11063 - Maintenance Operations Manager Bridge Tunnel

Virginia Department of Transportation•Newport News, VA

About The Position

Manage the 24-hour operations branch activities of a major transportation bridge-tunnel crossing. Supervise employees and traffic management activities to ensure the traveling public can use the facility safely and expediently. The role includes administering human resources activities; developing and monitoring budgets; directing work planning, equipment requisitions, and purchasing; managing financial resources responsibly; and overseeing the branch’s administrative, budgetary, and operational processes, procedures, and policies. Employees must abide by VDOT’s Code of Ethics and the Commonwealth’s Standards of Conduct.

Requirements

  • Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with diverse audiences.
  • Ability to coordinate, direct, and evaluate the performance of staff involved in 24-hour operations.
  • Ability to plan, instruct, and supervise; interpret Virginia State Code; and implement policies and procedures.
  • Ability to prioritize and communicate multiple assignments and meet deadlines.
  • Ability to respond effectively to emergency situations.
  • Extensive experience in bridge-tunnel supervisory work or managerial experience in other large, multi-faceted organizations.
  • Knowledge of administrative and supervisory principles and practices.
  • Knowledge of management principles for public service organizations.
  • Skill in using computers and software applications.
  • Valid driver's license.

Nice To Haves

  • High school diploma or GED desired.
  • Extensive experience in bridge-tunnel supervisory work or managerial experience in other large, multi-faceted organizations.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct job interviews and document personnel actions accurately in accordance with policies.
  • Ensure equal opportunity and affirmative action policies and objectives are accomplished.
  • Perform and promote safety policies.
  • Develop subordinates through timely feedback, assessment of developmental needs, coaching, and guidance.
  • Develop Operations budgets for submission, monitor budgets, and make adjustments.
  • Plan work activities and direct equipment requisitions, stock, and other purchases.
  • Manage resources and demonstrate stewardship of taxpayer dollars in planning and budgeting.
  • Seek cost-effective ways to accomplish work and develop operational budgets for maintenance of signs and pavement markings.
  • Manage the Operations Branch through effective planning and implementation of administrative, budgetary, and operational processes, procedures, and policies.
  • Supervise employees and traffic management activities to support safe and expedient use of the bridge-tunnel facility.
  • Coordinate, direct, and evaluate the performance of staff involved in 24-hour operations.
  • Respond effectively to emergency situations.
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