D2 - Utilities Specialist​/Transportation Specialist - TRP; PG:K District Office​/Tennille

D2 - Utilities Specialist 1 / Transportation Specialist 1 - TRP
050 (PG:

K) District Office / Tennille

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050 (PG:

K) District Office / Tennille role at State of Georgia.

This range is provided by State of Georgia. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

$45,450.00/yr - $45,450.00/yr

Under supervision, provides entry level professional support in one or more of the following areas: OMAT, maintenance, construction, intermodal, planning, utilities, surveying, environmental and traffic.

Under limited supervision, administers utility pre‑construction and construction activities for a District Utilities Office. Guides utility companies, consultants, construction and permit inspectors in the proper development, resolution and processing of utility estimates and encroachment. Represents the District Utilities office in various meetings and committees as required and provides information to various personnel pertaining to ongoing projects. Processes utility permits in assigned area.

• Bachelor's degree in a related field OR Associate's degree in a related field OR One year of experience at position equivalent.

• Possession of a valid Driver's license.
• One or more years of experience with utility activities in the operation, design, construction or maintenance of roadway projects.
• Demonstrated ability to understand and apply information provided in technical manuals and written or verbal instructions.
• Demonstrates effective written and verbal communication skills to individuals and groups.
• Demonstrated ability to solve practical statistical and mathematical problems.
• Identifies and analyzes problems and makes sound and well‑informed decisions based upon established rules and policies, or recommends solutions as appropriate.
• Experience interacting with internal and external customers to resolve conflicts and problems with Agency/Company practices.
• Works closely and cooperatively with others to achieve shared goals and promote team spirit.
• Demonstrates a high level of initiative and self‑management in performing tasks independently.
• Sets priorities, determines objectives and evaluates progress against goals.
• Accepts instructions and guidance from superiors, and seeks guidance when appropriate.
• Treats others with respect and courtesy.
• Dedicated to providing quality customer service.
• Uses available technology and software packages such as spreadsheets, graphics and database software to work more efficiently.
• Responds positively and adapts work methods to changing information and conditions, and unexpected obstacles.
• Ability to make well‑informed decisions based on Departmental rules and policies.

• Two years of work experience with utility activities in the operation, design, construction or maintenance of roadway projects.
• Two years of work experience interpreting complex highway construction plans related to utility activities.
• Experience using Microstation or other design software.
• Experienced in reading and understanding complete highway construction plans.

The interview is just one part of the overall selection process and is not the only criteria used to make the final selection. In addition to the interview, the final selection is based on the applicant's work history and performance (documented in HR and/or Office files), People Soft/employee status (i.e. rehire code), employee performance reviews, personnel file review (HR & Office Files), criminal background check, employment reference checks (including references and commendations from Managers and other relevant documentation) and, for supervisory positions, demonstrated leadership skills based on past and current work history will be considered.

Good Employment Standing: an applicant must have no active disciplinary actions to be in good employment standing. Actions that may disqualify an applicant include letters of reprimand (active for 12…