Utility Relocation Specialist

Salary: $50,836.00 - $77,321.00 Annually Location : Lehigh County, PA Job Type: Civil Service Permanent Full-Time Job Number: CSSC- Department: Department of Transportation Division: TR Dstr Off 500 Opening Date: 11/04/2024 Closing Date: 11/18/2024 11:59 PM Eastern Job Code: 17375 Position Number: Union: AFSCME Bargaining Unit: B1 Pay Group: ST06 Bureau / Division Code: Bureau / Division: TR DSTR Off 0500 Worksite Address: 1002 W Hamilton Street City: Allentown, Pennsylvania Zip Code: 18101 Contact Name: Angie Devers Contact Phone: 610.871.4405 Contact Email: THE POSITION The Department of Transportation is on the lookout for a Utility Relocation Specialist to join their team. This role entails offering specialized technical knowledge and support for utility relocation initiatives, which can range from straightforward tasks to more intricate projects. If you have the skills and passion for this field, do not hesitate to submit your application today! DESCRIPTION OF WORK In this role, you will take the initiative to create, assess, and propose utility relocation strategies as well as modifications to existing plans and agreements. You will be responsible for the independent preparation and submission of the Utility Clearance Form D-419 via the Utility Relocation Management System (URMS). Additionally, you will offer technical support and advice to both internal staff and external organizations, including the Federal Highway Administration and utility representatives. Your responsibilities will also include conducting field inspections to formulate plans, evaluate construction materials and workmanship, and address specific issues related to utility relocations. Work Schedule and Additional Information: Full-time employment Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with 30-minute lunch. Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-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 Allentown. 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: One year of experience as a Utility Relocation Technician; or Two years of technical utility relocation work experience and an associate's degree in surveying, civil engineering, or in a design and drafting technology; or An equivalent combination of experience and training that includes two years of technical utility relocation work experience. Other Requirements: This particular position also requires possession of a valid Class C Driver's License. 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. 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 will 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 and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at . 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. 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. 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. Learn more about our Total Rewards by watching this short ! See the total value of your benefits package by exploring our Health & Wellness We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.* Compensation & Financial Planning We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options. Work/Life Balance We know there's more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.* Values and Culture We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving. Employee Perks Sometimes, it is the little "extras" that make a big difference. Our employees receive special employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships. For more information on all of these Total Rewards benefits, please visit and click on the benefits box. *Eligibility rules apply. 01 Selective Certification - Do you possess a current driver's license which is not under suspension? Yes No 02 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. 03 Have you been employed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as a Utility Relocation Technician full-time for one full year or more? Yes No 04 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. 05 How many years of full-time technical utility relocation experience do you possess? A. 4 or more years B. 3 but less than 4 years C. 2 but less than 3 years D. Less than 2 E. None 06 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. 07 How much college coursework have you completed in surveying, civil engineering, or in a design and drafting technology? 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 transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted. If your education was 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. For more information on foreign education credentials, please visit and click on Other Information. A. 60 or more credits B. 30 but less than 60 credits C. Less than 30 credits D. None 08 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 work behavior 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 for each work behavior 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. If you have read and understand these instructions, please click on the "Yes" button and proceed to the exam questions. If you have general questions regarding the application and hiring process, please refer to our Yes 09 WORK BEHAVIOR 1 - REVIEW PLANS Review proposed utility relocation plans for completeness, accuracy, feasibility, and conformance to established standards and policies; suggest or recommend approval, disapproval, or modification of proposed plans; and prepare utility clearance information for highway construction projects. Levels of Performance Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim. A. I have experience independently reviewing proposed utility relocation plans for completeness, accuracy, feasibility, and conformance to established standards and policies; AND I have experience suggesting or recommending approval, disapproval, or modification of the proposed plans. I have experience independently preparing utility clearance information for highway construction projects. B. I have independently reviewed proposed utility relocation plans for completeness, accuracy, feasibility, and conformance to established standards and policies; however, I have occasionally needed assistance from others more experienced to prepare the utility clearance information for highway construction projects. C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework or other training related to surveying, planning, or codes and standards. D. I have NO experience or training related to this work behavior. 10 In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed on this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you claimed you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below. The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience. The type(s) of plans you reviewed. The actual duties you performed. Your level of responsibility. 11 If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to coursework or training, please provide the information listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below. College/University/Training Source Course Title(s) Credits/Clock Hours 12 WORK BEHAVIOR 2 - COORDINATE, CONDUCT, AND PARTICIPATE IN MEETINGS Coordinate, conduct, and participate in on-site and office meetings with utility design and construction representatives to review and finalize utility relocations and/or adjustments for construction, project scope, and the roles of each of the parties involved. Levels of Performance Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim. A. I have experience coordinating, conducting, and participating in utility relocation meetings with design and construction representatives to review and finalize utility relocations and/or adjustments for construction, project scope, and the roles of each of the parties involved. B. I have experience participating in utility relocation meetings with design and construction representatives. C. I have NO experience related to this work behavior. 13 In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed on this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you claimed you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below. The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience. The subject(s) of the meetings. The actual duties you performed. Your level of responsibility. 14 WORK BEHAVIOR 3 - REVIEW PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION SITES, BLUEPRINTS, PLANS, AND MAPS Identify existing utilities at proposed construction sites by visiting the sites; identify PA One Call markings; review plans and maps; and discuss relocation options with the utility companies. Levels of Performance Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim. A. I have experience independently performing the following: 1) visiting proposed construction sites; 2)identifying existing utilities; 3) identifying PA One Call markings; 4) reviewing plans and maps; AND 5) leading the discussion on relocation options. B. I have experience independently performing the following: 1) visiting proposed construction sites; 2) identifying existing utilities; AND 3) identifying PA One Call markings. I have also needed assistance from others more experienced than I with reviewing the plans and maps, as well as discussing the relocation options. C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework or other training related to map reading or engineering graphics. D. I have NO experience or training related to this work behavior. 15 In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed on this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you claimed you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below. The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience. The actual duties you performed, as numbered in the levels of performance. Your level of responsibility. 16 If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to coursework or training, please provide the information listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below. College/University/Training Source Course Title(s) Credits/Clock Hours 17 WORK BEHAVIOR 4 - PREPARE TECHNICAL REPORTS Prepare project status and work completion reports. Compose emails and/or letters to design and engineering staff (governmental or private), utility companies, contractors, and other parties involved in the planning, preparation, and completion of construction and utility relocation activities. The purpose of these various documents is to transmit essential information such as plans, specifications, recommendations, cost estimates, and the impact of the project on the environment. Levels of Performance Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim. A. I have experience as the principal author of formal correspondence and technical reports which contain findings and recommendations related to utility relocation activities; AND I was responsible for the final product. B. I have experience preparing portions of formal correspondence or technical reports related to utility relocation activities without the responsibility for the final product. C. I have experience preparing correspondence such as reports, letters, etc. unrelated to utility relocation. D. I have successfully completed college-level coursework or other training related to technical writing, business writing, or report writing. E. I have NO experience or training related to this work behavior. 18 In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed on this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you claimed you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below. The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience. The type(s) of correspondence you prepared. The actual duties you performed. Your level of responsibility. 19 If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to coursework or training, please provide the information listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below. College/University/Training Source Course Title(s) Credits/Clock Hours 20 WORK BEHAVIOR 5 - INTERPRET REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS Read and interpret rules, regulations, technical manuals, engineering plans and specifications, contracts, maps, and other related material such as right-of-way documents, easements, and licenses. Levels of Performance Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim. A. I have experience reading and interpreting rules, regulations, technical manuals, engineering plans and specifications, contracts, maps, and other related materials such as right-of-way documents, easements, and licenses concerning utility regulation requirements; AND I explained this information to other less experienced staff. B. I have experience reading rules and regulations, technical manuals, engineering plans and specifications, contracts, maps, and other related materials such as right-of-way documents, easements, and licenses concerning utility regulation requirements; however, I needed assistance from others to interpret them. C. I have experience reading and interpreting rules, regulations, contracts, maps, and other related materials unrelated to utility relocation. D. I have successfully completed college-level coursework or other training related to regulatory compliance, contract interpretation, business law, or policy development. E. I have NO experience or training related to this work behavior. 21 In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed on this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you claimed you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below. The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience. The type(s) of information you read and interpreted. Your level of responsibility. 22 If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to coursework or training, please provide the information listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below. College/University/Training Source Course Title(s) Credits/Clock Hours 23 WORK BEHAVIOR 6 - PREPARE COST ESTIMATES Prepare preliminary cost estimates to relocate existing utilities; inform appropriate staff of any changes in the cost estimates; recommend the most cost effective way to complete the utility relocation work; and discuss agreement/billing information with the appropriate parties involved. Levels of Performance Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim. A. I have experience preparing preliminary cost estimates to relocate existing utilities; AND I have experience making the final recommendations for the most cost effective way to complete the utility relocation work. B. I have experience preparing preliminary cost estimates to relocate existing utilities with the assistance of others; OR I have prepared portions/sections of the preliminary cost estimates to relocate existing utilities without the responsibility of the final product. C. I have experience preparing cost estimates unrelated to relocating utilities. D. I have successfully completed college-level coursework or other training related to cost estimating, contracts and law, or accounting. E. I have NO experience or training related to this work behavior. 24 In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed on this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to y...

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