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The Utah Department of Transportation is looking to fill a Right of Way & Utility Designer (Transportation Project Manager) position in Region Four,located in Richfield,Utah.

*Principal Duties *

As a Right of Way & Utility Designer,you will:

• Design and prepare biddable plans,engineers' estimates,and special provisions for construction projects.
• Perform complex ROW/Utilities calculations.
• Manage and coordinate ROW/Utilities assignments related to roadway design and other roadway projects and programs.
• Be assigned activities with or without the support of a staff,which will not report to the engineer directly.
• Support projects or programs,as well as provide skills as a qualified ROW/Utility expert.
• Manage and oversee consultant design packages with respect to ROW and utility designs.
• Assist with preparation of surplus and ROW packages.
• Assist with utility design and agreements for roadway projects.

*The Ideal Candidate *

The best qualified candidate will have:

• A Bachelor's degree,or higher,in a related field with four years of equivalent experience or eight years of related experience in lieu of a Bachelor's degree.
• Knowledge of the principles,theories,and practices of Civil Engineering,ROW,and Utility.
• The ability to read and interpret maps,plats,charts,plans,blueprints,and electrical schematics.
• The ability to perform scientific and technical research.
• The ability to use engineering data processing application programs.

Preference may be given to the following:

• Licensed as a Professional Land Surveyor or working towards a license.
• UDOT Right of Way experience. 

Supplemental Information Additional information of which you should be aware:

• Working Conditions:  Risks found in the typical office setting,which is adequately lighted,heated and ventilated,e.g.,safe use of office equipment,avoiding trips and falls,observing fire regulations,etc.
• Physical Requirements:  Typically,the employee may sit comfortably to perform the work; however,there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying light items; driving an automobile,etc. Special physical demands are not required to perform the work.
• Employee may be reassigned to a different location as deemed necessary by the Region Director / Group Leader.
• Division of Human Resource Management rules regarding promotions and transfers apply to current state employees. 

*Why You Should Join Our Team * The work we do matters.  If you want to make a positive difference doing meaningful work,this is the right place for you.  Our mission statement is,Enhance quality of life through transportation.  We define quality of life through a framework of Good Health,Connected Communities,Better Mobility,and Strong Economy.  We help the State of Utah and its traveling public to get to where they want,when they want,in the way they want and we make sure they can do it safely.   You will become part of a team with an internal culture of Trust,Teamwork,and Flexibility.  Our organization lives by the values of Respect,Integrity,and Caring. If these are your values too,you'll be a great fit.   Aside from working for a cause-driven,cutting edge agency that is leading all other transportation departments in the nation,you will receive great health and retirement benefits.  Working for the State of Utah provides a positive work-life balance. Click here{target="blank"} to view a summary of the benefits we offer. **The Agency ** UDOT is a strengths-based organization,which means its approach is based on identifying and developing individual and organizational strengths.  Our philosophy is to address challenges by bringing our strengths to each situation and cr ate the best solutions.  Candidates are encouraged to be familiar with their strengths and consider how they may potentially be of benefit to the roles for which they are applying. UDOT uses the CliftonStrengths Assessment,but there are multiple strengths assessment tools available online,and no formal assessment is required.   For more information on the Utah Department of Transportation please click here{target="blank"}.