Engineer Contract Administration Small Projects (Halifax Residency)

Title: Engineer Contract Administration Small Projects (Halifax Residency)

State Role Title: Architect Engineer I

Hiring Range: $71,867 - $116,784

Pay Band: 5

Agency: VA Dept of Transportation

Location: Halifax Residency

Agency Website: www.virginiadot.org/jobs

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Join the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT), where innovation meets infrastructure! At VDOT Halifax Residency, we are driven by safety, service to others, and a commitment to excellence! These are the foundational drivers of our success and, as an Engineer Contract Administration Small Projects you will play a crucial role in shaping the highways that connect communities and drive progress across the Commonwealth of Virginia. This position will provide technical advice, guidance and training regarding assigned engineering program areas. Prepare analyses, reports, and recommendations based on engineering determinations. Provide engineering support and consultation related to engineering program area. Effectively manage assigned projects to ensure timely and accurate completion. Communicate with internal VDOT staff, local government staff, consultants, citizens and FHWA regarding transportation projects and programs.

Core Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Contract Development and Coordination
  
• Right of Way and Utilities Coordination
  
• Analysis and Technical Reporting
  
• Roadway Design
  
• Project Management
  
• Engineering Process Management
  
• Project Engineering
  

This position is eligible for VDOT's Employee Referral Bonus Program. If you were referred to this opportunity by an existing VDOT employee, please be sure to answer the "How did you find out about this opportunity question" by selecting "Other" and entering their full name and either work email or phone number so we can be sure they are credited for any applicable rewards. Only one person may be entered.

Minimum Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret transportation plans and estimate and calculate quantities for project estimates and contracts.
  
• Valid driver's license.
  
• Skill in contract negotiations.
  
• Experience developing contract documents.
  
• Knowledge of construction and maintenance contract administration policies and procedures.
  
• Skill in the use of computers and software applications to include project management and engineering software programs.
  
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with diverse groups.

Additional Considerations

• A combination of training, experience, or education in Civil Engineering or related field desired.
  
• EIT or PE license.
• Experience in roadway design.
• Land surveying experience
• County Land Records lookup experience

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Once onboarded, this position may be eligible for telework opportunities; availability, hours, and duration of telework shall be approved as outlined in the Commonwealth telework policy. (only for eligible positions)

This position is designated as essential and, as such, all duties associated with the job are required during emergency situations which may include but are not limited to inclement weather, disaster response, and emergency operations. Performance of these duties may require work outside of normal business hours including nights, weekends and holidays. VDOT will determine when essential positions are required to report.

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or resume is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

This recruitment can be used to fill additional vacancies within 90 days of the posting close date.

State applications will only be accepted as submitted online by 11:55 pm on the closing date through the PageUp System. State applications submitted via email, postal mail, fax, or in person will not be considered. Applicants are expected to fully represent qualifications and work history on the State application and/or resume. The decision to interview an applicant is based on the information provided on the application, therefore, it is essential to fully complete each section of the application and provide detailed information. Submitting an incomplete state application, or a state application lacking in detail, may impact your interview eligibility.

In addition to a rewarding work experience, VDOT offers excellent health and life insurance, benefits, pre-tax spending accounts, state funded Short- and Long-Term Disability, paid holidays, vacation, tuition assistance, free wellness programs, and a state retirement plan with options for tax-deferred retirement savings including employer matching.

We are a “Virginia Values Veterans” (V3) official certified company and state agency that provides hiring preference to Veterans and Members of the Virginia National Guard in support of Executive Order 29, (2010). If you are a Veteran or Virginia National Guard Member, we urge you to respond accordingly on your state application.

We have Shared Values and a Code of Ethics: your success in our organization depends upon modeling these values, therefore please access the following link: https://www.virginiadot.org/about/missionandvalues.asp to review them and; if in agreement, we welcome you to apply.

Fingerprint-based background checks, references, work history, and DMV records will be verified prior to employment. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States. H1B VISA Sponsorship is not available. VDOT utilizes a market-based pay program, which has been approved by DHRM. Therefore, advertised rates of pay may or may not align with the Commonwealth pay bands.

The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is an Equal Opportunity Employer by both policy and practice. For more information about our employment practices, please visit “Information for VDOT Employees and Applicants”: http://www.virginiadot.org/jobs/information_for_employees.asp

Contact Information

Name: Shanon Gardner

Phone: 434-907-7704

Email: shanon.gardner@vdot.virginia.gov

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.