Title: Utilities Relocation Coordinator

Hiring Range: $66,782- $108,520

Pay Band:

Agency: VA Dept of Transportation

Location: Dept of Transportation

Agency Website: https://www.virginiadot.org/

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Right of Way and Utilities Division is seeking to fill a vacant Utilities Relocation Coordinator position. This position will evaluate, coordinate and arrange for the relocation and adjustment of utilities in conjunction with highway construction or maintenance projects to ensure that such adjustments are properly performed in accordance with State and Federal requirements and are in accordance with project schedules. The selected candidate will provide utility companies and municipalities with plans, plan revisions and other pertinent information that will culminate in the expedient relocation of the utilities facilities. This position must coordinate with utility design engineer to ensure relocation meet the project requirements.

This position is located in Richmond, Virginia and supports the Southeast Region of the Right of Way and Utilities Division. This area includes locations within the Richmond District and various locations in the Hampton Roads District. Some travel is required with this position.

Minimum Qualifications

This position requires knowledge of highway plans, specifications and standards, construction procedures, sequencing laws and policy and procedures and environmental regulations. Knowledge of the various utility facility methods and requirements and construction techniques and skill in fiscal and survey requirements used in utility relocations are both required. The selected candidate will have skill in the use of computers and web based applications to include computer drafting. The ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with internal and external customers and the ability to make independent decisions, solve problems, organize and prioritize is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

A Bachelorâs Degree is preferred; equivalent experience or training may substitute for degree.

Special Instructions:

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to â Your Applicationâ in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Once onboarded, this position may be eligible for telework opportunities; availability, hours, and duration of telework shall be approved as outlined in the Commonwealth telework policy. (only for eligible positions)

VDOT is an emergency operation agency. Positions physically working within Central Office locations may be designated upon request and coordination among the respective District Engineer or Administrator and Chief. Assignments are updated annually. Not all designated employees are provided an emergency operations assignment.

We are a â Virginia Values Veteransâ (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.â¯

VDOTâ¯utilizes a market based pay program, which has been approved byâ¯DHRM. Therefore, advertised rates of pay may or may not align with the Commonwealth pay bands.

Contact Information:

Name: Audrey Phillips

Phone: 804-837-4748

Email: audrey.phillips@VDOT.Virginia.gov

In support of the Commonwealthâs 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 Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging \u0026 Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind \u0026 Vision Impaired (DBVI). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: Career Pathways for Individuals with Disabilities, or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.