What are the responsibilities and job description for the Transportation Engineering Technologist - Kanawha County position at West Virginia Department of Transportation?
Nature of Work
**Disclaimer-this position will be considered classified-exempt and “at will.”
The Transportation Engineering Technologist (TRETCN Level 5) will act as the Resurfacing Coordinator within the District Construction Office. This position serves in a managerial or program expert capacity in either the engineering or construction field/area of highway and bridge construction and maintenance. Manages a unit in a district or division, or may manage a specific division-wide technical function requiring expert-level knowledge, or may be a licensed land surveyor. As a unit manager, duties include supervision of lower-level supervisors, technicians, and/or professional employees. Performs other related duties as required. District 1 consists of Kanawha, Putnam, Mason, Boone, and Clay counties.
Pay Grade: 19
Typical Duties and Responsibilities
- Provide managerial oversight for subordinate supervisors and the program/projects to which they are assigned.
- Evaluate the work of subordinate supervisors and employees.
- Review and/or calculate technical data relating to engineering and construction projects.
- Review project design and construction plans prepared by consultants.
- Communicate with consultant engineers to discuss prospective or ongoing projects and plans.
- Perform field reviews of engineering and construction projects.
- Meet with various parties having an interest in projects, including representatives of state government, legislators, community leaders, regulators, and other interest groups.
- Monitor and manage budgets associated with projects.
- Read and interpret complex design and construction plans.
- Travel may be required; therefore, a valid driver's license is required.
Skills and Knowledge
- Knowledge of principles and practices of civil engineering.
- Knowledge of laws, policies, procedures, and regulations governing contracts, consultant agreements, purchasing, employment, and other matters.
- Knowledge of the internal operation of the Division of Highways.
- Knowledge of plan and specification requirements of the Division of Highways.
- Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
- Ability to read and comprehend plans and specifications.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
- Ability to work harmoniously with other employees.
- Ability to supervise others.
Minimum Requirements
- Certification as an Engineering Technologist by the West Virginia Transportation Engineering Technician Certification Board.
- Pre-Certification as an Engineering Technologist by the West Virginia Transportation Engineering Technician Certification Board.
- No prior experience required
Special Requirement: Employees functioning as a licensed land surveyor must have a current state license from the State Board of Examiners for Land.
Salary : $59,294 - $86,244