What drives you? Whether it’s knowing the work you do makes a difference, working on exciting and challenging projects, or working with a great team, VDOT has an opportunity for you! We are seeking an Assistant Resident Engineer Land Use to join our Richmond District Ashland Residency to help keep Virginia moving.

Position will assist the Residency Administrator or Engineer to ensure the coordination, integration and management of VDOT resources impacting a residency program. May serve as the focal point for services and primary contact or liaison for local governments on activities that impact the local geographic region. Administer VDOT land development activities in assigned geographic region under the advisory authority of the District Land Use Director regarding land use policies, procedures and guidelines. Manage resources and staff allocated to programs to accomplish objectives. Assist the Resident Engineer or Resident Administrator to ensure the management, coordination and integration of VDOT resources impacting residency operations and programs. May serve as the primary contact or liaison for local governments related to program areas. Administers residency projects and manages resources and staff to accomplish residency objectives while serving as the responsible charge engineer for residency.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with diverse audiences.
• Degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Experience applying civil engineering principles and practices to land development design, transportation construction and maintenance projects.
• Experience managing and directing activities related to staffing, budgeting, planning, prioritizing, scheduling, problem solving and training.
• Experience with land use and development activities to include rezoning and public meetings.
• Safety shoes required in the field.
• Skill in developing and managing effective relationships with employees, citizens and public officials.
• Skill in the use of computers and software programs to include MS Office and engineering design software.
• Valid Professional Engineer's license.
• Valid driver's license.

Additional Considerations:

• Progressively responsible engineering and land development experience in a diversified transportation program.
• Progressively responsible experience managing a transportation maintenance program.

About Virginia Department of Transportation

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 roadway. With over 7,000 employees, VDOT is one of the largest state agency in the Commonwealth and best transportation agencies in the country with opportunities for long-term career growth. 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 1-800-552-5019.

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