Operations Systems Communications Project Manager

Virginia Dept of Transportation


The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is responsible for building, maintaining and operating the state’s roads, bridges and tunnels. We are a diverse workforce with the common goal to positively impact our communities and the Commonwealth of Virginia. Our work in transportation touches every person who lives in or travels through the state. We are looking for team members to bring creativity, knowledge, leadership and passion as we continuously work to innovate and reinvent the future of transportation.

VDOT’s Northern Virginia District is seeking a dynamic individual to serve as subject matter expert on coordinating communications and systems power utilities for Northern Region Operations. The selected candidate will be responsible for: managing Northern Regions’ fiber optic network, broadband, telephone, wireless, and radio, including evaluating opportunities, negotiating resources with telecommunications providers, and developing agreements in coordination with VDOTs Central Office Operations Division.
Additionally, leading the evaluation and negotiation of resources for the region, collaborating with Central Office Operations Division and various other projects to evaluate and negotiate statewide needs.

Position will support Northern Regional Operations Transportation Operations Center, Signal Operations Center, Intelligent Transportation Systems, Roadway Lighting, Traffic Signal and Advanced Transportation Management System program for all telecommunications and energy efficiency related issues and initiatives.

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.

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.

Minimum Qualifications
Experience with wire line, wireless communications technologies, wide area network connectivity, commercial, broadband, fiber, radio etc.
Knowledge of Internet Protocol addressing, routing and configuration in a complex private/public network environment.
Knowledge of telecommunications industry standards, relevant federal and state regulations and cyber and physical security best practices.
Knowledge of efficient-technologies for communications and power systems.
Ability to develop high level communications plans including high level network architecture designs and deploying near and long term aspects of the plan
Communicate effectively orally and in writing with diverse audiences;
Interface with internal and external partners
Work in a fast paced, urban environment and manage multiple assignments and contractors.

Preferred Qualifications
Experience working with the planning and deployment of telecommunications infrastructure. Familiarity with performance reporting, compliance monitoring, cyber security and green technologies.
Degree in Civil Engineering or related degree and/or equivalent combination of education and experience to fulfill the position requirements.

Special Requirements
Valid Driver’s License. Fingerprint based background check, references, work history, and DMV records check will be conducted. All employees are required to work in emergency situations, to include weekends, holidays, and after normal business hours; assignments may vary based on business needs.

Special Instructions to Applicants
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 Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: https://www.vadars.org/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx, or call DARS at 800- 552-5019.

The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is an Equal Opportunity Employer by both policy and practice. For more information about our employment practices, please visit “Information for VDOT Employees and Applicants” at: http://www.virginiadot.org/jobs/information_for_employees.asp.

Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment within 90 days of the closing date. State applications will only be accepted as submitted online by 11:59 p.m. on the closing date through the Recruitment Management System (RMS).

State applications submitted via email, postal mail, fax, or in person will not be considered. Applicants are expected to represent qualifications and work history. The decision to interview an applicant is based on the information provided in the application; therefore it is important to provide complete work history and experience as it relates to this position.
RMS provides a confirmation of receipt when your application is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your RMS account to check the status of your application for this position.

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.

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