What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mechanical Engineer Consultant position at State of Pennsylvania?
Salary : $80,802.00 - $114,915.00 Annually
Location : Cumberland County, PA
Job Type : Civil Service Permanent Full-Time
Job Number : CS-2025-16523-13530
Department : Department of Corrections
Division : CR Bur Op
Opening Date : 02 / 10 / 2025
Closing Date : 2 / 24 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Eastern
Job Code : 13530
Position Number : 00200841
Union : Non Union
Bargaining Unit : B3
Pay Group : ST09
Bureau / Division Code : 00110240
Bureau / Division : Bureau of Operations
Worksite Address : 1920 Technology Parkway
City : Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania
Zip Code : 17050
Contact Name : Heather Shenenberger
Contact Email : hshenenber@pa.gov
THE POSITION
NOTE : THIS IS A REPOSTING OF CS-2025-16523-13530. IF YOU APPLIED UNDER THE PREVIOUS POSTING WHICH WAS OPEN FROM JANUARY 22, 2025 TO FEBRUARY 5, 2025, YOU CANNOT SUBMIT A NEW APPLICATION.
Joining the Department of Corrections (DOC), Bureau of Operations as a Mechanical Engineer Consultant will provide you with a rewarding and challenging career. You will have the opportunity to work with a team of professionals and make a positive impact on the criminal justice system. We are looking for someone who is highly motivated, has a positive attitude, possesses strong leadership and organizational skills, and is passionate about engineering work. This is an exciting chance to be a part of a dynamic and fast-paced environment that offers growth and development opportunities.
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
As a Mechanical Engineer Consultant, you will utilize your expertise to provide technical support for a range of mechanical engineering projects within statewide corrections institutions. Your responsibilities will include devising solutions for complex operation, maintenance, design, or construction issues that require advanced mechanical engineering principles and techniques. Additionally, you will serve as a project coordinator for construction projects, collaborating with professional, licensed engineers or leading in-house design projects. Your role as a mechanical engineering expert will be crucial in ensuring the success and efficiency of these projects.
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Work Schedule and Additional Information :
- Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week
- Work hours are 7 : 30 AM to 3 : 30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
- Telework : You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time up to 3 days a 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 an office in Mechanicsburg. Please note, telework agreements are subject to change.
- Salary : In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
- Please be advised interviews will be conducted in person only. The interview location is 1920 Technology Parkway in Mechanicsburg, PA. No virtual or telephone interviews will be permitted.
- You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam / junk folders, for these notices.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
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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.
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Special Requirement - Do you possess a valid driver's license which is not under suspension?
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Necessary Special Requirement - Do you possess a Professional Engineer License issued by the Pennsylvania State Registration Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors and Geologists?
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Have you been employed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as a Mechanical Engineer 2 for two or more years full-time?
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Do you have four or more years of full-time professional mechanical engineering experience which required work on any structural mechanical system?
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CS-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. You must complete the application and answer 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 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.
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WORK BEHAVIOR 1 - PREPARES, PLANS AND REVIEWS DRAWINGS AND SPECIFICATIONS Prepares or reviews design plans, drawings and specifications for the installation, repair or renovation of building or structural mechanical systems and equipment. This includes computing loads and capacities and keeping the project within cost estimates and time frames for completion. Work requires knowledge of engineering standards, design criteria, safety laws and codes, and other applicable rules and regulations. Levels of Performance Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.
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WORK BEHAVIOR 2 - CONDUCTS SURVEYS AND INVESTIGATIONS Conducts field surveys or investigations related to problems with building or structural mechanical systems and equipment on an assigned project. Duties include gathering information through interviews; visually observing site conditions; preparing sketches; taking photos, notes, and measurements; studying existing maps, drawings and related materials; and synthesizing the facts into a final report. Levels of Performance Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.
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WORK BEHAVIOR 3 - RESOLVES MECHANICAL SYSTEMS / EQUIPMENT PROBLEMS .Resolves problems relating to building or structural mechanical systems and equipment. Duties include evaluating the existing situation; consulting with a variety of state and local government officials and project representatives (engineers, architects, contractors) on the advantages and disadvantages of different alternatives; gathering information from the general public, if necessary; developing a solution; and monitoring the situation for further developments. Levels of Performance Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.
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WORK BEHAVIOR 4 - EVALUATES / ASSESSES IMPACT OF NEW TECHNOLOGY Evaluates and assesses the impact of new or revised mechanical engineering technology, standards, codes and regulations as they relate to existing and / or proposed building or structural mechanical systems and equipment. Duties include interpreting and analyzing technical engineering material and evaluating its impact; negotiating with agency representatives and / or federal officials in cases of dispute; identifying programs or projects that will be affected; analyzing life cycle, cost and benefit features; and preparing required documentation. Levels of Performance Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.
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Salary : $80,802 - $114,915
