Bridge-Tunnel 24/7 Operations Lead

Virginia Department of Transportation; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Department of Transportation seeks a qualified leader to manage the 24-hour operations branch of a major bridge-tunnel crossing. You will supervise staff and traffic management activities to ensure safe and efficient use by the traveling public, while administering HR, budgets, and procurement in support of ongoing operations.

The role requires strong communication, staff coordination, and adherence to Virginia State Code and agency policies.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with diverse audiences.
• Coordinate, direct and evaluate performance of staff involved in 24-hour operations.
• Plan, instruct, supervise and interpret Virginia State Code and implement policies and procedures.
• Prioritize and communicate multiple assignments and meet deadlines.
• Respond effectively to emergency situations.
• Extensive experience in bridge-tunnel supervisory work or managerial experience in large, multi-faceted organizations.
• Knowledge of administrative and supervisory principles and practices.
• Knowledge of management principles for public service organizations.
• Skill in the use of computers and software applications.

Responsibilities

• Administer Human Resources Activities: Conduct job interviews. Provide accurate documentation of personnel actions in accordance with policies. Ensures EO and AA policies and objectives are accomplished. Perform and promote all safety policies. Develop subordinates by providing timely, accurate feedback, assessing developmental needs, providing appropriate coaching and guidance.
• Budgets and Procurement: Develop Operations budgets for submittal. Direct the effective planning of work activities, equipment requisitions, stock and other purchases. etc. Monitor Operations budgets and make adjustments.
• Financial Management: Manage resources, demonstrate stewardship of taxpayer dollars in planning and budgeting processes, seek cost effective means to accomplish work, develop operational budgets for maintenance of signs and pavement markings.
• Manage Operations Branch: Demonstrate effective leadership and management skills through appropriate planning, implementation of appropriate processes, procedures, and policies for administrative, budgetary, and operational responsibilities.

Skills

Effective communication

Staff supervision

Policy interpretation

Deadline management

Emergency response

Public service mgmt

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Virginia Department of Transportation seeks a qualified leader to manage the 24-hour operations branch of a major bridge-tunnel crossing. You will supervise staff and traffic management activities to ensure safe and efficient use by the traveling public, while administering HR, budgets, and procurement in support of ongoing operations.

The role requires strong communication, staff coordination, and adherence to Virginia State Code and agency policies.