Drafter Designer

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania • Cambria County, PA

20h • Hybrid

About The Position

The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), Bureau of Abandoned Mine Reclamation is seeking a meticulous Drafter Designer in the Cambria District Office. You will have the opportunity to support important projects that protect communities and the environment. You will work with experienced staff using your technical strengths to help solve real problems caused by past mining activities. If you enjoy performing a variety of challenging technical tasks, experiencing professional growth, and knowing your work has a positive environmental impact, then this is the career for you. Join a team that works hard to make Pennsylvania safer and healthier. As a Drafter Designer, you will play an important part in creating plans and drawings used in abandoned mine reclamation and related environmental projects. The work you will do supports engineers and field staff as they design solutions for complex site conditions.

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 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration), 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.
• Meet the PA residency requirement.
• Be able to perform essential job functions.

Responsibilities

• Prepare plans, details, and sections for civil and mining projects
• Assist engineers by checking and interpreting cuts, fills, and earthwork calculations
• Participate in field trips to sketch and measure mine features for design needs
• Maintain computer files and prepare or check “as-built” drawings and related notes
• Help lower level drafters with drawing preparation and assist in revising drafting standards
• Plot and check surveys and review aerial photography and mapping for project use

Benefits

• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, up to 3 days per week.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree