Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Clearfield County or Clearfield or Harrisburg or United States or Pennsylvania

Utility Relocation Technician

Hybrid$46,827 - $70,592/yrPosted 6 days ago

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Location: Clearfield County or Clearfield or Harrisburg or United States or Pennsylvania
Work type: Hybrid
Compensation: $46,827 - $70,592/yr
Posted: 6 days ago
Apply on: governmentjobs.com

About this role

About the Department

The Utility Relocation Technician position with the Department of Transportation offers the chance to support public projects that keep Pennsylvania connected. You work with designers, project managers, and utility partners to ensure smooth coordination. This role gives you opportunities to build technical knowledge while contributing to improvements in roads and bridges. Your work strengthens communities and supports public safety.

Position Duties

This position guides utility relocation efforts for roadway projects and ensures coordination among project partners. You help keep progress steady on Department sponsored and locally sponsored projects. As a Utility Relocation Technician, you will perform the following duties:

Project Guidance: Provide direction on utility coordination needs for projects of varying complexity
Utility Coordination: Maintain contact with utility companies and oversee progress to meet project milestones
Site Visits: Travel to project locations to conduct field views and lead on site coordination meetings
Plan Review: Examine relocation plans to ensure compliance with manuals and established standards
Technical Support: Assist partners using the Utility Relocation Management System to move projects toward clearance
Issue Resolution: Work with project staff to track progress, resolve disputes, and support scheduling needs

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

Full-time employment
Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, up to 3 days per week. 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 Clearfield. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.
Salary: Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $46,827 (before taxes)
You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

Minimum Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

One year as an Engineering Technician (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration) performing utility relocation work; or
One year 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 one year of technical experience performing utility relocation work.

Other Requirements:

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.

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.

Other Qualifications

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.

Benefits

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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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*Eligibility rules apply.

Supplemental Questions

Have you been employed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as an Engineering Technician performing utility relocation work for one or more years full-time?

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.

How many years of full-time technical utility relocation work experience do you possess?

3 years or more
1 year to less than 3 years
Less than 1 year
None

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 a transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted. If you answer 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 https://www.naces.org and clicking the Evaluation Services link.

60 credits or more
30 to less than 60 credits
Less than 30 credits
None

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 question 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 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 FAQ page.

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 road 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; AND I have experience preparing utility clearance information for road 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 road construction projects.
C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework or other training related to surveying, map or blueprint reading, planning, or codes and standards.
D. I have NO experience or training related to this work behavior.

In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the 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.

If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework or training, please provide your responses to the items 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

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 the need 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 the need 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.

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.

WORK BEHAVIOR 3 – REVIEW PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION SITES, BLUEPRINTS, PLANS, AND MAPS Identify existing utilities at proposed construction sites by visiting the sites; identifying PA One Call markings; reviewing blueprints, plans, and maps; and discussing 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 and identifying existing utilities; 2) identifying PA One Call markings; 3) reviewing blueprints, plans, and maps; AND 4) 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 BLUEPRINTS, 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, blueprint reading, or engineering graphics.
D. I have NO experience or training related to this work behavior.

The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.
The actual duties you performed.
Your level of responsibility.

College/University/Training Source
Course Title(s)
Credits/Clock Hours

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 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.

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.

College/University/Training Source
Course Title(s)
Credits/Clock Hours

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 WAS ABLE TO EXPLAIN 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 MORE EXPERIENCED 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, policy development, human resources, labor relations, map reading, or blueprint reading.
E. I have NO experience or training related to this work behavior.

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.

College/University/Training Source
Course Title(s)
Credits/Clock Hours

Required Question

Agency Information

EmployerCommonwealth of PennsylvaniaAddress 613 North Street

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

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