08740 - Eng Spec Permits

Virginia Department of Transportation • Chesterfield, VA

1d • $64,869 - $105,412 • Onsite

About The Position

This role provides technical support to an assigned engineering program, focusing on the review, inspection, and processing of new street additions and county bond projects. The position is responsible for incorporating these into the State Secondary System. A key function is to review, approve, process, issue, and inspect work activities under various permits (private and commercial entrance permits, utility permits, and land use permits) to ensure strict adherence to VDOT standards and specifications. Ensuring the safety of the traveling public during permit work is paramount. The role also involves assisting in the planning, coordination, development, and evaluation of Land Use Permit and Subdivision Street Acceptance programs.

Requirements

• Ability to obtain required certifications within specified timeframes.
• Ability to read, interpret site plans, road construction plans, property plats, utility plans, and sketches.
• Experience applying highway construction and roadway maintenance procedures.
• Experience applying knowledge of land use permitting processes and procedures.
• Experience interpreting VDOT Road and Bridge standards and specifications, VA Work Area Protection manual, Access Management and Land Use Permit Regulations, and Subdivision Street Requirements.
• Skill in the use of computers and software applications.
• Valid driver's license.

Nice To Haves

• A combination of training, experience, or education in Civil Engineering or a related field.
• Experience in highway construction and roadway maintenance.
• Experience in land use permit processes and procedures.
• Experience using MUTCD, VA Work Area Protection, Road Design, and Land Use Manuals, VDOT Road and Bridge Standards and Specifications, and Access Management Regulations.
• Possess certifications in - Soils and Aggregate, Asphalt Concrete, Hydraulic Cement Concrete, Pavement Markings, Nuclear Safety and Erosion and Sediment control.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with special event coordinators, reviewing, approving, and communicating lane and road closures, detours, and special use activities.
• Provide information, technical guidance, and interpretation of policies, procedures, and regulations to citizens, elected officials, local government officials, and others concerning subdivision street inspections.
• Respond to inquiries and concerns from citizens, elected officials, local government officials, and others regarding permit activities.
• Negotiate and provide solutions to address conflicts, field disputes, and design issues.
• Ensure compliance with all Construction Directives (CDs), environmental safety, EO, Materials, acceptance testing, and quality directives.
• Ensure assigned projects comply with VDOT, District, and regional environmental and safety goals.
• Ensure environmental discrepancies and safety violations are corrected.
• Monitor and assure compliance with all VOSHCP, OSHA, DPOR, and VDOT safety policies and regulations.
• May act on behalf of the Permit Manager in land use permit and street acceptance issues.
• Review related program policies and procedures and provide advice and make recommendations to the Permit Manager.
• Provide engineering technology solutions to complex or unusual cases and projects.
• Determine and demonstrate proper work site protection techniques.
• Ensure workplace safety by identifying workplace hazards and making suggestions for improvement.
• Wear proper personal protection equipment.
• Maintain current knowledge of safety rules, regulations, laws, and procedures (OSHA, VOSHA, etc.).
• Ensure equipment is used properly and safely.
• Apply MUTCD for detours, lane closures, work zones, etc.
• Maintain a clean, orderly, and safe work environment.
• Follow VDOT safety regulations and practices.
• Issue and process permit applications for work within VDOT right of way.
• Inspect permit work ensuring conformity to plans, special provisions, and requirements of the land use permit manual.
• Meet with applicants in the field, review project work zones, and determine bond estimates.
• Provide technical expertise regarding on-site evaluation of sight distance, stopping sight distance, geometry, drainage pipe requirements, locations and size, percent of grade, sub-grade stabilization, and surface.
• Review site plans, utility plans, and county road construction plans for plan constructability, conflict avoidance, and compliance with department standards and land use policies.
• Research information and update records or databases for activities in the assigned program area.
• Collect and verify project data, maintain files, and recommend updates when discrepancies are found.
• Review site plans, special use permits, rezoning requests, and land divisions.
• Check plats for administrative approval by county planning.
• Conduct on-site field reviews with owner or owner's agent(s).
• Perform special studies and assignments to support initiatives and decision-making for the assigned engineering program area.
• Prepare project-related correspondence.
• Review and inspect new subdivision streets, perform final inspection, and handle assemblies for acceptance of streets into the state system and submit completed packages to the Central Office.
• Plan and coordinate phase inspections during construction and post-installation inspections.
• Provide information, technical guidance, and interpretation of policies, procedures, and regulations related to additions.
• Review, approve, and process abandonments and discontinuances.
• Serve as a technical resource and consultant to inspectors, contractors, and agency management.
• Instruct and guide field staff to assure work conforms to Agency, OSHA, VOSH, and contract safety policies, plans, specifications, and contract documents.
• Ensure work assignments are performed to achieve on-schedule completion of activities on projects.
• Manage multiple projects and adjust priorities as needed.
• Assist in developing and performing employee training for assigned program areas.
• Assist in mentoring field staff and work with team members to monitor training programs.
• Represent VDOT with outside contacts, including handling and resolving concerns of contractors and the public.

Benefits

• VDOT employees must abide by VDOT's Code of Ethics and the Commonwealth's Standards of Conduct.
• VDOT utilizes a market based pay program, which has been approved by DHRM.
• In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process.
• Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force.
• Pre-employment screenings may include: Fingerprint based Criminal History Background Check, DMV Record Check, Work History Verification, References, Pre-employment physical, Drug screen.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed