and successful completion (or be in your last semester) of the sophomore year of an accredited undergraduate degree program in engineering.  Required engineering curricula for the civil engineering program are as follows:  Civil, Civil Structural, Hydraulic, Architectural and Civil Engineering Technology.

 

JOB OPPORTUNITIES

 

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

 

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation fills approximately 5-10 intern positions per year.  Interns may be assigned to work in Central Office (Harrisburg) or in Engineering District Offices located in the following areas.  Be sure you have selected at least one of the counties listed below where you are willing to work.

 

Engineering District Offices

County and Code

Allentown

Lehigh

Bridgeville

Allegheny

Clearfield

Clearfield

Dunmore

Lackawanna

Harrisburg

Dauphin

Hollidaysburg

Blair

Indiana

Indiana

King of Prussia

Montgomery

Montoursville

Lycoming

Oil City

Venango

Uniontown

Fayette

 

For the most recent information on job opportunities contact:

 

Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, Bureau of Human Resources, Commonwealth Keystone Building, 5th Floor, 400 North Street, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania  17120-0041; Telephone:  (717) 787-5710; Internet:  www.dot.state.pa.us

 

OR

 

Human Resources Offices of the Engineering Districts listed above.  Current telephone numbers of the Engineering District Offices can be found in local telephone directories.

 

TESTING

 

At the time of application, you must submit the completed participation form (Application Supplement 2011-058-1) to participate in the Commonwealth’s Engineering Intern Program.

 

Your application and participation form will be reviewed to determine whether you meet the Minimum Requirements.  If you meet these requirements you will receive a score.

 

You must provide complete and accurate information.  Failure to do so may delay the processing of your application, or result in disqualification.

 

If you were previously determined to be ineligible and now meet the job requirements, you may reapply during the term of this announcement by submitting a new application and application supplement.

 

TEST RESULTS

 

Employment lists will be established.  You will be notified in writing of your test results.

 

HOW TO APPLY

 

You should apply in the second semester of, or after successful completion of, your sophomore year in an accredited undergraduate degree program in engineering.  Required engineering curricula for the civil engineering program include Civil, Civil Structural, Hydraulic, Architectural and Civil Engineering Technology.

 

You are responsible for obtaining the college or university approval to participate in the Commonwealth’s Engineering Intern Program.  At the time of application, you must submit the completed participation form.

 

Apply online at www.scsc.state.pa.us or submit your completed paper application and participation form (Application Supplement 2011-058-1) to:

 

State Civil Service Commission

ATTN:  Applications

P.O. Box 569

Harrisburg, PA  17108-0569

 

The Application Supplement 2011-058-1 (participation form) must be submitted at the time of application.  Enter your Social Security Number at the top of the Participation Form.  Send the completed participation form by e-mail to RA-cs-transcripts@state.pa.us or fax to (717) 787-8650 or mail to the above address.

 

Applications, Application Supplement No. 2011-058-1 and further information can be obtained from:

 

1.

State Civil Service Commission:

 

 

 

Harrisburg:  2nd Level, Strawberry Sq. Complex, 320 Market St., P.O.

 

Box 569, Hbg., 17108-0569; Telephone (Voice) (717) 783-3058, Text

 

Telephone (Deaf/Hard-of-Hearing callers only) (717) 772-2685

 

 

 

Philadelphia:  110 North 8th St., Suite 503, Phila., 19107; Telephone

 

(Voice) (215) 560-2253, Text Telephone (Deaf/Hard-of-Hearing

 

callers only) (215) 560-4367

 

 

 

Pittsburgh:  411 Seventh Ave., Room 410, Pgh., 15219; Telephone

 

(Voice) (412) 565-7666, Text Telephone (Deaf/Hard-of-Hearing

 

callers only) (412) 565-2484

 

 

 

Internet:  www.scsc.state.pa.us

 

 

2.

PA CareerLink offices

 

 

3.

The Human Resources Offices listed under the "JOB OPPORTUNITIES" section of this announcement

 

For further information on testing, assistance for persons with disabilities, veterans' preference and other items, refer to the instructions provided with the "Application for Employment/Promotion.