Traffic Control Device Specialist

Title: Traffic Control Device Specialist

State Role Title: Transportation Operations Manager III

Hiring Range: $73,944 - $120,159

Pay Band: 5

Agency: VA Dept of Transportation

Location: Maintenance Training Academy

Agency Website: www.vdot.virginia.gov/jobs

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

What drives you? Whether it's knowing the work you do makes a difference, having great work/life balance, working on exciting and challenging projects, leading innovation, and championing change or simply working with a great group of people who are committed to your professional development...At the Virginia Department of Transportation, we have something for YOU!

VDOT's Fredericksburg District has exciting an opportunity available in its Traffic Operations Department. We are seeking qualified candidates to fill a Traffic Control Device Specialist vacancy that will sit at our Thornburg location. This position provides technical support to the District Traffic Operations maintenance work unit.

This role is responsible for:

• performing asset life cycle replacement planning for traffic control devices (signs, pavement marking, traffic signal and roadway lighting)
• performing maintenance contract planning, development, and monitoring; equipment utilization and planning; and investigating and responding to customer concerns and complaints
• monitoring and comparing maintenance spend plans versus expenditures.
• conducting analysis and expenditure projections
• capturing, tracking, and reporting work accomplishments
• utilizing data to establish future needs

Required skills for job & position:

• ability to understand and apply safety standards and procedures for personnel in the operation of equipment and performance of work tasks
• ability to develop and monitor budgets and procurement activities
• ability to plan and coordinate work schedules
• ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with diverse audiences and to make presentations and conduct meetings
• ability to plan, direct, supervise, and evaluate the work of others
• ability to read roadway plans
• ability to analyze needs, problems, identify solutions, project consequences of proposed actions and implement recommendations
• knowledge of engineering and construction technology to effectively oversee residency maintenance and operation programs and workforce development
• ability to understand and apply safety standards and procedures for personnel in the operation of equipment and performance of work tasks
• skill in the use of computers and software applications
• ability to work well with public, other work groups and government individuals and agencies
• knowledge of traffic control device specifications, standards and policies
• knowledge of contract administration principles and practices
• ability to plan, develop, and monitor budgets and procurement activities
• extensive knowledge of traffic engineering principles and practices; traffic control device specifications, standards, and policies
• ability to read roadway and traffic control device construction plans
• knowledge of federal and state roadway and transportation rules, regulations and policies
• ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing with the general public, property owners, contractors and department personnel and to make presentations and conduct meetings
• knowledge of business principles and practices as they relate to inventory and accounting systems
• skill in organizing, managing and supervising large and complex groups of people and assignments
• ability to develop and monitor service contracts
• knowledge of materials, equipment, and methods relating to traffic engineering maintenance activities
• ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations by setting priorities and assignments
• knowledge of engineering and construction technology to effectively oversee and administer residency maintenance and operation programs and workforce development
• ability to develop and monitor service contracts
• knowledge of federal and state highway and transportation rules, regulations and policies
• ability to analyze needs and problems, identify solutions, project consequences and implement recommendations
• skill in providing and promoting good customer service to internal and external customers
• knowledge of MUTCD and Virginia Work Area Protection Manual
• ability to analyze complex data and prepare reports
• skill in operation of computer programs related to traffic control devices

Minimum Qualifications

• knowledge of traffic control device specifications, standards and policies
• considerable knowledge of federal and state highway and transportation rules, regulations, and policies
• ability to develop and monitor budgets, service contracts and procurement activities
• valid driver's licenses
• skill in the use of computers and software applications
• ability to read roadway and traffic control device construction plans
• knowledge of business principles and practices as they relate to inventory and accounting systems
• ability to analyze data, needs and problems, identify solutions, project consequences and implement recommendations
• skill in providing and promoting good customer service to customers
• knowledge of engineering and construction technology to effectively support maintenance and operation programs

Additional Considerations

• VDOT certified pavement marking inspector
• experience in transportation systems, to include the application of engineering principles, practices and procedures. Demonstrated leadership, management and interpersonal skills in a transportation operations or maintenance environment
• a combination of training, experience, or education in traffic engineering, traffic management, highway design principles 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.

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 designated as essential 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.

"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."

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 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: Priya Paranthaman

Email: priya.paranthaman@vdot.virginia.gov