Job Details

Salary: $68,960.74 - $90,510.79 Annually
Location : Roanoke, VA
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 201003399
Department: Planning
Opening Date: 04/18/2025
Closing Date: 5/16/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Performs complex professional and technical work related to the planning, design, scheduling, construction, maintenance, and operation of the County's transportation system. Responsible for layout, design, and material cost estimates for transportation related projects. Utilizes computer aided design systems to support the development of plans, projects, and programs. Assists in investigating, analyzing, and responding to internal, citizen, community organization, and business inquiries/complaints concerning any transportation related issue. Reviews traffic studies and development plans and makes appropriate recommendations. Performs other duties as assigned.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

~ Develops construction plans using manual and automated design methods/systems. Performs complex calculations to compute horizontal and vertical alignments. Designs and calculates quantities and cost estimates for storm drainage, grading/ excavation, pavement, etc. as it relates to transportation projects. Assists with the field survey, preparation and plotting of information.
~ Assists in developing bids and RFP specifications related to transportation projects.
~ Assists with the development and revision of standards and specifications for access management, private roads, public streets, parking design, pedestrian and bicycle facilities, greenways, and blueways.
~ Assist in developing and coordinating traffic calming projects, safety improvement projects, and pedestrian and bicycle plans.
~ Investigate, analyze, and respond to internal, citizen, community organizations, and business requests concerning any transportation related issue.
~ Prepares detailed transportation related maps, studies, reports, and records.
~ Research deeds and other records of land ownership, easements, right-of-way etc.
~ Conduct field investigations regarding transportation-related projects as needed.
~ Act as a representative of the County to coordinate with VDOT and various organizations during the planning, design and implementation of various transportation projects.
~ Attends citizen meetings and civic league meetings and provides technical assistance covering the County's transportation system.
~ Performs other duties as assigned.
REQUIREMENTS/PREFERENCES

Education:
Required: Bachelor's degree from an accredited or university with major coursework in civil engineering or related field, or combination of training, education, and considerable experience which demonstrates the ability to perform the work described.

Experience:
Required: Three (3) or more years experience in computer aided design (preferably AutoCAD).
Preference: Experience with ESRI GIS products.

Certifications/Licenses:
Required: Valid Virginia driver's license with good driving record.
Preferred: Recognition as Engineer-in-Training (EIT) in the Commonwealth of Virginia or background sufficient to obtain.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Thorough knowledge of civil engineering principles, practices, and techniques as applied to transportation construction and maintenance projects; and computer aided drafting (CAD) techniques, preferably AutoDesk, AutoCAD, and CAD standards. Ability to operate standard Microsoft Office software. Demonstrated ability to plan, coordinate project activities, review and interpret plans and recommend effective actions; to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing; to coordinate multiple assignments within scheduled timeframes; and to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, including other localities and VDOT.

Supervisory Responsibilities:
None

Additional Requirements:
Subject to a complete criminal history background search with acceptable results. Following a conditional offer of employment, must pass a post offer physical examination. Must be able to perform the job as described in the Physical and Environmental Demands section of this job description.
OTHER INFORMATION
Full-time employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefit package that includes:
• Progressive Flexible Leave Plan with cash-in option
• Twelve paid holidays
• Short Term Disability Insurance
• Long Term Disability Insurance
• Health, Vision and Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts - Medical and Dependent Care
• Virginia Retirement System - Membership in VRS is automatic upon hire into a covered position. County contributes and employees pay their membership contribution.
• Deferred Compensation Plan with County Match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Credit Union Membership