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Posted : Tuesday, October 03, 2023 06:59 AM
Title: Engineer Traffic
State Role Title: Architect/Engineer I
Hiring Range: $72,738 to $118,200
Pay Band: 5
Agency: VA Dept of Transportation
Location: Hampton Roads District Office
Agency Website: www.
jobs.
virginia.
gov Recruitment Type: General Public - G Job Duties Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) Hampton Roads District has an exciting opportunity for an Engineer Traffic to join our study review team.
This team is responsible for reviewing technical studies related to mitigating the impacts of new development, improving existing safety issues, and reducing congestion.
To facilitate these reviews the applicant will need to have a familiarity with how traffic flows, be attentive to detail, be able to consider the advantages and disadvantages of different conceptual alternatives and synthesize that information in order to develop recommendations.
The applicant should be familiar with reviewing engineering plans and other technical documents, analyzing data, preparing correspondence, and maintaining study files and reports for documentation.
May oversee consultant staff performing traffic engineering studies.
Core responsibilities for job & position: Assist in the identification and development of projects to improve transportation system operations, safety, and capacity.
Proactively identify transportation improvement projects during study efforts.
Coordinate project identification efforts.
Demonstrates customer service and work habits that reflect the VDOT Values and coordinates the flow of information both orally and in writing.
Analyze and interpret engineering data and information.
Prepare complete, clear and concise reports and recommendations.
Plan, schedule and coordinate engineering program activities such that deliverables are met within the established scope and timeline.
Manage special program initiatives and projects as assigned.
Serve and represent VDOT or assigned program area on various committees and work groups.
Use established VDOT policies and procedures in the development and delivery of engineering projects.
Engineering projects are completed in compliance with state and federal laws and regulations.
Establish an effective line of communication between VDOT, contractors, government agencies and the public.
Investigate issues and resolve complaints.
Complete multiple concurrent tasks and assignments, and report updates on their status.
Conduct complex traffic signal studies and modifications, roadway and pedestrian safety and capacity analyses, and other special studies are conducted appropriately in accordance with traffic engineering principles.
Required skills for job & position: Skill in the use of computers and software applications to include MS Office, project management and engineering software programs.
Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities with competing deadlines and limited resources.
Ability to interpret technical data and prepare detailed reports.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
Skill in conducting traffic engineering studies involving traffic operations, traffic control devices, roadway and pedestrian safety and capacity issues.
Ability to design plans for traffic control devices, incorporating traffic engineering requirements into roadway plans and making recommendations for plan changes.
Ability to apply engineering principles and practices.
Ability to enforce and demonstrate safety behaviors, as well as advocate and practice safety in everyday work activities.
Extensive knowledge of traffic engineering principles, practices and standards.
Ability to analyze traffic related data and develop recommendations and reports.
Ability to read and understand highway construction plans.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with diverse groups.
Skill in the use of computers and software applications to include traffic engineering and design software such as, Highway Capacity Software, Synchro, VISSIM, SIDRA, etc.
Ability to provide detailed comments on review findings.
Knowledge of VDOT, state, and federal policies and procedures relating to transportation engineering.
Ability to negotiate outcomes and work with diverse customer groups.
Knowledge engineering specifications and standards.
Knowledge of project management procedures and principles.
Skill in providing and promoting good customer service to internal and external customers.
Ability to draw rational conclusions and develop solutions from analysis; make independent decisions; and manage multiple assignments.
Minimum Qualifications Experience designing plans for traffic control devices, incorporating traffic engineering requirements into roadway plans and making recommendations for plan changes.
Experience in conducting traffic engineering studies involving traffic operations, traffic control devices, roadway and pedestrian safety, and capacity issues.
Experience collecting and analyzing traffic related data to develop findings and recommendations.
Considerable experience gathering data, developing recommendations and making presentations.
Extensive knowledge of traffic engineering principles, practices and standards.
Skill in the use of computers and software applications to include traffic engineering and design software such as, Highway Capacity Software, Synchro, VISSIM, SIDRA, etc.
Additional Considerations A combination of training, experience, or education in Civil Engineering or related field desired.
Familiarity with MUTCD, Highway Capacity Manual, ITE Trip Generation Manual, and VDOT Road Design Manual Familiarity with developing or reviewing Signal Justification Reports.
Familiarity with developing or reviewing at least one of the following: Development studies, Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) studies and cost-benefit analysis, and Traffic operational studies.
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.
Fingerprint-based criminal history background check, DMV driving record check, references, and work history will be required prior to employment.
Valid Driver's License Required.
Position is designated as essential and, as such, will be required to work outside normal hours, weekends, and holidays during emergency situations which may include but are not limited to inclement weather, disaster response and emergency operations.
Travel may be required.
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.
DHRM has also published a companion guidance document for the Alternative Hiring Process for persons with disabilities which can be found here.
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.
State applications will only be accepted as submitted online by 11:59 p.
m.
on the closing date through the Commonwealth of Virginia’s Job Board/Recruitment Management System (RMS).
Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment.
The decision to interview an applicant is based on the information provided in the application and optional resume; therefore, those who fully represent their qualifications and work history will be more successful with obtaining an interview.
Submitting an incomplete application and/or resume lacking job history and relevant experience detail may impact interview eligibility.
State applications submitted via email, postal mail, fax, or in person will not be considered.
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.
Contact Information Name: David Keesee Phone: 757-956-3291 Email: David.
Keesee@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.
Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force.
Equal Opportunity Employer
jobs.
virginia.
gov Recruitment Type: General Public - G Job Duties Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) Hampton Roads District has an exciting opportunity for an Engineer Traffic to join our study review team.
This team is responsible for reviewing technical studies related to mitigating the impacts of new development, improving existing safety issues, and reducing congestion.
To facilitate these reviews the applicant will need to have a familiarity with how traffic flows, be attentive to detail, be able to consider the advantages and disadvantages of different conceptual alternatives and synthesize that information in order to develop recommendations.
The applicant should be familiar with reviewing engineering plans and other technical documents, analyzing data, preparing correspondence, and maintaining study files and reports for documentation.
May oversee consultant staff performing traffic engineering studies.
Core responsibilities for job & position: Assist in the identification and development of projects to improve transportation system operations, safety, and capacity.
Proactively identify transportation improvement projects during study efforts.
Coordinate project identification efforts.
Demonstrates customer service and work habits that reflect the VDOT Values and coordinates the flow of information both orally and in writing.
Analyze and interpret engineering data and information.
Prepare complete, clear and concise reports and recommendations.
Plan, schedule and coordinate engineering program activities such that deliverables are met within the established scope and timeline.
Manage special program initiatives and projects as assigned.
Serve and represent VDOT or assigned program area on various committees and work groups.
Use established VDOT policies and procedures in the development and delivery of engineering projects.
Engineering projects are completed in compliance with state and federal laws and regulations.
Establish an effective line of communication between VDOT, contractors, government agencies and the public.
Investigate issues and resolve complaints.
Complete multiple concurrent tasks and assignments, and report updates on their status.
Conduct complex traffic signal studies and modifications, roadway and pedestrian safety and capacity analyses, and other special studies are conducted appropriately in accordance with traffic engineering principles.
Required skills for job & position: Skill in the use of computers and software applications to include MS Office, project management and engineering software programs.
Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities with competing deadlines and limited resources.
Ability to interpret technical data and prepare detailed reports.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
Skill in conducting traffic engineering studies involving traffic operations, traffic control devices, roadway and pedestrian safety and capacity issues.
Ability to design plans for traffic control devices, incorporating traffic engineering requirements into roadway plans and making recommendations for plan changes.
Ability to apply engineering principles and practices.
Ability to enforce and demonstrate safety behaviors, as well as advocate and practice safety in everyday work activities.
Extensive knowledge of traffic engineering principles, practices and standards.
Ability to analyze traffic related data and develop recommendations and reports.
Ability to read and understand highway construction plans.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with diverse groups.
Skill in the use of computers and software applications to include traffic engineering and design software such as, Highway Capacity Software, Synchro, VISSIM, SIDRA, etc.
Ability to provide detailed comments on review findings.
Knowledge of VDOT, state, and federal policies and procedures relating to transportation engineering.
Ability to negotiate outcomes and work with diverse customer groups.
Knowledge engineering specifications and standards.
Knowledge of project management procedures and principles.
Skill in providing and promoting good customer service to internal and external customers.
Ability to draw rational conclusions and develop solutions from analysis; make independent decisions; and manage multiple assignments.
Minimum Qualifications Experience designing plans for traffic control devices, incorporating traffic engineering requirements into roadway plans and making recommendations for plan changes.
Experience in conducting traffic engineering studies involving traffic operations, traffic control devices, roadway and pedestrian safety, and capacity issues.
Experience collecting and analyzing traffic related data to develop findings and recommendations.
Considerable experience gathering data, developing recommendations and making presentations.
Extensive knowledge of traffic engineering principles, practices and standards.
Skill in the use of computers and software applications to include traffic engineering and design software such as, Highway Capacity Software, Synchro, VISSIM, SIDRA, etc.
Additional Considerations A combination of training, experience, or education in Civil Engineering or related field desired.
Familiarity with MUTCD, Highway Capacity Manual, ITE Trip Generation Manual, and VDOT Road Design Manual Familiarity with developing or reviewing Signal Justification Reports.
Familiarity with developing or reviewing at least one of the following: Development studies, Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) studies and cost-benefit analysis, and Traffic operational studies.
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.
Fingerprint-based criminal history background check, DMV driving record check, references, and work history will be required prior to employment.
Valid Driver's License Required.
Position is designated as essential and, as such, will be required to work outside normal hours, weekends, and holidays during emergency situations which may include but are not limited to inclement weather, disaster response and emergency operations.
Travel may be required.
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.
DHRM has also published a companion guidance document for the Alternative Hiring Process for persons with disabilities which can be found here.
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.
State applications will only be accepted as submitted online by 11:59 p.
m.
on the closing date through the Commonwealth of Virginia’s Job Board/Recruitment Management System (RMS).
Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment.
The decision to interview an applicant is based on the information provided in the application and optional resume; therefore, those who fully represent their qualifications and work history will be more successful with obtaining an interview.
Submitting an incomplete application and/or resume lacking job history and relevant experience detail may impact interview eligibility.
State applications submitted via email, postal mail, fax, or in person will not be considered.
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.
Contact Information Name: David Keesee Phone: 757-956-3291 Email: David.
Keesee@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.
Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force.
Equal Opportunity Employer
• Phone : (757) 956-3291
• Location : Suffolk, VA
• Post ID: 9149992179
