06601 - Program Manager Location and Design

About the role

Manage staff and assigned functional areas (in-house or consultant) of the Statewide Services Program in the Location and Design Division. Provide leadership, direction and management for assigned operational programs and staff. Ensure all operations are conducted in compliance with established policies, procedures, laws and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Budget Development: Develop, maintain and monitor budgets for assigned program areas. Analyze, track and approve costs and ensure expenditures are within allocations. Work with others to research and resolve discrepancies.
• Collaborative Problem Solving: Apply thorough understanding of transportation issues, sound public policy and business expertise to resolve complex transportation issues and problems which cut across multiple areas. Identify and work through potential issues that may hamper or impair success of established transportation programs or projects and studies under development. Exercise flexibility, initiative, innovation and collaborative influence to resolve transportation issues while considering all aspects of the project and customer perspectives.
• Communication: Build and maintain strong partnerships with a variety of stakeholders internal and external to VDOT. Communicate with stakeholders to provide appropriate information and receive feedback on program operations or business goals. Investigate and respond to concerns from VDOT internal and external customers.
• Manage Resources and Business Functions: Manage resources and business functions effectively. Hire, develop and manage a diverse and high-performing workforce. Ensure workforce receives required training and development opportunities. Oversee fiscal programs in accordance with agency policies and sound business practices to meet business goals.
• Policies and Procedures: Develop and implement procedures, processes and best practices. Recommend new initiatives to improve operations.
• Program Management: Oversee and direct operations for assigned operational program areas. Develop best practices and ensure programs are operating consistently and effectively across the organization, and in alignment with performance targets. Ensure operations are conducted in compliance with state and federal policies, procedures and regulations.
• Resource Management: Manage staff and human and fiscal resources. Recognize future needs and take appropriate actions to address those needs. Organize the section's assignments to best utilize available resources and monitor programs for quality delivery and customer satisfaction. Ensure staff receive required training.
• Strategic Planning: Develop, implement and manage strategic plans for assigned program areas. Establish operational objectives related to performance metrics. Assess operational performance and initiate correction action as needed.
• Teamwork and Representation: Represent VDOT on internal and external committees, taskforces, or other meetings. Present a positive image in representing VDOT's position in assigned areas.
• Technical Guidance and Problem Resolution: Listen to problems and issues and develop recommendations and solutions. Provide leadership in the technical areas assigned.
• Technical Guidance: Provide technical guidance and direction on programs to a wide variety of stakeholders internal and external to VDOT. Resolve issues by applying knowledge of policies, procedures, standards and principles. Respond to customer requests for service. In coordination with stakeholders facilitate creative solutions to complex issues.

  Qualifications

  • Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with diverse groups and individuals.
  • Experience applying civil engineering principles, practices to include roadway plan design and delivery.
  • Experience applying supervisory principles, practices to include performance management and discipline.
  • Skill in leadership, coaching, counseling and management.
  • Skill in the use of computers, software applications to include engineering and computer-aided design software.
  • Skill in the use of computers, software applications.

  Additional Considerations

  A combination of training, experience, or education in Engineering, Public Administration, Business Administration or related field desired. Management level experience in highway civil engineering.

  Physical Requirements

  VDOT employees must abide by VDOTs Code of Ethics and the Commonwealths Standards of Conduct. VDOT Code of Ethics Standards of Conduct

  About Us

  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. 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 questions 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: Career Pathways for Individuals with Disabilities, or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155. Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force. Equal Opportunity Employer. Please be aware all VDOT positions require pre-employment screenings. These screenings may include the following: Fingerprint based Criminal History Background Check DMV Record Check Work History Verification References Pre-employment physical Drug screen