District Planning Manager
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Title: District Planning ManagerState Role Title: Program Admin Specialist IIIHiring Range: $94,868 - $154,161Pay Band: 6Agency: VA Dept of TransportationLocation: Fredericksburg District OfficeAgency Website: www.virginiadot.org/jobsRecruitment Type: General Public - G Job DutiesWhat 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 developmentAt the Virginia Department of Transportation, we have something for YOU!The Fredericksburg District is seeking a District Planning Manager at the Fredericksburg District Office location to provide leadership, day-to-day direction and coordination for metropolitan and rural transportation planning. The District Planning Manager will coordinate with staff, and local and regional planning entities on planning related activities and support urban and rural planning functions. They will coordinate and implement long range plans in the TIPs, STIPs and project development process and support applications for funding through various programs to include SMART SCALE and transportation alternatives. They will oversee transportation studies in programs such as STARS and Project Pipeline and provide technical analysis to support identification and development of recommendations to improve existing transportation deficiencies and ensure future needs are met throughout the district's localities.Core responsibilities for job & position -Transportation Planning Studies:Develop, conduct, manage and participate in transportation planning studies to include corridor, access management, crossover and interchange studies, etc. Review and administer RFPs, scope of work, contract and vouchers for annual state transportation planning grants, on-call consultants and rural transportation planning and multimodal grants.Customer Response:Respond to public inquiries by phone, e-mail, letter, etc. and attend public hearings for major studies and construction projects. Develop and make presentations to government and civic groups on transportation planning and land development.Technical Assistance and Review:Assist with land development reviews for local jurisdictions to include rezoning, subdivision, site plan and record plan reviews to residencies.Travel Demands Preparation:Lead the preparation of local and regional travel demands. Provide reports and models for traffic forecasts, roundabout analysis and recommendations for scoping meetings, roadway design and environmental studies.Support District PIM section and Project Development:Coordinate planning efforts with land development, programming and project development activities. Provide recommendations based on highway needs assessments, long range plans and regional studies to be considered for inclusion in the programming process. Provide supporting project documentation such as history of need, traffic forecast, transportation impact, regional social and economic data, land use and local transportation planning efforts. Serve as the district lead for SMART SCALE, including recommending potential project concepts and evaluating ideas from all stakeholders with a focus on cost-effective, feasible solutions.Planning Activities for Urban, Rural and District Programs:Manage, plan and coordinate district planning activities for urban, rural and district programs. Provide technical assistance, guidance and leadership to district staff, local planning commissions and organizations, and local governments to meet FHWA, TMPD and district goals and objectives. Support district's MPO and PDC urban and rural transportation planning programs as VDOT's representative on boards and committees. Serve as liaison in planning matters involving internal and external customers.Required skills for job & position - Knowledge of transportation planning to include federal, state and local planning and land use regulations, procedures and policies Skill and ability to interact and communicate effectively orally and in writing with employees, citizens and government officials Ability to recommend feasible solutions to transportation needs and understanding of design standards and constraints when evaluating concepts Ability to focus individuals and teams on goal-oriented solutions Ability to organize and analyze transportation data Ability to plan, prioritize, coordinate and complete multiple assignments within scheduled timeframes Skill in the use of computers and software applications Ability to follow oral and written instructions Skill in maneuvering through complex political situations effectively and demonstrating sensitivity to how people and organizations function Knowledge of transportation planning and the relationship between federal, state and local planning agencies Ability to manage financial resources Ability to work with diverse groups, including technical staff, elected officials and citizens Ability to apply transportation planning principles and practices to a variety of complex projects Skill and ability to interact and communicate effectively orally and in writing with diverse groups, including technical and non-technical staff, citizens and government officials Ability to interpret and implement a variety of agency, state and federal laws, regulations, rules and policies Ability to supervise, lead and coach others Knowledge of state and federal regulations governing the transportation planning process, highway programs, policies and procedures Minimum Qualifications Experience applying transportation planning principles and practices to a variety of complex projects Ability to organize and analyze transportation data Skill and ability to interact and communicate effectively orally and in writing with employees, citizens and government officials Knowledge of transportation design standards Skill in the use of computers and software applications Skill in maneuvering through complex political situations effectively and demonstrating sensitivity to how people and organizations function Knowledge of transportation planning and the relationship between federal, state and local planning agencies Ability to manage financial resources Knowledge of federal, state and local regulations governing highway programs and transportation planning and land use processes Ability to supervise, lead and coach others Additional Considerations A combination of training, experience, or education in civil engineering, transportation planning, urban and Regional Planning or related field desired (master's degree preferred) Experience with transportation design including developing conceptual sketches and estimates AICP certification Progressively responsible management experience in planning and land development Special InstructionsYou will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or r sum 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.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 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, pre-tax spending accounts, state funded Short- and Long-Term Disability Program, a state retirement plan with options for tax-deferred 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 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: or call DARS at 800- ###-####.Contact InformationName:Priya ParanthamanPhone:(540) ###-####Email:...@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-###-####.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..