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Utility Relocation Technician

Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania
$44,890.00 - $67,678.00 Annually
dental insurance, vision insurance, parental leave, vacation time, paid time off, paid holidays, sick time, retirement plan
United States, Pennsylvania, Clearfield
70 Penndot Drive (Show on map)
Jan 21, 2025
THE POSITION Are you a motivated and detail-oriented professional who possesses strong technical expertise, knowledge of utility systems, and exceptional problem-solving skills? If so, consider joining the Department of Transportation, Engineering District 2 team as a Utility Relocation Technician. Apply now to take on an essential role in managing utility relocation tasks of minor to moderate complexity! DESCRIPTION OF WORK In this role, you will offer technical expertise for both Department-sponsored and locally sponsored initiatives. You will assist with projects of moderate to high complexity, ensuring effective support throughout their lifecycle. Maintaining direct communication with utility companies during utility clearance, bidding, awarding, and construction phases is essential to guarantee that necessary utility relocations are executed and project milestones are achieved. Additionally, you will participate in assigned project scoping sessions to provide feedback and insights regarding potential utility impacts and the effort required for utility coordination. Your contributions will also aid Project Managers in conducting Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE) evaluations and assessing the necessity for more extensive utility 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 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 a 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. Salary: Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of 44,890 (before taxes). 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 as an Engineering Technician 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. 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. 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.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov. 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.