Utilities Specialist

VDOT’s Right of Way Division is seeking a team member to coordinate utility relocations necessary on highway projects, ensuring all relocations and relocation adjustment plan designs are prepared and accomplished in accordance with state and federal procedures. The selected candidate will conduct utility field inspections and participate in field reviews; participate in pre-advertisement meetings and pre-construction conferences to provide technical assistance; and meet with utility companies for proposed highway projects; interpret and review highway plans to determine utility conflicts; determine cost responsibility and easement requirements; and review bridge attachment requests and wetland permit applications to VDOT.
This position will prepare utility cost estimate studies for highway projects from preliminary design to approved plan using software programs; and review all utility company plans and estimates for compliance with federal and state policies for acceptable engineering design, accounting procedures and construction methods. Additionally the selected candidate will verify the accuracy of utility progress bills, final bills and analyze cost differences between bills and approved estimates then submit billings for payment.
VDOT employees serve the residents of the Commonwealth and travelling public daily through our mission to plan, deliver, operate and maintain a transportation system that is safe, moves people and goods, enhances the economy, and improves quality of life. VDOT is the third largest state maintained highway system in the country, maintaining over 58,000 miles of roads, bridges, and tunnels, and employing over 7,700 people through a diverse workforce. Our culture includes teamwork, transparency, nimble learning, creativity and collaboration that values differences.
In addition to a rewarding work experience, VDOT offers excellent health and life insurance benefits, pre-tax spending accounts, state funded short and long term disability, paid holidays, vacation, tuition assistance, free wellness programs, and a state retirement plan with options for tax-deferred retirement savings including employer matching.
We are a “Virginia Values Veterans” (V3) official certified company and state agency that provides hiring preference to Veterans and Members of the Virginia National Guard in support of Executive Order 29, (2010). If you are a Veteran or Virginia National Guard Member, we urge you to respond accordingly on your state application.
We have Shared Values and a Code of Ethics: Your success in our organization depends upon modeling these values, therefore please access the following link: http://www.virginiadot.org/about/missionandvalues.asp to review them and, if in agreement, we welcome you to apply.
Minimum Qualifications
This position requires knowledge of:

• Highway construction and engineering principles and practices and knowledge of engineering and construction methods and state and federal policies and procedures related to utility relocations on highway projects.
• Must have knowledge of utility design or utility construction is also required.
• The selected candidate must have skill in the use of computers and software applications and the ability to interpret utility and highway plans and specifications and to prepare cost estimates.
• Must have the ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with internal and external customers is also required.

Preferred Qualifications

• A High school diploma or GED is preferred; equivalent experience or training may substitute for education.
• The preferred candidate will possess experience related to highway engineering, construction, or right of way or in utility design or utility construction.
• Skill in the use of automated engineering software and systems, such as MicroStation and ProjectWise is also preferred.

Special Requirements
This position requires a fingerprint based Criminal History Background Check, DMV Record Check and Work History Verification with references.
This position is designated as essential, employees may be required to work in emergencies, including weekends, holidays, and after normal business hours; assignments may vary based on business needs to include working in severe weather.
This position may be eligible for telework opportunities; availability, hours, and duration will be in accordance with the Commonwealth’s Teleworking policy.
Special Instructions to Applicants
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: https://www.vadars.org/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx, or call DARS at 800- 552-5019.
State applications or resumes will only be accepted as submitted online by 11:59 pm on the closing date through the Recruitment Management System (RMS). State applications or resumes submitted via email, postal mail, fax, or in person will not be considered.
Applicants are expected to fully represent qualifications and work history on the State application or resume. The decision to interview an applicant is based on the information provided; therefore, it is essential provide detailed information. Submitting an incomplete state application or resume, or application materials lacking in detail, may impact your interview eligibility.
This website will provide a confirmation of receipt when the application is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your RMS Account to check the status of your application for this position.
The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is an Equal Opportunity Employer by both policy and practice. For more information about our employment practices, please visit “Information for VDOT Employees and Applicants”: http://www.virginiadot.org/jobs/information_for_employees.asp
VDOT utilizes a market based pay program, which has been approved by DHRM. Therefore, advertised rates of pay may or may not align with the Commonwealth pay bands.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $61,150.00 - $85,000.00 per year