Job Description
Perform special duties as assigned. Review, inspect, and process new street additions and county bond projects and additions into the State Secondary System. Review, approve, process, issue and inspect work activities under permit (private and commercial entrance permits, utility permits and land use permits) to ensure compliance with VDOT standards and specifications. Ensure safety of the traveling public where permit work is taking place. Assist in planning, coordinating, developing and evaluating Land Use Permit and Subdivision Street Acceptance programs.
How you will contribute:
Communicate with special event coordinators: Review, approve and communicate lane and road closures, detours and special use activities. Provide information, technical guidance and interpretation of policies, procedures and regulations to citizens, elected officials, local government officials and others concerning subdivision street inspections. Respond to citizens, elected officials, local government official and others regarding inquires and concerns about permit activities. Negotiate and provide solutions to address conflicts, field disputes and design issues.
Compliance: Ensure compliance with all Construction Directives (CDs), environmental safety, EO, Materials, acceptance testing and quality directive. Ensure assigned project is compliant with VDOT, District, and regional environmental and safety goals. Ensure environmental discrepancies and safety violations are corrected. Monitor and assure compliance with all VOSHCP, OSHA, DPOR and VDOT safety policies and regulations.
Job Safety: Determine and demonstrate proper work site protection techniques. Ensure workplace safety by identifying workplace hazards and making suggestions for improvement. Wear proper personal protection equipment. Maintain current knowledge of safety rules, regulations, laws and procedures (OSHA, VOSHA, etc.). Ensure equipment is used properly and safely. Apply MUTCD for detours, lane closures, work zones, etc. Maintain clean, orderly, and safe work environment. Follow VDOT safety regulations and practices.
Land Use Permits: Issue and process permit applications for work within VDOT right of way. Inspect permit work ensuring conformity to plans, special provisions and requirements of land use permit manual. Meet with applicants in the field, review project work zones and determine bond estimates. Provide technical expertise regarding on-site evaluation of sight distance, stopping sight distance, geometry, drainage pipe requirements, locations and size, percent of grade, sub-grade stabilization and surface. Review site plans, utility plans and county road construction plans for plan constructability, conflict avoidance and compliance with department standards and land use policies.
Review site plans, special use permits, rezoning requests and land divisions.: Check plats for administrative approval by county planning. Conduct on-site field review with owner or owner's agent(s).
Subdivision and Street Acceptance: Review and inspect new subdivision streets, perform final inspection and handle assemblies for acceptance of streets into state system and submit completed package to Central Office. Plan and coordinate phase inspections during construction and post installation inspection. Provide information, technical guidance and interpretation of policies, procedures and regulations related to additions. Review, approve and process abandonments and discontinuances.
Technical Advice and Guidance: Serve as a technical resource and consultant to inspectors, contractors and agency management. Instruct and guide field staff to assure work conforms to Agency, OSHA, VOSH and contract safety policies, plans, specifications and contract documents.
What will make you successful:
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with internal and external customers.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with inspection staff, consultants, contractors and VDOT management.
Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to gather and analyze data and prepare technical reports.
Ability to interpret plans, specifications and contracts.
Knowledge of highway construction methods, procedures and practices.
Knowledge of land use permitting processes and procedures.
Skill in the use of computers and software applications.
Minimum Qualifications:
Ability to apply highway construction and roadway maintenance procedures.
Ability to obtain required certifications within specified timeframes.
Ability to read, interpret site plans, road construction plans, property plats, utility plans and sketches.
Knowledge of land use permitting processes and procedures.
Skill in interpreting VDOT Road and Bridge standards and specifications, VA Work Area Protection manual, Access Management and Land Use Permit Regulations and Subdivision Street Requirements.
Skill in the use of computers and software applications.
Valid driver's license.
Additional Considerations:
A combination of training, experience, or education Civil Engineering or related field desired.
Experience in highway construction and roadway maintenance.
Experience in land use permit processes and procedures.
Experience using MUTCD, VA Work Area Protection, Road Design, and Land Use Manuals, VDOT Road and Bridge Standards and Specifications, and Access Management Regulations.
Possess certifications in - Soils and Aggregate, Asphalt Concrete, Hydraulic Cement Concrete, Pavement Markings, Nuclear Safety and Erosion and Sediment control.
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VDOT employees must abide by VDOTs Code of Ethics and the Commonwealths Standards of Conduct.
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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.
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: Career Pathways for Individuals with Disabilities, or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.
Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force. Equal Opportunity Employer.
Please be aware all VDOT positions require pre-employment screenings. These screenings may include the following:
- Fingerprint based Criminal History Background Check
- DMV Record Check
- Work History Verification
- References
- Pre-employment physical
- Drug screen
