Design Services Coordinator 2

Job Purpose and Summary

This position is responsible for a variety of advanced engineering design services activities for the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission (PTC). Work at this level involves the development and review of right-of-way and survey plans, utility coordination, project coordination, and engineering automation. Incumbents will be responsible for a variety of engineering equipment, applications, and databases. Work is performed with independence and reviewed by a supervisor, or designee, for attainment of program goals, completion of projects and overall performance. 

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

Participates in the implementation and administration of electronic data such as electronic plan preparation, record retention, data management, and other applications/databases, including user guides. 

Reviews and interprets plans, specifications, studies, invoices, and estimates prepared by consultants and external agencies.

Assists in the preparation of detailed and comprehensive reports and/or documents.

Participates in various PTC engineering programs/projects.

Coordinates and communicates with various internal departments and external agencies to obtain input and provide status updates for assigned projects. 

Attends meetings to provide feedback and recommendations for assigned projects/programs. 

Reviews utility relocation plans, cost estimates, and agreements to determine compliance with state and federal regulations.

Conducts research and investigates utility and right-of-way issues. Resolves disputes and negotiations between concerned parties. 

Uses situational awareness to anticipate and prevent accidents.

Performs related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Eight (8) years of experience in engineering, surveying, or utility coordination; 
OR
Four (4) years of experience in engineering, surveying, or utility coordination AND a bachelor’s degree in engineering, surveying, or other related discipline; 
OR
One (1) year as a Design Services Coordinator 1 with the PTC.
Equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be accepted. 

Possession of a valid driver’s license. Must obtain and maintain a valid Pennsylvania driver’s license within six (6) months of employment.
 

Competencies

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Position demands include frequent speaking, writing, and reading reports. Position requires frequent work at a computer utilizing business programs and PTC specific operating systems. Position requires occasional travel and/or fieldwork with exposure to roadway traffic. Occasionally works outside of normal business hours for assigned work assignments.

Office environment with low levels of noise, adequate lighting, and comfortable temperature. Field environment may include exposure to moderately adverse and undesirable conditions. Physical environment is generally safe, but safety equipment or precautions must be followed in field conditions. 

Disclaimer

The information provided in this job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by the incumbent(s) within this job. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications and working conditions required of the employee(s) assigned to this job. Management has the discretion to add or modify duties of the job and to designate other functions as essential at any time.