05056 - Assistant State Engineer Maintenance

Virginia Department of Transportation•Mechanicsville, VA

About The Position

Provide leadership and direction to the Maintenance and Pavement Management Programs. Provide management and strategic leadership over the Roadway Inventory, performance planning and development and partnerships with assigned districts. Provide leadership, direction and engineering expertise for the engineering services. Provide technical and administrative assistance, technical expertise and support to Central Office and District field personnel, contractors, federal, state and local government agencies and suppliers relevant to program areas.

Requirements

Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with diverse audiences and to make presentations and prepare reports.
Ability to develop engineering procedures and practices in specialty areas.
Ability to gather and analyze data and prepare technical reports.
Ability to interpret and apply relevant state and federal laws, policies, regulations and guidelines.
Ability to read plans, analyze complex projects, interpret laws and specifications, and make engineering based judgments.
Comprehensive knowledge of transportation engineering, methods, and procedures.
Knowledge and skill in strategic planning.
Knowledge of asset preservation, programming of multiple projects and programs, transportation facilities and operations related to an asset management program.
Knowledge of budget development and management.
Knowledge of federal and state regulations and policies related to transportation and asset management.
Knowledge of managerial and organizational management principles.
Knowledge of supervisory and human resources practices and principles to include hiring, discipline, performance management, and employee development.
Knowledge of transportation engineering related laws, regulations, policies, and programs.
Knowledge related to highway maintenance and construction engineering studies, analysis and investigation.
Skill in project and process management, leadership, and critical thinking.
Skill in the use of computers and web-based applications.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with diverse audiences and to make presentations and conduct meetings.
Ability to develop programs, policies, procedures and long-range goals.
Ability to supervise staff.
Degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related field.
Knowledge of asset preservation, programming of multiple projects and programs, transportation facilities and operations related to an asset management program.
Knowledge of business management principles for people and resources.
Knowledge of federal and state regulations and policies related to transportation.
Knowledge of highway maintenance and construction engineering and program evaluation.
Skill in the use of computer and web based applications.
Valid Professional Engineer's license.

Responsibilities

Budget Development: May oversee or assist in the development and management of the division budget. Maintain close communication with agency financial divisions and the district program areas.
Direct Maintenance Division to develop and maintain Roadway Inventory Management System (RIMS); ensure Highway Performance Monitoring System (HPMS) data is submitted to FHWA.
Employee Performance: Ensure personnel matters are addressed timely and in accordance with established HR Division policy and procedures. Encourage, guide, and participate in the development of staff.
Engineering Program Leadership: Assist State Engineer as required to lead and manage Division.
Informational Requests: Review and respond to requests for information. Draft responses to priority letters and respond to phone calls and emails from localities, businesses and citizens.
Leadership: Provide leadership and oversight of the assigned statewide program areas. Conduct program evaluations for efficiencies, consistent statewide application, and program areas meet business need of Agency. Make recommendations for program modifications to the State Engineer. Maintain active participation in committees and positive engagement with internal and external stakeholders.
Liaison: Coordinate assigned functions with other VDOT divisions, the federal government, other state agencies, local governments and private sector through regular communication and mutual adherence to policies and procedures.
Pavement Management Program: Oversee statewide pavement management program through interpretation of federal and state laws, application of sound engineering evaluations, decision making, judgment, and best practices.
Process Management: Capture division processes to communicate, monitor, and improve the delivery of all Division processes. Use models to monitor progress and assist other division assistants in developing performance management tools to convert knowledge activities into division deliverables.
Program Management: Oversee assigned program areas. Provide technical guidance and sound engineering review and evaluation. Interpret state and federal laws, rules and policies, and make decisions to resolve issues. Institute process and procedure changes as needed. Ensure adherence to schedules, budgets and quality control standards. Implement programs and procedures which promote and achieve agency and divisional goals and objectives. Assess workloads, resources and recommend staffing levels. Identify need for outsourcing and overtime.
Research and Technology Integration: Provide guidance and direction towards research and the deployment of new technologies and best practices that will improve the efficiency and effectiveness of program areas.
Service Contracts: Oversee development, administration, and execution of professional and non-professional service contracts assigned to respective program areas.
Special Assignments: Perform special assignments as requested. Review, research, and coordinate buy-in from stakeholders. Recommend or develop new policies, procedures or updates for various functions to ensure clear and consistent interpretation and application of policies statewide.
Strategic Planning: Oversee and direct the work of assigned areas by participating in the development of strategic plans and implementing programs and procedures which effectively promote and achieve agency and divisional goals and objectives. Prioritize and assign work, set schedules for achievement of projects and meeting deadlines, assess workloads and resources and recommend staffing levels. Determine the need for outsourcing and overtime. Oversee and provide for effective working relationships and promote staff development.
Teamwork: Promote and build effective work teams. Represent VDOT on internal and external committees.
Technical Guidance: Provide technical guidance and recommendations on assigned program areas to internal and external customers and staff.