Transportation Program Administrator - Richmond, United States - VA Dept of Transportation

VA Dept of Transportation
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Richmond, United States

4 weeks ago

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Description

Title:
Transportation Program Administrator


State Role Title:
Prog Admin Specialist II


Hiring Range:
$63,988 - $103,981


Pay Band: 5


Agency:
VA Dept of Transportation


Location:
Dept of Transportation


Recruitment Type:
General Public - G


Job Duties

  • The Virginia Department of Transportation's (VDOT) Local Assistance Division (LAD) provides oversight and guidance to localities administering transportation projects. In addition, LAD oversees special funding programs, which include Transportation Alternatives, Revenue Sharing, and Urban Maintenance and Construction. LAD is seeking a Transportation Program Administrator that can work effectively as a member of a team to provide oversight and support to the Local Assistance Division programs.

Duties will include but are not limited to:

  • Support the Locally Administered Projects Program
  • Provide guidance to stakeholders on locally administered projects, including: VDOT staff, FHWA, local officials, state agencies, and planning organizations.
  • Develop policies and procedures to improve workflows and ensure the overall health of the Locally Administered Projects Program.
  • Assist in outreach and training program development
  • Perform data management to support federal and state funding programs
  • Analyze data and business processes, interpret results, forecast spend plans and expenditures
  • Analyze business performance, provide insights, and drive recommendations to improve performance of projects and programs

Minimum Qualifications

  • Knowledge of VDOT project development and delivery
  • Strong understanding of federal and state funding programs including: Transportation Alternatives and Revenue Sharing
  • Understanding of the Six Year Improvement Program (SYIP)
  • Ability to design, analyze, and implement policies, procedures, and programs
  • Ability to develop training programs and materials
  • Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
  • Degree in public administration, transportation planning, urban and regional planning, civil engineering or related field, or equivalent experience

Additional Considerations

  • Knowledge of project lifecycle, phases, and milestones
  • Familiarity in the use of GIS data and software

Special Instructions
This position requires a fingerprint based Criminal History Background Check, DMV Record Check and Work History Verification with references.

VDOT is an emergency operation agency.

Positions physically working within Central Office locations may be designated upon request and coordination among the respective District Engineer or Administrator and Chief.

Assignments are updated annually. Not all designated employees are provided an emergency operations assignment.

This position may be eligible for telework opportunities; availability, hours, and duration will be in
accordance with the Commonwealth's Teleworking policy.

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.


Contact Information

Name:
Audrey Phillips


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
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