Right of Way Administrator 2

Commonwealth of PA; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work schedules

Telework opportunities

Public sector benefits

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, through its Department of Transportation (PennDOT), seeks a Right of Way Administrator 2 to guide statewide real estate operations, including acquisition, relocation, and property management. You will provide oversight, guidance, and quality assurance across district teams to support major transportation projects and ensure policy compliance.

Responsibilities include supervising technical staff, evaluating submissions, advising on condemnation and damages, and

Qualifications

• One year as a Right-of-Way Administrator 1 or as Real Estate Appraiser Supervisor/3 or six years of real estate experience with two years in a supervisory capacity and an associate degree, or five years with a Bachelor's Degree or any equivalent combination.
• Meeting PA residency requirements and the ability to perform essential job functions.
• Eligibility for special damages, replacement housing, and related claims.

Responsibilities

• Statewide oversight of acquisition, relocation, property management and disposition activities.
• Provide technical guidance on condemnation, relocation assistance, damage payments, and land disposition.
• Evaluate district submissions and offer recommendations for final approval.
• Determine statewide eligibility for special damages and related costs.
• Supervise and coordinate technical staff in Acquisition, Relocation and Property Management.
• Assist chiefs in training, inter-agency coordination, and statewide policy guidance.

Job description

THE POSITION

Are you ready to help guide statewide right-of-way work that supports major transportation projects across Pennsylvania? As a Right of Way Administrator 2 with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT), you will have the exciting opportunity to support major real estate functions across the state. In this role, you will guide important decisions that help advance transportation projects and ensure compliance with key policies. Your leadership will strengthen the work of district teams and contribute to successful project delivery. Apply today to begin a career where you can make a meaningful impact through your collaboration, expertise, and problem solving abilities!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position supervises statewide right-of-way acquisition, relocation, and property management activities while providing direction and quality assurance to District personnel. Your work will focus on providing oversight, guidance, and problem resolution across diverse real estate functions. As a Right of Way Administrator 2, you will perform the following duties:

• Statewide Oversight:Monitor acquisition, relocation, property management, and disposition activities to ensure compliance with policies and procedures
• Technical Guidance:Provide recommendations to district staff and consultants on matters involving condemnation, relocation assistance, damage payments, and land disposition
• Submission Review:Evaluate district submissions for acquisition, relocation, property management, and disposition and offer recommendations for final approval
• Eligibility Decisions:Determine statewide eligibility for special damages, replacement housing, business relocation costs, and related claims
• Staff Coordination:Supervise and coordinate activities of technical staff in the Acquisition, Relocation and Property Management Section
• Policy Support:Assist section chiefs in developing training, coordinating with other agencies, and maintaining statewide policy guidance

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 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday – Friday, with a 60-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. 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 Harrisburg. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.
• 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.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• One year as a Right- of-Way Administrator 1 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• One year as a Real Estate Appraiser Supervisor or as Real Estate Appraiser 3 (Commonwealth job titles or equivalent Federal Government job titles, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• Six years of progressively responsible technical experience in real estate work, including two years in a supervisory capacity; and an associate degree, or

satisfactory completion of two years of college; or

• Five years of progressively responsible technical experience in real estate work, including two years in a supervisory capacity; and a Bachelor’s Degree;or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training.

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.

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.

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