Fixed Utility Valuation Engineer Supervisor - Western Region

THE POSITION

This position supervises engineering staff within the Bureau of Investigation and Enforcement Safety Division, and provides oversight of staff performing complex and independent inspections, investigations, and reviews.  This position performs supervisory functions including a variety of advanced-level pipeline safety engineering and analysis as part of an inspection team, reviews inspection progress, andreviews inspections, investigations, and other reports for technical adequacy, completeness, overall quality, and attainment of objectives.  This position covers the Northwestern and Southwestern, PA region consisting of Allegheny, Armstrong, Beaver, Bedford, Blair, Butler, Cambria, Cameron, Centre, Clarion, Clearfield, Crawford, Elk, Erie, Fayette, Forest, Greene, Huntingdon, Indiana, Jefferson, Lawrence, McKean, Mercer, Somerset, Venango, Warren, Washington, and Westmoreland counties.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

Plan, assign, and direct the work of subordinate Fixed Utility Valuation engineers to include assigning and reviewing inspections, investigations, code applications and enforcement recommendations, and other assignments including Operational Compliance Inspections (OCIs), Reportable Incident Investigations (RIIs), Non-reportable Incident Investigations (NRIIs), and Emergency Action Implementation Reviews (EAIRs).

Oversees and reviews the enforcement of all Public Utility Commission Laws and pipeline Safety Rules and Regulations of the Commission and the U.S. Department of Transportation as they apply to the pipeline operators under the jurisdiction of the Public Utility Commission.

Provides supervisory oversight of complex review and compliance inspections of plans, procedures, and engineering operations of public utilities and other pipeline operators.

Supervise and prepare technical report writing including inspection reports, investigative summaries and testimony. 

Provide supervisory functions during responses to explosions and other incidents.  Coordinate with other federal, state, municipal and local parties.

Supervise and provide support for recommendations in appeal or legal proceedings.

Supervise, suggest and support recommendations for remedial actions and fines.

Supervise and recommend actions needed by the utility to achieve compliance. 

Train, mentor and support all subordinate employees on joint assignments, and complex issues.

Reviews inspections and recommendations by staff for a utility to achieve compliance.

Reviews and appropriately supervise subordinate employees’ work performance.

Oversee the training of subordinate employees, providing one-to-one instruction as required by prescribed training policies. 

Conduct inspections, reviews, and investigations as required. 

Advises Safety Manager of potential safety issues and findings.

Appropriately maintain PUC assigned vehicle as well as assigned safety clothing. 

Successful completion of all training and maintain certifications including USDOT Training and Qualification classes (PHMSA TQ), as assigned by manager.

Travel, including overnight, as needed or directed. 

Other duties as required.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment.
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch period 
• The Supervisor position is home headquartered and must be based at an approved location in Pennsylvania in one of the following counties of the Northwestern and/or Southwestern, PA region consisting of Allegheny, Armstrong, Beaver, Bedford, Blair, Butler, Cambria, Cameron, Centre, Clarion, Clearfield, Crawford, Elk, Erie, Fayette, Forest, Greene, Huntingdon, Indiana, Jefferson, Lawrence, McKean, Mercer, Somerset, Venango, Warren, Washington, and Westmoreland counties.
• 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.
• THIS IS FOR PUC EMPLOYEES ONLY

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

Organization or Location Restrictions: This posting is restricted to PUC Employees ONLY

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

One year as a Fixed Utility Valuation Engineer III

or

Four years technological engineering or valuation engineering experience involving the operation of a public or private generation, collection and distribution system, or related experience with a public utility, a public utility regulatory agency, or as a consulting engineer in related work, one year of which was in a supervisory capacity; anda bachelor’s degree in engineering or engineering technology specifically related to construction and design of generation, collection and distri­bution systems; or any equivalent combination of experience or training. A master’s degree in engineering willbe accepted in lieu of one year’s technical experience.

Must meet the Pennsylvania residency requirement.

This position is not subject to the promotion provisions of a collective bargaining agreement or memorandum of understanding.

Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Do not submit resumes, cover letters, and similar documents. These documents will not be reviewed for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position.  

Recruitment Methods 

Applicants must meet one of the following methods to be considered for this vacancy:

• Promotion Without Exam

• Reassignment (Only current civil service employees in the same agency who hold the same or similar job title, with the same maximum salary, within the same occupational group or where there is a logical career movement, will qualify for reassignment.)

You must be eligible for selection in accordance with merit system employment regulations.  

Promotion Without Examination (PWOE) 

Class Restrictions for Promotion Without Examination Only - You must have or have held regular civil service status in one of the following classifications:

-Fixed Utility Valuation Engineer III

Logical Next Lower-Class Language

We will also consider applications from current Commonwealth employees in (pay scale group ST09/UT09 for which there is a logical occupational, functional, or career developmental relationship to this position.  All applicants must meet the minimum experience and training requirements. 

Employees who previously held regular civil service status in the job title of the position being filled are also eligible for promotion without examination.  

The promotion without examination requirements are issued in accordance with merit system employment regulations.  

For Promotion Without Examination: Meritorious service is defined as (a) the absence of any discipline above the level of written reprimand during the 12 months preceding the closing date of the posting, and (b) the last regular or probationary performance evaluation showing an overall rating of satisfactory or higher. 

For Reassignment: Meritorious service is defined as (a) the absence of any discipline above the level of written reprimand during the 12 months preceding the closing date of the posting, and (b) the last regular or probationary performance evaluation showing an overall rating of satisfactory or higher.  

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.

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.

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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
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Agency Information

EmployerCommonwealth of PennsylvaniaAddress 613 North Street

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120 Website http://www.employment.pa.gov