Title: Operations Systems Specialist
State Role Title: Program Admin Specialist III
Hiring Range: $84,858 - $137,895
Pay Band: 6
Agency: VA Dept of Transportation
Location: Annex Building
Agency Website: https://www.vdot.virginia.gov/
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
VDOT is looking for an Operations Systems Specialist to Support the planning, design and implementation of mission critical systems for VDOT's Operations Program that includes Advanced Traffic Management Systems (ATMS), Detour Routes and System Integrations.
Systems Oversight: Leads, directs and manages the planning, design and implementation of mission critical systems that support VDOT's Statewide Operations Program. While additional systems and applications may emerge from time to time, these systems and applications currently include the Statewide Advanced Traffic Management Systems (ATMS). Coordinates and works extensively with Traffic Operation Centers (TOCs), ATMS contractors, and District VDOT representatives regarding the implementation, operation, and maintenance of ATMS software platforms at VDOT's TOCs.
System Integration: Support the development and management of agreements and memorandums with localities and third parties necessary to integrate systems and implement detour routes for incidents and events, as necessary. Assist with the coordination of transportation systems operations with localities in order to optimize and manage transportation across jurisdictional boundaries. Support the development and maintenance of system-to-system interfaces and ensure statewide consistency and cybersecurity compliance. Provide timely completion and maintenance of risk assessments, security plans, disaster recovery plans, etc. Prepare and maintain continuity of operations plans for critical operations systems.
Configuration Management: Coordinates, manages and participates in Configuration Management activities for key Statewide ITS and Operations systems. Engages peers and develops a customer-focused approach for participation and solicits input from key Central Office and Regional staff for each operational system. Compiles prospective systems development activities based on stakeholder input. Develops work plans for key operations systems that address business requirements, funding, scheduling, and human resources. Presents work plans to Executive Management and obtains management concurrence and approvals.
Minimum Qualifications
Additional Considerations
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 limited telework opportunities; availability, hours, and duration of telework shall be approved as outlined in the Commonwealth telework policy. However, at a minimum, the successful candidate would still be expected to physically report to the VDOT Central Office in Richmond, Virginia several days each work week.
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.
Additional positions may be filled from this recruitment within 90 days.
Contact Information
Name: Greg Rollins
Email: greg.rollins@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.
Yearly based
Richmond, VA USA
Richmond, VA USA