Virginia Department of Transportation · 1 day ago
00759 - Eng Tech Sr Permits
Lexington, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior LevelVirginia Department of Transportation is responsible for managing transportation systems in the state. They are seeking a Senior Engineering Technician to review, inspect, and process permits and new street additions, ensuring compliance with agency standards and safety for the public.
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Responsibilities
Review, inspect and process new street additions and county bond projects and additions into the State Secondary System
Review, approve, process, issue and inspect work activities under permit, i.e. private and commercial entrance permits, utility permits and land use permits, to ensure compliance with agency standards and specifications and to ensure safety of the traveling public where permit work is taking place
Provide engineering technical support and assistance to assigned program area
Communicate with VDOT staff as well as external staff (consultants, localities, etc.) to proactively resolve issues
Advise supervisor on critical developments and field observations
Apply advance principles and practices of engineering technology to assigned program areas
Interpret policies and procedures and apply in daily work assignments
Review or inspect field work being performed by VDOT staff or contractors
Determine compliance with policies, procedures and standards
Issue and process permit applications for work within VDOT right of way
Inspect permit work to ensure conformity to plans and special provisions and requirements of the land use permit manual
Meet with applicants in the field, review project work zones and review and determine bond estimates
Provide technical expertise in onsite evaluation of elements such as sight distance, stopping sight distance, geometry, drainage pipe requirements, locations and size, percent of grade, sub-grade stabilization and surface
Communicate with special event coordinators
Review, approve and communicate lane and road closures, detours and special use activities
Respond to citizens, elected officials and local government officials regarding permit inquiries and concerns
Document, enter and complete required data such as work orders , schedules or records
Provide technical assistance to field staff and contractors and provide training
Compile and maintain automated and written reports and project records for assigned program areas
Perform final inspection and handle assemblies for acceptance of streets into state system and submit completed package to Central Office for processing
Plan and coordinate phase inspections during construction and post installation inspections
Review, approve, and process abandonments and discontinuances
Check plats for administrative approval by county planning
Conduct onsite field review with owner or owner's agents
Communicate with citizens, public officials, state employees and business representatives
Address questions, policies and procedures related to assigned program area
Provide support to field personnel
Provide guidance related to VDOT policy and standards
Demonstrate knowledge of all project activities and deliverables
Manage time to ensure project work is completed efficiently and within timeframes established by supervisor
Inform supervisor in a timely manner regarding issues which may affect the scheduled completion of an assignment
Qualification
Required
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with internal and external customers
Ability to follow oral and written instructions
Ability to interpret VDOT Road and Bridge standards and specifications, VA Work Area Protection manual, Access Management and Land Use Permit Regulations, and Subdivision Street Requirements
Ability to interpret and apply policies and procedures related to VDOT's program areas
Ability to prepare and maintain records and reports
Ability to provide training and guidance to other technicians
Ability to read and interpret engineering plans and specifications
Ability to read and interpret site plans, road construction plans, property plats, utility plans and sketches
Knowledge of highway construction and roadway maintenance procedures
Knowledge of land use permitting processes and procedures
Skill in the use of computers and job-relevant software programs
Ability to obtain necessary materials certifications needed within the first 12 months of employment
Considerable knowledge of highway construction and roadway maintenance procedures
Considerable knowledge of land use permitting processes and procedures
Skill in the use of computers and web-based applications
Preferred
A combination of training, experience, or education in Civil Engineering, or related field desired
Experience in roadway construction and maintenance activities
Experience working with MUTCD, Virginia Work Area Protection Manual, Road Design Manual, VDOT Road and Bridge Standards and Specifications, Access Management Regulations and Land Use Manual
Possess certifications in - Soils and Aggregate, Asphalt Concrete, Hydraulic Cement Concrete, Pavement Markings, Nuclear Safety and Erosion and Sediment control
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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$1.9MKey Investors
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Leadership Team
Laura Farmer
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Edward Cooper
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