Title: Planning Specialist Senior Supervisor

State Role Title: Prog Admin Specialist III

Hiring Range: $87,841 - $142,741

Pay Band: 6

Agency: VA Dept of Transportation

Location: Richmond District Office

Agency Website: www.virginiadot.org/jobs

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Richmond District has an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Planning Manager who will play a leadership role assisting the Planning Manager in carrying out transportation planning activities for the rapidly increasing Richmond area transportation network. You will lead the process for identifying future transportation projects and funding sources to address network deficiencies in addition to leading the district’s Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPO) and Planning District Commission (PDC) coordination efforts. The position will be required to work independently with regional and local stakeholders throughout the Richmond District. This position is integral to ensuring that future transportation needs are evaluated, leading the effort to determine cost-effective approaches to accomplish needed improvements. You will also lead the district’s coordination efforts for a variety transportation grant opportunities like VDOT’s innovative SMART SCALE grant program.

In order to be considered for this position, you must submit your resume.

In addition to a rewarding work experience, VDOT offers core benefits including competitive health and life insurance programs, pre-tax spending accounts and leave programs. Employees participate in a state retirement plan with options for tax-deferred retirements saving including employer matching. The Commonwealth of Virginia also funds a short- and long-term disability program. Miscellaneous benefits include paid holidays, training and tuition assistance programs, wellness programs and more.

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 modelling these values, therefore visit http://www.virginiadot.org/about/missionandvalues.asp to review them and, if in agreement, we welcome you to apply.

Minimum Qualifications

Experience interpreting, implementing a variety of employer, state and federal laws, regulations, rules, and policies.
• Knowledge of project management techniques and personnel management practices.
• Knowledge of metropolitan planning requirements and accepted transportation planning practices.
• Knowledge of federal and state mandated transportation planning requirements along with demonstrated experience in their implementation.
• Skill in the use of computers and software applications.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with diverse audiences.
• Ability to supervise the work of others.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to interpret and comment upon highway construction plans.
• Ability to work with diverse groups, including technical staff, elected officials and citizens.

Additional Considerations

• Experience with interagency cooperation, coordination and program or project management.
• Skill in developing and providing strategic implementation of strategies across a large organization to achieve results
• Ability to effectively maneuver through complex political situations
• A combination of training, experience, or education in Transportation Planning, Urban Planning or related field desired.

Special Instructions

In order to be considered for this position, you must submit your resume.

Fingerprint based background check, references, work history, and DMV records will be verified prior to employment. Will be required to work to support emergency operations outside of normal work schedule. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States. H1B VISA Sponsorship is not available. Once on board, this position may be eligible for telework opportunities; availability, hours, and duration of telework shall be approved as outlined in the Commonwealth telework policy.

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.

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.

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.

VDOT is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information, please visit “Information for VDOT Employees and Applicants” at: http://www.virginiadot.org/jobs/.

Contact Information

Name: Jarita Taylor

Phone: 804-629-2086

Email: jarita.taylor@vdot.virginia.go

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.