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Posted : Saturday, June 22, 2024 10:23 AM
Title: District Structure & Bridge Engineer
State Role Title: Architect/Engineering Mgr II
Hiring Range: $97,290 - $158,096
Pay Band: 6
Agency: VA Dept of Transportation
Location: Lynchburg District Office
Agency Website: www.
vdot.
virginia.
gov/careers Recruitment Type: General Public - G Job Duties Are you looking for a career investing in the lives of others? 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 road, VDOT is one of the largest state agencies with over 7,000 employees providing a variety of opportunities for long-term career development.
Our mission is to plan, deliver, operate and maintain a transportation system that is safe, enables easy movement of people and goods, enhances the economy, and improves our quality of life.
The Lynchburg District has an exciting career opportunity for a collaborative leader serving as our District Structure & Bridge Engineer.
This position will lead the District Structure and Bridge Section by empowering & supporting staff to continue to safely accomplish performance goals through programs, credible schedules and budgets for the design, inspection, construction, and maintenance of approximately 2,000 bridges and structures throughout the 5,380 square miles and approximately 17,000 lane miles of VDOT’s Lynchburg District.
Provide solution-oriented leadership & management as well as direction for assigned District engineering section and associated consultants to work collaboratively with all other district sections, residencies, VDOT central office, local partners, contractors, and key stakeholders.
Plan, organize and monitor program & project activities.
Provide fiscal management and technical guidance on a wide variety of transportation projects while investing in such a manner as to continue our strong track record of meeting or exceeding statewide goals for asset condition assessment.
Invest in, train, and develop team members.
Provide oversight to structure inspection and repairs associated with storm recovery during emergency events, as needed.
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.
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.
Required skills for position: Ability to grow our culture of safety for both our employees and the traveling public that we serve.
Ability to lead, prepare for and respond to emergency operations including storm recovery.
Ability to lead & manage staff, programs, and develop budgets that fulfill deadlines & solve problems.
• Skill in effectively planning and scheduling work of diverse teams in a collaborative manner with other stakeholders.
• Knowledge of supervisory and human resources practices and principles to include hiring, discipline, performance management, and employee development.
• Skill in building networks and relationships with employees from other divisions, field personnel, contractors, manufacturers and FHWA representatives.
• Skill in leadership coaching, counseling, training, and development.
• Knowledge and skill in contract management.
• Knowledge of civil engineering and design engineering principles related to roadway, structures, drainage and environmental including credible schedule and estimate development.
• Knowledge of state and federal standards and regulations, policies and procedures related to transportation and structures.
• Knowledge of strategic and operational principles, practices, and techniques especially related to finding solution sets that ensure public safety, fiscal responsibility and, where possible minimize impacts to the traveling public and the trucking industry.
• Advanced knowledge of transportation and highway engineering principles, laws and regulations.
• Skill in the use of computers and software applications to include engineering design and analysis software.
• Skill in working with all levels of management and elected and appointed officials.
• Skill in managing the delivery of exemplary customer service by self and others.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with diverse audiences to include making technical presentations and conducting public meetings.
• Ability to research and analyze data and prepare and present technical reports.
• Knowledge of transportation project management and transportation project engineering.
• Ability to manage administrative, financial, and technical functions of an engineering work unit.
• Knowledge of engineering practices and principles as they apply to design, construction and maintenance of bridges and other structural assets.
Minimum Qualifications Experience managing staff, programs contract management and budgets.
Experience in structure and bridge inspection procedures.
Progressively responsible experience related to project scheduling and project management.
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with contractors, political entities and general public.
Degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or related field desired.
Valid Professional Engineers (PE) license required.
Additional Considerations Experience applying civil and design engineering principles related to roadway, structures, drainage and environmental.
Knowledge of state and federal standards and regulations, policies and procedures related to transportation and structures.
Skill in the use of computers and software applications to include engineering design and analysis software.
Experience applying engineering practices and principles as they apply to design, construction and maintenance of bridges and other structural assets.
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.
Valid operator’s license and safety shoes.
References, work history, PE license, and DMV driving records will be verified.
Selected applicant must complete a fingerprint-based criminal history records check.
Applicant must either possess or show proof of application for a Virginia Professional Engineer’s license on date of hire.
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”: https://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 Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI).
Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability.
If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: Career Pathways for Individuals with Disabilities, or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.
Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force.
Equal Opportunity Employer
vdot.
virginia.
gov/careers Recruitment Type: General Public - G Job Duties Are you looking for a career investing in the lives of others? 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 road, VDOT is one of the largest state agencies with over 7,000 employees providing a variety of opportunities for long-term career development.
Our mission is to plan, deliver, operate and maintain a transportation system that is safe, enables easy movement of people and goods, enhances the economy, and improves our quality of life.
The Lynchburg District has an exciting career opportunity for a collaborative leader serving as our District Structure & Bridge Engineer.
This position will lead the District Structure and Bridge Section by empowering & supporting staff to continue to safely accomplish performance goals through programs, credible schedules and budgets for the design, inspection, construction, and maintenance of approximately 2,000 bridges and structures throughout the 5,380 square miles and approximately 17,000 lane miles of VDOT’s Lynchburg District.
Provide solution-oriented leadership & management as well as direction for assigned District engineering section and associated consultants to work collaboratively with all other district sections, residencies, VDOT central office, local partners, contractors, and key stakeholders.
Plan, organize and monitor program & project activities.
Provide fiscal management and technical guidance on a wide variety of transportation projects while investing in such a manner as to continue our strong track record of meeting or exceeding statewide goals for asset condition assessment.
Invest in, train, and develop team members.
Provide oversight to structure inspection and repairs associated with storm recovery during emergency events, as needed.
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.
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.
Required skills for position: Ability to grow our culture of safety for both our employees and the traveling public that we serve.
Ability to lead, prepare for and respond to emergency operations including storm recovery.
Ability to lead & manage staff, programs, and develop budgets that fulfill deadlines & solve problems.
• Skill in effectively planning and scheduling work of diverse teams in a collaborative manner with other stakeholders.
• Knowledge of supervisory and human resources practices and principles to include hiring, discipline, performance management, and employee development.
• Skill in building networks and relationships with employees from other divisions, field personnel, contractors, manufacturers and FHWA representatives.
• Skill in leadership coaching, counseling, training, and development.
• Knowledge and skill in contract management.
• Knowledge of civil engineering and design engineering principles related to roadway, structures, drainage and environmental including credible schedule and estimate development.
• Knowledge of state and federal standards and regulations, policies and procedures related to transportation and structures.
• Knowledge of strategic and operational principles, practices, and techniques especially related to finding solution sets that ensure public safety, fiscal responsibility and, where possible minimize impacts to the traveling public and the trucking industry.
• Advanced knowledge of transportation and highway engineering principles, laws and regulations.
• Skill in the use of computers and software applications to include engineering design and analysis software.
• Skill in working with all levels of management and elected and appointed officials.
• Skill in managing the delivery of exemplary customer service by self and others.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with diverse audiences to include making technical presentations and conducting public meetings.
• Ability to research and analyze data and prepare and present technical reports.
• Knowledge of transportation project management and transportation project engineering.
• Ability to manage administrative, financial, and technical functions of an engineering work unit.
• Knowledge of engineering practices and principles as they apply to design, construction and maintenance of bridges and other structural assets.
Minimum Qualifications Experience managing staff, programs contract management and budgets.
Experience in structure and bridge inspection procedures.
Progressively responsible experience related to project scheduling and project management.
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with contractors, political entities and general public.
Degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or related field desired.
Valid Professional Engineers (PE) license required.
Additional Considerations Experience applying civil and design engineering principles related to roadway, structures, drainage and environmental.
Knowledge of state and federal standards and regulations, policies and procedures related to transportation and structures.
Skill in the use of computers and software applications to include engineering design and analysis software.
Experience applying engineering practices and principles as they apply to design, construction and maintenance of bridges and other structural assets.
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.
Valid operator’s license and safety shoes.
References, work history, PE license, and DMV driving records will be verified.
Selected applicant must complete a fingerprint-based criminal history records check.
Applicant must either possess or show proof of application for a Virginia Professional Engineer’s license on date of hire.
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”: https://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 Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI).
Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability.
If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: Career Pathways for Individuals with Disabilities, or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.
Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force.
Equal Opportunity Employer
• Phone : (800) 552-5019
• Location : Lynchburg, VA
• Post ID: 9096327217
