H8132 - Eng Tech Sr Permits Wage

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Lexington (VA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Virginia (Commonwealth of VA Careers) is seeking an on-site, part-time specialist in Lexington to review, inspect, and process street additions and county bond projects for the State Secondary System. You will issue land use permits and ensure compliance with agency standards, safety, and specifications.

You will document data, support field staff, review plans, and coordinate inspections, leveraging VDOT manuals and procedures.

Qualifications

• Interpret VDOT Road and Bridge standards and specifications.
• Read and interpret site plans, road construction plans, property plats, utility plans and sketches.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license and ability to operate within field settings.
• Experience with land use permitting processes and related regulations.
• Ability to use computers and web-based applications.

Responsibilities

• Review, inspect and process new street additions and county bond projects and additions into the State Secondary System.
• Issue Land Use Permits and process permit applications for work within VDOT right of way; inspect permit work for conformity with plans and permit provisions.
• Document, enter and complete required data such as work orders and schedules; provide technical assistance to field staff.
• Compile and maintain automated and written reports and project records.
• Review and inspect new subdivision streets; coordinate phase inspections and submissions for acceptance into the state system.

Skills

Communication skills

Instruction following

Record keeping

Engineering plans interpretation

Site plans interpretation

Highway construction knowledge

Computers & software

Driver's license

Education

Civil engineering background desired

Job description

Hiring Range: $24.40 to $39.65

Full Time or Part Time: Part_Time

Additional Detail

Description for Candidates:

• 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, 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.
  How you will contribute:
• 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.
• Perform duties as assigned. :
• 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 prepare and maintain records and reports.
• 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.
• Skill in the use of computers and job-relevant software programs.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 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 obtain necessary materials certifications needed 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.

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.
• Possession of certifications required for position.

Physical Requirements

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

VDOT Code of Ethics

Standards of Conduct