Assistant Division Administrator Local Assistance

2 weeks ago


Hague, United States Virginia Department of Transportation Full time

Title: Assistant Division Administrator Local Assistance - Program Management

State Role Title: Prog Admin Manager III

Hiring Range: $96,234 -$156,381

Pay Band: 6

Agency: VA Dept of Transportation

Location: Annex Building

Agency Website: www.virginiadot.org/jobs

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is seeking an Assistant Division Administrator for Program Management to assist in providing leadership and direction to the Local Assistance Division. This position will:

  • Develop, implement, and manage statewide federal and state programs including the Transportation Alternatives, Revenue Sharing, Access Roads, Scenic Byway, State Trails Office, Federal Lands Access, and Urban Maintenance Payments programs.
  • The successful applicant will be required to lead a diverse group of individuals to ensure funding for locality projects and maintenance programs are appropriately and effectively allocated, distributed, and utilized.
  • Duties include development of policies, procedures, requirements and supervision of activities to ensure the funding is allocated, expended, and deallocated in accordance with Federal, State, and Departmental requirements and that the application processes for these programs are effectively implemented.
  • The successful applicant will work closely with VDOT District Offices, local governments and other stakeholders regarding project funding and financial matters, funding eligibility, funding application processes, as well as compliance with federal and state requirements associated with federal and state highway grant funding.
  • The position may also lead in the development and implementation of other local programs such as the locally administered projects and Outreach and Training programs.


VDOT employees serve the residents of the Commonwealth and traveling public daily through our mission to plan, deliver, operate and maintain a transportation system that is safe, moves people and goods, enhances the economy, and improves quality of life. VDOT is the third largest state-maintained highway system in the country, maintaining over 58,000 miles of roads, bridges, and tunnels, and employing over 7,700 people through a diverse workforce. Our culture includes teamwork, transparency, nimble learning, creativity and collaboration that values differences. In addition to a rewarding work experience, VDOT offers excellent health and life insurance benefits, pre-tax spending accounts, state funded short- and long-term disability, paid holidays, vacation, tuition assistance, free wellness programs, and a state retirement plan with options for tax-deferred retirement savings including employer matching. 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. We have Shared Values and a Code of Ethics: Your success in our organization depends upon modeling these values, therefore please access the following link: http://www.virginiadot.org/about/missionandvalues.asp to review them and, if in agreement, we welcome you to apply.

Minimum Qualifications

  • This position requires senior level experience in policy development and program implementation for federal and state transportation laws and developing regulations, guidelines and policies as well as financial management of programs.
  • Ability to provide strategic leadership and management direction to a diverse workforce through effective communication and outstanding problem-solving skills.
  • Considerable knowledge of administrative, managerial and supervisory principles and practices.
  • Demonstrated ability to plan, organize, and oversee implementation of complex programs.

Additional Considerations

A combination of training, experience, or education in Engineering, Planning, or Public Administration or related field preferred; equivalent experience or training may substitute for degree.
The preferred candidate will have prior experience working with local governments and locally administered funding projects. Experience with budgeting, funding, project development, project delivery, and/or financial analysis is preferred.

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.

Once onboarded, this position may be eligible for telework opportunities; availability, hours, and duration of telework shall be approved as outlined in the Commonwealth telework policy.

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.

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.

Additional positions may be filled from this recruitment within 90 days.

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

Contact Information

Name: Audrey Phillips

Phone: 804-837-4748

Email: audrey.phillips@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 800-552-5019.

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.



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