Right of Way Administrator 2

The Department of Transportation has an exciting opportunity for you to advance your career as a Right-of-Way Administrator 2. You will direct our team within the District's Right-of-Way Unit in negotiations, title searches, appraisals, claims settlement, relocation assistance, property management, scheduling, and review of acquisition functions. You will also ensure compliance with the Highway Beautification Act as it relates to outdoor advertising and junkyard regulation. If you want to contribute to making a positive impact in our community, apply now!

As a Right-of-Way Administrator 2, you will supervise technical and clerical staff engaged in activities necessary to acquire, manage, and dispose of real property involved in engineering projects. You will also supervise the activities necessary for the acquisition of rights-of-way for highway construction purposes in the District.

In this position, you will provide operational guidance to assigned field offices on all aspects of right-of-way activities and assures projects are completed on time. You will be advising and assisting in the formulation of proposals and recommend procedures pertaining to right-of-way activities. Your responsibilities will also include, expediting right-of-way activities in the District and assure the work is accomplished in accordance with established principles, procedures, and techniques. You will also coordinate right-of-way activities with District design, construction, and maintenance divisions. This position will require you to conducts bi-weekly right-of-way staff meetings to review project.

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
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, after successful completion of probationary period. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Montoursville. 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.

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 title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); 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
  
• 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
  
• 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.
• 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.
• All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant's own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.

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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.

• 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:
  1. your score may be lower than deserved.
  2. you may be disqualified.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.