Transportation Engineering Technologist- Statewide - Charleston, United States - West Virginia Transportation Department

Description

Salary: $2, $3,136.54 Biweekly

Location : Charleston, WV

Job Type: Full-Time Permanent

Job Number: DOT24OP028B

Division: West Virginia Department of Transportation

District/Subdivision: Operations Division

Opening Date: 04/24/2024

Closing Date: 4/30/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

Nature of Work

The Transportation Engineering Technologist serves in a managerial and/or program expert capacity in either the engineering or construction field/area of highway and bridge construction and maintenance. Manager duties include supervision of lower-level supervisors, technicians, and/or professional employees. This position specifically performs work associated with environmental and hazardous waste compliance. The incumbent in this position is responsible for reviewing/supervising work conducted by district personnel pertaining to federal and state environmental laws, regulations, and requirements. This person coordinates efforts in pursuit of goals regarding environmental resources. This person is the first point of contact for all 10 district's personnel, when assistance in environmental compliance issues is needed. This person is also team leader in development of new means/tools to help districts remain in compliance. Performs other related duties as required.

Note
Employees functioning as a licensed land surveyor must have a current state license from the State Board of Examiners for Land

Pay Grade: 19
Typical Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide managerial oversight for subordinate supervisors and the program/projects to which they are assigned

• Evaluate the work of subordinate supervisors and employees

• Review and/or calculate technical data relating to engineering and construction projects

• Review project design and construction plans prepared by consultants

• Communicate with consultant engineers to discuss prospective or ongoing projects and plans

• Perform field reviews of engineering and construction projects

• Meet with various parties having an interest in projects, including representatives of state government, legislators, community leaders, regulators and other interest groups

• Monitor and manage budgets associated with projects

• Read and interpret complex design and construction plans Travel may be required, therefore, a valid driver's license may be required.

• Travel may be required; therefore, a valid driver's license may be required.
Required Skills and Knowledge

• Knowledge of principles and practices of civil engineering

• Knowledge of laws, policies, procedures and regulations governing contracts, consultant agreements, purchasing, employment and other matters

• Knowledge of the internal operation of the Department of Transportation

• Knowledge of plan and specification requirements of the Department of Transportation

• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing

• Ability to read and comprehend plans and specifications

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others

• Ability to work harmoniously with other employees

• Ability to supervise others.
Required Education and Experience

REQUIRED TRAINING/EDUCATION

• Certification as an Engineering Technologist by the West Virginia Transportation Engineering Technician Certification Board.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

• No prior experience required

Substitution (New Hires Only)

• Associate of Applied Science in Highway Engineering Technology degree from a regionally accredited college or university, plus twelve (12) years of paid experience in a technical capacity in a Civil Engineering environment may be substituted for the required training/education.

OR

• Associate Degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or similar technical degree from an accredited college or university, plus ten (10) years of paid experience in a technical capacity in a Civil Engineering environment may be substituted for the required training/education.

OR

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or similar technical degree from an accredited college or university, plus seven (7) years of paid experience in a technical capacity in a Civil Engineering environment OR be licensed as a Professional Surveyor OR be licensed as a Professional Engineer may be substituted for the required training/education.

Special Requirement: Employees functioning as a licensed land surveyor must have a current state license from the State Board of Examiners for Land. Please attach the license to your application for verification.

Annual Increment Pay
Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Paid Sick Leave

Family Medical Leave

Leave Donation Program

Military Leave

Employee Education Reimbursement & Leave Program

Flexible Work Schedules

Training Opportunities

Promotion Opportunities

Public Employees' Retirement System:

1. Employees enrolled in PERS Tier 1 contribute 4.5% of their gross salary. The Employer contributes 9%.
2. Employees enrolled in PERS Tier 2 contribute 6.0% of their gross salary. The Employer contributes 9%.

Deferred Compensation

Health Insurance Enrollment

Additional Coverage Options including Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Accounts,
Disability Insurance and more.

Life Insurance

Credit Union

Employee Discounts