Title: Contract Manager Residency Supervisor

State Role Title: Prog Admin Specialist I

Hiring Range: $48,900 - $79,463

Pay Band: 4

Agency: VA Dept of Transportation

Location:Louisa Residency

Agency Website:https://www.vdot.virginia.gov/

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

What drives you? Whether it's 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 development...At the Virginia Department of Transportation, we have something for YOU!

VDOT's Culpeper District is looking to fill a position for a Contract Manager Residency Supervisor for our Louisa Residency. This position will provide day-to-day oversight of contractors performing maintenance activities for the residency area. Manage field maintenance service contracts, interpret contract provisions and provide technical guidance to contractors and field staff.

We are looking for a candidate that has Knowledge of federal and state permits related to roadway construction and maintenance activities. Knowledge of supervisory principles and practices to include performance management and discipline. Ability to gather data and prepare reports. Knowledge of federal and state transportation rules, regulations and policies. Skill in the use of computers and software applications. Ability to develop, read, interpret and apply maintenance contracts, plans, sketches and policies. Ability to supervise work and oversee contractors and crew operations. Considerable knowledge of roadway maintenance and construction operations, equipment and techniques. Ability to analyze problems, document and communicate performance results and identify solutions to support residency goals and objectives and ability to develop contract specifications, scopes of work and engineering estimates.

Why Choose VDOT:
In addition to a rewarding work experience, VDOT offers core benefits including competitive health and life insurance programs, pre-tax spending accounts, and leave programs. Employees participate in a State Retirement Plan; a tax-deferred Retirement Savings Plan with employer matching provision is also available. Also, the State funds a Short and Long Term Disability Program. Miscellaneous benefits include paid holidays, training and tuition assistance programs, wellness programs, etc.

VDOT employees have Shared Values and abide by a Code of Ethics. Our culture includes teamwork, transparency, nimble learning, creativity, and collaboration of work that values differences. We encourage all those who apply to review our values and ethics. Click here to review http://www.virginiadot.org/about/mission andvalues.asp. If you share these values, we invite you to apply. Your success in our organization depends upon sharing these values and keeping this Code of Ethics.

Minimum Qualifications

• Ability to gather data and prepare reports.
  
• Knowledge of contract development, administration and management.
  
• Ability to supervise, oversee contractors and crew operations.
  
• Valid driver's license.
  
• Skill in the use of computers and software applications.
  
• Knowledge of procurement practices.
  
• Ability to develop, read, interpret and apply maintenance contracts, plans and policies.
  
• Knowledge of federal, state and transportation rules, regulations and policies.
  
• Knowledge of roadway maintenance and construction operations, equipment andtechniques.
  
• Ability to develop contract specifications, scopes of work, engineering estimates, andperform mathematical calculations.
  

Additional Considerations

• Knowledge of state permit process related to roadway construction and maintenance
  activities.
  
• Degree in business or public administration, engineering or related field.
  
• Experience developing maintenance contracts and monitoring contractor performance.
  
• Experience with contract advertisement and bidding procedures

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.

The decision to interview an applicant is based on the information provided in the application or optional resume; therefore, those who fully represent their qualifications will be more successful with obtaining an interview. Submitting an incomplete application or resume lacking relevant experience detail may impact interview eligibility. State applications or resumes 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.

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.

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.

This position is designated as essential 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.

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.virginiadot.org/jobs/information_for_employees.asp

Contact Information

Name: Sherri Johnson

Phone: 540-727-7055

Email: sherri.garcia@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.