This position reports directly to the District Engineer. As one of the Assistant District Administrators (ADA), this position will serve in the role of Transportation and Land Use Director for Fairafx and Arlington County or other duties assigned. Responsible for providing managerial leadership in Local Program Delivery, Local Government Liaison and effective communication with elected officials, Process and Business Improvements including organizational measures and oversight across district disciplines.

Local Program Delivery – Provide managerial leadership ensuring processes related to project development and engineering, land use review, permitting and street acceptance procedures are followed. Ensure resolution of internal and external customer service issues. Resolve complex engineering or procedural issues through the application of engineering design, traffic engineering and or hydraulic principles and knowledge of local jurisdiction code requirements are met. Promote collaborative working relationships with localities and industry stakeholders to develop projects with reduced impact to state highway systems. Minimize or reduce impacts to existing roadway networks in the review of rezoning, site plans, subdivision plats, etc. Ensure new road construction meets VDOT standards. Oversee public involvement strategy and funding process coordination with localities.

Local Government Liaison – Provide program status to elected official and local staffs related to transportation projects and department goals and objectives. Participate in monthly coordination meetings and facilitate resolution of VDOT and local transportation program delivery issues. Foster increased communication with elected officials and local, state and federal staff related to maximizing available funds to enhance project development and delivery.

Process and Business Improvement – Support the identification and mechanisms to track appropriate organizational measures for program delivery and customer service areas agency-wide. Assess and recommend alternative solutions impacting organizational performance. Identify opportunities for outsourcing linked to business goals and objectives. Identify opportunities for redeployment of resources using alternative strategies and implement solutions.

The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is responsible for building, maintaining and operating the state’s roads, bridges and tunnels. We are a diverse workforce with the common goal to positively impact our communities and the Commonwealth of Virginia. Our work in transportation touches every person who lives in or travels through the state. We are looking for team members to bring creativity, knowledge, leadership and passion as we continuously work to innovate and reinvent the future of transportation.

In addition to a rewarding work experience, VDOT offers excellent health and life insurance benefits, pre-tax spending accounts, state funded Short and Long Term Disability, paid holidays, vacation, tuition assistance, free wellness programs, and a state retirement plan with options for tax-deferred retirement savings including employer matching.

We are a “Virginia Values Veterans” (V3) official certified company and state agency that provides hiring preference to Veterans and Members of the Virginia National Guard in support of Executive Order 29, (2010). If you are a Veteran or Virginia National Guard Member, we urge you to respond accordingly on your state application.

We have Shared Values and a Code of Ethics: Your success in our organization depends upon modeling these values, therefore please access the following link: http://www.virginiadot.org/about/missionandvalues.asp to review them and, if in agreement, we welcome you to apply.

Once onboarded, this position may be eligible for telework opportunities; availability, hours, and duration of telework shall be approved as outlined in the Commonwealth telework policy.

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 Certified Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: https://www.vadars.org/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx, or call DARS at 800- 552-5019.

The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is an Equal Opportunity Employer by both policy and practice. For more information about our employment practices, please visit “Information for VDOT Employees and Applicants” at: http://www.virginiadot.org/jobs/information_for_employees.asp.

Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment within 90 days of the closing date. State applications will only be accepted as submitted online by 11:59 p.m. on the closing date through the Recruitment Management System (RMS).

State applications submitted via email, postal mail, fax, or in person will not be considered. Applicants are expected to represent qualifications and work history. The decision to interview an applicant is based on the information provided in the application; therefore it is important to provide complete work history and experience as it relates to this position.

RMS provides a confirmation of receipt when your application is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your RMS account to check the status of your application for this position.

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.