Title: Utilities Specialist
State Role Title: Prog Admin Specialist I
Hiring Range: $59,125 - $96,078
Pay Band: 4
Agency: VA Dept of Transportation
Location: Annex Building
Agency Website: www.virginiadot.org/jobs
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
VDOT’s Right of Way Division is seeking a team member to perform rail coordination necessary for highway projects, ensuring all activities and plan designs are prepared and accomplished in accordance with state and federal procedures. The selected candidate will serve as the liaison between VDOT and rail companies across the state, working to secure agreements and right of entries prior to project advertisement; process railroad PE and construction invoices; participate in meetings with railroad stakeholders; interpret and review highway plans to determine rail conflicts; determine cost responsibility and easement requirements; and perform site inspections to aid in project closeouts.
Minimum Qualifications
• Highway construction and engineering principles and practices and knowledge of engineering and construction methods and state and federal policies and procedures related to rail requirements for highway projects.
• Must have knowledge of railroad design requirements and construction procedures.
• 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.
Additional Considerations
• A combination of training, experience, or education in Business Administration or related field desired.
• The preferred candidate will possess experience related to highway engineering, construction, or right of way or rail design or rail construction.
• Skill in the use of automated engineering software and systems, such as Microstation and Project Wise is also preferred.
Special Instructions
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
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.
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.
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.
Contact Information
Name: Audrey Phillips
Phone: 804-837-4748
Email: audrey.phillips@vdot.virginia.gov
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 AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.
Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.