Program Specialist Senior Structure and Bridge

Title: Program Specialist Senior Structure and Bridge

State Role Title: Prog Admin Specialist III

Hiring Range: $83,124- $135,077

Pay Band: 6

Agency: VA Dept of Transportation

Location: Salem District Office

Agency Website: www.virginiadot.org/jobs

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

VDOT is driven by safety, service to the community, and commitment to excellence! If you are driven by innovation and a passion for infrastructure, we want you to join our team to keep Virginia moving. As a Program Specialist Senior Structure and Bridge, you will use our foundational drivers to play a crucial role in shaping the highways that connect communities and drive progress across the Commonwealth of Virginia.

VDOT's Structure and Bridge has an exciting opportunity for a Program Specialist Senior Structure and Bridge (SB) to support the Salem District. This position will administer projects for the Salem District in support of a statewide program for bridge preservation activities and provide oversight of budget expenditures and ensure compliance with program regulations and safety standards.

Core Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Project Development
Project Management and Communication
Project Administration
Project Controls

Minimum Qualifications

• Skill in the use of computers and software applications.
• Knowledge of complex highway design and project management.
• Ability to interpret contracts, special provisions and specifications.
• Experience applying federal, state, local transportation rules, regulations and policies with the ability to determine applications.
• Knowledge of bridge design criteria, construction methods, standards, specifications and materials.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with diverse audiences to include
making presentations and conducting meetings.
• Knowledge of transportation project development, integration to include regulatory, finance,
legal constraints related to compliance with standards, specifications, policies and
procedures.
• Ability to supervise staff, programs and budgets.
• Skill in building networks, relationships with employees, field personnel, contractors, FHWA representatives and public officials.

Additional Considerations

• A combination of training, experience, or education in Civil Engineering, Structural
Engineering, or related field desired.
• Experience administering a transportation program for bridge repair, maintenance and
safety inspection. Experience in bridge design including maintenance plans.
• Professional Engineer's license or Engineer in Training certification.
• Experience in structural engineering, bridge safety inspection and bridge maintenance.
• Project management (PMP) certification.

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.

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

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

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