Senior Engineering Technician - Permits

Title: Senior Engineering Technician

• Permits State Role Title: Engineering Technician III Hiring Range: $54,578 to $88,689 Pay Band: 4 Agency:
  
  VA Dept of Transportation Location: Williamsburg Residency Agency Website: www.virginiadot.org/jobs Recruitment Type: General Public

• G Job Duties The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) Hampton Roads District is seeking a Senior Engineering Technician to provide engineering technical support and assistance to assigned program area. Core responsibilities for job & position:
  
  Check plats for administrative approval by county planning. Conduct onsite field review with owner or owner's agents. Communicate with citizens, public officials, state employees and business representatives.
  
  Address questions, policies and procedures related to assigned program area. Provide support to field personnel. Provide guidance related to VDOT policy and standards.
  
  Compile and maintain automated and written reports and project records for assigned program areas. Records are maintained in accordance with guidelines and policies. Review or inspect field work being performed by VDOT staff or contractors.
  
  Determine compliance with policies, procedures and standards. Perform final inspection and handle assemblies for acceptance of streets into state system and submit completed package to Central Office for processing. Plan and coordinate phase inspections during construction and post installation inspections.
  
  Review, approve, and process abandonments and discontinuances. Document, enter and complete required data such as work orders, schedules or records. Provide technical assistance to field staff and contractors and provide training.
  
  Demonstrate knowledge of all project activities and deliverables. Manage time to ensure project work is completed efficiently and within timeframes established by supervisor. Inform supervisor in a timely manner regarding issues which may affect the scheduled completion of an assignment Communicate with VDOT staff as well as external staff (consultants, localities, etc.) to proactively resolve issues.
  
  Advise supervisor on critical developments and field observations. Apply advance principles and practices of engineering technology to assigned program areas. Interpret policies and procedures and apply in daily work assignments.
  
  Issue and process permit applications for work within VDOT right of way. Inspect permit work to ensure conformity to plans and special provisions and requirements of the land use permit manual. Meet with applicants in the field, review project work zones and review and determine bond estimates.
  
  Provide technical expertise in onsite evaluation of elements such as sight distance, stopping sight distance, geometry, drainage pipe requirements, locations and size, percent of grade, sub-grade stabilization and surface. Communicate with special event coordinators. Review, approve and communicate lane and road closures, detours and special use activities.
  
  Respond to citizens, elected officials and local government officials regarding permit inquiries and concerns. Required skills for job & position: • Ability to read and interpret site plans, road construction plans, property plats, utility plans and sketches. • Ability to provide training and guidance to other technicians. • Ability to follow oral and written instructions. • Ability to read and interpret engineering plans and specifications. • Knowledge of highway construction and roadway maintenance procedures. • Ability to interpret VDOT Road and Bridge standards and specifications, VA Work Area Protection manual, Access Management and Land Use Permit Regulations, and Subdivision Street Requirements. • Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with internal and external customers. • Knowledge of land use permitting processes and procedures. • Ability to prepare and maintain records and reports. • Ability to interpret and apply policies and procedures related to VDOT's program areas. • Skill in the use of computers and job-relevant software programs. VDOT is an emergency response agency, and this position may be designated to support emergency operations during certain situations.
  
  As such, you may occasionally be required to work an assignment that includes hours outside the normal work schedule including weekends and holidays. Not all designated employees are provided an emergency operations assignment. We have Shared Values and a Code of Ethics.
  
  Your success in our organization depends upon modeling these values, therefore please review them and, if in agreement, we welcome you to apply. 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. Minimum Qualifications • Ability to read and interpret site plans, road construction plans, property plats, utility plans and sketches. • Considerable knowledge of highway construction and roadway maintenance procedures. • Considerable knowledge of land use permitting processes and procedures. • Ability to interpret VDOT Road and Bridge standards and spec, VA Work Area Protection manual, Access Management and Land Use Permit Regulations, and Subdivision Street Requirements. • Skill in the use of computers and web-based applications. • Ability to obtain necessary materials certifications needed with first 12 months of employment Additional Considerations • Possess certifications in

• Soils and Aggregate, Asphalt Concrete, Hydraulic Cement Concrete, Pavement Markings, Nuclear Safety and Erosion and Sediment control. • Experience in roadway construction and maintenance activities. • Experience working with MUTCD, Virginia Work Area Protection Manual, Road Design Manual, VDOT Road and Bridge Standards and Specifications, Access Management Regulations and Land Use Manual. • A combination of training, experience, or education in Civil Engineering, 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. Fingerprint-based criminal history background check, DMV driving record check, references, and work history will be required prior to employment. Valid Driver's License Required.
  
  Position is designated as essential and, as such, will be required to work outside normal hours, weekends, and holidays during emergency situations which may include but are not limited to inclement weather, disaster response and emergency operations. Travel may be required. DHRM has also published a companion guidance document for the Alternative Hiring Process for persons with disabilities which can be found here.
  
  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. State applications will only be accepted as submitted online by 11:59 p.m. on the closing date through the Commonwealth of Virginia’s Job Board/Recruitment Management System (RMS). Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment.
  
  The decision to interview an applicant is based on the information provided in the application and optional resume; therefore, those who fully represent their qualifications and work history will be more successful with obtaining an interview. Submitting an incomplete application and/or resume lacking job history and relevant experience detail may impact interview eligibility. State applications submitted via email, postal mail, fax, or in person will not be considered.
  
  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. Contact Information Name: Taylor Stump Phone: 757-956-3292 Email: taylor.stumpvdot.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.