What are the responsibilities and job description for the Planning Specialist position at VA Dept of Transportation?
Title: Planning Specialist
State Role Title: Prog Admin Specialist II
Hiring Range: $69,611 - $113,118
Pay Band: 5
Agency: VA Dept of Transportation
Location: Richmond District Office
Agency Website: https://www.vdot.virginia.gov/jobs
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
Core responsibilities for this position include:
- Support District Program & Investment Planning Section and project development by coordinating planning efforts with land development, programming, and project development activities; provide recommendations based on highway needs assessments, long-range plans, and regional studies.
- Assist in conducting transportation planning studies including corridor studies, access management studies, crossover studies, interchange studies etc.
- Coordinate district planning activities for urban, rural and statewide programs.
- Provide technical assistance, guidance and leadership to district staff, local planning commissions and organizational and local governments to meet FHWA, TMPD, and VDOT goals and objectives.
This position is designated as essential to emergency operations and may be required to work outside of normal work hours, on weekends and holidays during emergency situations.
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 with options for tax-deferred retirements saving including employer matching. The Commonwealth of Virginia also funds a short- and long-term disability program. Miscellaneous benefits include paid holidays, training and tuition assistance programs, wellness programs and more.
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 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information, please visit “Information for VDOT Employees and Applicants” at: http://www.virginiadot.org/jobs/.
We have Shared Values and a Code of Ethics. Your success in our organization depends upon modelling these values, therefore visit http://www.virginiadot.org/about/missionandvalues.asp to review them and, if in agreement, we welcome you to apply.
In order to be considered for this position, you must submit your resume.
Minimum Qualifications
- Experience applying transportation planning and traffic engineering principles, practices, and procedures.
- Knowledge of federal, state, and local transportation planning, land use regulations, procedures and policies.
- Skill in the use of computers and software applications.
- Skill and ability to positively interact with employees, citizens and government officials.
- Demonstrated ability to apply transportation planning principles and practices to a variety of complex projects.
- Ability to plan, prioritize, coordinate and complete multiple assignments within scheduled timeframes.
- Ability to evaluate, develop, and maintain innovative solutions for transportation planning and mobility initiatives.
- Ability to manage financial resources.
Additional Considerations
- Experience in urban and regional planning.
- Experience as a liaison with diverse groups, e.g. government officials, special interest groups, citizens, etc.
- Experience using planning and traffic engineering software is preferred but not required.
- A combination of training, experience, or education in Transportation Planning, Urban Planning or a related field desired.
- Certified Planner with American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) desired.
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 order to be considered for this position, you must submit your resume.
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.
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. 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.
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 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.
Contact Information
Name: Jarita Taylor
Phone: 804-629-2086
Email: jarita.taylor@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 : $69,611 - $113,118
