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Reference #: 4531449 THE POSITION Do you enjoy design and design management? Are you experienced in construction oversight of renovation and new projects? Bring your interests and skillset to the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA)! This Mechanical Engineer 2 position works in the Division of Engineering and Architecture in designing, reviewing design, and managing construction projects for the DMVA.

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DESCRIPTION OF WORK Duties include utilizing Automatic Computer Aided Design (AutoCAD) to design mechanical systems to ensure conformance with mechanical engineering standards and various guidelines, regulations, and codes. The design and review work focuses on areas such as heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems; refrigeration, plumbing; air, fuel, hydronic, and geothermal systems; fire protection; and water treatment. You also review complete mechanical, plumbing, and fire protection designs from hired professionals for DMVA facilities.

Other duties include investigating to determine the condition of mechanical systems and making recommendations for repair or replacement, analyzing mechanical needs through calculations, and determining the types of mechanical systems most suitable to meet the requirements of construction within the prescribed budget constraints. In addition, you review materials and shop drawing submittals from contractors and vendors.

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Work Schedule and Additional Information:

Full-time employment, 37.5-hour work week Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:15 PM, Monday to Friday, with 45-minute lunch. May change based on operational needs. Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time up to 2 days a week. You telework Monday and Friday, and are in the office Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. This schedule is subject to operational requirements. 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 Annville. Travel and overtime as needed. Salary:In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable. You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Please check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.   REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Experience and Training Requirements: One year as a Mechanical Engineer 1;or Two years of professional mechanical engineering experience which required work on any structural mechanical system, and a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering;or Two years of professional mechanical engineering experience which required work on any structural mechanical system, and an Engineer-in-Training certificate issued by or acceptable to the Pennsylvania State Registration Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors and Geologists. Special Requirement: This position requires possession of a valid Class C Driver's License that is not currently under suspension. Other Requirements: You must possess a valid federal or state-issued photo ID and pass a favorable NCIC screening for admittance to Fort Indiantown Gap. 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. Legal Requirement: A conditional offer of employment will require submission of criminal history reports. See hiring agency contact information. How to Apply: 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. 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.

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

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.