Salary: $91,932.00 - $139,834.00 Annually
Location : Dauphin County, PA
Job Type: Civil Service Permanent Full-Time
Job Number:Department: Public Utility Commission
Division: PU Mis
Opening Date: 10/22/2026
Closing Date: 11/5/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Code: G0197
Position Number: 00224129
Union: Non-Union
Bargaining Unit: A3
Pay Group: UT10
Bureau / Division Code: 00171803
Bureau / Division: PU Mis
Worksite Address: 400 North Street
City: Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Zip Code: 17120
Contact Name: Shannon Marciano
Contact Phone: 717.787.8714
Contact Email: ra-puchr@pa.gov
THE POSITION Are you a skilled and motivated IT professional who enjoys leading application development projects, contributing hands-on technical expertise, and collaborating with a talented team? The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) is seeking Project Manager 2 to join our Application Development team. This position offers the opportunity to support critical public-facing and internal applications, build modernized solutions, mentor developers, and help drive the future of PUC's digital services, all while enjoying work-life balance and meaningful public service.
DESCRIPTION OF WORKThis position guides application development and project coordination across the PUC by leading technical teams and managing complex initiatives. As a Project Manager 2, you will perform the following duties:
- Application Leadership: Oversee development, modernization, and maintenance of PUC applications to support business needs
- Story Development: Write and refine user stories with product owners to ensure clarity and alignment with objectives
- Sprint Preparation: Lead backlog grooming sessions and define scope for upcoming sprints with cross functional teams
- Quality Review: Validate features through testing, identify defects, and guide resolution efforts
- Project Oversight: Manage multiple projects by monitoring schedules, budgets, risks, and status updates for leadership
- Operational Support: Coordinate integrations, support DR and COOP testing, and maintain documentation for application operations
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.
- Telework: Part-time work from home (telework) may be a potential feature of this position. The successful candidate is required to report to the headquarters worksite daily, unless the employee meets eligibility requirements and telework has been approved. Management may discontinue any telework arrangement at any time, for any reason. 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.
- To be eligible to participate in telework, the employee's alternate (telework) worksite must meet the following requirements:
- Within a reasonable travel distance of Harrisburg; and
- Within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
- Please direct all questions regarding reasonable distance and the type of available telework to the PUC Human Resource Office at ra-puchr@pa.gov or 717.787.8714.
- 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.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITYQUALIFICATIONSMinimum Experience and Training Requirements:- Two years of experience as a Business Analyst 4 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
- Two years of experience as a Project Manager 1 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
- Four years of experience in leading IT systems development or implementation projects and a bachelor's degree; or
- An equivalent combination of experience and training that includes four years of experience in leading IT systems development or implementation projects.
Other Requirements:- This particular position also requires possession of an IT Infrastructure Library (ITIL) certification.
- You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency Guidelines.
- You must be able to perform essential job functions.
How to Apply:- Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
- If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
- Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
- Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
- All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant's own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.
Veterans:- Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.
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If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.
EXAMINATION INFORMATION - Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
- Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
- Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
- You must provide complete and accurate information or:
- your score may be lower than deserved.
- you may be disqualified.
- You may only apply/test once for this posting.
- Your results will be provided via email.
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Additional Requirement - Do you possess an IT Infrastructure Library (ITIL) certification?If you are claiming certification, you must upload a copy of your certificate for this certification to be considered in the eligibility decision. You must attach your certificate prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add your certificate to the application after it has been submitted.
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Have you been employed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as a Business Analyst 4 or as a Project Manager 1 for two or more years full-time?
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If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.
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Do you possess four or more years of full-time experience leading IT systems development or implementation projects?
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If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.
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You must complete the supplemental questions below. These supplemental questions are the exam and will be scored. They are designed to give you the opportunity to relate your experience and training background to the major activities (Work Behaviors) performed in this position. Failure to provide complete and accurate information may delay the processing of your application or result in a lower-than-deserved score or disqualification. You
must complete the application
and answer the supplemental questions. Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will
not be reviewed for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position or to determine your score.
All information you provide on your application and supplemental questions is subject to verification. Any misrepresentation, falsification or omission of material facts is subject to penalty. If requested, you must provide documentation, including names, addresses, and telephone numbers of individuals who can verify the validity of the information you provide in the application and supplemental questions.
Read each question carefully. Determine and select which "Level of Performance" most closely represents your highest level of experience/training. List the employer(s)/training source(s) from your Work or Education sections of the application where you gained this experience/training.
The "Level of Performance" you choose must be clearly supported within the description of the experience and training information entered in your application or your score may be lowered. In order to receive credit for experience, you must have worked in a job for at least six months in which the experience claimed was a major function.
If you have read and understand these instructions, please click on the "Yes" button and proceed to the exam questions.If you have general questions regarding the application and hiring process, please refer to our
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WORK BEHAVIOR 1 - DEVELOPING, IMPLEMENTING AND BUDGETING COMPLEX PROJECT PLANS Develops and implements complex project plans, which identify needs and define major tasks and milestones, and scope through the processes of analysis, design, construction, testing, implementation, maintenance, and review. Budgets project plans and costs by acquiring and adjusting cost estimates and managing quality.
Levels of PerformanceSelect the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.
- A. I have experience DEVELOPING AND IMPLEMENTING project plans and scope through analysis, design, construction, testing, an
