Title: Assistant Resident Engineer Land Use State Role Title: Architect Engineering Mgr II
Hiring Range: $93,973 - $152,706
Pay Band: 6
Agency: VA Dept of Transportation
Location: Warrenton Residency
Agency Website: Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties Join the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT), where innovation meets infrastructure! At VDOT, we are driven by safety, service to others, and a commitment to excellence! These are the foundational drivers of our success and, as an Assistant Residency Engineer Land Use, you will play a crucial role in shaping the highways that connect communities and drive progress across the Commonwealth of Virginia.
This opportunity is based at our Culpeper District Office located in Virginia's Piedmont region. Culpeper District has two of the state's interstate highways which traverse the district from east to west — I-64 in Albemarle and Louisa counties, and I-66 in Fauquier County. Additionally, one of the state's three major north-south corridors, U.S. 29, runs through the center of the Culpeper District. The VDOT Worker's Memorial, located on I-64 at Afton Mountain, is located within the Culpeper District, and serves to increase public awareness of the sacrifices made by state highway transportation workers.
Core responsibilities include but are not limited to:
• Assisting the Resident Engineer to coordinate, integrate, and manage VDOT resources within the residency program.
• Serving as the focal point for services, and primary contact for local governments on activities impacting the local geographic region.
• Supervising the residency Small Projects Engineer and performing preliminary traffic engineering analysis of moderate complexity.
• Administering VDOT land development activities in assigned geographic regions regarding land-use policies, procedures, and guidelines
• Managing resources and staff allocated to the program to accomplish objectives.
• Representing the Department and effectively communicating and responding to all internal and external customers.
• Managing program budget resources serving as the Warrenton Residency Staff Engineer.
Approved safety shoes required. (Eligible for a reimbursement) Why Choose VDOT
In addition to a rewarding work experience, VDOT offers core benefits including competitive health and life insurance programs, pre-tax spending accounts, and leave programs. A State Retirement Plan; tax -deferred Retirement Savings Plan with employer matching provision; and a Short and Long-Term Disability Program funded by the State are also available. Miscellaneous benefits include paid holidays, training and tuition assistance programs, wellness programs, and more!
VDOT employees have Shared Values and abide by a Code of Ethics. Our culture includes teamwork, transparency, learning, creativity, collaboration, and work that values differences. We encourage all who apply to review our values and ethics. (View our Values & Ethics here: If you share these values, we invite you to apply! Minimum Qualifications • Skill in developing and managing effective relationships with employees, citizens and public officials.
• Experience applying civil engineering principles and practices to land development design, transportation construction and maintenance projects.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with diverse audiences.
• Experience with land use and development activities to include rezoning and public meetings.
• Valid driver's license.
• Degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Experience managing and directing activities related to staffing, budgeting, planning, prioritizing, scheduling, problem solving and training.
• Valid Professional Engineer's license.
• Safety shoes required in the field.
• Skill in the use of computers and software programs to include MS Office and engineering design software. Additional Considerations • Progressively responsible engineering and land development experience in a diversified transportation program.
• Progressively responsible experience managing a transportation maintenance 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.
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or resume is submitted successfully. Please refer to "Your Application" in your Virginia Jobs account (jobs.virginia.gov) to check the status of your application for this position. State applications will only be accepted as submitted online by 11:55 pm on the closing date. State applications submitted via email, postal mail, fax, or in person cannot be considered.
The decision to interview an applicant is based on the information provided in the application or optional resume; therefore, those who fully represent their qualifications will be more successful with obtaining an interview. Submitting an incomplete application or resume lacking relevant experience detail may impact interview eligibility.
VDOT is an emergency response agency, and this position may be required to assist during emergency operations, requiring work outside of normal work hours to ensure the safety of the traveling public.
Fingerprint based background check, employment references, work history, and DMV driving record 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 the Department of Human Resource Management (DHRM). Therefore, advertised rates of pay may or may not align with the Commonwealth pay bands.
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: Christina Dennis
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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 .
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.
