Assistant Resident Engineer – Land Use
Title:
Assistant Resident Engineer Land Use
State Role Title:
Architect/Engineering Mgr II
Hiring Range:
$82,448 - $133,978
Pay Band:
6
Agency:
VA Dept of Transportation
Location:
Halifax Residency
Agency Website:
www.vdot.virginia.gov/careers
Recruitment Type:
General Public - G
Job Duties
Are you looking for a great career? The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is responsible for building, maintaining and operating the Commonwealth s roads, bridges and tunnels. Virginia has the third largest state-maintained highway system in the country, covering over 58,000 miles of roadway. With over 7,000 employees, VDOT is one of the largest state agencies in the Commonwealth with opportunities for long-term career development.
This position is eligible for VDOT's Employee Referral Bonus Program. If you were referred to this opportunity by an existing VDOT employee, please be sure to answer the How did you find out about this opportunity question by selecting Other and entering their full name and either work email or phone number so we can be sure they are credited for any applicable rewards. Only one person may be entered.
The Lynchburg District has an exciting career opportunity in our Halifax Residency Office which covers a two-county area (Halifax and Pittsylvania Counties).
This position will assist the Resident Engineer to ensure the coordination, integration, and management of VDOT resources and staff impacting a residency transportation program, which includes routine and emergency roadway maintenance and safety operations. The position will serve as the focal point for services and primary contact/liaison for local governments on activities impacting the local geographic region, as well as administer VDOT land development activities under the advisory authority regarding land use policies, procedures and guidelines.
In addition to a comprehensive compensation and benefits package, a $3,000 sign-on bonus is available for qualified candidates. Current VDOT employees are not eligible for the sign-on bonus.
Minimum Qualifications
Experience applying civil engineering principles and practices to land development design, transportation construction, and maintenance projects. Experience with land use and development activities to include rezoning and public meetings. Experience managing and directing activities related to staffing, budgeting, planning, prioritizing, scheduling, project management oversight, problem solving and training. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with diverse audiences. Skill in the use of computers and software programs to include MS Office and engineering design software. Skill in developing and managing effective relationships with employees, citizens and public officials. Must be a registered Professional Engineer (PE) with the ability to obtain a Virginia PE license within 6 months of employment.
Additional Considerations
Progressively responsible engineering and land development experience in a diversified transportation program. Progressively responsible experience managing a transportation maintenance program. B.S. in Civil Engineering or related field desired.
Special Instructions
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or r sum is submitted successfully. Please refer to Your Application in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or resume is submitted successfully. Please refer to Your Application in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
State applications will only be accepted as submitted online by 11:
55 pm on the closing date through the PageUp System. State applications submitted via email, postal mail, fax, or in person will not be considered. Applicants are expected to fully represent qualifications and work history on the State application and/or resume. The decision to interview an applicant is based on the information provided on the application, therefore, it is essential to fully complete each section of the application and provide detailed information. Submitting an incomplete state application, or a state application lacking in detail, may impact your interview eligibility.
In addition to a rewarding work experience, VDOT offers excellent health and life insurance, benefits, pre-tax spending accounts, state funded Short- and Long-Term Disability, paid holidays, vacation, tuition assistance, free wellness programs, and a state retirement plan with options for tax-deferred retirement savings including employer matching.
We are a Virginia Values Veterans (V3) official certified company and state agency that provides hiring preference to Veterans and Members of the Virginia National Guard in support of Executive Order 29, (2010). If you are a Veteran or Virginia National Guard Member, we urge you to respond accordingly on your state application.
We have Shared Values and a Code of Ethics:
your success in our organization depends upon modeling these values, therefore please access the following link:
https:
//www.vdot.virginia.gov/about review them and; if in agreement, we welcome you to apply.
Fingerprint background check, professional certifications, references, work history and DMV driving record will be verified prior to employment. Requires valid driver s license and approved safety shoes. Will be required to work outside normal hours in emergencies and inclement weather to include nights, weekends, and holidays. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States. H1B VISA Sponsorship is not available. VDOT utilizes a market-based pay program, which has been approved by DHRM. Therefore, advertised rates of pay may or may not align with the Commonwealth pay bands.
The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is an Equal Opportunity Employer by both policy and practice. For more information about our employment practices, please visit Information for VDOT Employees and Applicants :
http:
//www.virginiadot.org/jobs/information_for_employees.asp
In support of the Commonwealth s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link:
https:
//www.vadars.org/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx, or call DARS at 800- 552-5019.
Contact Information
Name:
Roxanna Benedikter
Phone:
434-316-2191
Email:
rs.benedikter@vdot.virginia.gov
In support of the Commonwealth s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.
Note:
Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.
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