Statewide Right-of-Way Program Lead

Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); Hybrid; USD 79,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania seeks a Right-of-Way Administrator 2 to support statewide real estate functions for PennDOT, guiding critical decisions to advance transportation projects while ensuring policy compliance.

Supervise and coordinate acquisition, relocation, and property management activities, offering technical guidance and submitting reviews for final approval. Telework may be available; onsite in Harrisburg preferred.

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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Job description

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania seeks a Right-of-Way Administrator 2 to support statewide real estate functions for PennDOT, guiding critical decisions to advance transportation projects while ensuring policy compliance.

Supervise and coordinate acquisition, relocation, and property management activities, offering technical guidance and submitting reviews for final approval. Telework may be available; onsite in Harrisburg preferred.