18108 - Eng Tech Sr Permits

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Ashland (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Virginia, Department of Transportation, is seeking an Engineering Technician to review, inspect, and process street and bond project work for the State Secondary System. The role provides engineering technical support, analyzes sight distance, drainage, and geometry, and ensures safety during permit work near the public right of way.

Responsibilities include communicating with staff and consultants, applying engineering technology principles, inspecting field activities, issuing

Qualifications

• Ability to interpret VDOT Road and Bridge standards and spec, VA Work Area Protection manual, Access Management and Land Use Permit Regulations, and Subdivision Street Requirements.
• Ability to obtain necessary materials certifications within first 12 months of employment.
• Ability to read and interpret site plans, road construction plans, property plats, utility plans and sketches.
• Knowledge of highway construction and roadway maintenance procedures.
• Knowledge of land use permitting processes and procedures.
• Skill in the use of computers and web-based applications.
• Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with VDOT staff and external staff (consultants, localities, etc.) to resolve issues and advise supervisor on critical developments and field observations.
• Apply advanced principles and practices of engineering technology to assigned program areas; interpret policies and procedures in daily work.
• Review or inspect field work by VDOT staff or contractors to determine compliance with policies, procedures and standards.
• Issue and process permit applications for work within VDOT right of way; inspect permit work for conformity to plans and provisions; review bond estimates and coordinate lane closures.
• Document, enter and complete required data such as work orders, schedules or records; provide technical assistance and training to field staff and contractors.
• Review and inspect new subdivision streets, plan inspections, and coordinate phase inspections during construction and post-installation; process abandonments and discontinuances.

Skills

Communication

Reading plans

Standards interpretation

Time management

Education

Civil Engineering

Tools

Computers & software

Job description

Hiring Range: $54578.00 to $88689.00

Full Time or Part Time: Full_Time

Additional Detail

Description for Candidates:

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, i.e. private and commercial entrance permits, utility permits and land use permits, to ensure compliance with agency standards and specifications and to ensure safety of the traveling public where permit work is taking place. To provide engineering technical support and assistance to assigned program area.

How you will contribute:

• Communication: Communicate with VDOT staff as well as external staff (consultants, localities, etc.) to proactively resolve issues. Advise supervisor on critical developments and field observations.
• Engineering Technology: Apply advance principles and practices of engineering technology to assigned program areas. Interpret policies and procedures and apply in daily work assignments.
• Field Reviews and Inspections: Review or inspect field work being performed by VDOT staff or contractors. Determine compliance with policies, procedures and standards.
• Issue Land Use Permits: Issue and process permit applications for work within VDOT right of way. Inspect permit work to ensure conformity to plans and special provisions and requirements of the land use permit manual. Meet with applicants in the field, review project work zones and review and determine bond estimates. Provide technical expertise in onsite evaluation of elements such as sight distance, stopping sight distance, geometry, drainage pipe requirements, locations and size, percent of grade, sub-grade stabilization and surface. Communicate with special event coordinators. Review, approve and communicate lane and road closures, detours and special use activities. Respond to citizens, elected officials and local government officials regarding permit inquiries and concerns.
• Project Documentation: Document, enter and complete required data such as work orders , schedules or records. Provide technical assistance to field staff and contractors and provide training.
• Records Maintenance: Compile and maintain automated and written reports and project records for assigned program areas. Records are maintained in accordance with guidelines and policies.
• 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 for processing. Plan and coordinate phase inspections during construction and post installation inspections. Review, approve, and process abandonments and discontinuances.
• Review site plans, special use permits, rezoning requests and land divisions: Check plats for administrative approval by county planning. Conduct onsite field review with owner or owner's agents. Communicate with citizens, public officials, state employees and business representatives.
• Technical Assistance: Address questions, policies and procedures related to assigned program area. Provide support to field personnel. Provide guidance related to VDOT policy and standards.
• Time Management: Demonstrate knowledge of all project activities and deliverables. Manage time to ensure project work is completed efficiently and within timeframes established by supervisor. Inform supervisor in a timely manner regarding issues which may affect the scheduled completion of an assignment.

What will make you successful:

• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with internal and external customers.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to interpret VDOT Road and Bridge standards and specifications, VA Work Area Protection manual, Access Management and Land Use Permit Regulations, and Subdivision Street Requirements.
• Ability to interpret and apply policies and procedures related to VDOT's program areas.
• Ability to prepare and maintain records and reports.
• Ability to provide training and guidance to other technicians.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering plans and specifications.
• Ability to read and interpret site plans, road construction plans, property plats, utility plans and sketches.
• Knowledge of highway construction and roadway maintenance procedures.
• Knowledge of land use permitting processes and procedures.
• Skill in the use of computers and job-relevant software programs.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ability to interpret VDOT Road and Bridge standards and spec, VA Work Area Protection manual, Access Management and Land Use Permit Regulations, and Subdivision Street Requirements.
• Ability to obtain necessary materials certifications needed with first 12 months of employment.
• Ability to read and interpret site plans, road construction plans, property plats, utility plans and sketches.
• Knowledge of highway construction and roadway maintenance procedures.
• Knowledge of land use permitting processes and procedures.
• Skill in the use of computers and web-based applications.
• Valid driver's license.

Additional Considerations:

• A combination of training, experience, or education in Civil Engineering, or related field desired.
• Experience in roadway construction and maintenance activities.
• Experience working with MUTCD, Virginia Work Area Protection Manual, Road Design Manual, VDOT Road and Bridge Standards and Specifications, Access Management Regulations and Land Use Manual.
• Possess certifications in - Soils and Aggregate, Asphalt Concrete, Hydraulic Cement Concrete, Pavement Markings, Nuclear Safety and Erosion and Sediment control.

Physical Requirements

VDOT employees must abide by VDOTs Code of Ethics and the Commonwealths Standards of Conduct.

VDOT Code of Ethics

Standards of Conduct