Virginia Tech School of Public and International Affairs

Job Open Date: 05/20/2022

Job Close Date: 06/03/2022

Open Until Filled: No

Is this position funded in whole or in part by the American Recovery & Reinvestment Act (Stimulus Package)? No

Hiring Range: $59,801 - $78,000

Agency: Dept of Transportation (501)

Agency Website: http://www.vdot.jobs/

Location: Richmond (City) - 760

Position Number: 01570

Job Posting Number:1099471

Type of Recruitment: General Public - G

Does this position have telework options?: Yes

Bilingual/Multilingual Skill Requirement/Preference: No

Job Type: Full-Time (Salaried)

Job Type Detail: Full-Time Salaried - Non-Faculty- FTS-1

Pay Band: 05

Job Description

Position is the agency’s planning specialist for the Park and Ride / Transportation Demand Management (TDM) Program. This position will coordinate with local, regional, and state planning entities on multimodal planning activities and TDM strategies. Support urban and rural planning functions. Conduct technical and geospatial analyses to support development of recommended improvements and strategies to meet future transportation needs. Support ongoing communication and collaboration with local and regional governments, state agencies, and other stakeholders. Utilize geographic information system (GIS) technology to inventory and manage park and ride facilities, support mapping and geospatial data management and analysis, and facilitate planning activities such as corridor studies, long range plans, project prioritization, and demand estimation.

Additional vacancies may be filled from this recruitment.

VDOT is responsible for building, maintaining and operating the state’s roads, bridges, tunnels and ferry systems. Through the Commonwealth Transportation Board, VDOT also provides funding for airports, rail and public transportation. Virginia has the third largest state-maintained highway system in the country, employing just over 7,000 employees across the Commonwealth of Virginia.

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 provisions is also available. Employees are eligible for participation in a Short and Long Term Disability Program after one year of employment. Miscellaneous benefits include paid holidays, training and tuition assistance programs, wellness programs, etc.

VDOT is an Equal Opportunity Employer by both policy and practice. Applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, age, veteran status, political affiliation, genetics, or against otherwise qualified persons with disabilities. It is the intent of VDOT’s employment and personnel practices to conform to all applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations regarding non-discrimination.

AmeriCorps, Peace Corps and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply. View details and knowledge, skills and abilities for applicant evaluation at local VEC or http://www.vdot.jobs. TDD 1-800-828-1120.

VDOT employees have Shared Values and a Code of Ethics. http://www.virginiadot.org/about/missionandvalues.asp. We encourage all those who apply to review these values and ethics. If you share our values, we invite you to apply. Your success in our organization depends upon sharing these values and keeping this Code of Ethics.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Transportation, Urban, or Regional Planning, or related field. Demonstrated proficiency in geographic information system (GIS) technology, software, and applications. 
• Ability to plan, prioritize, coordinate, and complete multiple assignments within scheduled timeframes. 
• Skill and ability to positively interact with staff, citizens, government officials, and other stakeholders. Knowledge of TDM strategies and park and ride program planning and management. 
• Ability to evaluate, develop, and maintain innovative solutions for TDM and mobility initiatives. Knowledge of federal, state, and local transportation planning and land use regulations, procedures, and policies. 
• Knowledge of long-range transportation planning to include transportation studies, traffic analyses, forecasting, and data analysis.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in long-range transportation planning to include transportation studies, traffic analyses, forecasting, and data analysis. 
• Experience in developing and implementing transportation demand management (TDM) strategies and park and ride program planning and management. 
• Experience as liaison with diverse groups – staff, citizens, government officials, and other stakeholders.
•  Master’s degree in Transportation, Urban, or Regional Planning, or related field; equivalent experience or training may substitute for degree. 
• Certified Planner with American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP).

Special Requirements

This position requires a fingerprint based Criminal History Background Check, DMV Record Check and Work History Verification with references.

VDOT is an emergency operation agency. Positions physically working within Central Office locations may be designated upon request and coordination among the respective District Engineer or Administrator and Chief. Assignments are updated annually. Not all designated employees are provided an emergency operations assignment.

This position may be eligible for telework opportunities; availability, hours, and duration will be in accordance with the Commonwealth’s Teleworking policy.

Special Instructions to Applicants

State applications or resumes will only be accepted as submitted online by 11:59 pm on the closing date through the Recruitment Management System (RMS). State applications or resumes submitted via email, postal mail, fax, or in person will not be considered.

Applicants are expected to fully represent qualifications and work history on the State application or resume. The decision to interview an applicant is based on the information provided; therefore, it is essential provide detailed information. Submitting an incomplete state application or resume, or application materials lacking in detail, may impact your interview eligibility.

This website will provide a confirmation of receipt when the application is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your RMS Account to check the status of your application for this position.

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

Additional positions may be filled from this recruitment.

VDOT will record information from each new employee’s Form I-9 (Employment Eligibility Verification) into the Federal E-Verify system to confirm identity and work authorization.

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.

Contact Information

Name: Candace Drew

Email: candace.drew@vdot.virginia.gov

VDOT, Central Office Human Resources