What are the responsibilities and job description for the IT Project Manager District position at VA Dept of Transportation?
Title: IT Project Manager District
State Role Title: Info Technology Specialist III
Hiring Range: $89,994-$146,240
Pay Band: 6
Agency: VA Dept of Transportation
Location: Richmond 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 a 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 professionalism. At the Virginia Department of Transportation, we have something for you.
The Virginia Department of Transportation’s (VDOT’s) Richmond District is seeking an individual interested in joining our team as an IT Project Manager District. This position will design, create or implement information technology processes and procedures in support of VDOT's Information Technology strategies. The Richmond District is located about 20 miles south of Richmond in South Chesterfield and has residency offices located in Ashland, Chesterfield, Petersburg and South Hill.
- Serve as a subject matter expert to district management (including the district Transportation Operations Center leadership) on all Commonwealth of Virginia (VITA) policies and practices to ensure district compliance and to maintain a high security posture.
- Experience providing strong technical customer service in an IT helpdesk systems support role.
- Be responsible for district IT security; establish and manage network accounts and servers, review and approve IT security requests; and manage the security exception process.
- Lead geographically dispersed teams, staffed with district and central office resources, to deliver technology solutions within the district.
- Need to be well versed in the use of troubleshooting tools and managing/administering desktops and wireless devices.
- Be experienced providing strong technical customer service in an IT helpdesk systems support role.
- Lead a team in providing technical guidance, analysis and support to internal and external customers.
- Review, analyze needs, and approve district technology hardware and accessory procurements, including telecommunication requests, while ensuring adherence to budget and agency and state policies and procedures.
- Coordinate the deployment and installation of goods and services and be responsible for asset inventory.
- Build Partnerships – Serve as liaison and communicate with VDOT Information Technology Division, VDOT District Offices, Office of Information Security, and Office of Strategic Innovation in the development and implementation of tactical plans to deploy and support core IT service initiatives. Ensure compliance with VDOT and VITA policies, standards and guidelines governing IT computer systems.
This position is designated as essential and, as such, all duties associated with this job are required during emergency situations which may include but are not limited to inclement weather, disaster response and emergency operations.
In addition to a rewarding work experience, VDOT offers excellent health and life insurance benefits, pre-tax spending accounts, state funded short- and long-term disability, paid holidays, vacation, tuition assistance, free wellness programs, and a state retirement plan with options for tax-deferred retirement savings including employer matching.
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.
We have Shared Values and a Code of Ethics: your success in our organization depends upon modeling these values, therefore please access the following link: https://www.virginiadot.org/about/missionandvalues.asp to review them and, if in agreement, we welcome you to apply.
Minimum Qualifications
- Ability to analyze, troubleshoot and implement technology solutions.
- Knowledge of project management tools, methods and practices and ability to follow Project Management Institute practices as described in the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK).
- Ability to navigate complex organizations, secure resources, build relationships and trust.
- Ability to supervise staff, manage inventory programs and budgets as it relates to IT procurement.
- Skill using Commercial Off The Shelf (COTS) and Cloud deployments (SaaS), IT Service Management, and other tools for database and application release management.
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
- Skill in the use of a variety of technology equipment including servers, computers, tablets, mobile devices, etc.
- Skill in SDLC (software development lifecycle) including agile and waterfall methods.
- Ability to lead teams to plan and execute complex enterprise projects with multiple stakeholders in geographically dispersed locations.
- Valid driver's license and ability to travel independently among assigned work locations.
Additional Considerations
- Ability to proactively identify solutions that leverage technology to improve service delivery or streamline business operations.
- Knowledge of Commonwealth and VITA IT policies and practices.
- A combination of training, experience, or education in Computer Science, Information Systems or related field desired.
- Experience planning, analyzing, designing, developing or implementing information technology projects or systems for a large organization.
- PMP certification desired. Progressively responsible experience with system analysis, testing and troubleshooting.
- Ability to interpret and apply policies at the local level.
Special Instructions
This position is designated as essential and, as such, all duties associated with this job are required during emergency situations which may include, but are not limited to, inclement weather, disaster response and emergency operations. Performance of these duties may require work outside of normal business hours including nights, weekends and holidays. VDOT will determine when essential positions are required to report.
Additional positions may be filled from this recruitment within 90 days of the closing date.
Fingerprint based background check, 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.
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. State applications will only be accepted as submitted online by 11:55 pm on the closing date through the PageUp System. State applications submitted via email, postal mail, fax, or in person will not be considered. 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, therefore, it is essential to fully complete each section of the application and provide detailed information. Submitting an incomplete state application, or a state application lacking in detail, may impact your interview eligibility.
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 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.
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.
Contact Information
Name: Cayce Kump
Phone: 804-910-6050
Email: cayce.kump@vdot.virginia.gov
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 AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.
Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.
Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force. Equal Opportunity Employer
Salary : $89,994 - $146,240
