Title: Contract Monitor - Fredericksburg

State Role Title: Transportation Operator III

Hiring Range: $21.79 - 35.40

Pay Band: 3

Agency: VA Dept of Transportation

Location: Fredericksburg District Office

Agency Website: www.virginiadot.org/jobs

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!

We are seeking qualified candidates to fill a Contract Monitor vacancy. This position provides support to the Fredericksburg District Interstate Maintenance Office in an hourly capacity and works onsite in alternating locations deemed necessary by the intestate department. Occupants of this position work a rotating schedule as needed.

The selected candidate will oversee contractors performing maintenance activities on roadways and major primaries to include all facilities and assets. They will monitor contractors’ work to ensure compliance with contract requirements and standards by conducting field reviews, evaluating condition of assets, developing work plan schedules, and monitoring maintenance budget spending. They will serve as a liaison between VDOT and contractors in monitoring emergency operations.

This position is an hourly/wage position. Wage employees may not work more than 29 hours per work week on average over the course of a year and are limited to 1,500 hours withing a 12-month period. No state benefits are provided.

Required skills for job & position:
• Ability to provide training and guidance to other technicians
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions
• Ability to read and interpret engineering plans and specifications
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with internal and external customers
• Ability to prepare and maintain records and reports
• Ability to interpret and apply policies and procedures related to VDOT's program areas
• Skill in the use of computers and job-relevant software programs

Minimum Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license
• Knowledge and application of roadway construction, maintenance, repair techniques, and inspection procedures
• Ability to monitor and oversee the work of others
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret contracts, road/bridge specifications and regulations pertaining to highway maintenance; to collect and analyze data and prepare reports; to monitor, oversee the work of others and to provide feedback or corrective guidance as necessary
• Skill in the use of computers and software programs
• Ability to obtain Work Zone Safety and Flagging Certification
• Ability to obtain DEQ Dual Inspector certification within 12 months of employment

Additional Considerations

• Experience in roadway maintenance, construction, and equipment operations
• Experience in monitoring, inspecting, and documenting contractors' work or overseeing the work of others
• Skill in the use of automated construction management and financial software
• Possession of Work Zone Safety and Flagging Certification
• Possession of DEQ Dual Inspector Certification and ability to obtain VDOT materials certifications
• Possession of CDL

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.

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”: http://www.virginiadot.org/jobs/information_for_employees.asp

VDOT employees have shared Values and a Code of Ethics. http://www.virginiadot.org/about/missionandvalues.asp Your success in our organization depends upon modeling these values, therefore, if in agreement, we welcome you to apply.

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.

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.

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 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 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: https://www.vadars.org/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx, or call DARS at 800-552-5019.

Contact Information

Name: Priya Paranthaman

Email: [email protected]