04202 - Pavement Coordinator Senior

Virginia Department of Transportation•Suffolk, VA

About The Position

This role involves managing data collection and database updates to assist in the operation of VDOT's Pavement Management Program at the District Level. The Pavement Coordinator Senior will provide technical support to assigned engineering programs, ensuring compliance with various directives and regulations, and contributing to engineering technology solutions for complex projects. Key responsibilities include maintaining pavement data, troubleshooting the Pavement Management Program file, collecting and entering data from various sources, ensuring workplace safety, and maintaining records of projects and schedules.

Requirements

Ability to apply statistical concepts in analyzing data.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with internal and external customers.
Ability to create and update pavement section and layer history data.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with inspection staff, consultants, contractors, and VDOT management.
Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to gather and analyze data and prepare technical reports.
Ability to interpret pavement plans, specifications, and contracts.
Ability to interpret plans, specifications, and contracts.
Ability to operate independently and to direct section operations.
Ability to prepare oral and written technical reports.
Ability to train and supervise others.
Considerable knowledge of highway construction methods, procedures, and practices.
Knowledge of engineering aspects of highway materials usage.
Knowledge of pavement distress types and severity levels.
Knowledge of pavement management database collection, editing, and file maintenance.
Knowledge of pavement materials properties, sampling, and testing procedures.
Skill in the use of computers and software applications.
Technical knowledge of pavement management and methods.
Ability to obtain required materials certifications within a reasonable period of employment.
Knowledge of highway construction and maintenance materials.
Knowledge of material sampling and testing principles.
Skill in the use of computers and software applications to include database applications.
Valid driver's license.

Nice To Haves

A combination of training, experience, or education in Engineering or related field desired.
DEQ Erosion and Sediment Control Inspector or Designer certification.
Experience in pavement management to include pavement ratings, properties, sampling and testing procedures.
Guardrail (GRIT) certification.
Hazardous Waste (DOT) - RCRA certification.
Materials certifications including: asphalt, concrete, soils, aggregates, pavement markings, etc.
Radiation Safety (Nuclear Guage) certification.

Responsibilities

Manage data collection and database updates.
Assist in the operation of VDOT's Pavement Management Program at the District Level.
Provide technical support to assigned engineering programs.
Ensure compliance with all Construction Directives (CDs), environmental safety, EO, Materials, acceptance testing, and quality directives.
Ensure assigned projects are compliant 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.
Provide engineering technology solutions to complex or unusual cases and projects.
Input and maintain all pavement data for Interstate, Primary, and Secondary Routes in the District.
Troubleshoot and resolve errors in the Pavement Management Program file and inventory file.
Collect, assemble, enter, and retrieve data from HTRIS, as well as other pavement databases.
Download, enter, and edit data, roughness, deflection data, distress data, etc.
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.
Assemble and input records in HTRIS database for all district pavement maintenance activities and paving projects.
Research information and update databases on pavement construction history and layer data.
Collect and verify project data to be entered into the PMP and HTRIS database.
Maintain a file of the district's highways by route, direction, and mileposts.
Recommend updates to Central Office Traffic Engineering when discrepancies are found.
Collect, download, enter, and edit project-level data, treatment costs, skid data, and deflection data.
Research information and update records or databases for activities in the assigned program area.
Oversee the Pavement Management Scheduling System (PMSS) Program.
Manage District PMSS Users.
Establish and update the annual unit cost price structure.
Provide guidance to District and Section PMSS Users.
Provide technical and engineering assistance to personnel in construction and maintenance during the construction phase of pavements.
Work with inspectors and materials technicians to ensure proper paving practices are followed.
Assist with field assessment of paving materials and inspection.
Assist in the investigation of reports pertaining to the Wet Accident Reduction Program.
Conduct on-site reviews, coordinate non-destructive testing, review historical accident data, and consult with the Traffic Engineering Division.
Assist in reviewing and developing maintenance schedules.
Assist with other tasks as assigned.
Perform special studies and assignments to support initiatives and decision-making for the assigned engineering program area.
Prepare project-related correspondence.
Perform contract development, project day presentation, and contract preparation.
Handle correspondence and coordinate with divisions having an interest in contracts.
Enter contract data into databases.
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, which include handling and resolving concerns of contractors and the public.