District Utility Administrator

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Cannon Run West (PA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s Department of Transportation seeks a District Utility Administrator to oversee utility relocation activities for highway projects in District 6. You will review plans, coordinate with utilities, guide staff, and ensure compliance with regulations to support safe and reliable transportation.

The role emphasizes leadership, project coordination, and adherence to design standards, with potential AWS and telework options in PA.

Qualifications

• One year as a Utility Relocation Administrator 1 or two years as a Utility Relocation Specialist
• Four years of utility relocation work experience and an associate's degree in surveying, civil engineering, or design and drafting technology
• Equivalent combination of experience and training

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Utility coordination

Plan review

Field inspection

Agreement preparation

Staff leadership

Education

Associate's degree in surveying

Associate's degree in civil engineering

Design and drafting technology

Job description

Job Details

$69,086.00 - $104,959.00 Annually

Montgomery County, PA

7000 Geerdes Boulevard

King of Prussia, Pennsylvania

19406

Job type: Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number: CSSC-2026-59179-17385

Opening Date: 09/24/2026

Closing Date: 10/7/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Union: Non Union

Bargaining Unit: B3

Pay Group: ST08

Position Number: 00165660

Job Code: 17385

Department: Department of Transportation

THE POSITION

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. Step into a position where your leadership and attention to detail matter every day.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position oversees utility relocation activities that support the planning, design, and construction of highway projects. It involves reviewing plans, coordinating with utilities, guiding staff, and ensuring that all relocation work follows standards and regulations. As a District Utility Administrator, you will perform the following duties:

• 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

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 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• This position may be eligible for alternate work schedule (AWS).
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, up to 5 days per pay period. 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 King of Prussia. 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 $69,086 (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 a Utility Relocation Administrator 1 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• Two years of experience as a Utility Relocation Specialist (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration);
• Four years of 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.

Other Requirements:

• This particular position also requires 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 Guidelines.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

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.

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.