Transportation Engineering Technologist - Various Counties

About the Department

**Disclaimer-this position will be considered classified-exempt and “at will.”
The Transportation Engineering Technologist (TRETCN Level 5) will report to the District 6 Construction Section in Marshall County.  The incumbent will daily report to the Ohio County Lab as the Material Lab Supervisor and the District Headquarters Construction Section as the Office Manager. 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.

Pay Grade: 19

Position Duties

• 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.

Minimum Qualifications

• 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.

Other Qualifications

REQUIRED TRAINING/EDUCATION 
• Certification as an Engineering Technologist by the West Virginia Transportation Engineering Technician Certification Board.
OR
• Pre-Certification as an Engineering Technologist by the West Virginia Transportation Engineering Technician Certification Board.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE 
• 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.

Benefits

Annual Increment Pay    

Paid Vacation
 
Paid Holidays
 
Paid Sick Leave
 
Family Medical Leave
 
Leave Donation Program
 
Military Leave
 
Employee Education Reimbursement & Leave Program
 
Flexible Work Schedules

Training Opportunities
 
Promotion Opportunities
 
Public Employees’ Retirement System:

1. Employees enrolled in PERS Tier 1 contribute 4.5% of their gross salary.     The Employer contributes 9%.
2. Employees enrolled in PERS Tier 2 contribute 6.0% of their gross salary.  The Employer contributes 9%.

Agency Information

EmployerWest Virginia Department of Transportation (WV)Division West Virginia Department of Transportation Address 1900 Kanawha Blvd, East
Building 5, Room A-450
Charleston, West Virginia, 25305 Phone304-558-3111
Website https://transportation.wv.gov