H8132 - Eng Tech Sr Permits Wage

Virginia Department of Transportation•Lexington, VA

2h•$24 - $40

About The Position

The Engineering Technician Sr reviews, inspects, and processes new street additions and county bond projects for addition to the State Secondary System. The role reviews, approves, processes, issues, and inspects permitted work—including private and commercial entrance permits, utility permits, and land use permits—to ensure compliance with agency standards and specifications and protect the traveling public. The position issues and processes land use permit applications for work within VDOT right of way, inspects work for conformity with plans and permit requirements, meets applicants in the field, reviews work zones, and evaluates bond estimates. It provides technical expertise in onsite evaluations of sight distance, roadway geometry, drainage, grade, sub-grade stabilization, and surface conditions. The role documents project activities and maintains reports and records; provides technical assistance and training to field staff and contractors; and coordinates inspections and acceptance of subdivision streets into the state system. It also reviews plans, permits, rezoning requests, and land divisions, conducts field reviews, communicates with stakeholders, and provides guidance on VDOT policies and standards. The employee manages assignments to meet established schedules and promptly informs the supervisor of issues that may affect completion.

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 and specifications, including site plans, road construction plans, property plats, utility plans, and sketches.
Knowledge of highway construction and roadway maintenance procedures.
Ability to interpret VDOT Road and Bridge standards and specifications, the Virginia Work Area Protection Manual, Access Management and Land Use Permit Regulations, and Subdivision Street Requirements.
Ability to obtain necessary materials certifications within the first 12 months of employment.
Knowledge of land use permitting processes and procedures.
Skill in using computers, job-relevant software, and web-based applications.
Valid driver's license.

Nice To Haves

Training, experience, or education in Civil Engineering or a related field.
Experience in roadway construction and maintenance activities.
Experience with MUTCD, the Virginia Work Area Protection Manual, Road Design Manual, VDOT Road and Bridge Standards and Specifications, Access Management Regulations, and Land Use Manual.
Possession of certifications required for the position.

Responsibilities

Review, inspect, and process new street additions and county bond projects and additions into the State Secondary System.
Review, approve, process, issue, and inspect permitted work, including private and commercial entrance, utility, and land use permits, for compliance with standards and specifications and for public safety.
Issue and process land use permit applications for work within VDOT right of way.
Inspect permit work for conformity with plans, special provisions, and land use permit manual requirements.
Meet applicants in the field, review project work zones, and review and determine bond estimates.
Evaluate sight distance, stopping sight distance, geometry, drainage pipe requirements and placement, grade, sub-grade stabilization, and surface conditions.
Document, enter, and complete required work orders, schedules, records, and other project data.
Provide technical assistance and training to field staff and contractors.
Compile and maintain automated and written reports and project records in accordance with guidelines and policies.
Perform final inspections and prepare assemblies for acceptance of streets into the state system; submit completed packages to Central Office for processing.
Plan and coordinate construction phase inspections and post-installation inspections.
Review, approve, and process abandonments and discontinuances.
Review site plans, special use permits, rezoning requests, and land divisions; check plats for administrative approval by county planning.
Conduct onsite field reviews with property owners or their agents.
Communicate with citizens, public officials, state employees, and business representatives.
Address questions about policies and procedures for assigned program areas, support field personnel, and provide guidance on VDOT policy and standards.
Manage time and project deliverables to complete work efficiently within established timeframes, and inform the supervisor promptly of issues that may affect schedules.