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VDOT’s Fredericksburg District has exciting an opportunity available in its Traffic Operations Department. We are seeking qualified candidates to fill a District Traffic Engineer vacancy. This position serves by providing strategic leadership, management, and direction to the District Traffic Engineering Section. They direct traffic engineering studies, plan reviews, manage projects, provide land development support, and collect data. The District Traffic Engineer addresses roadway safety and operational problems for all modes of travel through a process of conducting traffic engineering studies, analyses, and preparation of recommended solutions. They assess and establish district traffic program priorities including developing inventories for traffic assets. They provide final approval PE signatory authority for the design and installation of all traffic control devices on the roadway system. This position may also provide strategic leadership, management, and direction to traffic control device maintenance forces to include inspection, condition assessment, maintenance, repair, and installation of traffic control devices.
Required skills for job & position:
• Ability to manage staff, programs, and develop budgets • Skill in effectively planning and scheduling work of diverse teams • 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 of materials, equipment and methods related to traffic engineering maintenance activities • Knowledge of strategic and operational principles, practices, and techniques • 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 • Skill in strategic leadership to oversee a professional staff of engineers and technicians in a dynamically changing organization • Ability to manage administrative, financial, and technical functions of an engineering work unit • Ability to read and interpret highway construction and traffic plans • Comprehensive knowledge of traffic engineering principles and practices
Minimum Qualifications:
• Valid Professional Engineer's license • Degree in civil engineering or related field • Valid driver's license • Experience related to computer simulation, analysis, and design software packages to solve traffic operational and safety problems • Knowledge of supervisory, leadership and management practices and principles to include hiring, discipline, performance management, and employee development • Knowledge of materials, equipment and methods related to traffic engineering maintenance activities • Experience applying traffic engineering and maintenance principles and practices to solve complex traffic problems • Experience managing and providing strategic leadership to a traffic program and the ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with diverse audiences • Experience in a leadership role with citizens, elected officials, the media and other organizations on traffic engineering issues and experience in handling large scale projects • Experience developing and managing budgets and contracts • Knowledge of federal and state regulations, design standards and specifications related to traffic engineering
Additional Considerations:
• Significant project management and strategic planning experience in traffic engineering • Progressively responsible experience managing traffic engineering operations within an organization • Professional Traffic Operations Engineer (PTOE) certification
The Virginia Department of Transportation is responsible for building, maintaining and operating the state's roads, bridges and tunnels. It is the third-largest state-maintained highway system in the country, behind Texas and North Carolina. Through the Commonwealth Transportation Board, VDOT also provides funding for airports, seaports, rail and public transportation. Formed in 1906 as the State Highway Commission, VDOT has been committed to operating, maintaining and continuously improving Virginia's state transportation system while being responsive to customer needs and supporting a culture of transparency, trust, and respect. VDOT employs about 7,500 people full time and is guided by the 17-member Commonwealth Transportation Board.