03276 - Superintendent Maintenance

Virginia Department of Transportation•South Hill, VA

1d•$64,333 - $104,541

About The Position

Plan, develop, deliver, and operate all aspects of the Area Headquarters maintenance program in compliance with established schedules and budgets. Manage the full scope of work activities related to assigned maintenance programs and operations for assigned areas. The role oversees budget planning and expenditures, customer concern resolution, pavement and sign marking crews, emergency operations, inventory control, workplace safety, and maintenance program management. It also monitors contracts, inspects roads for maintenance needs, prepares schedules and cost information, and produces reports and documents supporting operations. VDOT employees must abide by VDOT’s Code of Ethics and the Commonwealth’s Standards of Conduct. All 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. VDOT is an equal opportunity employer and encourages individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process where applicable.

Requirements

Ability to gather data, conduct research, maintain accurate and current records, and prepare reports and correspondence concerning personnel, equipment, and materials.
Ability to interpret and apply policies and procedures and read and interpret specifications, standards, the federal MUTCD, and related guidelines and memoranda.
Ability to schedule, plan, and monitor work activities and develop short- and long-range work schedules and goals.
Considerable experience with highway construction and maintenance equipment, materials, work methods, practices, and procedures.
Demonstrated ability to organize and plan work within a budget, develop cost estimates, and manage inventory.
Experience supervising staff.
Skill in reading road and bridge sketches.
Skill in using computers and software applications.
Valid driver’s license.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing and work well with others on team and group projects.
Ability to research problems, recommend solutions, and make sound decisions.
Considerable knowledge of roadway construction and maintenance, equipment operation, materials, and work methods.
Knowledge of business principles related to inventory control and procurement, inventory management practices, and management principles, methods, and procedures.
Skill in providing and promoting good customer service to internal and external customers, reading standard roadway and bridge construction plans, and recordkeeping.

Nice To Haves

A combination of training, experience, or education in Business Administration, Transportation Operations, or a related field.
DEQ Erosion and Sediment Control certification.
Experience in road maintenance and construction.
Supervisory experience.
Experience leading emergency operations activities.
Experience managing performance and applying progressive discipline.
Experience planning, developing, and managing a budget and monitoring inventory.

Responsibilities

Recommend fiscal-year maintenance program budget needs; direct reporting of maintenance and state force construction work and preparation of labor, equipment, materials, and progress cost documents.
Manage ongoing expenditures, forecast monthly expenditures, and take corrective measures to keep spending within allocated budgets.
Receive, investigate, and respond to customer concerns, coordinate matters such as road conditions and drainage, and resolve concerns within a reasonable timeframe.
Review plant mix, slurry, and surface treatment schedules to help ensure contracts include accurate material quantities; assist with maintaining and updating pavement condition sketches.
Schedule and direct planned and unplanned pavement and sign marking work within schedules, deadlines, and budgets; coordinate with other work groups and monitor production.
Develop short- and long-term crew work plans; ensure district pavement and sign markings meet minimum service levels; monitor markings and recommend replacement schedules and methods.
Ensure vehicles, buildings, storage areas, and equipment are maintained appropriately and equipment downtime is reduced or eliminated.
Enter data into the Virginia Traffic work-zone notification system.
Guide and supervise Area Headquarters emergency maintenance operations, including incident management, snow removal, and hurricane preparedness.
Maintain required inventory overstock and sufficient stock levels; ensure segregation of duties and compliance with IMS policies, procedures, purchasing requirements, goals, and deadlines.
Plan, develop, and monitor the IMS program; ensure bills are paid on time and manage IMS transactions and related document storage.
Ensure system-generated inventory counts are completed on time; establish, monitor, and adjust stock and reorder levels and surplus material reports, with accurate and authorized documentation.
Respond to local audit findings, resolve irregularities, and ensure backup personnel maintain proficiency in IMS functions.
Manage the Area Headquarters safety program, ensure compliance with workplace safety guidelines, monitor and improve the program, promote safety, and maintain a clean, orderly, and safe work environment.
Monitor maintenance and hired equipment contracts for compliance with specifications; inspect assigned roads, identify maintenance needs, make recommendations, and develop schedules.
Prepare and enter cost quantities and descriptions for flexible pavement schedule operations, and create and submit reports and documents supporting maintenance operations.
Supervise, evaluate, and train staff.