Title: Contract Monitor Interstate

State Role Title: Engineering Technician III

Hiring Range: $50,758 - $82,481

Pay Band: 4

Agency: VA Dept of Transportation

Location: Lexington Residency

Agency Website: www.vdot.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Are you driven by details, by ensuring accuracy and by career advancement?  VDOT's Interstate Contract Monitor is the job for you!

Job Duties

VDOT's Staunton District Interstate Maintenance Office (IMO) is seeking a highly motivated Interstate Contract Monitor to join their team!  As the qualified candidate you will prioritize, plan, develop, and deliver all aspects of the District interstate maintenance program in your assigned area. This will include the field oversight and management of the various contracts that provide the services for the IMO. This position will be in the Staunton South Interstate area. Primary area of assignment and duties will be I-81 and I-64 in the Counties of Rockbridge and Alleghany. The District Interstate maintenance program manages over 940 Lane miles of I-81, I-66 and I-64 through the Counties of Frederick, Warren, Shenandoah, Rockingham, Augusta, Rockbridge and Alleghany. Specifically, you will perform the following:

· Daily direct oversight and management of the Flexible Asset Maintenance Services contract. This includes assessing 3rd Party Damage repairs to ensure compliance with Road & Bridge Standards. Tracking the timeliness of asset repair activities. Monitoring and recording Incident Response performance and resources. Ensuring compliance and proper performance of Requirements Based services such as roadway sweeping, mowing, asphalt repair, crack sealing, etc.
· The Planning, Development, Resource allocation and Execution of the IMO’s Hired Equipment with Operator contract. This involves the planning of the work, selection of equipment and personnel, ordering of materials & supplies, field direction and oversight of contractor work, approval of work completed, timely completion of timesheets and assist the Contract Administrator in reviewing invoices to support approval of payments.
· The Planning, Development, Resource allocation and Execution of the IMO’s Overhead & Cantilever Sign contract. This involves the planning of the work, selection of equipment and personnel, ordering of materials & supplies, field direction and oversight of contractor work, approval of work completed, timely completion of timesheets and assist the Contract Administrator in reviewing invoices to support approval of payments.
· Maintain a detailed, concise daily dairy of Monitor activities and all Contractor performance.
· Participate in IMO planning discussions, Monthly meetings and Contractor Performance reviews as required.
· Develop and maintain relationships with the various internal sections and departments supporting the IMO.
· Other duties as assigned to support the performance and operations of the IMO.

Minimum Qualifications

• Ability to obtain and maintain required certifications.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences and conduct meetings.
• Ability to evaluate the work of others.
• Knowledge of highway maintenance, construction equipment, materials and methods.
• General knowledge of VDOT's Road and Bridge Standards and Specifications, roadway maintenance and construction practices and policies, and OSHA and environmental regulations and laws.
• Ability to plan, monitor and evaluate contractual personnel activities.
• Ability to gather, analyze data and maintain accurate records.
• Experience in interpreting policies and procedures.

Additional Considerations

• Erosion and Sediment Control certification.
• Pavement markings and guardrail installation certification, Guardrail Installation, Replacement, Repair (GRIT).
• Experience in highway maintenance and construction activities, as well as contract development and administration.
• Demonstrated ability to work under stressful situations.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience leading and managing roadway maintenance crews.
• Experience in incident response and emergency operations.
• Prior experience evaluating and directing the work of others.
• Considerable knowledge of highway maintenance activities and operations, construction equipment, materials and methods.
• Intermediate Work Zone Traffic Control Safety.
• Experience in developing contract specifications and engineering estimates.
• CPR with AED, Standard First Aid, and Blood Borne Pathogens (BBP) Combined Course.
• Documented experience in an operations maintenance environment.

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.

This position is designated as essential and, as such, all duties associated with the job are required during emergency situations which may include but are not limited to inclement weather, disaster response, and emergency operations. Performance of these duties may require work outside of normal business hours including nights, weekends and holidays. VDOT will determine when essential positions are required to report.

Postings without a specified close date, can be closed after a five (5) consecutive workday minimum posting requirement has been met.

This recruitment can be used to fill additional vacancies within 90 days of the posting close date.

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 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.

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.

Contact Information

Name: Michelle.Small

Phone: 540-332-7794

Email: michelle.small@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.