Assistant District Materials Engineer

Title: Assistant District Materials Engineer

State Role Title: Architect Engineering Manager II

Hiring Range: $102981 $167344

Pay Band: 6

Agency: VA Dept of Transportation

Location:Fredericksburg District Office

Agency Website: Type: General Public G

Job Duties

What drives you Whether its knowing the work you do makes a difference having great work/life balance working on exciting and challenging projects leading innovation and championing change or simply working with a great group of people who are committed to your professional the Virginia Department of Transportation we have something for YOU!

VDOTs Fredericksburg District has exciting an opportunity available in its Materials Department. We are seeking qualified candidates with a valid Professional Engineers license to fill an Assistant District Materials Engineer vacancy. The Assistant District Materials Engineer assists the District Materials Engineer in carrying out the operations and functions of the Materials Section to include geotechnical investigations pavement design and analysis materials testing and monitoring (lab field and plant) slope stability analysis and monitoring technical guidance and assistance and training. They analyze material failures and deficiencies and provide recommendations and solutions.

Required skills for job & position:
Knowledge of state and federal laws and regulations related to transportation engineering
Ability to provide technical direction guidance and training to others
Knowledge of supervisory and human resources practices and principles to include hiring discipline performance management and employee development
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with diverse audiences and to make presentations and conduct meetings
Knowledge of construction materials to include materials acceptance testing procedures production installation quality assurance and quality control
Knowledge of transportation engineering principles and practices
Ability to develop and maintain positive relationships with producers and contractors
Skilled in project scheduling and project management
Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning resource allocation human resources and leadership techniques
Knowledge of pavement analysis and design soil and paving materials testing methods and VDOT materials standards and specifications
Ability to supervise staff programs and budgets
Ability to research and analyze data to provide recommendations and solutions to problems
Skill in the use of computers and webbased applications to include engineering software
Knowledge of materials and civil engineering principles and practices related to highway design construction and maintenance

Minimum Qualifications

Valid Professional Engineers license (FE and EIT do not meet this requirement)
Degree in materials engineering civil engineering or related field
Ability to provide technical direction guidance and training to others
Skill in the use of computers and software applications
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing to include preparation and presentation of technical information
Ability to work effectively with internal and external stakeholders including contractors local government officials and other VDOT staff
Knowledge of pavement analysis and design soil and paving materials test methods and VDOT materials standards and specifications
Knowledge of materials and civil engineering principles and practices related to highway design construction and maintenance

Additional Considerations

Progressively responsible experience in materials construction engineering or pavement design

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or rsum is submitted successfully. Please refer to Your Application in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

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.

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: employees have shared Values and a Code of Ethics. Your success in our organization depends upon modeling these values therefore if in agreement we welcome you to apply.

Fingerprintbased 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 marketbased pay program which has been approved by DHRM. Therefore advertised rates of pay may or may not align with the Commonwealth pay bands.

This position is classified as designated to emergency operations and may be required to work outside of normal work hours on weekends and holidays during emergency situations which may include but are not limited to inclement weather disaster response and emergency operations to ensure the safety of the traveling public.

In addition to a rewarding work experience VDOT offers excellent benefits including competitive health and life insurance programs pretax spending accounts state funded Short and LongTerm Disability Program a state retirement plan with options for taxdeferred retirement savings including employer matching Miscellaneous benefits include paid holidays tuition assistance wellness programs etc.

State applications will only be accepted as submitted online by 11:55 pm on the closing date through the state recruitment platform (PageUp). State applications submitted via email postal mail fax or in person will not be considered.

This website will provide a confirmation of receipt when the application is submitted successfully. Please refer to Your Application in your application account to check the status of your application for this position.

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/resume therefore it is essential to fully complete each section of the application and provide detailed information or attach a resume. Submitting an incomplete state application or a state application lacking in detail may impact your interview eligibility.

In support of the Commonwealths 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 Certified Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation if applicable to DARS to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability use this link: or call DARS at.

Contact Information

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