What are the responsibilities and job description for the Superintendent Traffic position at VA Dept of Transportation?
Title: Superintendent Traffic
State Role Title: Transport Operations Manager II
Hiring Range: $59,830 to $97,223
Pay Band: 4
Agency: VA Dept of Transportation
Location: Salem
Agency Website: Jobs.virginia.gov
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is responsible for building, maintaining, and operating the state’s roads, bridges, tunnels, and ferries. Through the Commonwealth Transportation Board, it also provides funding for airports, rail, and public transportation. Virginia has the third largest state-maintained highway system in the country covering 58,321 miles of interstate, primary, secondary and frontage roads. VDOT has about 7,500 employees making it one of the largest state agencies in Virginia delivering a program that exceeds $5 Billion.
The Salem District maintains more than 9,200 miles of roads in southwestern Virginia in the counties of:
Bedford, Botetourt, Carroll, Craig, Floyd, Franklin, Giles, Henry, Montgomery, Patrick, Pulaski, and Roanoke. The district serves more than 650,000 citizens in these counties and the 14 cities and towns in its boundaries.
This position will ensure all pavement markings and special signing projects are installed and maintained according to expectations for the minimum level of service. May assist with providing pavement markings and sign installations and ensure routine pavement markings and sign maintenance and special signing projects are completed. This position will supervise overall activities of specialized operators performing pavement marking and special signing activities on assigned roadways.
The duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Manage the department’s inventory through the Inventory Management System and establish, monitor, and adjust stock levels based on need. Will also ensure that all inventory transactions are accurate and submitted to the Residency Business Office timely.
- Monitor maintenance and hired equipment contracts for compliance with required specifications, as well as inspecting roads in assigned area of responsibility for maintenance needs.
- Direct pavement and sign marking crews by developing short and long term work plans for crews and ensure pavement and sign markings do not fall below the minimum level of service.
- Budge and business management by recommending budget needs for fiscal year maintenance program and manage on-going expenditures to remain within the allocated budget.
- Complain Resolution by receiving, investigating, and responding to customer concerns through a variety of means. Meet and coordinate matters of concern with customers and resolve concerns within a reasonable timeframe.
Minimum Qualifications
- Ability to read and interpret roadway construction plans, specifications, standards, federal MUTCD and other related guidelines and memoranda.
- Valid driver's license.
- Knowledge of management principles, methods and procedures.
- Skill in the use of computers and software applications.
- Experience supervising others.
- Ability to maintain accurate, up-to-date records for personnel, equipment, and materials.
- Skill in providing and promoting good customer service to customers.
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing and to work well with others on team and group projects.
- Knowledge of business principles related to inventory control and procurement.
- Experience related to pavement marking, signing or other related traffic functions.
Additional Considerations
- Certification as a Contract Pavement Marking Inspector.
- Experience related to signing principles based on use of MUTCD or field experience. Experience in a supervisory capacity with a management related background.
- Experience related to pavement marking or other related traffic functions obtained from field experience or MUTCD.
- Experience developing and implementing short and long range work schedules and goals.
- Ability to analyze traffic patterns to develop safety countermeasures.
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.
If selected as a finalist, you will undergo:
- Employment reference check and work history verification
- DMV Records Check
- Fingerprint-based criminal history records check
Additionally, required for CDL holders:
- Full Query drug and alcohol history in FMCSA Clearinghouse – Register at: FMCSA Clearinghouse.
- Pre-employment drug and alcohol screening
- Federal DOT pre-employment physical
Safety shoes and other personal protective equipment (PPE) required in performance of job duties.
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.
Valid Driver’s License and ability to travel independently among assigned work locations is required.
Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment.
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 decision to interview an applicant is based on the information about qualifications and work history provided by the applicant in the application and/or optional resume’. State applications will only be accepted through online submission through the Commonwealth of Virginia’s Job Board/PageUp. PageUp provides a confirmation of receipt when your application is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your PageUp account to check the status of your application for this position.
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: Landon Osborne
Phone: 540-750-0284
Email: landon.osborne@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 : $59,830 - $97,223
