Director, Highway Maintenance & Emergency Ops

Virginia AG; Virginia; On-site; USD 72,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia AG is hiring to support the Virginia Department of Transportation in planning, coordinating, and managing maintenance resources across statewide priorities. The role emphasizes budget development, emergency operations, and ensuring safety and environmental standards are met while guiding staff and operations.

The position requires strong communication, strategic planning, and experience with roadway maintenance, inventory management, and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication with the public and officials.
• Ability to coordinate resources across multiple projects and schedules.
• Experience supervising diverse staff and implementing solutions.
• Knowledge of safety standards and applying them to the workforce.
• Knowledge of federal/state highway regulations and policies.
• Knowledge of inventory management and roadway construction methods.
• Proficiency with computers and software applications.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Assist leadership in coordinating resources for the maintenance program and budgets.
• Plan and direct maintenance operations and schedules.
• Coordinate emergency operations and disaster response.
• Ensure environmental compliance and permit submittals.
• Manage equipment resources and replacement planning.
• Oversee procurement, inventory and IMS goals.

Skills

Communication skills

Resource planning

Data analysis

Staff supervision

Safety compliance

Regulatory knowledge

Inventory management

Roadway construction

Computer skills

Education

Engineering or Public Administration background

Tools

IMS (Inventory Management System)

Job description

Virginia AG is hiring to support the Virginia Department of Transportation in planning, coordinating, and managing maintenance resources across statewide priorities. The role emphasizes budget development, emergency operations, and ensuring safety and environmental standards are met while guiding staff and operations.

The position requires strong communication, strategic planning, and experience with roadway maintenance, inventory management, and regulatory compliance.