H5000 - Roadside Coord Wage

Virginia Department of Transportation; Suffolk (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Department of Transportation in Suffolk, Virginia seeks to coordinate and execute drainage, stormwater, and vegetation management programs. You will plan budgets, develop district plans, and ensure compliance with environmental requirements while supporting roadside infrastructure initiatives.

The role requires managing budgets, interpreting plans, coordinating with internal and external stakeholders, and maintaining required certifications. A valid driver's license is required.

Qualifications

• Ability to manage budgets and costs.
• Ability to participate in statewide strategic planning and meet goals and objectives.
• Possession of and ability to maintain required certifications.
• Skilled in applying environmental principles and practices related to the construction and maintenance of highways.
• Skilled in applying principles and practices of stormwater management and vegetation management.
• Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Develop annual operating plan and budget; work with fiscal and maintenance staff to allocate funds.
• Coordinate, plan and implement Stormwater Program activities; ensure on-time and on-budget delivery.
• Develop district vegetation management plans; administer contracts; monitor contractors and state forces.

Skills

Budget management

Plan interpretation

Customer communication

Education

Environmental/Environmental Sciences degree

Job description

Job Description

Perform special duties as assigned. Provide coordination and technical expertise in managing, planning, organizing, and implementing the drainage and storm water, vegetation management programs. Implement policies and procedures consistent with critical VDOT business needs to ensure the success of roadside programs and related infrastructure. Ensure compliance with laws and regulations governing Roadside Asset Management.

Job Description

Perform special duties as assigned. Provide coordination and technical expertise in managing, planning, organizing, and implementing the drainage and storm water, vegetation management programs. Implement policies and procedures consistent with critical VDOT business needs to ensure the success of roadside programs and related infrastructure. Ensure compliance with laws and regulations governing Roadside Asset Management.

How You Will Contribute

• Contract and Maintenance Budget : Develop annual operating plan and budget. Work with fiscal and maintenance staff to develop annual administrative and maintenance budget allocation. Ensure expenditures remain within budget allocation as issued. Document and track costs of services and recommend prioritization of resources based on safety of the traveling public and preservation of roadside infrastructure. Understand and use forecasting techniques to monitor budgets and take appropriate corrective action when necessary. Ensure consistency through the validation and coding of all expenditure transactions. Complete budgetary and coding training as required.
• Perform duties as assigned. :
• Stormwater Program : Coordinate, plan and implement program activities, policies, and procedures to support key business goals and district-wide initiatives. Monitor and document activities to ensure on-time and on-budget delivery. Conduct Storm water Management Program activities in compliance with federal and state laws, regulations, and agency guidelines. Prioritize and resolve non-compliance issues. Handle action requests regarding program progress and accomplishments. Partner with district staff to develop and implement district-wide initiatives. Develop district storm water management plans.
• Vegetation Program: Develop and implement district vegetation management plans, activities, and procedures to support district's key business goals. Develop and administer contracts for roadside vegetation activities. Provide technical advice and assistance to sections and residencies. Conduct vegetation management program activities in compliance with federal and state laws, regulations and VDOT guidelines. Prioritize and resolve non-compliance issues. Handle requests regarding program progress and accomplishments. Partner with others to develop and implement initiatives. Develop district vegetation management plans and administer contracts; monitor contractors and state forces, for activities such as tree trimming, herbicide and pesticide application, tree cutting, landscape planting, wildflower planting and turf management. Provide support to statewide Outdoor Advertising program relating to vegetation management requirements.

What Will Make You Successful

• Ability to communicate and work effectively with external and internal customers, including members of the public, department staff and contractors.
• Ability to read and interpret plans and specifications.

Minimum Qualifications

• Ability to manage budgets and costs.
• Ability to participate in statewide strategic planning and meet goals and objectives.
• Possession of and ability to maintain required certifications.
• Skilled in applying environmental principles and practices related to the construction and maintenance of highways.
• Skilled in applying principles and practices of stormwater management and vegetation management.
• Valid driver's license.

Additional Considerations

• A combination of training, experience, or education in Environmental Sciences, Natural Sciences, Forestry, Biology, Chemistry, Geology, Hydrology, Social Sciences, or related field desired.
• Skilled in applying environmental requirements to transportation or similar operations.
• Skilled in the technical and economic aspects of roadside asset management practices. Contract management and administration experience.

Physical Requirements

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

VDOT Code of Ethics

Standards of Conduct

Qualifications

Physical Requirements

About Us

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.

Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force.

Equal Opportunity Employer.

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.

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