Assistant District Administrator Maintenance
The Fredericksburg District is seeking an innovative and dynamic candidate to serve as Assistant District Administrator Maintenance to direct the improvement and maintenance of highway assets and infrastructures for 14 counties and over 11,000 lane miles of roadway. The successful candidate will develop and lead the implementation of a strategic approach to maximize financial and operational resources which support asset and infrastructure maintenance. This position will also build and sustain a high performing, engaged and results-driven workforce through effective management of program areas including residency and contract maintenance operations; structure and bridge inspection, maintenance, and design, fleet maintenance and management, roadside management, and pavement inventory and management. The Assistant District Administrator Maintenance directs the development of complex multi-million dollar maintenance budgets and oversees the development, implementation, and administration of funding strategies in order to sustain measurable improvements in asset conditions. As a senior district leader, this position mentors and provides strategic guidance to residency and program leaders; works collaboratively with internal and external stakeholder groups including citizens, local government officials, contractors, and community groups to effectively represent and deliver the maintenance program, directs the development and implementation of effective performance strategies and monitors performance metrics for assigned program areas; and serves as the primary district liaison with VDOT divisions and functions which support maintenance and asset management program delivery. The Assistant District Administrator Maintenance also directs the full range of critical emergency operations in Fredericksburg District during inclement weather and other emergencies.
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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.
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum qualifications:
- Ability to work extended hours responding to emergency or severe weather events
- Extensive knowledge and skill in interpreting and applying state and federal laws, regulations and policies pertaining to highway and transportation maintenance operations
- Skill in implementing highway maintenance procedures and practices
- Ability to analyze and evaluate complex maintenance problems and develop innovative, cost effective solutions
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with a variety of stakeholders internal and external to VDOT
- Ability to manage and prioritize large-scale projects to achieve goals
- Skill in managing large-scale budgets
- Skill in supervising professional level staff from multiple disciplines
- Valid driver’s license
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred qualifications:
- Valid Professional Engineer’s license
- Progressively responsible experience in maintenance programs and activities
- Knowledge of transportation engineering principles and practices
- Experience in business administration including planning, budgeting, contracts and staff management.
- Degree in engineering preferred; equivalent experience or training may substitute for degree