Title: Deputy Division Administrator (Information Technology)

State Role Title: Info Technology Manager II

Hiring Range: $138,218 – $224,605

Pay Band: 7

Agency: VA Dept of Transportation

Location: Dept of Transportation

Agency Website: www.virginiadot.org/jobs

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

As we continue to expand our vision for leveraging technology to drive organizational success, VDOT is seeking an exceptional leader to join our Information Technology Division as the Deputy Division Administrator, who will serve as the Chief Technology Officer. This role will ensure we remain at the forefront of technological excellence and will be pivotal in shaping our IT strategy and fostering innovation.

We are searching for individuals who thrive on solving complex challenges, operational efficiency, and building collaborative teams. As a key member of our leadership, you will work alongside other executives to align technology with our mission, delivering solutions that create meaningful impact across the organization and the communities we serve.

If you are ready to take on a transformative role where your expertise and vision can help shape the future of transportation in the Commonwealth of Virginia, I encourage you to apply. This position is located in Richmond, Virginia.

Position specific responsibilities and duties will include, but are not limited to:

Interaction
Effective interaction with diverse constituencies including all levels of VDOT, government officials, and users of VDOT technology on matters relating to administrative and operational program aspects, resolution of major issues affecting the public or customers, and consulting on legislative issues.

VDOT Systems and Infrastructure
Provides management-level leadership, delivery and technical oversight of VDOT’s system infrastructure, network, applications and project delivery in order to provide the most efficient operational support for VDOT’s technology needs.

Leadership
Provide leadership and guidance in the development and implementation of infrastructure, network, application development and project delivery programs, policies and activities. Establish program and operational controls. Effectively manage personnel and budgets.

Special Assignments
May attend General Assembly sessions or represent VDOT on various boards, advisory councils and agency and national committees.

Program Oversight and Delivery
Direct and oversee IT Division delivery and operations.

Financial leadership
Serve as member of the Directorate's leadership team and strategically examine financial issues and concerns. Determine tools and methods of addressing issues that benefit the organization. Ensure proper financial stewardship through the direction of policies and procedures to manage the division's budgets.

VDOT employees serve the citizens of the Commonwealth and traveling public daily through our mission to plan, deliver, operate and maintain a transportation system that is safe, moves people and goods, enhances the economy, and improves quality of life. VDOT is the third largest state maintained highway system in the country, maintaining over 58,000 miles of roads, bridges, and tunnels, and employing over 7700 people through a diverse workforce. Our culture includes teamwork, transparency, nimble learning, creativity and collaboration that values differences.

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 have Shared Values and a Code of Ethics. Your success in our organization depends upon modelling these values, therefore visit http://www.virginiadot.org/about/missionandvalues.asp to review them and, if in agreement, we welcome you to apply.

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

Minimum Qualifications

• Ability to manage, monitor, facilitate compliance with state and VDOT requirements for procurement, budget, and billing processes.
  
  


• Knowledge and experience in IT, knowledge of a variety of technical environments, integration, and enterprise architecture.
  
  


• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with diverse audiences and to make presentations and conduct meetings.
  
  


• Comprehensive knowledge of Project Management, Program Management, Portfolio Management including program management methodologies, metrics, techniques and control processes.
  
  


• Advanced skill in the use of computers and web-based applications.
  
  


• Experience implementing public procurement compliance laws, policies and have an understanding of public procurement process requirements.
  
  


• Knowledge of supervisory, human resources principles, practices to include hiring, discipline, performance management and employee development.
  
  


• Knowledge of strategic information technology planning and in aligning IT projects, portfolios, and initiatives with strategic business goals.
  
  


• Comprehensive knowledge of information technology, large scale and complex systems development, and computer operations management.
  
  


• Ability to manage multiple functions in a complex environment with accountability for producing results.
  
  

Additional Considerations

• Knowledge of the ITIL (IT Infrastructure Library) methodology and framework, the CMM (Capability Maturity Model) and the ITSM (IT Service Management) methodology.
  
  


• Experience in aligning Information Technology projects, portfolios, and initiatives with strategic business goals
  
  


• A combination of training, experience, or education in Information Systems or related field desired.
  
  


• Knowledge of state government, state transportation policies and procedures.
  
  


• Progressive practical experience in financial and staff management in a dynamic organization where infrastructure services are provided by a third party.
  
  


• Experience in providing IT solutions in a high-profile political environment.
  
  


• Progressively responsible management experience in a large-scale, complex IT environment.
  
  


• Experience implementing public procurement compliance laws and policies and have an understanding of public procurement process requirements.
  
  


• Knowledge of VITA operations.
  
  

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

This position requires a fingerprint based Criminal History Background Check, DMV Record Check and Work History Verification with references.

VDOT is an emergency operation agency. Positions physically working within Central Office locations may be designated upon request and coordination among the respective District Engineer or Administrator and Chief. Assignments are updated annually. Not all designated employees are provided an emergency operations assignment.

Once onboarded, this position may be eligible for telework opportunities; availability, hours, and duration of telework shall be approved as outlined in the Commonwealth telework policy.

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.

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.

This position requires the submission of a Statement of Economic Interests (financial disclosure).

Contact Information

Name: Alanna Meekins

Email: [email protected]

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.