District Utility Administrator

About the role

Start a meaningful career that helps shape safe and reliable transportation for our region. The District Utility Administrator with the Department of Transportation, District 6, plays a key role in guiding major utility work that supports important highway projects. This role offers the chance to solve problems, work with many partners, and make a real difference in how our communities grow. Leadership and attention to detail matter every day.

Responsibilities

• Utility Coordination: Review plans and coordinate relocation activities with utilities for proposed highway projects.
• Plan Review: Examine detailed utility relocation plans and permits for compliance with design standards and policies.
• Field Inspection: Inspect relocation work and advise utility personnel on resolving conflicts.
• Agreement Preparation: Prepare and monitor reimbursement and coordination agreements related to utility work.
• Staff Leadership: Lead staff by scheduling work, approving leave, and discussing goals and concerns at periodic meetings.

Qualifications

• One year as a Utility Relocation Administrator 1 (Commonwealth or equivalent Federal title); or
• Two years as a Utility Relocation Specialist (Commonwealth or equivalent Federal title); or
• Four years of utility relocation work experience and an associate’s degree in surveying, civil engineering, or design and drafting technology; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.
• Valid Class C driver’s license.
• Must meet Pennsylvania residency requirements.
• Ability to perform essential job functions.

Schedule

• Full‑time employment.
• Work hours: 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM, Monday – Friday, with a 30‑minute lunch.
• May be eligible for an alternate work schedule (AWS).
• Telework: up to part‑time, up to 5 days per pay period, with a securely configured high‑speed internet connection and an approved Pennsylvania location. Telework eligibility is subject to change.
• If not teleworking, report to the headquarters office in King of Prussia.

Pay

Selected candidates new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin at a starting annual salary of $69,086 (before taxes).

How to Apply

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed.
• Eligibility information must be provided directly on the application, including detailed experience and education.
• If claiming education, attach a copy of college transcripts (unofficial transcripts are acceptable).
• Application must be submitted by the posting closing date; late submissions will not be accepted.
• Failure to meet application requirements may result in disqualification.
• All materials must reflect the applicant’s own experience; generative AI tools may be used for preparation only, not for misrepresentation or interview assistance.

Examination Information

• Completing the application and all supplemental questions serves as the exam; no separate written exam is required.
• Score is based on the detailed information provided in the application and supplemental responses.
• Score is valid only for this specific posting.
• Providing incomplete or inaccurate information may lower the score or lead to disqualification.
• Applicants may apply/test only once for this posting; results will be communicated via email.