Title: Residency Area Land Use Engineer

State Role Title: Architect/Engineer II

Hiring Range: $95,353 to $154,948

Pay Band: 6

Agency: VA Dept of Transportation

Location: Williamsburg Residency

Agency Website: www.virginiadot.org/jobs

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) Hampton Roads District is seeking an Area Land Use Engineer to supervise and train professional engineering and technical staff.   Plan, develop, coordinate and monitor activities of engineers responsible for the technical review, analyses and approval of engineering activities.  Lead projects across functional areas of the department. Provide project management and leadership to include planning, supervising, organizing, monitoring and directing work activities of staff and resources. Coordinate activities with management, stakeholders, customers, and key individuals throughout VDOT. Communicate with internal VDOT staff, local government staff, consultants, citizens and FHWA regarding transportation projects and programs.

Core responsibilities for job & position:
Provide responsible charge support to district management for other non-land development activities to include district maintenance and construction programs.  May review or design drainage structures to include open channels, culverts, curb and gutter, drop inlets and storm sewer system, as well as straight-line sketches, erosion and sediment control measures, miscellaneous maintenance projects and no-plan construction contract development.

Fulfill duties as responsible charge engineer in compliance with policies, procedures and the Code of Virginia.

Respond to technical inquiries from employees, the public, local government agencies, stakeholders and other special interest groups. Establish and maintain timely communications and close working relations with project team members to ensure vital technical project information is disseminated.

Review and approve development plans for subdivision and land use programs as responsible-charge engineer. Ensure actions are within policies, standards, plans, and designs.  Perform thorough reviews for rezoning requests, master plans, traffic impact analyses, subdivision plans and site plans. Coordinate additional technical reviews by district support engineering sections.  Work with developers, consultant engineers, county staff, boards of supervisors and VDOT staff to ensure a quality set of plans.  Identify needs and recommend modifications to plan submittals.  Ensure plans are checked and approved within established timeframes.  Administer and monitor permit and subdivision policies to ensure program guidelines are met.  Demonstrate proactive planning awareness to anticipate future facility needs based on development trends. Demonstrate environmental stewardship and care for the environment.

Supervise team of engineers and technicians. Assign projects and task, monitor work progress and provide guidance. Promote training and development opportunities.

Provide leadership and direction to assigned engineering team. Provide technical support and assistance to VDOT staff in other divisions or districts on projects as needed to meet goals. Prepare and review technical reports. Act as team and technical lead for projects and proposals. Provides technical leadership to engineers and technical staff. Provides recommendations on various technical aspects of assigned engineering program.

Provide assistance and guidance for review of work under construction and address changes that occur.

Prepare frequent management reports documenting staff task assignments, project status and unresolved issues requiring management direction and decision.

Suggest and lead the implementation of improvement opportunities for the section. Develop implementation strategies that result in improved quality in the outcomes for customer satisfaction and efficiency.

Required skills for job & position:

• Knowledge of transportation planning to include federal, state and local planning and land use regulations, procedures and policies.
• Ability to organize and analyze data, work with detail, problem solve and communicate problems.
• Ability to analyze data, draw logical conclusions and document results and recommendations.
• Knowledge of supervisory principles and practices to include performance management and discipline.
• Skill in leadership coaching, counseling and training others in effectively planning and scheduling work of diverse teams.
• Ability to focus individuals and teams on goal-oriented solutions.
• Knowledge of project management practices and principles.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with diverse audiences and to make presentations and conduct meetings.
• Skill in the application of time management principles and practices.
• Knowledge of VDOT policies, procedures and practices related to transportation engineering.
• Knowledge of strategic, operational and financial management principles, practices and techniques.
• Skill in maneuvering through complex political situations effectively and demonstrating sensitivity to how people and organization's function.
• Knowledge of VDOT policies, procedures and practices related to land use and development.
• Ability to plan and schedule work effectively.
• Skill in the use of computers and software applications to include engineering software and analysis tools.
• Ability to read and understand engineering plans.
• Ability to perform duties within an electronic data and communication environment.
• Knowledge of civil engineering principles and practices as they relate to transportation and highway engineering.
• Ability to build networks and relationships with employees from other divisions, field personnel, contractors, manufacturers and FHWA representatives.
• Knowledge of land development plan reviews, traffic impact studies, and related requirements.
• Knowledge of administrative principles, practices and law related to transportation, land use and development.
• Ability to plan and conduct studies, prepare reports independently, and work with others.
• Skill in recognizing employee development needs and facilitating development plans to enhance employee performance.
• Ability to manage financial resources.
• Knowledge of local, state and federal transportation rules, regulations, specifications and standards.
• Skill in negotiating.
• Ability to supervise staff, programs and budgets.
• Ability to effectively lead and coach professional and technical staff.
• Ability to apply advanced engineering planning principles and practices to a variety of complex transportation projects.
• Skill in providing and promoting good customer service to internal and external customers.

VDOT is an emergency response agency, and this position may be designated to support emergency operations during certain situations. As such, you may occasionally be required to work an assignment that includes hours outside the normal work schedule including weekends and holidays. Not all designated employees are provided an emergency operations assignment.

We have Shared Values and a Code of Ethics. Your success in our organization depends upon modeling these values, therefore please review them and, if in agreement, we welcome you to apply.

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.

Minimum Qualifications

• Valid driver's license.
• Degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Experience applying knowledge of administrative principles, practices and law related to transportation, land use and development.
• Skill in the use of computers and software applications.
• Skill maneuvering through complex political situations, effectively interacting with
employees, citizens, government officials and demonstrating sensitivity to how people and organization's function.
• Experience reflecting knowledge of transportation planning to include federal, state and local planning and land use regulations, procedures and policies.
• Valid Professional Engineer's license.
• Experience applying knowledge of land development plan reviews, traffic impact studies, and related requirements.
• Experience reflecting knowledge of civil engineering principles and practices as they relate to transportation and highway engineering design.
• Ability to manage financial resources.
• Ability to effectively lead and coach professional and technical staff.

Additional Considerations

• Experience in highway, drainage, construction permitting or land development engineering.
• Progressively responsible engineering and land development experience in a diversified transportation program

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.

Fingerprint-based criminal history background check, DMV driving record check, references, Pre-Employment Physical and Drug Screen, and work history will be required prior to employment. Valid Driver's License Required.

Position is designated as essential and, as such, will be required to work outside normal hours, weekends, and holidays during emergency situations which may include but are not limited to inclement weather, disaster response and emergency operations. Travel may be required.

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.

DHRM has also published a companion guidance document for the Alternative Hiring Process for persons with disabilities which can be found here.

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.

State applications will only be accepted as submitted online by 11:59 p.m. on the closing date through the Commonwealth of Virginia’s Job Board/Recruitment Management System (RMS).

Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment.

The decision to interview an applicant is based on the information provided in the application and optional resume; therefore, those who fully represent their qualifications and work history will be more successful with obtaining an interview. Submitting an incomplete application and/or resume lacking job history and relevant experience detail may impact interview eligibility. State applications submitted via email, postal mail, fax, or in person will not be considered.

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.

Contact Information

Name: Taylor Stump

Phone: 757-956-3292

Email: [email protected]

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.