Right of Way Administrator
Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, 15289, USA
Listed on 2026-09-22
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Social Work
Government Administration
THE POSITION
Are you ready to help guide statewide right-of-way work that supports major transportation projects across Pennsylvania? As a Right of Way Administrator 2 with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT), you will have the exciting opportunity to support major real estate functions across the state. In this role, you will guide important decisions that help advance transportation projects and ensure compliance with key policies.
Your leadership will strengthen the work of district teams and contribute to successful project delivery.
Are you ready to help guide statewide right-of-way work that supports major transportation projects across Pennsylvania? As a Right of Way Administrator 2 with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT), you will have the exciting opportunity to support major real estate functions across the state. In this role, you will guide important decisions that help advance transportation projects and ensure compliance with key policies.
Your leadership will strengthen the work of district teams and contribute to successful project delivery.
This position supervises statewide right-of-way acquisition, relocation, and property management activities while providing direction and quality assurance to District personnel. Your work will focus on providing oversight, guidance, and problem resolution across diverse real estate functions. As a Right of Way Administrator 2, you will perform the following duties:
- Statewide Oversight:
Monitor acquisition, relocation, property management, and disposition activities to ensure compliance with policies and procedures - Technical Guidance:
Provide recommendations to district staff and consultants on matters involving condemnation, relocation assistance, damage payments, and land disposition - Submission Review:
Evaluate district submissions for acquisition, relocation, property management, and disposition and offer recommendations for final approval - Eligibility Decisions:
Determine statewide eligibility for special damages, replacement housing, business relocation costs, and related claims - Staff Coordination:
Supervise and coordinate activities of technical staff in the Acquisition, Relocation and Property Management Section - Policy Support:
Assist section chiefs in developing training, coordinating with other agencies, and maintaining statewide policy guidance
Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description .
Work Schedule and Additional Information- Full-time employment
- Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch.
- This position may be eligible for alternate work schedule (AWS).
- Telework:
You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time.
Additional details may be provided during the interview. - Salary:
In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable. - You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.
- One year as a Right- of-Way Administrator 1 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
- One year as a Real Estate Appraiser Supervisor or as Real Estate Appraiser 3 (Commonwealth job titles or equivalent Federal…
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