Virginia Department of Transportation · 2 hours ago
03109 - Area Land Use Eng
Ashland, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior LevelThe Virginia Department of Transportation is seeking an Area Land Use Engineer to oversee the technical review and approval of subdivision and site engineering plans. The role involves managing engineering staff, collaborating with government officials, and ensuring compliance with policies related to land use and transportation.
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Responsibilities
Plan, develop, coordinate and monitor activities of engineers responsible for the technical review, analyses and approval of subdivision and site engineering plans
Meet with government officials and staff developers, land use attorneys and other VDOT staff to determine needs and resolve issues concerning engineering soundness of design and impact on the transportation network
Manage and supervise technical staff - Land Use and Permit teams
Supervise and train professional engineering and technical staff
Plan, develop, coordinate and monitor activities of engineers responsible for the technical review, analyses and approval of engineering activities
Lead projects across functional areas of the department
Provide project management and leadership to include planning, supervising, organizing, monitoring and directing work activities of staff and resources
Coordinate activities with management, stakeholders, customers, and key individuals throughout VDOT
Communicate with internal VDOT staff, local government staff, consultants, citizens and FHWA regarding transportation projects and programs
Respond to technical inquiries from employees, the public, local government agencies, stakeholders and other special interest groups
Establish and maintain timely communications and close working relations with project team members to ensure vital technical project information is disseminated
Provide responsible charge support to district management for other non-land development activities to include district maintenance and construction programs
May review or design drainage structures to include open channels, culverts, curb and gutter, drop inlets and storm sewer system, as well as straight-line sketches, erosion and sediment control measures, miscellaneous maintenance projects and no-plan construction contract development
Suggest and lead the implementation of improvement opportunities for the section
Develop implementation strategies that result in improved quality in the outcomes for customer satisfaction and efficiency
Provide assistance and guidance for review of work under construction and address changes that occur
Provide leadership and direction to assigned engineering team
Provide technical support and assistance to VDOT staff in other divisions or districts on projects as needed to meet goals
Prepare and review technical reports
Act as team and technical lead for projects and proposals
Provides technical leadership to engineers and technical staff
Provides recommendations on various technical aspects of assigned engineering program
Prepare frequent management reports documenting staff task assignments, project status and unresolved issues requiring management direction and decision
Fulfill duties as responsible charge engineer in compliance with policies, procedures and the Code of Virginia
Review and approve development plans for subdivision and land use programs as responsible-charge engineer
Ensure actions are within policies, standards, plans, and designs
Perform thorough reviews for rezoning requests, master plans, traffic impact analyses, subdivision plans and site plans
Coordinate additional technical reviews by district support engineering sections
Work with developers, consultant engineers, county staff, boards of supervisors and VDOT staff to ensure a quality set of plans
Identify needs and recommend modifications to plan submittals
Ensure plans are checked and approved within established timeframes
Administer and monitor permit and subdivision policies to ensure program guidelines are met
Demonstrate proactive planning awareness to anticipate future facility needs based on development trends
Demonstrate environmental stewardship and care for the environment
Supervise team of engineers and technicians
Assign projects and tasks, monitor work progress and provide guidance
Promote training and development opportunities
Qualification
Required
Ability to effectively lead and coach professional and technical staff
Ability to manage financial resources
Degree in Civil Engineering or related field
Experience applying knowledge of administrative principles, practices and law related to transportation, land use and development
Experience applying knowledge of land development plan reviews, traffic impact studies, and related requirements
Experience reflecting knowledge of civil engineering principles and practices as they relate to transportation and highway engineering design
Experience reflecting knowledge of transportation planning to include federal, state and local planning and land use regulations, procedures and policies
Skill in the use of computers and software applications
Skill maneuvering through complex political situations, effectively interacting with employees, citizens, government officials and demonstrating sensitivity to how people and organizations function
Valid Professional Engineer's license
Valid driver's license
Preferred
Experience in highway, drainage, construction permitting or land development engineering
Progressively responsible engineering and land development experience in a diversified transportation 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
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.9MKey Investors
U.S. Department of Agriculture
2022-02-16Grant· $1.9M
Leadership Team
Laura Farmer
Chief Financial Officer
Edward Cooper
Deputy Chief Information Officer
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