Research Associate Director - Charlottesville, United States - VA Dept of Transportation

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Title:
Research Associate Director


State Role Title:
Scientist Manager III


Hiring Range:
$107,986 - $175,478


Pay Band: 7


Agency:
VA Dept of Transportation


Location:
VA Trans Research Council


Recruitment Type:
General Public - G


Job Duties


What drives you? Whether it's knowing the work you do makes a difference, having a great work/life balance, working on exciting and challenging projects, leading innovation and championing change or simply working with a great group of people who are committed to professionalism.

Are you ready to advance you career at the Virginia Department of Transportation?


The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is excited to announce an opportunity to serve as a Research Associate Director in our Research Council.

The Research Associate Director will oversee and manage a research team that focuses on Structures and Bridges (Structures Team). This position is located in Charlottesville, VA.

This position's specific responsibilities and duties will include, but are not limited to:

Team Leadership and Program Management

  • Provide strategic direction, leadership, and management for the structure and bridge research program area while being aware of the comprehensive needs of the entire VTRC research program.
  • Work with the Structures Team to build a forwardthinking, anticipatory research agenda in all areas of responsibility without overlap with other teams within VTRC.
  • Develop and keep track of a budget for all project line items.
  • Promote meaningful collaboration within the team and with the members of other Research Council teams in carrying out projects.
  • Assist scientists in the conception and design of research projects and technical assistance activities.
  • Oversee project initiation; progress reporting; deliverable development and quality control; and implementation plan development and tracking assistance.
  • Provide technical guidance and direction throughout the project lifecycle and help steer the project if needs and goals change over the course of the study.
  • Communicate clearly and regularly with the team and the research stakeholders.
  • Ensure availability and appropriate allocation of resources.
  • Encourage implementable deliverables from research projects and help seek opportunities to implement recommendations resulting from these projects.
  • Support the professional development of all Structures Team members and mentoring of less senior scientists.
  • Keep abreast of the newest developments and issues pertinent to VDOT's Structure and Bridge program.
  • Oversee and provide support to technical assistance efforts undertaken by staff.
  • Measure and track the performance of the team through meaningful metrics and ensure improvement in key areas.

VTRC Leadership

  • Assist in leading VDOT's research, innovation, and implementation efforts.
  • Assist the VTRC Leadership Team with developing its strategic direction for the Research Council and ensure its alignment with the VDOT strategic plan.
  • Serve as a catalyst and embrace change in VTRC culture; support new alternatives and solutions.
  • Work independently and collaboratively to build support and ownership throughout VTRC for Leadership Team decisions, direction, and initiatives.
  • Actively participate in Leadership Team meetings and contribute to development of agenda items and associated decisions.
  • Make periodic reports to the Leadership Team on key issues and events within area of responsibility.

VDOT Stakeholder Representative

  • Serve as VDOT stakeholder representative for transportation RD and T at the state, national, and international level to influence policy, legislation, funding and management related to transportation research that is within VDOT's and VTRC's best strategic interests.
  • Keep abreast of developments and initiatives in VDOT and the national research community that have an impact on VTRC.
  • Respond to these initiatives in a manner congruent with VDOT and VTRC organizational interests.
  • Build and maintain a credible, professional organizational image with employees, VDOT districts and divisions, Executive Team members, and other stakeholders and customers.
  • Demonstrate financial stewardship in program and organizational decisions.
  • Attend district and division staff meetings to carry word about RD and T and assess VDOT research needs.
  • Join and participate in external professional organizations.
  • Develop a relationship with VDOT Communications Division to share RD and T information and to help build a positive image about the Research Council, its programs, and its staff.


VDOT employees serve the citizens of the Commonwealth and travelling public daily through our mission to plan, deliver, operate and maintain a transportation system that is safe, moves people and goods, enhances the economy, and improves quality of life.

VDOT is the third largest state maintained highway system in the country, maintaining over 58,000 mil
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