What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant District Materials Engineer position at Commonwealth of VA Careers?
Title: Assistant District Materials Engineer
State Role Title: Architect Engineering Manager II
Hiring Range: $102,981 - $167,344
Pay Band: 6
Agency: VA Dept of Transportation
Location: Fredericksburg District Office
Agency Website: www.virginiadot.org/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 Materials Department. We are seeking qualified candidates with a valid Professional Engineer’s license to fill an Assistant District Materials Engineer vacancy. The Assistant District Materials Engineer assists the District Materials Engineer in carrying out the operations and functions of the Materials Section to include geotechnical investigations, pavement design and analysis, materials testing and monitoring (lab, field and plant), slope stability analysis and monitoring, technical guidance, and assistance and training. They analyze material failures and deficiencies and provide recommendations and solutions.
Required skills for job & position:
• Knowledge of state and federal laws and regulations related to transportation engineering
• Ability to provide technical direction, guidance and training to others
• Knowledge of supervisory and human resources practices and principles to include hiring, discipline, performance management and employee development
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with diverse audiences and to make presentations and conduct meetings
• Knowledge of construction materials to include materials acceptance, testing procedures, production, installation, quality assurance and quality control
• Knowledge of transportation engineering principles and practices
• Ability to develop and maintain positive relationships with producers and contractors
• Skilled in project scheduling and project management
• Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources and leadership techniques
• Knowledge of pavement analysis and design, soil and paving materials testing methods and VDOT materials standards and specifications
• Ability to supervise staff, programs and budgets
• Ability to research and analyze data to provide recommendations and solutions to problems
• Skill in the use of computers and web-based applications to include engineering software
• Knowledge of materials and civil engineering principles and practices related to highway design, construction and maintenance
Minimum Qualifications
• Valid Professional Engineer's license (FE and EIT do not meet this requirement)
• Degree in materials engineering, civil engineering or related field
• Ability to provide technical direction, guidance and training to others
• Skill in the use of computers and software applications
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing to include preparation and presentation of technical information
• Ability to work effectively with internal and external stakeholders including contractors, local government officials, and other VDOT staff
• Knowledge of pavement analysis and design, soil and paving materials test methods and VDOT materials standards and specifications
• Knowledge of materials and civil engineering principles and practices related to highway design, construction and maintenance
Additional Considerations
• Progressively responsible experience in materials, construction engineering, or pavement design
Special Instructions
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé 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”: http://www.virginiadot.org/jobs/information_for_employees.asp
VDOT employees have shared Values and a Code of Ethics. http://www.virginiadot.org/about/missionandvalues.asp 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 designated 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.
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: https://www.vadars.org/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx, or call DARS at 800- 552-5019.
Contact Information
Name: Priya Paranthaman
Email: priya.paranthaman@vdot.virginia.gov
Salary : $102,981 - $167,344
