Transportation Engineering Technologist - Kanawha County

Posting number: DOT27MC004A

Department: West Virginia Department of Transportation

Division: Materials, Control, Soil & Testing Division

Job classification: Transportation Engineering Technologist

Posting type: Open for Internal & External Candidates (FT)

Categories: Engineering

Summary

**Disclaimer-this position will be considered classified-exempt and “at will.”

The Transportation Engineering Technologist serves in a managerial or program expert capacity in either the engineering or construction field/area of highway and bridge construction and maintenance. The incumbent in this position will be responsible for the Statewide Materials Control Contract Activities as well as the tasks associated with the administration of the Materials Management System. As a unit manager, duties include supervision of lower level supervisors, technicians and/or professional employees. Will train central and district Materials personnel in the use of the Materials Management System. Performs other related duties as required. Consideration may be given for applicant to work primarily from a local district headquarters and report to Materials, Control, Soil and Testing (MCS&T) Division as needed.

Pay Grade: 19

Examples of duties

• Provide managerial oversight for subordinate supervisors and the program/projects to which they are assigned.
• Evaluate the work of subordinate supervisors and employees.
• Review and/or calculate technical data relating to engineering and construction projects.
• Review project design and construction plans prepared by consultants.
• Communicate with consultant engineers to discuss prospective or ongoing projects and plans.
• Perform field reviews of engineering and construction projects.
• Meet with various parties having an interest in projects, including representatives of state government, legislators, community leaders, regulators, and other interest groups.
• Monitor and manage budgets associated with projects.
• Read and interpret complex design and construction plans. 
• Travel may be required; therefore, a valid driver's license is required.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of principles and practices of civil engineering.
• Knowledge of laws, policies, procedures, and regulations governing contracts, consultant agreements, purchasing, employment, and other matters.
• Knowledge of the internal operation of the Division of Highways.
• Knowledge of plan and specification requirements of the Division of Highways.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to read and comprehend plans and specifications.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to work harmoniously with other employees.
• Ability to supervise others.

Supplemental information

REQUIRED TRAINING/EDUCATION 
• Certification as an Engineering Technologist by the West Virginia Transportation Engineering Technician Certification Board.
OR
• Pre-Certification as an Engineering Technologist by the West Virginia Transportation Engineering Technician Certification Board.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE 
• No prior experience required

Special Requirement: Employees functioning as a licensed land surveyor must have a current state license from the State Board of Examiners for Land.