H8101 - Eng Tech Sr Maintenance Wage

Virginia Department of Transportation•Harrisonburg, VA

2d•$24 - $40

About The Position

Provides engineering technical support and assistance in developing applications and procedures for changes to the highway systems inventory, or conducts detailed reviews supporting the development, maintenance, collection, and compilation of traffic assets and data. The role includes contract support, field reviews and inspections, project oversight, records maintenance, roadway inventory support, technical assistance, and time management. Employees must abide by VDOT’s Code of Ethics and the Commonwealth’s Standards of Conduct. VDOT positions require pre-employment screenings, which may include a fingerprint-based criminal history background check, DMV record check, work history verification, references, a pre-employment physical, and a drug screen.

Requirements

Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with internal and external customers.
Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to prepare and maintain records and reports.
Ability to read and interpret engineering plans, construction plans, specifications, standards, and memos.
Ability to perform complex operational studies and analyze data related to traffic engineering.
Ability to research and respond to customer requests, including interpreting applicable policies, practices, and procedures with various stakeholders.
Ability to use logic and reasoning to evaluate alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
Ability to work independently, inspect contractors’ work, and assemble detailed information in report and contract form.
Knowledge of highway construction and maintenance practices.
Knowledge of traffic engineering principles, terminology, and design methods to support safe and efficient traffic flow.
Skill in using computers, software applications, data processing systems, and networks.
Skill in providing and promoting good customer service to internal and external customers.
Valid driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

Training, experience, or education in Civil Engineering or a related field.
Experience using CADD, MS Office Suite, HTRIS, DACHS, RNS, and Integrator 2.0.
Knowledge of construction activities, with an emphasis on independent evaluation and decision-making.
Knowledge of VDOT policy or the Code of Virginia related to land development processes.
Construction-related training or education in related technical areas.
Knowledge of maintenance related to traffic control devices.

Responsibilities

Perform special duties as assigned.
Conduct field reviews to determine whether traffic assets should be included in contracts for replacement or modification.
Provide design details using CADD software and compute design elements, including elevations, dimensions, clearances, volume, and quantities.
Prepare cost estimates and monitor expenditures in accordance with spending plans.
Inspect complex projects to validate compliance with contract specifications.
Monitor contract completion and update inventory records; serve as project manager for assigned projects.
Review or inspect field work performed by VDOT staff or contractors and determine compliance with applicable policies, procedures, and standards.
Oversee Traffic Engineering-administered SAAP, RAAP, and IFB projects to ensure construction meets contract specifications and standards.
Document and coordinate testing of received materials and review submittals.
Submit monthly progress estimates, redistribution of maintenance funds, and required EEO forms.
Conduct final inspections of traffic control devices, prepare reports and punch lists for unacceptable work, and monitor completion.
Compile and maintain automated and written reports and project records in accordance with guidelines and policies.
Develop and maintain inventories for signs, pavement markings, guardrail, and roadway lighting; update the database.
Monitor traffic assets for condition, replacement cycle, reflectivity, and integrity.
Address questions about policies and procedures in the assigned program area, support field personnel, and provide guidance on VDOT policy and standards.
Manage project activities and deliverables so work is completed efficiently and within supervisor-established timeframes; promptly inform the supervisor of issues that could affect scheduled completion.