Asst State Eng SB

Provide leadership, direction and engineering expertise for the engineering services. Provide technical and administrative assistance, technical expertise and support to Central Office and District field personnel, contractors, federal, state and local government agencies and suppliers relevant to program areas. To provide leadership and direction to one or more of the following statewide bridge program areas: maintenance, inspection, design, engineering services program or overweight permit program. Develop office practices, structural design standards and ensure compliance with federal, state and agency policy and procedure. Evaluate functional program areas' performance and staffing needs; recommend and implement desired changes. May represent the Structure and Bridge division on AASHTO, TRB and Transportation Research Council Committees.

How you will contribute:

• Bridge Management System: May oversee the statewide Bridge Management System (PONTIS). Develop procedures and policies, coordinate enhancements and IT upgrades, and provide training.

• Budget Development: May oversee or assist in the development and management of the division budget. Maintain close communication with agency financial divisions and the district program areas.

• Employee Performance: Ensure personnel matters are addressed timely and in accordance with established HR Division policy and procedures. Encourage, guide, and participate in the development of staff.

• Engineering Program Leadership: Assist State Engineer as required to lead and manage Division.

• Informational Requests: Review and respond to requests for information. Draft responses to priority letters and respond to phone calls and emails from localities, businesses and citizens.

• Leadership: Provide leadership and oversight of the assigned statewide program areas. Conduct program evaluations for efficiencies, consistent statewide application, and program areas meet business need of Agency. Make recommendations for program modifications to the State Engineer. Maintain active participation in committees and positive engagement with internal and external stakeholders.

• Liaison: Coordinate assigned functions with other VDOT divisions, the federal government, other state agencies, local governments and private sector through regular communication and mutual adherence to policies and procedures.

• Process Management: Capture division processes to communicate, monitor, and improve the delivery of all Division processes. Use models to monitor progress and assist other division assistants in developing performance management tools to convert knowledge activities into division deliverables.

• Program Management: Oversee assigned program areas. Provide technical guidance and sound engineering review and evaluation. Interpret state and federal laws, rules and policies, and make decisions to resolve issues. Institute process and procedure changes as needed. Ensure adherence to schedules, budgets and quality control standards. Implement programs and procedures which promote and achieve agency and divisional goals and objectives. Assess workloads, resources and recommend staffing levels. Identify need for outsourcing and overtime.

• Service Contracts: Oversee development, administration, and execution of professional and non-professional service contracts assigned to respective program areas.

• Special Assignments: Perform special assignments as requested. Review, research, and coordinate buy-in from stakeholders. Recommend or develop new policies, procedures or updates for various functions to ensure clear and consistent interpretation and application of policies statewide.

• Strategic Planning: Oversee and direct the work of assigned areas by participating in the development of strategic plans and implementing programs and procedures which effectively promote and achieve agency and divisional goals and objectives. Prioritize and assign work, set schedules for achievement of projects and meeting deadlines, assess workloads and resources and recommend staffing levels. Determine the need for outsourcing and overtime. Oversee and provide for effective working relationships and promote staff development.

• Teamwork: Promote and build effective work teams. Represent VDOT on internal and external committees.

Technical Guidance: Provide technical guidance and recommendations on assigned program areas to internal and external customers and staff.

What will make you successful:

• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with diverse audiences and to make presentations and prepare reports.

• Ability to develop engineering procedures and practices in specialty areas.

• Ability to develop long range strategies and funding plans.

• Ability to interpret and apply relevant state and federal laws, policies, regulations and guidelines.

• Ability to plan, manage and oversee programs that include multiple sections and complex projects.

• Ability to provide guidance on policy and procedures relating to program area (design, safety inspection, maintenance, engineering services); and interpret engineering policies and procedures.

• Ability to read plans, analyze complex projects, interpret laws and specifications, and make engineering based judgments.

• Comprehensive knowledge of transportation engineering, methods, and procedures.

• Considerable knowledge in one or more of the following areas: structural analysis, bridge design, maintenance, and bridge safety inspection practices.

• Considerable knowledge of leadership, managerial and administrative practices.

• Demonstrated ability to provide statewide leadership and direction to a bridge program area (design, safety inspection, maintenance, engineering services program, etc.).

• Knowledge and skill in strategic planning.

• Knowledge of FHWA bridge maintenance and design practices and standards.

• Knowledge of budget development and management.

• Knowledge of contract administration.

• Knowledge of state and FHWA procurement laws, practices and policies.

• Knowledge of supervisory and human resources practices and principles to include hiring, discipline, performance management, and employee development.

• Knowledge of transportation engineering related laws, regulations, policies, and programs.

• Skill in project and process management, leadership, and critical thinking.

• Skill in the use of computers and web-based applications.

• Skill in the use of personal computer with specialized bridge software.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with diverse audiences and to make presentations and prepare reports.

• Ability to plan, manage and oversee programs that include multiple sections and complex projects.

• Ability to provide guidance on policy and procedures relating to program area (design, safety inspection, maintenance, engineering services); and interpret engineering policies and procedures.

• Considerable knowledge in one or more of the following areas: structural analysis, bridge design, maintenance, and bridge safety inspection practices.

• Degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering or related field.

• Demonstrated ability to provide statewide leadership and direction to a bridge program area (design, safety inspection, maintenance, engineering services program, etc.).

• Knowledge of FHWA bridge maintenance and design practices and standards. Ability to develop engineering procedures and practices in specialty areas.

• Knowledge of supervisory and human resources practices and principles to include hiring, discipline, performance management, and employee development.

• Skill in the use of personal computer with specialized bridge software.

• Valid Professional Engineer's license.

Additional Considerations:

• Ability to develop long range strategies and funding plans.

• Experience at the managerial level in the area of safety inspection, design, analysis, construction, contract management, and other related areas.

• Knowledge of budget development and management.

• Knowledge of contract administration.

• Knowledge of state and FHWA procurement laws, practices and policies.

• Knowledge of strategic planning.

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