Assistant Resident Engineer Land Use - **$5,000 sign-on bonus

Job Duties

VDOT is driven by safety, service to the community, and commitment to excellence! If you are driven by innovation and a passion for the transportation industry, we want you to join our team to keep Virginia moving! Culpeper District has an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Resident Engineer for Land Use in the Louisa Residency, covering Louisa, Orange, and Fluvanna Counties.

As an Assistant Resident Engineer Land Use, you will use our foundational drivers to play a crucial role in shaping the highways that connect communities and drive progress across the Commonwealth of Virginia.

• This position serves as the focal point for services, and primary contact / liaison for local governments on activities impacting the local geographic region.
• Administering VDOT land development activities in assigned geographic regions regarding land-use policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Managing resources and staff allocated to the program to accomplish objectives.
• Representing the Department and effectively communicating and responding to all internal and external customers.
• Effectively managing program budget resources.
• Serving as the Louisa Residency Staff Engineer

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!

Culpeper District represents a collection of heroes who keep people moving safely through the Commonwealth of Virginia. Culpeper District is a paradise for those who love outdoor life. Culpeper District consists of 493 heroes who all contribute to building and maintaining 10,465 miles of roadway and bridges through some of the most scenic landscapes traveled in Virginia.

Minimum Qualifications

Why Choose VDOT :

In addition to a rewarding work experience, VDOT offers core benefits including competitive health and life insurance programs, pre-tax spending accounts, and leave programs. Employees participate in a State Retirement Plan; a tax-deferred Retirement Savings Plan with employer matching provision is also available. Also, the State funds a Short- and Long-Term Disability Program. Miscellaneous benefits include paid holidays, training and tuition assistance programs, wellness programs, etc.

VDOT employees have Shared Values and abide by a Code of Ethics. Our culture includes teamwork, transparency, nimble learning, creativity, and collaboration of work that values differences. We encourage all those who apply to review our values and ethics. Click here to review

http : / / www.virginiadot.org / about / mission

andvalues.asp. If you share these values, we invite you to apply. Your success in our organization depends upon sharing these values and keeping this Code of Ethics.

Additional Considerations

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.

In addition to a comprehensive compensation and benefits package, a $5,000 sign-on bonus is available for qualified candidates.

The decision to interview an applicant is based on the information provided in the application or optional resume; therefore, those who fully represent their qualifications will be more successful with obtaining an interview. Submitting an incomplete application or resume lacking relevant experience detail may impact interview eligibility. State applications or resumes submitted via email, postal mail, fax, or in person will not be considered.

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.

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.

Once onboarded, this position may be eligible for telework opportunities; availability, hours, and duration of telework shall be approved as outlined in the Commonwealth telework policy.

VDOT is an emergency response agency. As such, this position may be required to assist during emergency operations, requiring work outside of normal work hours to ensure the safety of the traveling public.

A fingerprint-based background check, references, work history and DMV driver record will be verified prior to employment.

Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States. H1B VISA Sponsorship is not available.