Sr. Supervisor Traffic Engineer
Job Description
Title: Sr. Supervisor Traffic Engineer
State Role Title: Architect/Engineer II
Hiring Range: $109,655-$178,190
Pay Band: NV 6
Agency: VA Dept of Transportation
Location: NOVA District Office
Agency Website: www.vdot.virginia.gov
Recruitment Type: General Public – G
Job Duties
VDOT Northern Virginia District is seeking a Senior Supervisor Traffic Engineer (PE Licensed) to supervise and train professional engineering and technical staff. You will plan, develop, coordinate and monitor activities of engineers responsible for the technical review, analyses and approval of engineering activities. Lead projects across functional areas of the department. Provide project management and leadership to include planning, supervising, organizing, monitoring and directing work activities of staff and resources. Coordinate activities with management, stakeholders, customers, and key individuals throughout VDOT. Communicate with internal VDOT staff, local government staff, consultants, citizens and FHWA regarding transportation projects and programs.
Responsibilities May Include But Not Be Limited To
Plan Review and Coordination- Be the primary point of contact on assigned projects. Provide traffic engineering support to VDOT, County, locality, Land Development and Permit projects. Review plans, reports and other materials submitted by various sections and provide input on the technical details of the projects. Ensure that comments and/or recommendations are provided in a timely manner.
Conduct Engineering Studies- Provide oversight to the collection/processing of traffic data for engineering studies, safety and operational analysis. Review data, recommendations, and alternative solutions for accuracy and compliance. Prepare business correspondence and technical letters for suggested corrective measures as a result of studies. Present formal presentations. Provide written supporting documentation to management to support traffic engineering decisions.
Responsible Charge Engineer- Fulfill duties as responsible charge engineer in compliance with policies, procedures and the Code of Virginia.
Communications Respond to technical inquiries from employees, the public, local government agencies, stakeholders and other special interest groups. Establish and maintain timely communications and close working relations with project team members to ensure vital technical project information is disseminated.
Transportation Plan Development- Provide oversight to the preliminary engineering functions of Traffic Engineering. Attend various project related meetings to discuss or clarify traffic control requirements, the design of traffic engineering related items, and respond to any questions that may arise. Review temporary traffic control plans and estimates of traffic control devices for accuracy and compliance.
Team Leadership- Supervise team of engineers and technicians. Assign projects and task, monitor work progress and provide guidance. Promote training and development opportunities.
Leadership and Program Support- Provide leadership and direction to assigned engineering team. Provide technical support and assistance to VDOT staff in other divisions or districts on projects as needed to meet goals. Prepare and review technical reports. Act as team and technical lead for projects and proposals. Provides technical leadership to engineers and technical staff. Provides recommendations on various technical aspects of assigned engineering program.
Work Zone Safety Support- Provide oversight and direction to agency design, construction, maintenance and permit staff regarding work zone and traffic control plans to ensure conformance with established guidelines and the safe and efficient flow of traffic. Provide guidance to field applications of work zones and review the recommended adjustments. Respond to requests from Residency staff for assistance in setting up traffic control layouts and devices in emergency response situations.
Crash Studies- Manage the performance of crash data retrieval, analysis, and safety studies for internal and external customers. Direct staff to plan and conduct proactive safety analysis with respect to the SHSP emphasis areas. Lead safety analysis and research methods to ensure that study findings are thorough and accurate. Direct and schedule the timely compilation of crash data for annual summary report and documentation of trends for each highway system. Direct training of internal customers on the use of safety software and methods in the HSM and performing safety studies. Lead engineering studies of corridors, intersections and specific traffic control devices to support the SHSP and HSIP as well as other safety partners and customers.
Traffic Engineering Technical Support- Provide oversight to the inventory of roadway and roadside safety items for modification or replacement by projects or inquiry by others. Manage and lead the development of final pavement marking, pavement marker, sign plans and other traffic control device plans. Provide guidance on placement, installation, functionality and condition of signs, markings, markers, roadside barriers and other traffic engineering items or principles.
Management Reporting- Prepare frequent management reports documenting staff task assignments, project status and unresolved issues requiring management direction and decision.
Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP)- Administer the HSIP and related safety assessments of highway systems. Update policies and procedures to meet FHWA requirements, streamline, focus the process, and reduce project schedules. Disseminate and post documents. Update improvement project prioritization. Working with partners track procedures and software. Ensure field reviews are conducted, and crash analysis is performed for countermeasures. Direct the compilation and analysis of project implementation and effectiveness (before and after crash data) to complete the annual HSIP report. Ensure review and implementation of new safety analysis techniques and software, such as Safety Analyst.
Facilitate Section Improvement- Suggest and lead the implementation of improvement opportunities for the section. Develop implementation strategies that result in improved quality in the outcomes for customer satisfaction and efficiency.
Minimum Qualifications
* Degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
* Valid Professional Engineer’s license.
* Experience applying state and federal regulations and guidelines pertaining to HSIP, the MUTCD and AASHTO criteria.
* Knowledge of a variety of crash data sources (Crash Summary, DMV Traffic Crash Facts, ADT and Mileage, Critical Rate, etc.).
* Experience planning and conducting studies, preparing reports independently, and the ability to analyze data, draw logical conclusions and document results and recommendations.
* Ability to review and interpret roadway existing conditions, design plans and specifications.
* Experience applying operations and project planning procedures; HTRIS data; and highway locator and inventory systems.
* Knowledge of various traffic engineering and related software systems such as Falcon, MS Access and GIS.
* Ability to develop safety policy and procedures.
* Ability to supervise staff, programs and budgets.
* Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with internal and external customers.
Additional Considerations
* Skill in leadership coaching, counseling and training others in effectively planning and scheduling work of diverse teams.
* Ability to focus individuals and teams on goal-oriented solutions.
* Skill in recognizing employee development needs and facilitating development plans to enhance employee performance.
* Ability to build networks and relationships with employees from other divisions, field personnel, contractors, manufacturers and FHWA representatives.
* Skill in providing and promoting good customer service to internal and external customers.
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.
A valid Professional Engineer license in Virginia or eligible for transfer to Virginia and must maintain as condition of employment. If Professional Engineer’s license is from another state, selected candidate must show proof of application and payment for VA licensure at time of hire.
All employees are required to work in emergency situations, to include weekends, holidays, and after normal business hours; assignments may vary based on business needs.
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.
RMS/PageUp provides a confirmation of receipt when your application is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
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.
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 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information, please visit “Information for VDOT Employees and Applicants” at: http://www.vdot.virginia.gov/policies/employees/.
We have Shared Values and a Code of Ethics: your success in our organization depends upon modeling these values, therefore please access the following link: https://www.vdot.virginia.gov/about. Click on Mission statement, shared values, and code of ethics to review them and if in agreement, we welcome you to apply.
All candidates selected for an interview may be required to perform a skills demonstration as part of the interview process.
Fingerprint-based background checks, references, work history, and DMV records will be verified prior to employment. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States. H1B VISA Sponsorship is not available. 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 Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is an Equal Opportunity Employer by both policy and practice. For more information about our employment practices, please visit “Information for VDOT Employees and Applicants”: http://www.vdot.virginia.gov/policies/employees.
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 Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: https://www.dars.virginia.gov/drs/pathways/PWContact.aspx, or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.
Contact Information
Name: Danielle Rayner
Phone: 703-259-2378
Email: danielle.rayner@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.
