Title: Resident Engineer/Residency Administrator - Bedford Residency

State Role Title: General Administration Manager II

Hiring Range: $93,004 - $151,132

Pay Band: 6

Agency: VA Dept of Transportation

Location: Bedford Residency

Agency Website: 40

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

What Drives You?? Are you looking to build a career in highway maintenance with great benefits?

The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT), Salem District, is seeking a Resident Engineer/Residency Administrator for the Bedford and Franklin County areas to safely lead the coordination, integration, and management of all transportation programs and operational resources.

Incumbent will serve as the primary liaison for all communications with stakeholders, constituents, and local government officials to effectively communicate the agency’s programs, projects and goals to solve problems. The incumbent will work closely with other District staff to develop solutions including project scopes reflecting the localities’ priority project needs, assisting with Smart Scale prioritization process and development of the Six Year Plan priorities and program strategies. Responsibilities include administration of maintenance budgets, performance metrics, proactive management of resources and expenditures, and coordination of Land Development activities to ensure the best operational and industry practices are being safely utilized to support economic development and enhance quality of life.

The ability to identify residency trends as they relate to transportation projects, maintenance priorities and future needs, to promote planning, allocation of resources and delivery of services through evaluation, as well as analysis and strategic planning abilities is a must. The incumbent will safely manage all emergency response operations for the residency to include oversight of training, coordination, planning and implementation of emergency action plans. Ability to ensure Human Resources activities, policies, procedures are followed, and staff is effectively supervised to resolve employee relations issues appropriately. Additional positions may be filled from this recruitment within 90 days of the closing date.

This position is designated as essential and, as such, all duties associated with the job are required during emergency situations which may include but are not limited to inclement weather, disaster response, and emergency operations. Performance of these duties may require work outside of normal business hours including nights, weekends and holidays. VDOT will determine when essential positions are required to report.

This position may be eligible for moving and relocation reimbursement pursuant to VDOT’s moving and relocation policy.

Minimum Qualifications

Demonstrated ability to manage and direct the activities of a large-scale, multi-faceted public service operation including budgeting, prioritizing, scheduling, training, problem solving and employee relations. Knowledge of federal, state and/or transportation rules, regulations, and policies. Demonstrated ability to: communicate orally and in writing with various audiences; to resolve consumer complaints; and to work effectively towards resolution with people with multiple needs or interests. Exceptional interpersonal, team building, trust building, and communication skills required. Working knowledge of transportation engineering principles and practices and demonstrated ability to apply a broad and thorough knowledge of engineering principles, practices and procedures and federal/state regulations to programs of varying complexity. Skills in the use of computers and a valid Virginia Operator’s License are required.

Additional Considerations

Progressively responsible experience and leadership in the management of roadway maintenance, land development, safety, transportation engineering, and/or planning activities; managing emergency operations, supervising, and coaching staff and building effective teams. Professional Engineer License preferred. Degree in Civil Engineering, Public Administration, or related field desired.

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.

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-based background checks, references, work history, and DMV records will be verified prior to employment. Valid driver’s license and safety shoes required. 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: Donna Fizer

Phone: 540.494.9465

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.