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Full job description
Title: Assistant District Traffic Engineer
State Role Title: Assistant District Traffic Engineer
Hiring Range: $93,973 - $152,706
Pay Band: 6
Agency: VA Dept of Transportation
Location: Fredericksburg District Office
Agency Website: www.vdot.virginia.gov/jobs
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
VDOTs Fredericksburg District has an exciting opportunity available in its Traffic Engineering Department. We are seeking qualified candidates to fill an Assistant District Traffic Engineer vacancy. This position oversees and manages traffic engineering studies, land development support, and data collection. They address roadway safety and operational problems for all modes of travel through conducting traffic engineering studies, analyses, and preparation of recommended solutions. This position assesses and establishes program priorities including developing inventories for traffic assets and providing PE level review and signatory authority for the design and installation of traffic control devices recommended through the traffic studies. The Assistant District Traffic Engineer will also develop and implement the Highway Safey Improvement Program with guidance of the District Traffic Engineer.
Required skills for job & position:
- Knowledge of engineering principles and practices related to traffic engineering, traffic control equipment and related communication systems
- Knowledge of project development process, policies, guidelines, and regulations related to traffic control devices and ITS elements
- Knowledge of civil and traffic engineering principles and practices for the design of traffic control devices
- Ability to interpret and use construction plans, MUTCD, Virginia Supplement to MUTCD, Road and Bridge Specifications and Standards, and various federal and state policy design manuals.
- Knowledge of state and federal laws and regulations related to transportation engineering.
- Ability to provide technical direction, guidance, and training to others
- Knowledge of supervisory and human resources practices and principles to include hiring, 5 discipline, performance management and employee development
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with diverse audiences and to make presentations and conduct meetings
- Knowledge of signal control system operations and characteristics, signal timing and adaptive signal control, and analysis and simulation software (e.g. Synchro, CORSIM and VISSIM)
- Skill in the use of computers and software applications to include traffic engineering design programs (e.g. AGI, Guide Sign, MicroStation)
- Ability to analyze problems and exercise independent judgment in reaching a solution
- Knowledge of Transportation engineering principles and practices
- Skilled in project scheduling and project management
- Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources, and leadership techniques
- Ability to supervise staff, programs, and budgets
- Ability to research and analyze data to provide recommendations and solutions to problems
- Skill in the use of computers and web-based applications to include engineering software
Minimum Qualifications
- Valid Professional Engineer's license
- Degree in Civil Engineering or related field
- Valid driver's license
- Ability to plan, supervise, evaluate, and train others
- Demonstrated ability to plan, coordinate and prioritize multiple assignments with set timeframes
- Demonstrated ability to design and review traffic control device plans
- Skill in the use of computers and software applications to include traffic engineering design programs (e.g. AGI, Guide Sign, MicroStation)
- Experience applying civil and traffic engineering principles and practices for the design of traffic control devices
- Experience applying project development process, policies, guidelines, and regulations related to traffic control devices and ITS elements
- Demonstrated ability to interpret and use construction plans, MUTCD, Road and Bridge Specifications and Standards, and various federal and state policy design manuals
- Experience managing traffic engineering programs and services
Additional Considerations
- Experience in strategic planning, human resource and financial management, and communications with local government, elected officials, citizens, and consultants
- Progressively responsible experience managing traffic engineering operations within an organization
- Project management level experience in Traffic Engineering and design
- Progressive managerial and supervisory experience
- Professional Traffic Operations Engineer (PTOE) certification
Special Instructions
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or rsum is submitted successfully. Please refer to Your Application in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
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.
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
VDOT employees have shared Values and a Code of Ethics. http://www.virginiadot.org/about/missionandvalues.asp Your success in our organization depends upon modeling these values, therefore, if in agreement, we welcome you to apply.
Fingerprint-based background checks, references, work history, and DMV records will be verified prior to employment. 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.
This position is classified as designated to emergency operations and may be required to work outside of normal work hours, on weekends and holidays during emergency situations which may include but are not limited to inclement weather, disaster response and emergency operations to ensure the safety of the traveling public.
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In addition to a rewarding work experience, VDOT offers excellent benefits including competitive health and life insurance programs, pre-tax spending accounts, state funded Short- and Long-Term Disability Program, a state retirement plan with options for tax-deferred retirement savings including employer matching, Miscellaneous benefits include paid holidays, tuition assistance, wellness programs, etc.
State applications will only be accepted as submitted online by 11:55 pm on the closing date through the state recruitment platform (PageUp). State applications submitted via email, postal mail, fax, or in person will not be considered.
This website will provide a confirmation of receipt when the application is submitted successfully. Please refer to Your Application in your application account to check the status of your application for this position.
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/resume, therefore, it is essential to fully complete each section of the application and provide detailed information or attach a resume. Submitting an incomplete state application, or a state application lacking in detail, may impact your interview eligibility.
In support of the Commonwealths 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: Priya Paranthaman
Email: priya.paranthaman@vdot.virginia.gov
Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force. Equal Opportunity Employer
