Title: Assistant Residency Administrator - Fredericksburg Residency
State Role Title: Gen Admin Manager I
Hiring Range: $88,004 - $143,007
Pay Band: 5
Agency: VA Dept of Transportation
Location: Fredericksburg Residency
Agency Website: www.virginiadot.org/jobs
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
What drives you? Whether it's knowing the work you do makes a difference, having great work/life balance, working on exciting and challenging projects, leading innovation, and championing change or simply working with a great group of people who are committed to your professional development...At the Virginia Department of Transportation, we have something for YOU!
VDOT’s Fredericksburg District has exciting an opportunity available in its Fredericksburg Residency. We are seeking qualified candidates to fill an Assistant Residency Administrator position. This position assists the Residency Administrator to ensure the coordination, integration and management of VDOT resources that impact the Residency program. At the Residency Administrator's discretion, they may serve as the focal point for services and primary contact or liaison for local governments on activities that impact the local geographic region. They manage resources allocated to the program to accomplish the objective.
Required skills for job & position:
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with internal and external stakeholders at all levels
• Skill in building and maintaining effective relationships
• Ability to manage conflict
• Ability to manage and direct the activities of a large-scale multi-faceted public service operation to include budgeting, prioritizing, scheduling, and problem solving
• Ability to lead people and get results through others
• Skill in the use of computers and software applications
• Considerable knowledge of federal and state rules, regulations, and policies as they relate to transportation
• Ability to train and manage the performance of others
• Working knowledge of transportation engineering principles and practices
• Ability to make quality and timely decisions without having complete information
• Skill in developing and managing effective teams
• Ability to work effectively with customers with multiple needs or interests to resolve issues and complaints
Minimum Qualifications
• Valid driver's license
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with internal and external stakeholders at all levels
• Skill in the use of computers and software applications
• Considerable knowledge of roadway construction and maintenance operations, equipment, materials and techniques
• Considerable knowledge of federal and state rules, regulations, and policies as they relate to transportation
• Skill in maintaining effective relationships and building teams
Additional Considerations
• A combination of training, experience, or education in civil engineering or related field desired
• Professional Engineer license or Engineer in Training
• Experience leading and supervising others
• Experience in the management of transportation programs and projects of varying complexity
• Experience in budget development and administration using automated financial software systems
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.
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.
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.virginiadot.org/jobs/information_for_employees.asp
VDOT employees have shared Values and a Code of Ethics. http://www.virginiadot.org/about/missionandvalues.asp Your success in our organization depends upon modeling these values, therefore, if in agreement, we welcome you to apply.
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.
This position is classified as essential to emergency operations and will be required to work outside of normal work hours, on weekends and holidays during emergency situations which may include but are not limited to inclement weather, disaster response and emergency operations to ensure the safety of the traveling public.
In addition to a rewarding work experience, VDOT offers excellent benefits including competitive health and life insurance programs, pre-tax spending accounts, state funded Short- and Long-Term Disability Program, a state retirement plan with options for tax-deferred retirement savings including employer matching, Miscellaneous benefits include paid holidays, tuition assistance, wellness programs, etc.
State applications will only be accepted as submitted online by 11:55 pm on the closing date through the state recruitment platform (PageUp). State applications submitted via email, postal mail, fax, or in person will not be considered.
This website will provide a confirmation of receipt when the application is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your application account to check the status of your application for this position.
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/resume, therefore, it is essential to fully complete each section of the application and provide detailed information or attach a resume. Submitting an incomplete state application, or a state application lacking in detail, may impact your interview eligibility.
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.
Contact Information
Name: Priya Paranthaman
Email: priya.paranthaman@vdot.virginia.gov