Title: Supervisor Traffic

State Role Title: Transport Opertns Manager I

Hiring Range: $47,828 - $77,721

Pay Band: 3

Agency: VA Dept of Transportation

Location: Salem Trans Ops Ctr (TOC)

Agency Website: https://www.vdot.virginia.gov/

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. The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is responsible for building, maintaining, and operating the state’s roads, bridges, tunnels, and ferries, and at VDOT, we have something for YOU!

VDOT's Salem District Traffic Engineering Maintenance section is seeking a highly qualified Traffic Supervisor to lead and support system operations by effectively participating in the maintenance and installation of pavement markings and pavement messages. As the qualified candidate you will be responsible for:

• Communication - Effectively communicate with citizens, public officials, state employees and business people demonstrating sensitivity for their opinions and suggestions.
• Vehicle and Equipment Operations & Preventive Maintenance - Demonstrate considerable skill in the operation and maintenance of vehicles and equipment (light, medium and heavy duty) to perform roadway maintenance and construction activities.
• Records Preparation & Management - Prepare and maintain program and project documentation.
• Emergency Operations - Supervise emergency operations to ensure the safe operation of roadways.
• Safety - Identify proper work site protection techniques. Ensure workplace safety by identifying hazards and making suggestions for improvement.
• Provide Leadership in Traffic Control Devices - Work with supervisors and managers at assigned locations to plan, schedule, supervise and perform the placement, maintenance and removal of traffic control devices for work zones, detours, lane closures, etc., according to the MUTCD
• Leadership - Assist the Area Superintendent in planning for the maintenance program, special projects, and personnel needs.
• Supervision - Schedule and direct the activities of personnel and equipment in a safe and efficient manner to accomplish planned and assigned work within established timeframes.

Minimum Qualifications

• Ability to obtain valid CDL and DOT medical card within 11 months of employment and maintain thereafter. Must comply with DOT and VDOT policies and standards when operating CDL equipment.
• Knowledge of sign installation standards and material characteristics.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to supervise others and provide technical direction and guidance to skilled, semi- skilled and manual laborers.
• Skill in the use of computers and software applications.
• Skill in the installation and maintenance of roadway signs (both metal and wood structures).
• Safety shoes required.
• Skill in the operation, maintenance, methods, procedures of specialized pavement marking equipment and materials.
• Ability to communicate effectively with customers.
• Skill in the installation of pavement messages and markings (thermo plastic and painted).
• Skill in the operation and maintenance of hand held and power tools and light, medium and heavy duty equipment used for district operations.

Additional Considerations

• Experience in pavement marking, stripping and messaging operations.
• Flagger's Certification
• Ability to plan work schedules and identify and assign manpower, materials and equipment needed to accomplish the job.
• Ability to complete reports and records, requiring business English and math.

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.

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.
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.
If selected as a finalist, you will undergo:
• Employment reference check and work history verification
• DMV Records Check
• Fingerprint-based criminal history records check

Additionally, required for CDL holders:
• Full Query drug and alcohol history in FMCSA Clearinghouse – Register at: FMCSA Clearinghouse.
• Pre-employment drug and alcohol screening
• Federal DOT pre-employment physical

Safety shoes and other personal protective equipment (PPE) required in performance of job duties.

This position is designated as essential and, as such, all duties associated with this 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.

Valid Driver’s License and ability to travel independently among assigned work locations is required.

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 decision to interview an applicant is based on the information about qualifications and work history provided by the applicant in the application and/or optional resume’. State applications will only be accepted through online submission through the Commonwealth of Virginia’s Job Board/PageUp. PageUp provides a confirmation of receipt when your application is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your PageUp 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.
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.

Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force. Equal Opportunity Employer

Contact Information

Name: Landon Osborne

Phone: 540-750-0284

Email: landon.osborne@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.