Title: Area Land Use Engineer-Prince William
State Role Title: Architect/Engineer II
Hiring Range: $109,655-$178,190
Pay Band: NV 6
Agency: VA Dept of Transportation
Location: NOVA District Office
Agency Website: www.vdot.virginia.gov/careers
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
NOVA VDOT is seeking an Area Land Use Engineer (PE) for Prince William to plan, develop, coordinate and monitor activities of engineers responsible for the technical review, analyses and approval of subdivision and site engineering plans. Meet with government officials and staff developers, land use attorneys and other VDOT staff to determine needs and resolve issues concerning engineering soundness of design and impact on the transportation network. Manage and supervise technical staff of Land Use and Permit teams.
Responsibilities include but may not be limited to:
Engineering Support of Other VDOT Functions- Provide responsible charge support to district management for other non-land development activities to include district maintenance and construction programs. May review or design drainage structures to include open channels, culverts, curb and gutter, drop inlets and storm sewer system, as well as straight-line sketches, erosion and sediment control measures, miscellaneous maintenance projects and no-plan construction contract development.
Responsible Charge Engineer- Fulfill duties as responsible charge engineer in compliance with policies, procedures and the Code of Virginia.
Communications- Respond to technical inquiries from employees, the public, local government agencies, stakeholders and other special interest groups. Establish and maintain timely communications and close working relations with project team members to ensure vital technical project information is disseminated.
Responsible Charge- Review and approve development plans for subdivision and land use programs as responsible-charge engineer. Ensure actions are within policies, standards, plans, and designs. Perform thorough reviews for rezoning requests, master plans, traffic impact analyses, subdivision plans and site plans. Coordinate additional technical reviews by district support engineering sections. Work with developers, consultant engineers, county staff, boards of supervisors and VDOT staff to ensure a quality set of plans. Identify needs and recommend modifications to plan submittals. Ensure plans are checked and approved within established timeframes. Administer and monitor permit and subdivision policies to ensure program guidelines are met. Demonstrate proactive planning awareness to anticipate future facility needs based on development trends. Demonstrate environmental stewardship and care for the environment.
Team Leadership- Supervise team of engineers and technicians. Assign projects and task, monitor work progress and provide guidance. Promote training and development opportunities.
Leadership and Program Support- Provide leadership and direction to assigned engineering team. Provide technical support and assistance to VDOT staff in other divisions or districts on projects as needed to meet goals. Prepare and review technical reports. Act as team and technical lead for projects and proposals. Provides technical leadership to engineers and technical staff. Provides recommendations on various technical aspects of assigned engineering program.
Land Use and Permit Program Delivery- Provide assistance and guidance for review of work under construction and address changes that occur.
Management Reporting- Prepare frequent management reports documenting staff task assignments, project status and unresolved issues requiring management direction and decision.
Facilitate Section Improvement- Suggest and lead the implementation of improvement opportunities for the section. Develop implementation strategies that result in improved quality in the outcomes for customer satisfaction and efficiency.
Minimum Qualifications
Valid Professional Engineer’s license Required
Degree in Civil Engineering or related field
Experience reflecting knowledge of civil engineering principles and practices as they relate to transportation and highway engineering design.
Experience reflecting knowledge of transportation planning to include federal, state and local planning and land use regulations, procedures and policies.
Experience applying knowledge of land development plan reviews, traffic impact studies, and related requirements.
Experience applying knowledge of administrative principles, practices and law related to transportation, land use and development.
Skill maneuvering through complex political situations, effectively interacting with employees, citizens, government officials and demonstrating sensitivity to how people and organization’s function.
Skill in the use of computers and software applications.
Ability to manage financial resources.
Ability to effectively lead and coach professional and technical staff.
Additional Considerations
Experience in highway, drainage, construction permitting or land development engineering.
Progressively responsible engineering and land development experience in a diversified transportation program.
Special Instructions
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
A valid Professional Engineer license in Virginia or eligible for transfer to Virginia and must maintain as condition of employment. If Professional Engineer’s license is from another state, selected candidate must show proof of application and payment for VA licensure at time of hire.
State applications will only be accepted as submitted online by 11:55 pm on the closing date through the PageUp System. State applications submitted via email, postal mail, fax, or in person will not be considered. Applicants are expected to fully represent qualifications and work history on the State application and/or resume. The decision to interview an applicant is based on the information provided on the application, therefore, it is essential to fully complete each section of the application and provide detailed information. Submitting an incomplete state application, or a state application lacking in detail, may impact your interview eligibility.
RMS/PageUp provides a confirmation of receipt when your application is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
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. VDOT is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information, please visit “Information for VDOT Employees and Applicants” at: http://www.vdot.virginia.gov/policies/employees/.
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: https://www.vdot.virginia.gov/about. Click on Mission statement, shared values, and code of ethics to review them and if in agreement, we welcome you to apply.
All candidates selected for an interview may be required to perform a skills demonstration as part of the interview process.
All employees are required to work in emergency situations, to include weekends, holidays, and after normal business hours; assignments may vary based on business needs.
Fingerprint-based background checks, references, work history, and DMV records will be verified prior to employment. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States. H1B VISA Sponsorship is not available. 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.
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”: http://www.vdot.virginia.gov/policies/employees.
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 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: https://www.dars.virginia.gov/drs/pathways/PWContact.aspx, or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.
Contact Information
Name: Danielle Rayner
Phone: 703-259-2378
Email: danielle.rayner@vdot.virginia.gov
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 AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.
Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.