Salary: $80,646.00 - $104,959.00 Annually
Location : Centre County, PA
Job Type: Civil Service Permanent Full-Time
Job Number:
Department: Fish & Boat Commission
Division: FB Engrg
Opening Date: 07/16/2026
Closing Date: 8/14/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Code: 1113G
Position Number: 00032958
Union: AFSCME
Bargaining Unit: B4
Pay Group: ST08
Bureau / Division Code: 00223502
Bureau / Division: Bureau of Engineering
Worksite Address: 595 Rolling Ridge Drive
City: Bellefonte, Pennsylvania
Zip Code: 16823
Contact Name: Scott Hobbie
Contact Email: [email protected]

THE POSITION

The Senior Civil Engineer, General, with the Fish and Boat Commission plays an important part in shaping safe and dependable facilities across the state. You will work collaboratively to maintain and enhance public fishing and boating facilities owned and managed by the Fish & Boat Commission, playing a key role in advancing the Commission's mission to protect, conserve, and improve the Commonwealth's aquatic resources while expanding high-quality fishing and boating opportunities. This position combines office responsibilities with field work at lakes and access areas, with much of the work performed outdoors in diverse and scenic locations. Apply with us today and grow your skills while making a strong impact on Pennsylvania.
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
This role focuses on planning, designing, inspecting, and managing civil engineering projects that support Fish and Boat Commission facilities. It involves leading complex work that ensures structures remain safe, efficient, and reliable. As a Senior Civil Engineer, General, you will perform the following duties:

• Project Planning: Conduct engineering designs and calculations for structures, systems, and facilities across Commission properties
• Facility Assessment: Evaluate the condition of buildings, roads, dams, and hatchery systems to identify repair or replacement needs
• Construction Oversight: Monitor project progress, inspect work sites, and verify that construction follows required plans and specifications
• Regulatory Compliance: Prepare and secure permits and approvals needed for facility development and renovation
• Technical Support: Provide guidance to agency staff, respond to public concerns, and develop reports based on engineering investigations

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description
Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• NEW higher starting salary!
• Note: $2,500 paid at time of hire to cover the cost of an existing Professional Engineering (PE) Certificate, and another $2,500 paid every time this Certificate is renewed.
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with 30-minute lunch.
• There may be rare instances when the incumbent must address emergencies outside work hours.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, up to 50% of the time. 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 Bellefonte.. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Two years of professional civil engineering experience in the appropriate specialty, and a bachelor's degree in civil engineering or a closely related engineering discipline; or
• Five years of civil engineering experience in the appropriate specialty; and an Engineer-in-Training certificate issued by or acceptable to the Pennsylvania State Registration Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors and Geologists; and an associate's degree in civil engineering technology or a closely related engineering discipline; or
• Six years of civil engineering experience in the appropriate specialty 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 driver's license.

Other Requirements:

• This particular position also requires possession of an Engineer-in-Training certificate OR a Professional Engineer license issued by or acceptable to the Pennsylvania State Registration. Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors and Geologists.
• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency Guidelines.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

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.
• All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant's own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.

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.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

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.

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*Eligibility rules apply.
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Additional Requirement - Do you possess an Engineer-in-Training certificate OR a Professional Engineer license issued by or acceptable to the Pennsylvania State Registration Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors and Geologists?

• Yes
• No

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If you answered "Yes" to the above question, please provide your license number and expiration date. If you answered "No", type N/A in the text box below.
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Special Requirement - Do you possess a current driver's license which is not under suspension?

• Yes
• No

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If you answered "Yes" to the above question, please provide your driver's license number and expiration date. If you answered "No", type N/A in the text box below.
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Do you have two years of professional civil engineering experience?

• Yes
• No

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If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.
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Do you possess a conferred associates degree or a conferred bachelor's degree in civil engineering or a closely related engineering discipline? If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted.If you answer "Yes" to this question based on education acquired outside of the United States, you must upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation report. We can only accept foreign credential evaluations from organizations that are members of the National Association of Credential Services (NACES). A list of current NACES members can be found by visiting and clicking the Evaluation Services link.

• Yes
• No

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Do you possess five or more years of full-time civil engineering experience?

• Yes
• No

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If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.
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Do you possess an Engineer-in-Training certificate issued by or acceptable to the Pennsylvania State Registration Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors and Geologists?

• Yes
• No

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If you answered "Yes" to the above question, please provide the issuing state and certificate number. If you answered "No", type N/A in the textbox below.
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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 eli