Employer:           Tyler Technologies

Job Title:             Property Data Collector, Reassessment Services

Work Location: Mercer County Court House with Travel within

 Mercer County during the workday

Hours of Work:  40 hrs./wk. Monday - Friday

Pay Range:         $16.00 - $18.00 Entry Wages

Responsibilities

• Analyze and verify images and data of residential/agricultural properties to ensure that property records reflect current and accurate property characteristics.
• List or update information on property records as needed.
• Drive to property locations, getting in and out of vehicle. Physically walk around and examine all buildings to determine required property characteristics on various residential properties.
• Measure and inspect exterior of residential/agricultural buildings. Accurately record property characteristics, square footage, angles, sketches, and dimensions on appropriate field documents and/or mobile devices.
• Take clear digital images of properties including specified parcel improvements if required.
• Update data on the physical condition of buildings.
• Maintain personal production records in alignment with productivity targets. Complete logs and control forms and required documentation as required.
• Communicate effectively with the public to share the purpose of our visit to their property, inquiries about the interior of the property, addresses questions, etc.  Professionally represent Tyler Technologies and the client to property owners and other members of the public handling field questions and complaints in a courteous manner and escalates to their supervisor as appropriate.
• May assist in the training of new Residential Data Listers.

Qualifications

• Strong desire to learn and grow in the real estate appraisal field.
• High School graduate or equivalent work experience.
• One-year residential data collection and property measurement experience preferred, but not required.
• Must be able to travel to properties in assigned project area for the majority of the workday and provide reliable transportation and carry full insurance on the vehicle driven to perform job.
• Solid problem-solving skills.
• Good organizational skills including attention to detail with the ability to capture and record accurate and comprehensive properties details.
• Ability to work independently or collaborate with team members.
• Spatial ability to read maps and locate a physical location on a map.
• Ability to visualize floor plan footprints based on three-dimensional buildings.
• Good math skills to calculate square footage, ratios, and similar functions.
• Basic computer experience is preferred

To Apply please go to:

Tyler Technologies Careers - Property Data Collector, Reassessment Services (jobvite.com)

Department:             Mercer County Jail

Position Title:         Correctional Officer (Full-Time w/Full Benefit Package)

                                    Correctional Officer (Part Time – no Benefits)

Pay Classification:  Full Time Info:

• JCO 00-01 ($18.78/hr. Entry Wage)
• Raise after 6 Months to $20.40 and at one year to $21.19.
• Shift Differentials in Addition to base rate

Part Time Info:

• JCO 00-00 ($16.91/hr. Entry Wage)
• Raise after 520 hours worked to $18.78.
• Shift Differentials in Addition to base rate

Full Time Benefit Package Includes: Paid Vacation and Paid Sick time; Medical, Dental, Vision, Short Term Disability, Life Insurance (Single and Family level plans) and participation in the Mercer County Retirement System Pension Plan

Reports To:  Warden and Deputy Warden(s)

Date of Job Description Creation/Update: 3/21/24

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General Overview:

Correctional Officers will perform the direct supervision of inmates at the County Detention Facility according to laws, regulations, and policies of the State of Pennsylvania and Mercer County.  Officers will enforce the facility rules and maintain facility security.  Officers are responsible for the care, custody, and control of inmates at the facility.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Directly supervises inmates in the facility during all aspects of their incarceration such as housing, visitation, meals, medication distribution, searches, activities, work programs.
• Enforce the rules and regulations of the facility
• Must be able to act quickly, assess situations carefully, act in accordance with policy and procedure, and protect self and others (inmates and co-workers)
• Conducts periodic cell pod checks, performs searches of inmates, performs searches of cells and other areas for contraband
• Maintains discipline among inmates
• Responds appropriately to emergencies in the prison (which may include assaults, fires, riots, disturbances, natural disasters, medical emergencies and hostage situations)
• Maintains and updates Facility records (written, typing and basic computer skill required)
• Receives and books inmates (perform fingerprinting, photographs and searches)

Physical/ Age Requirements:

• Must be trained on and be able to perform weaponless self-defense and restraining techniques
• Must be trained on and be able to perform the operation and use of restraining devices
• Must be trained in and be able to perform initial first aid services to inmates as needed
• Regularly walk, stand or stoop; occasionally lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects weighing up to and over 100lbs.
• Use tools and equipment requiring a high degree of security
• Walk, stand, crouch or run on narrow, slippery inclining or erratically moving surfaces
• Stair climbing required (all cell pods are 2 levels)
• Sit and stand for sustained periods of time
• Must be 21 years of age
• Must pass a physical, drug and psychological evaluation post employment offer
• Must pass a criminal background check post offer of employment.

Other Requirements:

• Must have a High School Diploma or GED
• Bachelor’s degree preferred in criminal justice, social service or related field

• Ability to perform multiple activities and quickly identify inappropriate inmate conduct
• Ability to perform basic math
• Ability to communicate via radios
• Ability to work the rotating shifts (including weekends and holidays) as require by a 24/7 operating facility
• Ability to train for 4 weeks or more at the Academy at the Department of Corrections.
• Ability to work mandatory overtime
• Must have a valid Driver’s License
• All other duties as assigned

Full on-Site Training Program:  The Mercer County Jail is a state approved training center for Corrections Officers.  All training will be provided on-site at the Mercer County Facility.  No travel for training is required.

How to apply:

All interested applicants must print and complete the Standard County of Mercer Application for employment.

Please send the completed standard application, a letter of interest, salary history, resume, and three references to the following:

                                    Mercer County 

                                    HR Department

                                    125 S. Diamond St., Suite 17

                                    Mercer, PA 16137

Deadline to Apply:  April 30, 2024

Must be postmarked by Deadline date

Department:  Children and Youth Services

Position Title: Caseworker I and/or II

Pay Classification:   YCW 00-00 (Caseworker I Entry $20.05/hr.)

                                    YCW 00-01 (Caseworker II Entry $20.83/hr.)

                                    Moves to $21.64/hr. after one year

Includes 13 paid holidays, paid Vac., paid sick

Full Insurance/Medical Benefits available

County Pension Plan

Reports To:  CYS Director/Assistant Director and Casework Supervisor

Date of Job Description Creation/Update:  1/9/24

Overall Descriptions of the Position: 

This is professional social service work with Mercer County Children and Youth Services. Caseworkers provide a full range of social and casework/management services to children, youth, and families to assist them in attaining a more satisfactory social, economic, emotional, or physical adjustment. An important aspect of this work is the employment of casework skills in obtaining essential information, counseling clients and members of their families, and helping them to utilize all available resources. Work also involves the application of problem- solving techniques, providing counseling to maximize service delivery and to achieve service plan goals, monitoring client behavior, and interacting with agencies which make up the service network. Work is performed in accordance with established regulations, policies, and procedures but employees are expected to exercise initiative and judgment in discharging their duties.

Position Requirements:  (Below listed requirements will determine if a new hire begins employment as a CWI or CWII.  Training period for a CWI is approx. 6 months, prior to transitioning to a CWII.

Caseworker I

• Required Minimum Experience and Training:  A bachelor’s degree which includes or is supplemented by successful completion of 12 college credits in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice, or other related social sciences.

Caseworker II

• Required Minimum Experience and Training:  Six months of experience as a County Caseworker 1; OR Successful completion of the Child Welfare Education for Baccalaureates (CWEB) program or County Social Casework Intern program; OR A bachelor's degree with a social welfare major; OR A bachelor's degree which includes or is supplemented by 12 college credits in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice, or other related social sciences and one year of professional social casework experience in a public or private social services agency.

AND

• Child Welfare Direct Service Worker Certification

Additional Position Requirements:

• Standard hours of Work are either M-F from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM with a ½ hour lunch (37.5 hrs./week) or M-F 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM with a ½ hour lunch (37.5 hrs./week).
• Additional time at work may be required and flexibility of work times may be required to accommodate clients.
• Must have the ability to fulfill on-call client services on nights and weekends on a rotation basis. 
• Once training is complete, remote work from home is an available option in order to provide flexability. 
• All Required Child Abuse Clearances
• Valid Driver’s License
• Demonstrates the ability to professionally express ideas.
• Demonstrates the ability to complete written documentation that is not only grammatically correct, but also professionally prepared. Possesses the ability to articulate and communicate the roles and responsibilities for the Agency.
• Provides casework and counseling services to clients and members of their families to aid them in achieving a more satisfactory adjustment to their specific problems or situations.
• Provides protective and supportive services for clients who are in situations detrimental to their well-being or that of the community, or who are undergoing treatment or hospitalization.
• Possesses a clear understand of the Child Protective Service Law, the Juvenile Act, and all regulations governing child welfare practices, as well as Agency policies and procedures. Possess clear understanding of child welfare principles, philosophy and mission.
• Demonstrates knowledge of current social, economic and health problems and resources and the ability to understand and accept the needs and rights of others.
• Possesses the ability to engage clients and works with a light level of resistance.
• Possesses the ability to engage clients and works with a high level of resistance.
• Possesses excellent crisis management skills to de-escalate hostile, angry situations.
• Ability to complete thorough initial and ongoing risk and safety assessments, child and family assessment. Ensure that children are provided a safe, stable environment and will take emergency measures if child appears to be at risk.
• Possesses the ability to conduct individual and family interviews to identify problems and formulate plans for intervention. Basic knowledge of family system theory; genograms; and casual factors associated with abuse and neglect of children.
• Possesses the knowledge of the steps of child development and ways to work effectively with parents of children with developmental delays.
• Teaches clients home and budget management, child/adult care, and parenting skills; and assists with housing, employment, recreation and living arrangements, as required.

Position Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ability to complete thorough initial and ongoing risk and safety assessments, child and family assessments. Ensure that children are provided a safe, stable environment and can take emergency measures if child appears to be at risk.
• Conduct and complete investigations of referrals of abuse and neglect as defined by law, regulation and agency policy.
• Provide supportive and protective services to children of abuse and neglect.
• Develop family service plans and assess the goals on an ongoing basis to determine the adequacy of the plan and make revisions as required, prepare petitions, court summaries and documents as well as testify in court, schedule meetings with other agencies, dictation and documentation of case activities through correspondence, reports, case histories and other records.
• Attend individual supervisory meetings, unit meeting and staff meetings to assist in developing performance and case management skills and to continue to become familiar with current methods and techniques as well as changes in laws, regulations, and Agency policies.
• Conduct phone intakes to collect appropriate information and to screen incoming referrals and make collateral contacts as necessary.
• Obtains information from clients, members of their families, and others, necessary for the identification of social, economic, emotional, health or physical problems and assists clients in obtaining a wide variety of services on the basis of established policy, regulations and statutes.
• Participates in team meetings for the purpose of developing service plans to address the needs of clients and their families.
• Identifies appropriate community resources for clients, refers and links them to those resources, and advocates on behalf of client for resource service delivery.
• Continually assesses the adequacy of client service plans and revises, when necessary, to achieve goals and objectives.
• Possesses the ability to work effectively with people and develops and maintains working relationships with clients, their families, other staff and outside agencies as well as the general public.
• Works collaboratively with social agencies, hospitals, clinics, courts, and other community resources.
• Participates and when necessary conducts team meetings such as MDITs, Team Meetings, etc. to develop appropriate strategies for effective intervention and work collaboratively with other resource agencies.
• Demonstrates the ability to plan and organize their work, prepares adequate records and reports, and sets proprieties and maintains a caseload in an effective and timely manner. Possesses excellent time management skills.
• Possesses knowledge of agency’s internal resources.
• Possesses the ability to be a team player, asks for feedback and accepts supervision, is flexible and non-judgmental.
• Possesses the ability to be physically mobile over rough terrain in community while making home visits; verbally engages in conversation, utilizes phone, and observes and identifies physical indicators of abuse and neglect.
• The ability to lift 15 to 20 pounds and physically supervise young children.
• Complete all requirements for certification and attend trainings.
• Interpret Agency policies, laws, regulations and procedures as well as programs to individuals, groups, and other agencies.
• Participate in Emergency on-call duties and/or other non-traditional hours as required to meet client needs.
• Provide proper use of equipment such as computers, printers, personal vehicles, copy machines, telephones, fax machines, video and camera equipment and cell phones.
• Engage in placement planning including a determination of appropriate placement home or facility, sharing information regarding the child’s treatment, education and medical needs and preparation of the child and families for placement.
• Develop and modify Family Services Plans to address the needs for families and children in the home and prepare Child Permanency Plans for children who are placed out of the home. Perform all duties regarding placement as defined by regulations and policy.
• Prepare court packets and memos, attend court hearings, and provide testimony in a clear and concise manner.
• Provide for visitation for children in placement, including scheduling visits, providing transportation and/or supervision when appropriate.
• Engage in permanency planning for children in placement by identifying a permanent home for the children. Provide proper documentation and testimony for termination of parental rights. Complete appropriate adoption assessments and court materials. Identify and prepare the adoptive home and prepare the child and family for adoption.
• Provide or arrange transportation services on behalf of clients when necessary and appropriate.
• Performs all other work-related duties as required.

Physical and Mental Requirements:

• Must possess the ability to record, convey and present information, explain procedures and follow instructions.
• Must be able to sit for long periods throughout the workday, with intermittent periods of standing, walking, bending, twisting and reaching, as necessary to carry out job duties.
• Dexterity requirements range from simple to coordinated movements of fingers/hands, feet/legs; torso necessary to carry out duties of job.
• Sedentary work that may incur occasional lifting/carrying objects with a maximum weight of thirty pounds.
• Must be able to cope with the physical and mental stress of the position.
• Must be able to react quickly physically and mentally in the event of a disturbance or physical outbreak.

How to Apply:

Please send a completed and signed standard County application, a letter of interest, salary history, resume, and three references to the following:

                                    Mercer County Human Resources Dept.

                                    125 S. Diamond St., Suite 17

                                    Mercer, PA 16137

Copies of College transcripts and clearances will be required upon interview.

Deadline to Apply: April 20, 2024

Department:   District Attorney’s Office

Position Title:   County DRS Detective – Full Time

Pay Classification:  PA 06 (Entry $23.21 – 32.82/hr.)

Reports to:   District Attorney

Assigned to: Domestic Relations Section (DRS) – 50% and District Attorney- 50%

Schedule: Two week rotating schedule: 70 hour bi-weekly pay period; 35 hours per department; 7 hour work days.

Week 1: Domestic Relations- Monday, Wednesday, Friday; District Attorney- Tuesday, Thursday

Week 2: Domestic Relations- Monday, Wednesday; District Attorney- Tuesday, Thursday, Friday

Date of Job Description Creation/Update:   1/5/2024

Description of Position:

The County Detective in this role is employed by the District Attorney’s Office and is assigned part time to the Domestic Relations Section as part of an intergovernmental agreement and part time to District Attorney.

Position Requirements:

Minimum Education and Experience Required

• Must have ACT 120 MPOTEC (Municipal Police Officer Training and Education Commission)
• Act 134 clearance
• Must attend required law updates and maintain a firearm certification required by MPOTEC
• Bachelor Degree in Business Administration, Psychology, Sociology, Administration of Justice, the Social Sciences or related field
• Ability to obtain JNET certification as required.
• Must possess a valid Pennsylvania Driver’s License and have a willingness to travel as needed to complete job duties.
• Must be able to pass mandatory PACSETI New Hire Training as required by the BCSE

Other Essential Requirements

• High level of understanding of rules/laws as well as the judicial system as it pertains to child support establishment/enforcement
• Ability to speak calmly and confidently to convey information to attorney and others in person, and on the phone, who may be emotional and/or adversarial
• High level of organizational and prioritization skills
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently under legal time constraints
• Technical knowledge of personal computer operations such as Microsoft Word and the DRS PACSES, PACSES Imaging and other programs
• High level of communication and interpersonal skills allowing for effective interaction with judges, attorneys, police officers, constables, other County agencies and other DRS employees
• Ability to comprehend a variety of documents; including case files, medical reports, insurance claims, divorce decree’s, civil complaints, petitions, earnings reports, pay stubs, W-2 statement, tax returns
• Ability to interview and elicit information from individuals in a non-threatening, calm and authoritative manner.
• Ability to analyze information for appropriate action and resolution of case specific situations
• Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely both orally and in writing
• Ability to work independently
• Must have proven record of people skills and decision making and skills in negotiation and mediation
• Must possess ability to use and interpret support law and strength in ability to perform basic mathematical calculations
• Must possess ability to work with clients having sometimes limited life skills and education
• Must have an understanding of the criminal justice system and familiarity with local law enforcement

Position Duties: (For Domestic Relations)

The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive and employees possessing the skills within this class may be assigned to complete any task within the class. Other duties may be required based on the functional requirements of the PACSES system.

• Act as the DRS’s primary source for the aggressive enforcement of all DRS bench warrants to include affecting arrests and transportation to the county jail/court/DRS
• Act as DRS’s primary source for the timely execution of all DRS related personal service requests
• Maintains an accurate and up-to-date record of all DRS cases in which a bench warrant is outstanding
• Takes all phone calls from defendants who find themselves subject to a bench warrant, advising those who must report or be placed in the Mercer County Jail (Judge's warrants from Court) and setting a time to come to the DRS so that a conference can be conducted for those subject to a DRS warrant for non-appearance at a conference or direct defendants to appropriate staff to accept purge payments if the warrant is related to a contempt hearing
• When a Defendant who is the subject of a bench warrant is arrested on the warrant and transported to jail, or comes in as directed, or simply appears at the DRS, the defendant is interviewed in order to obtain information necessary to satisfy the pending support action. This duty includes: review of the plaintiff's most recent income information, review income information and employment status of the defendant. If the defendant is unemployed, determines if facts warrant placement into the DRS Work Search Program.
• Takes all calls from any plaintiff in a case where the defendant has a bench warrant, making a NOTE in PACSES, answering all questions or following up on information provided by calling prospective employer or any other necessary investigative work
• Takes all calls from local law enforcement departments, dispatch, E911, and jails when a defendant subject to a bench warrant is arrested. Confirms warrants on behalf of the DRS and coordinates transportation to the Mercer County Jail or makes arrangements with defendant for appearance at the DRS.
• Works with Director and Assistant Director on any special projects involving multiple arrests or “sweeps” and coordinates activities with the Mercer County Sheriff's Department or local law enforcement and the Court
• Provides Director with a monthly report of active warrants; those added; those vacated; and any defendant remaining in the Mercer County Jail
• Tracks the work of the Mercer County Sheriff's Department in their work in either picking up defendants wanted on a bench warrant or facilitating their appearance in the DRS and provides a monthly report to the Director reporting the names of each client so that the Director can notify the Sheriff's Department confirming the names and then requisition for payment for each assist per the contract.
• Tracks the work of the DRS contracted Constables in their work executing DRS bench warrants and completion of personal service requests and provides a monthly report along with related invoices of these activities to the Director
• Diligently assist with locating obligors and alleged parents to include use of CLEAR, JNET and the investigation of leads provided by these sources as well as information provided by parties in a case or other DRS staff
• Interviews parties in a case concerning income and extraordinary expenses, reviewing data including payroll, pay stubs, W-2 statements, tax returns and various other income documents. Calculates monthly incomes of each party for application on the established Supreme Court Guidelines.
• Gathers all other pertinent information for determination of support obligations including medical care and coverage, child care expenses, other families and mortgage information (if applicable)
• Maintains and submits any tracking/monitoring reports needed to measure performance or for statistical record management
• Attends meetings, training and/or seminars as required
• Reviews all updates in law and change in the Rules of Civil Procedure
• Accompanies and assists the Enforcement Specialist assigned to the Work Search Program in activities at the Career Link on Thursday mornings when needed.
• Works monthly Data Integrity and Federal Case Closure reports published the first week of each month
• Conduct self in a manner that respects staff, stakeholders and individuals receiving service
• Works cooperatively with other staff, as a team member, helping to promote a positive atmosphere

Position  Duties (District Attorney’s Office):

• Ensures that all identified cases are appropriately investigated on behalf of the office of the District Attorney
• Investigates domestic/sexual violence, dating violence and stalking cases as requested by local law enforcement, the Pennsylvania State Police, and the Mercer County Sheriff’s Office
• Respond to victims of domestic violence who require medical attention through hospital emergency rooms
• Attends protection from abuse hearings and all other hearings as needed or required.
• Respond to adult victims of sexual violence who require medical attention through hospital emergency rooms, following established Mercer County SART protocol
• Assist in child abuse investigations
• Assist Area Agency on Aging with elder abuse cases
• Thoroughly document all investigations
• File appropriate affidavits or probable cause and criminal charges
• Coordinate ongoing investigations with federal, state and local police officials
• Respond to private complaints
• Review private complaints that come to the DA’s office
• Identify and take appropriate action including denial of complaint, approval of complaint, or referral of complaint to local authorities
• Assist in preparation of formal affidavit of probable cause and criminal charges, as needed
• Provide trial preparations support to state and local police
• Locate and re-interview witnesses
• Review evidence and all related laboratory analysis
• Review confidential police reports
• Adhere to the office philosophy, policies and procedures
• Conduct self in a manner that respects staff, stakeholders and individuals receiving services
• Acts as a role model for the office’s philosophy and guiding principles
• Works cooperatively with other staff, as a team member, helping to promote a positive atmosphere
• All Other duties may be required and assigned.

To Apply:

Please complete the standard County of Mercer Application and send a letter of interest, salary history, and your resume to the following:

                        Mercer County HR Department

                        125 South Diamond St

                        Suite 17

                        Mercer, PA  16137

** The County of Mercer Standard Application can be found at www.mercercountypa.gov or can be obtained by stopping in the Human Resource office located on the basement level of the Courthouse.

Deadline to Apply:  May 4, 2024

Department:  District Attorney’s Office

Position Title: Assistant District Attorney (Full Time)

Pay Classification:   P&A 09 – (Entry is $65,331/yr. – at 8 years $89,493/yr.)

                                    Starting wage dependent on experience

                                    Full Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance package available

                                    Paid Time Off Package available

                                    Federal Student Public Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible

Reports To:  District Attorney

Date of Job Description Creation/Update:  2/20/2024

Overall Descriptions of the Position: 

Assistant District Attorneys will act on authority delegated by the District Attorney to represent the Commonwealth in the prosecutions of those who have violated the laws.  They will be responsible for the prosecution of a criminal caseload’s full lifecycle, including trials and other criminal proceedings.

Position Requirements:

• Minimum Education and/or Experience Required:

• Juris Doctor degree and is a member of the bar in good standing in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
• Licensed to practice law before the Courts of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
• Continuing legal education required
• PA Child Abuse Clearances
• Comprehensive knowledge of Pennsylvania’s Criminal Code, Vehicle Code, Drug Act, Rules of Criminal Procedure, Rules of Appellate Procedure, Game Commission Code, sentencing guidelines and Rules of Professional Conduct
• Must possess thorough knowledge of state substantive and procedural law and rules of evidence
• Ability to comprehend and interpret a variety of documents including police reports, crime and hospital lab reports, medical records, insurance statements, State and other criminal statutes, legal codes, constitutional provisions and administrative regulations
• Ability to analyze facts, evidence and precedents and to arrive at logical interpretations
• Skill and ability to organize and present facts and evidence in legal proceedings
• Must possess a sense of fairness which allows for vigorous yet just prosecution of all offenders while protecting the rights of crime victims and society
• Ability to communicate effectively with victims of crimes, police officers, jurors, judges, attorneys, doctors, coroners, criminals and others, verbally and in writing
• Ability to prepare a variety of documents, including pleadings, motions, briefs, letters and other correspondence
• Ability to practice effective time management, organization skills and to concentrate and work on details of several cases at once
• Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding all aspects of on-going criminal cases
• PA Child Abuse Clearances are required
• Valid Driver’s License and ability to travel in-county

Position Duties:

• Evaluates evidence relative to propriety of criminal charges and search warrants
• Advises police officers working in the field on charging decisions, drafting of criminal complaints, search warrants, statement of probable cause and investigations
• Reads and analyzes discovery materials and legal precedents in preparing for cases, including determining strategy to be used in prosecuting the cases
• Prepares legal briefs, legal correspondence and memoranda, pleadings, motions and petitions
• Assembles and evaluates evidence, including interviews and prepares witnesses for various court appearances
• Represents the Commonwealth in the prosecution of cases at preliminary hearings, pretrial motions, trials before court and/or jury, post-verdict motions and appeals to the Superior and Supreme Courts of Pennsylvania
• Represents the Commonwealth in Post-Conviction Relief Act hearings in the Court of Common Pleas and appeals from there to the Superior and Supreme Courts of Pennsylvania
• Represents the Commonwealth in Juvenile Court proceedings and all appeals there from
• Represents the Commonwealth in summary appeals
• Does legal research and makes oral arguments and prepares written briefs before all Commonwealth and federal courts
• All other duties as assigned.

To Apply:

Please complete the standard County of Mercer Application and send a letter of interest, salary history, and your resume to the following:

                        Mercer County HR Department

                        125 South Diamond St. Suite 17

                        Mercer, PA  16137

** The County of Mercer Standard Applications can be found at www.mercercountypa.gov or can be obtained by stopping in the Human Resource office located on the basement level of the Courthouse.

Deadline to Apply:  May 11, 2024

Department:  Mercer County Bridge Department          

Position Title:  Engineer Assistant

Pay Classification:  P&A 09 (Entry $60,667 – $86,274/yr.)

Benefits:         Full Medical Package

                         13 Paid Holidays per year

                         Paid Vacation and Sick time

                         County Pension Plan

Reports To:  Bridge Dept. Head / Engineer

Date of Job Description Creation/Update:  04/10/2024

Position Summary: 

This position is responsible for managing bridge projects and funding. This individual works independently using technical design skills to conduct or manage the development of plan sets and specifications for bridge repair, rehabilitation and/or reconstruction projects.  Related tasks include assembling permit application information, tabulating quantities, generating cost estimates, conducting engineering studies, developing reports, completing forms, writing special provisions and creating maps, tables, charts, etc.  During project construction, this individual reviews submissions, provides contract administration services and performs inspections.  General project instruction and oversight is provided by the department head / engineer and completed work is reviewed in accordance with standards. This individual will also assist with the federally required National Bridge Inspection Standard (NBIS) safety inspections of locally owned bridges across Mercer County.  This position provides supervision to bridge maintenance leaders and assistant bridge inspector / engineering technician; also coordinates tasks with administrative secretary.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Knowledge of the principles and methods applied in safety inspections of existing bridge and culvert type structures including the techniques and procedures involved in the collection and evaluation of technical data.

• Understanding of the various bridge components, their functions and the effects of deterioration to safely inspect and evaluate the structure.

• Familiar and proficient with PennDOT standards, the properties of construction materials and their placement characteristics, and the use of CADD and other engineering software related to bridge design

• Experience preparing technical plans and specifications for bridge project

• Able to read and interpret surveys, mapping, deeds, design plans, construction plans, standards and specifications, etc.

• Adept to climb structural steel with sufficient physical stamina and to work in adverse weather conditions and on hazardous terrain.

• Capable of developing and maintaining effective professional working relationships with coworkers, public and agencies such as PennDOT.

• Advanced mathematical skills (engineering and surveying) and computer literacy (spreadsheets and databases).

• Perform quantity tabulations, cost estimating and develop project budgets

• Knowledgeable about the construction bidding process and procedures

• Understand construction administration and inspection

• Interpret state and federal regulation, policy and guidance

• Detail oriented and organized

Required Certifications and Licensures:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in structural engineering or related field

Obtain PennDOT’s FHWA approved comprehensive bridge inspection training certificate within two years of employment

• Possess a valid driver’s license

• Pass a physical examination

• Additional construction inspection related certifications to be obtained on the job:
• PennDOT Concrete Technician Certification; and/or
• NECEPT Field Technician Certification; and/or
• National Institute for Certification of Engineering Technicians (NICET) Level II certification or higher in Highway Construction

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Ability to perform bridge safety inspections to document the condition of in-service bridges.  Supervises bridge data compilation and measurement recording.  Inspect bridge structural members, foundation supports, and components in accordance with the National Bridge Inspection Standards and PennDOT requirements.  Prepare documentation for submission to PennDOT and maintain all records required by the standards.

• Schedules bridge safety inspections within federal and state timelines.

• Travels to field sites to perform inspections.

• Identifies critical changes to the condition of bridges such as accident damage, scouring and undermining, corrosion, and disintegration of concrete, to determine hazards to the public.

• Coordinates the preparation of bridge inspection reports documenting findings regarding the current condition and deficiencies, including information such as measurements, photographs, sketches, and descriptions.

• Recommends repairs for deficiencies found during bridge safety inspections and assigns priority of repairs to bridges.  Prepares the schedule of needed repairs and supervises the work of the Bridge Maintenance Leader on projects.  Collects and maintains records of such repairs.

• Assist in the determination of the most appropriate rehabilitation or reconstruction project at specific bridge locations.

• Conduct or manage various elements of the design process for bridge rehabilitation and reconstruction projects from the preliminary engineering phase to the final design phase in accordance with PennDOT standards, including but not limited to:

• taking site measurements and surveys
• computing stations, offsets, elevations, equalities, etc.
• developing roadway and bridge plans, profiles and cross sections
• developing detail drawings, working plans and required notes
• developing related plans such as:
• right-of-way
• utility relocation
• traffic control
• erosion & sedimentation pollution controls
• preparing submissions such as:
• geotechnical requirements
• foundation designs
• DEP general permit applications
• final design calculations
• conducting engineering studies such as:
• hydraulic reports
• environmental studies
• wetland identification and delineations
• performing quantity tabulations and checks
• performing quality control process
• developing cost estimates and project budgets
• preparing special provision specifications
• compiling bidding requirements

• Read and interpret deeds, maps, photographs, blueprints, engineering data, sketches and other written and oral information related to bridge design.  Coordinate the proposed bridge design around the existing structure.  Determine and coordinate the process for required right-of-way and utility relocations.

• Determine various design details related to bridge construction, for example, location and number of reinforcement bars, etc.  Prepare computations utilizing design software as required.

• Prepare input spreadsheets and utilize industry software to perform load ratings for various legal loads and overweight permits.  Use these methods to assist in repair determinations and/or recommend restrictions.

• Act as inspector-in-charge for projects and ensure that construction documentation adheres to established state and federal guidelines.  Responsible for assuring work is performed in conformity with the plans and specifications; for determining and documenting the quality and quantity of materials and work items; for as-built drawings; and for processing payment estimates, invoices and reimbursement requests.

• Assist with development of county budgets for bridge department funds. 

• Track expenditure reports related to project costs. 

• Complete dotGrants project completion reports.

• Performs other related tasks and duties as required or assigned.

Physical Requirements:

• Able to climb steep embankments carrying equipment
• Able to climb structural steel with sufficient physical stamina
• Able to work outside in adverse weather conditions and to traverse hazardous terrain
• Able to lift 50 lbs. on a regular basis.
• Able to lift up to 100lbs. on an infrequent basis.
• Able to walk, climb, kneel, stoop, and squat as needed to perform bridge structure inspections.

To Apply:

Please complete the standard County of Mercer Application and send a letter of interest, salary history, and your resume to the following:

                                    Mercer County HR Dept.

                                    17 Courthouse

                                    Mercer, PA  16137

County of Mercer Standard Applications can be printed from the county website or can be obtained by stopping in the Human Resource office located on the basement level of the Courthouse.

Deadline to Apply:  May 3, 2024