Traffic Construction Specialist - Culpeper, United States - VA Dept of Transportation

VA Dept of Transportation

Verified Company

Culpeper, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

Title:
Traffic Construction Specialist

State Role Title:
Engineering Technician IV

Hiring Range:
$57,062 - $92,725

Pay Band: 5

Agency:
VA Dept of Transportation

Location:
Culpeper District Complex

Recruitment Type:
General Public - G

Job Duties

VDOT is driven by safety, service to the community, and commitment to excellence If you are driven by innovation and passion for infrastructure, we want you to join our team to keep Virginia moving. As a Traffic Construction Specialist, you will use our foundational drivers to play a crucial role in shaping the highways that connect communities and drive progress across the Commonwealth of Virginia.

In this position, you will:

Support the Traffic Operations program during all phases of construction and installation of traffic control devices.
Coordinate, monitor, inspect, and provide oversight and direction to contract inspectors ensuring construction quality with contract plans and specifications.
Participate in system and component level installation and acceptance testing for new systems, software, or ITS devices to ensure contract requirements are met.
Interpret plans and contract requirements, inspect work in progress, resolve construction problems, and address complaints.
Prepare and maintain project correspondence and reports. Review work orders, estimates, claims, etc.
Prepare, review, and monitor progress reports, work schedules, records of work performed, daily inspection reports, and project diaries.
Monitor materials received, tested, and used. Prepare vouchers. Review and submit final documentation for completed projects.
Provide technical assistance for construction and maintenance project issues. Serve as liaison between the field and VDOT project managers.
Investigate and resolve complaints from stakeholders.

Minimum Qualifications

Ability to scope out multiple project assignments, set goals and priorities, and develop schedules.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret plans, contract specifications, and contract documentation.
Valid driver's license.
Knowledge of civil rights requirements, VDOT and OSHA safety regulations, and environmental regulations.
Skill in the use of computers and applicable programs for preparing project documentation.
Experience related to electrical systems, inspection and testing practices, and materials testing and acceptance procedures for routine and complex projects.
Ability to accomplish results through formal and informal channels.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with internal and external customers.
Knowledge of mathematics, common formulas, trigonometry, algebra and geometry necessary to accomplish inspection work.

Additional Considerations

Knowledge of VDOT specifications, contracts, and standards as they relate to construction management processes.
Experience in traffic engineering related to highway and signal construction and inspection.

Special Instructions
Fingerprint-based background checks, references, work history, and DMV records will be verified before 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. Telework eligibility will be following the Commonwealth's Teleworking policy.

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.

VDOT employees have Shared Values and a Code of Ethics: your success in our organization depends upon modeling these values, therefore please access the following link: VDOT Shared Values and Ethics to review them and if in agreement, we welcome you to apply.

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" VDOT Information

Contact Information

Name:
Leitha Atkins

Phone:

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.

Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force.

**Equal Opportunity Employer