22603 - Eng Sr Traffic

Plan, implement, and manage the safety program with an emphasis on proactive safety analysis and crash and fatality prevention. Establish, implement, and track completion of safety and operational improvement projects, including before-and-after analysis. Address roadway safety and operational problems through traffic engineering studies, analyses, and recommended solutions.

Responsibilities

• Provide Responsible Charge oversight for determining the need and appropriate type of traffic control on the roadway system.
• Provide engineering expertise in assigned program areas and recommendations for resolving project issues.
• Communicate with internal VDOT staff, local government staff, consultants, citizens, and FHWA regarding transportation projects and programs.
• Assist in developing, implementing, and monitoring policies, procedures, guidance, and practices for engineering projects and programs.
• Conduct or oversee engineering studies, including data collection, analysis, and processing. Develop written reports, recommendations, and solutions that are technically accurate and compliant.
• Prepare business correspondence, technical letters, and formal presentations for VDOT staff or other organizations.
• Provide oversight for traffic data collection and processing for engineering studies, safety, and congestion management or operational analysis.
• Review data, written reports, and alternative solutions for accuracy and compliance.
• Assist in developing policies, procedures, and practices for proactive management of assigned engineering program areas.
• Develop, recommend, and implement process and policy improvements as needed.
• Organize and monitor work tasks to ensure projects and documentation are completed within schedule using VDOT’s standards, policies, and procedures.
• Participate or lead project teams, ensuring timely communications between team members and stakeholders.
• Fulfill duties as Responsible Charge Engineer in compliance with policies, procedures, and the Code of Virginia.
• Provide oversight for the inventory of roadway and roadside safety items for modification or replacement.
• Manage and lead the development of final pavement marking, pavement marker, sign plans, and other traffic control device plans.
• Provide guidance on placement, installation, functionality, and condition of signs, markings, markers, roadside barriers, and other traffic engineering items.
• Provide oversight for preliminary engineering functions of Traffic Engineering and attend project-related meetings to discuss traffic control requirements and design.
• Review temporary traffic control plans and estimates for accuracy and compliance.
• Coordinate with Public Affairs staff for proper Public Communications Plan of TMP and with internal divisions on the Transportation Operations Plan portion of TMP.
• Provide oversight, support, and direction to agency design, construction, maintenance, and permit staff regarding work zone and traffic control plans and devices.
• Provide guidance on field applications of work zones and review recommended adjustments to guidelines in the Work Area Protection Manual or MUTCD.
• Lead coordination of changes or improvements to work zone safety and traffic control.
• Respond to requests for assistance in setting up traffic control layouts and devices in emergency response situations.
• Conduct Work Zone Traffic Control Training.

Qualifications

• Ability to analyze complex problems using statistical and data trend crash analysis and field observations to determine appropriate safety and engineering countermeasures.
• Ability to apply advanced engineering principles and practices to a variety of complex transportation projects.
• Ability to build networks and relationships with employees from other divisions, field personnel, contractors, manufacturers, and FHWA representatives.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with diverse audiences, make presentations, and conduct meetings.
• Ability to develop effective working relationships at all organizational levels, both internally and externally.
• Ability to draw rational conclusions and develop solutions from analysis; make independent decisions; and manage multiple assignments.
• Ability to interpret and apply local, state, and federal transportation laws, regulations, and guidelines.
• Ability to plan, coordinate, and manage multiple, concurrent assignments.
• Ability to read and interpret plans, contracts, specifications, and regulations.
• Ability to research, analyze, and prepare technical reports and project correspondence.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct roadway safety audits, comprehensive safety reviews, and operational capacity analyses.
• Knowledge of agency standards, specifications, policies, and procedures in technical engineering, work zone safety, and fiscal and administrative aspects.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws, codes, ordinances, and policies pertaining to transportation engineering.
• Knowledge of financial management, including budgeting and cost estimation.
• Knowledge of project management processes.
• Knowledge of strategic, operational, and financial management principles, practices, and techniques.
• Knowledge of transportation engineering principles, practices, standards, and specifications.
• Knowledge of transportation, highway, and traffic engineering principles and practices, with a strong emphasis on highway safety.
• Skill in delivering exemplary customer service and interacting courteously and professionally with the public and other employees.
• Skill in negotiating and using computers and software applications, including engineering software.
• Degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Valid Professional Engineer’s license.

Additional Considerations

• Experience in problem-solving and finding creative, low-cost solutions to highway safety and operations problems.
• Experience working with engineering consultants on projects.
• Knowledge or experience in highway construction and maintenance operations.
• Experience leading and coordinating staff on projects.
• PTOE (Professional Traffic Operations Engineer) license.

Physical Requirements

VDOT employees must abide by VDOT’s Code of Ethics and the Commonwealth’s Standards of Conduct.