Transportation Engineering Manager - Tech Services
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Ideal Candidate Statement for Transportation Engineering Manager:
VTAs Engineering and Program Delivery Division is looking for a candidate with significant experience in capital project delivery. This position will guide mentor and inspire a team that supports delivery of capital projects with regards to environmental engineering utilities and permits.
DefinitionUnder general direction the Transportation Engineering Manager manages staff engaged in a variety of activities such as the planning and design of transportation systems and facilities administering large capital budgets including supervising consultant services; and performs managerial and administrative duties.Distinguishing CharacteristicsA position in this classification has direct responsibility for project management and development of VTA projects. This position supervises VTA and consultant staff including mentoring and advising staff administers large project budgets and is responsible for projects that range widely in level of complexity involving management of VTA staff and multiple professional planning engineering and/or architectural agreements.About the Engineering DivisionThis division is responsible for the design and construction of all capital projects and infrastructure required to provide a safe reliable and efficient transportation system forSanta Clara County. These responsibilities include program and project management design development engineering management project controls construction management and turnover of various projects that are part of VTAs rail facilities and highway transportation improvement programs.
This division is also responsible for the implementation of the projects identified in the 2000 Measure A Program which includes the planning design and construction of the Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART Silicon Valley) Project. This project will extend the BART regional heavy rail system to Milpitas San Jose and Santa Clara. Click here for the Divisional Organization Chart.
About VTAThe Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority employs more than 2000 people dedicated to providing solutions that move Silicon Valley. Unique among transportation organizations in the San Francisco Bay Area VTA is Santa Clara Countys authority for transit development and operations (light rail and bus) congestion management transportationrelated funding highway design and construction real estate and transitoriented development and bicycle and pedestrian planning. With local state and federal partners VTA works to innovate the way Silicon Valley moves and provide mobility solutions for all.
Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) is an independent special district that provides sustainable accessible communityfocused innovative and environmentally responsible transportation options promoting the regions vitality. VTA provides bus light rail and paratransit services andparticipatesas a funding partner in regional rail services including Caltrain Capital Corridor and the Altamont Corridor Express.
To learn more go to: vta.
Classification Bargaining Unit: AFSCMEEssential Job Functions
- Typical Tasks
- Plans organizes and directs the work of professional and technical employees involved with the planning design construction and support of activation of transportation systems including guideways roadways systems elements and other transit facilities;
- Mentors and advises subordinate engineers in the area of career development rotating section assignments monitoring training and related professional growth opportunities;
- Supervises the preparation of resolutions agreements and other legal documents and the coordination of legal assistance;
- Confers with staff to establish procedures and design standards and assures that the quality of work performed and professional standards are maintained; and reports to management regarding problems or any necessary process improvements;
- Provides final review of plans specifications reports and other documents prepared by subordinates or outside parties;
- Prepares reviews and approves detailed correspondence reports and agreements;Confers with VTA management and others in matters pertaining the Divisions business plan and other issues;
- Confers with VTA management and others in matters pertaining to the Divisions business plan and other issues;
- Administers contracts and approves VTA payments for projects capital costs to consultants;
- Assists in the preparation of divisional budgets;
- Represents VTA before the Board of Directors California Public Utilities Commission city councils and other State Federal local and regional agencies boards and commissions and before local citizens in public meetings and hearings;
- Coordinates technical information exchanges with officials of other governmental jurisdictions other transportation facility specialists and the public;
- Represents VTA in planning design construction and operations related legal and financial issues contractual matters and related issues;
- Manages and/or coordinates with various committees and working groups;
- Performs related duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications
- Employment StandardsDevelopment of the required skills knowledge and abilities is typically obtained through training and experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with major work in engineering and six 6 years of increasingly responsible experience in engineering with experience with transportation systems or projects including at least one year of experience at the Senior Transportation Engineer or comparable level for a transportation agency public works department public agency or similar organization.Registration as a professional engineer or professional architect in the State of California is required at the time of appointment.
Supplemental Information
- Knowledge of:
- The methods materials and equipment used in the design construction and operation of transportation systems and facilities and other public works projects;
- Transportation planning principles and the design and operation of transportation systems;
- Principles and practices of engineering (within specialty engineering area);
- Principles and practices of organization administration and budget management;
- Principles of supervision training employee development and motivation and effective discipline;
- Principles and practices of project management contract administration contract negotiations and engineering/architectural design management;
- Construction claim avoidance and claim resolution techniques;
- Laws ordinances and standards for public works or transit facilities construction;
- Local regional State and Federal funding programs and processes;
- Quality control/quality assurance practices in the design and construction industry.
Ability to:- Plan direct select supervise train motivate and evaluate the work of professional and technical personnel including counseling and disciplining staff meeting with union representatives and other management activities;
- Evaluate and monitor consultant performance;
- Make accurate engineering computations;
- Establish and maintain effective organizational structures;
- Direct an integrated team of VTA employees and consultants in the development of transit design projects and oversee project quality;
- Negotiate contractual agreements with other agencies utilities consultants and contractors;
- Prepare and manage budgets and schedules;
- Interpret and enforce laws and ordinances;
- Effectively represent VTA before the Board of Directors city councils and other Federal State local and regional agencies boards and commissions and before local citizens in public meetings and hearings;
- Communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing in the preparation of correspondence and reports;
- Take initiative define problem areas and evaluate recommend and implement alternative solutions to complex issues and problems including engineering/architectural problems;
- Manage one or more of the following capital project phases: development phase design phase construction phase and/or project closeout phase;
- Establish cooperative relations with staff consultants and contractors technical committees community organizations representatives of Federal State regional and city agencies and the general public.
Whatsin it for You
Health:VTA participates in a CalPERSsponsored medical plan with VTA contribution toemployeeand dependent premium health insurance premiums. Employees pay a monthly contribution of any amountin excess ofthe Kaiser Bay Area Family rate.
Flex Spending Account: $300 employerfunded Health FSA for eligible employees
Vision:VSP full premium for employees and eligible dependents
Dental:Delta Dental full premium for employees and eligible dependents
Leave:17days of vacation (accrued)80 Hours ofsicktime(accrued) 12paid holidays per yearand 1 floating holiday per year.
Retirement:
Participation in CalPERS
- Classic Members:2@55
- PEPRA Members:2@62
457 Deferred Compensation Plan (voluntary)
- 457 pretax
- 457 Roth
- Selfdirected brokerage accountoptionfor qualifying employees
Retiree medical coverage for eligible employees with VTA contributions to the retirees medical premium
Additionalperks:
All active fulltime employees and their eligible dependents are eligible for transit passes for use over VTA lines including VTA Paratransit services.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is available to each employee eligible dependent and household member 24 hours a day seven days a week.
Tuition Reimbursement
Professional Development Fund
Wellness Programs
As we continue to implement ourVTA Forward Plan we aim to strengthen and increase our workforce to take on future opportunities and challenges by elevating our people and our services.
For more information about our VTA Forward Plan visit: Instructions
Please read this entire job announcement before applying for the position. Print and keep a copy of this announcement so that you can refer to it. Questions not answered within this job announcement may be sent to.
To ensure consideration completed applications must besubmittedonline to the Human Resources department by the stated closing time and date posted. When the stated closing date is continuous applyimmediately; the position may close without notice. You will receive an immediate email confirming receipt of your submitted application. If you do not receive this email contact NEOGOVs Applicant Assistance Line atbetween 8:00AM to 5:00PM (PST) Monday through Friday excluding holidays.
Onlyonlineapplications will be accepted for this recruitment (paper applications or resumes will not be accepted). Job Interest Notification Cards or copies ofprevious partial or unsubmittedapplications are not an acceptable substitutetoa completed application.
ALL APPLICATION AND TESTING NOTIFICATIONS WILL BE SENT BY EMAIL.Applicants should select email as the preferred method of notification. Candidates mustmaintainan uptodatevalidand reliable email address. Candidates are also responsible formaintaininguptodate phone numbers and addresses on their online account. Due to the number of applications received candidates must check their application status through their online account. ContactNeoGovforassistanceif needed.
Information on how to apply for jobs at the VTA is available on the VTA Employment website and from the NEOGOVs Applicant Assistance Line.NeoGovApplicant support is available from 8:00AM to 5:00PM (PST) Monday through Friday excluding holidays.
Americans with Disabilities Act Accommodations
The Human Resources Department will make reasonable efforts in the recruitment/examination process to accommodate applicants with disabilities. If you wish to request an accommodationcall the Human Resources Department ator email at.
Application Processing Information
All related current and past work experience (including VTA experience) must be listed and fully described in the Work Experience section of the application (See Resume is not acceptable). Incomplete or improperly completed online applications may be rejected even if you are qualified for the position for which you are applying. It is your responsibility to ensure that the online application reflects the work experience and education needed to meet the requirements for the position you are applying for. Although your resume may have all your experience and education details please make sure to complete each section of the online application to ensure that your information is accurately captured during our screening process.
All applications are subject to review as to meeting minimum qualifications at any point in the recruitment process. Passing any step is no guarantee of continuation if it isdeterminedthat the applicant does not meet the minimum qualifications asstatedin the class specification.
Candidates found to have exaggerated/falsified their qualifications experience training and/or education may be disqualified at any point in the recruitment process and may be denied future employment with the VTA.
If selected for the position candidates willbe requiredto complete a criminal conviction disclosure form. Candidates who successfully become VTAemployees andfail todiscloseany of the criminal background information asmay be subject to discipline up to and including discharge.
Eligible Lists typicallyremainin effect for six 6 months. However Human Resources may abolish Eligible Lists at any time during the six 6 month period. Human Resources may extend eligible Lists for up to two 2 years. Eligible Lists may be used for more than one recruitment. If you have questions related to an Eligible List you might be on or were on you should contact Human Resources.
If you have questionsregardingyour status as an applicant for this position please call the Human Resources Department ator email at.
VTA is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities or religious needs absent undue hardship.
VTA is an equal employment opportunity employer. VTA does not and will not tolerate discrimination against applicants or employeeson the basis ofage ancestry color marital status mental or physical disability genetic information national origin immigration status political affiliation race religion creed sex gender identity gender expression sexual orientation pregnancy medical condition disabled veteran or veteran status etc.
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