D2 - Assistant District Utilities Manager​/Transportation Specialist - TRP; PG:N

Transportation, Georgia Department of - GDOT Job Summary

Provides expert level professional support in one or more of the following areas: OMAT, maintenance, construction, intermodal, planning, utilities, surveying, environmental or traffic. May also serve as a lead worker providing training to lower level staff.

Under limited supervision, administer the Department's Utility Preconstruction activities, utility construction adjustment/relocation work, utility encroachment permit operations, utility estimates, verification and processing of cost estimates, analysis of utility and highway construction plans, and preparation of justification for change orders. Provide assistance to other Utilities Office personnel as well as internal and external customers. In the absence of the District Utilities Engineer, direct daily activities of the Utilities Office.

The selected candidate must meet the advertised minimum qualifications to include State Entry Qualifications as well as Agency Specific Minimum Qualifications.

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

• Experience with utility companies in the design, construction or maintenance of roadway projects.
• Advanced level training and experience in applying sound engineering principles regarding transportation projects.
• Experienced in reading and understanding project plans and specifications.
• Experience leading/supervising others.
• Demonstrated good leadership skills with the ability to motivate and guide others toward accomplishments of office/departmental goals.
• Demonstrated ability to negotiate effectively with external and internal customers to reach agreements complying with all applicable standards and policies.
• Possesses strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to identify and solve problems effectively by making sound, well-informed decisions.
• Demonstrates a high level of initiative, standards and ethical conduct.
• Committed to providing quality customer service.
• Demonstrated ability in training, planning, directing, and evaluating work of office personnel.
• Demonstrated experience in dealing effectively with contractors, local officials, utility owners, and the public.
• Demonstrated ability to anticipate and meet the needs of customers.
• Demonstrated ability to recognize opportunities to aid in the achievement of Department goals and objectives.
• Training and experience in managing a program with a strong awareness of key policies/priorities affecting that program area.
• Demonstrated competency in applying innovative solutions to make improvements within the work unit.
• Demonstrated competency in managing and resolving conflicts in a positive and constructive manner.
• Familiarity or previous experience with the utility permitting process.
• Familiarity in related technological developments and the ability to integrate new technology to manage and improve program effectiveness.

• Experienced in Microstation or related design software and Microsoft Office applications.
• Knowledge and experience dealing with projects that include utility relocations and stage construction.

GDOT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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• Requisition F6
• Number of Openings: 1
• Advertised Salary: $68,525.00 (PG:N)
• Shift: Day Job
• Posting End Date:
  Jul 23, 2026