Virginia Department of Transportation · 1 day ago
03294 - Asst Resident Engineer LU
Louisa, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior LevelVirginia Department of Transportation is seeking an Assistant Resident Engineer to support the coordination and management of VDOT resources in residency programs. The role involves serving as a liaison with local governments and administering land development activities while ensuring project objectives are met efficiently.
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Responsibilities
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
Assist RA or RE in building and maintaining strong partnerships with stakeholders as government liaison
Communicate with stakeholders to provide appropriate and authoritative information about business plans and actions and receive feedback to achieve transportation goals
Participate in or conduct meetings with public agencies and citizen groups to disseminate or gather information
Represent VDOT, district or residency perspective and business needs to committees, groups and public forums
Participate in standing and ad-hoc committees and groups to represent and achieve district business needs and interests
Take administrative actions and make management decisions that result in a high level of credibility, public trust and goodwill within the community
Lead and manage work teams to deliver programs and services to ensure internal and external customers are provided quality, professional service
Oversee training, coordination and implementation of emergency action plans
Secure hired equipment and other emergency resources
Establish snow removal and emergency response plans
Serve as the responsible charge engineer and primary point of contact for land development issues in the residency
Review and approve development plans for subdivision and site plans, rezoning applications, subdivision plats and permit applications
Perform reviews of traffic studies, site geometrics, hydraulic analyses, utilities and environmental impacts pertaining to land use and development
Provide input to local governments regarding rezoning applications and comprehensive plan amendments to meet local government deadlines and performance targets
Facilitate discussions on sensitive land development issues between locality, private and VDOT staff
Work to resolve land development issues at the lowest level possible
Coordinate impacts to and changes in limited access right-of-way with affected parties, as well as impacts to the interstate system which require FHWA approval
Provide feedback and guidance for land use applications to locality staff, engineering professionals and citizens
Assist the RA or RE in maintenance and operations program delivery to include building and maintaining strong partnerships with district staff to deliver the residency program
Administer maintenance budgets and projects to meet Dashboard targets
Develop and implement plans to use resources to accomplish program goals and objectives
Monitor operations and plans for environmental compliance on projects and activities within agency's control
Develop SYP priorities and program strategies with district staff
Work with district staff from different disciplines to provide local context and direction on project delivery and receive briefings on project scope and status
Review project or development plans and participate in project scoping and meetings and communicate with affected parties
Oversee safety training and programs at the residency level
Implement VDOT safety policies and guidelines for the protection of agency staff and assets, as well as the general public
Qualification
Required
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
Preferred
Progressively responsible engineering and land development experience in a diversified transportation program
Progressively responsible experience managing a transportation maintenance program
Company
Virginia Department of Transportation
The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is responsible for building, maintaining and operating the state's roads, bridges and tunnels.
Founded in 1875
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
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$1.9MKey Investors
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2022-02-16Grant· $1.9M
Leadership Team
Laura Farmer
Chief Financial Officer
Edward Cooper
Deputy Chief Information Officer
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