Title: District Operations Maintenance Manager

State Role Title: Prog Admin Manager III

Hiring Range: $89,950- $146,169

Pay Band: 6

Agency: VA Dept of Transportation

Location: Fredericksburg District Office

Agency Website: www.vdot.virginia.gov/jobs

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

What drives you? Whether it's knowing the work you do makes a difference, having great work/life balance, working on exciting and challenging projects, leading innovation, and championing change or simply working with a great group of people who are committed to your professional development...At the Virginia Department of Transportation, we have something for YOU!

VDOT's Fredericksburg District has exciting an opportunity available in its Operations Department. We are seeking qualified candidates to fill a District Operations Maintenance Manager vacancy. This position provides leadership and direction to district operations Asset Management staff. They direct maintenance operations staff and resources working collaboratively with counterparts within the district and statewide. They lead and direct inspection, maintenance, and installation of traffic control devices. The District Operations Maintenance Manager develops and implements an inspection and preventative maintenance process to identify and correct emerging issues.

Required skills for job & position:

* Ability to set priorities and assignments in emergency situations

* Ability to evaluate program effectiveness and improve processes and work methods

* Extensive knowledge of traffic engineering principles and practices

* Skill in providing and promoting outstanding customer service to internal and external customers

* Ability to develop long and short-range strategic plans and goals, set measures and evaluate results

* Knowledge of supervisory and human resources practices and principles to include hiring, discipline, performance management and employee development

* Ability to plan, direct, supervise, and evaluate the work of others

* Knowledge of materials, equipment, and methods related to traffic engineering maintenance activities

* Skill in the use of computers and software applications to include traffic control device programs

* Ability to positively interact with employees, citizens, and government officials

* Ability to plan and coordinate work schedules and assess training needs for workforce development

* Skill in the use of computers and software applications

* Ability to develop, interpret, and apply policies and procedures

* Knowledge of contract administration principles and practices

* Knowledge of traffic signal operations related to signal components, controller equipment, communication infrastructure, and technology

* Ability to lead committees or groups

* Ability to plan, develop and manage budgets and financial resources

* Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with diverse audiences to include developing presentations and delivering training

* Ability to read and interpret highway and traffic control device construction plans

* Knowledge of federal, state and transportation rules, regulations, and policies

* Knowledge of VDOT policy, procedures, and practices

* Skill in building and maintaining effective relationships and teams

* Knowledge of MUTCD and Virginia Work Area Protection Manual

* Ability to effectively lead and coach diverse staff

* Knowledge in the operation of a large scale, public service agency

* Ability to analyze complex data and prepare reports

* Ability to plan, coordinate, schedule and manage multiple assignments and projects

Minimum Qualifications

* Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with customers

* Ability to read, interpret highway and traffic control device construction plans

* Ability to plan and develop budgets

* Skill in the use of computers and software applications

* Extensive knowledge of traffic engineering principles and practices

* Ability to plan, direct, supervise, and evaluate the work of others

* Knowledge of materials, equipment, and methods related to traffic engineering maintenance activities

* Contract administration experience

* Knowledge of MUTCD and Virginia Work Area Protection Manual

* Ability to analyze complex data and prepare reports

Additional Considerations

* Experience managing traffic engineering operational and maintenance activities, programs, and staff

* Experience in public relations and interpersonal skills

* Computer and software skills to include traffic control device applications and programs

* A combination of training, experience, or education in engineering, public administration, business administration or related field desired

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or rsum is submitted successfully. Please refer to "Your Application" in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

We are a "Virginia Values Veterans" (V3) official certified company and state agency that provides hiring preference to Veterans and Members of the Virginia National Guard in support of Executive Order 29, (2010). If you are a Veteran or Virginia National Guard Member, we urge you to respond accordingly on your state application.

The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is an Equal Opportunity Employer by both policy and practice. For more information about our employment practices, please visit "Information for VDOT Employees and Applicants":

VDOT employees have shared Values and a Code of Ethics. Your success in our organization depends upon modeling these values, therefore, if in agreement, we welcome you to apply.

Fingerprint-based background checks, references, work history, and DMV records will be verified prior to employment. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States. H1B VISA Sponsorship is not available. VDOT utilizes a market-based pay program, which has been approved by DHRM. Therefore, advertised rates of pay may or may not align with the Commonwealth pay bands.

This position is classified as essential to emergency operations and may be required to work outside of normal work hours, on weekends and holidays during emergency situations which may include but are not limited to inclement weather, disaster response and emergency operations to ensure the safety of the traveling public.

"VDOT utilizes a market-based pay program, which has been approved by DHRM. Therefore, advertised rates of pay may or may not align with the Commonwealth pay bands."

In addition to a rewarding work experience, VDOT offers excellent benefits including competitive health and life insurance programs, pre-tax spending accounts, state funded Short- and Long-Term Disability Program, a state retirement plan with options for tax-deferred retirement savings including employer matching, Miscellaneous benefits include paid holidays, tuition assistance, wellness programs, etc.

State applications will only be accepted as submitted online by 11:55 pm on the closing date through the state recruitment platform (PageUp). State applications submitted via email, postal mail, fax, or in person will not be considered.

This website will provide a confirmation of receipt when the application is submitted successfully. Please refer to "Your Application" in your application account to check the status of your application for this position.

Applicants are expected to fully represent qualifications and work history on the State application and or resume. The decision to interview an applicant is based on the information provided on the application/resume, therefore, it is essential to fully complete each section of the application and provide detailed information or attach a resume. Submitting an incomplete state application, or a state application lacking in detail, may impact your interview eligibility.

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: or call DARS at 800- ###-####.

Contact Information

Name: Priya Paranthaman

Email: ...@vdot.virginia.gov