Assistant Project Manager (Transportation Planner II)

Assistant Project Manager (Transportation Planner II) Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/fairfaxcounty/jobs/newprint/4708979) Apply  Assistant Project Manager (Transportation Planner II) Salary $70,711.26 - $117,851.76 AnnuallyLocation FAIRFAX (EJ03), VAJob TypeFT Salary W BNJob Number24-02604DepartmentTransportationOpening Date11/02/2024Closing Date11/22/2024 11:59 PM EasternPay GradeS25Posting TypeOpen to General Public

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Job AnnouncementJoin the future of transportation with the Fairfax County Department of Transportation! Since 1977, the Fairfax County Department of Transportation (FCDOT) has been at the forefront of transforming our community. We are committed to enhancing mobility, safety, and the quality of life for residents, businesses, and visitors. Our mission is to plan, coordinate, fund, implement, and sustain a cutting-edge multimodal transportation system that meets the dynamic needs of Fairfax County.FCDOT is seeking an innovative, motivated and enthusiastic Assistant Project Manager (Transportation Planner II) to join the Transportation Design Division. This position is primarily responsible for assisting project engineers with technical research and other tasks, data management, permit application, communication, and quality assurance. In addition, this position will play a critical role in implementing a new Capital Project Management Information System (CPMIS). In a collaborative environment, this individual will enjoy a challenging and rewarding experience supporting FCDOT’s efforts to achieve the County’s ambitious transportation goals.Responsibilities include:

Researching property records and deeds related to multimodal transportation capital improvement projects;

Collaborating with project engineers on required property owner notifications, including preparing, distributing, and tracking correspondence;

Reviewing plats, plans, specifications, and estimates and providing quality assurance oversight to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal standards;

Creating maps, drawings, plans, and other required documentation for permit applications;

Preparing, updating, submitting, and tracking permit applications from various county and state agencies;

Preparing, reviewing, submitting, and tracking state street acceptance packages to ensure accuracy and compliance with state codes and regulations;

Collecting, managing, and reporting technical project-related information, including project descriptors required for performance measurement reporting;

Monitoring status of projects and identifying and documenting issues to support effective project delivery;

Preparing documentation, collecting project data, and coordinating with other agencies to produce project status reports and the Annual Completed Projects Book;

Maintaining the department’s Capital Project Management System (CPMS) database and serving as a subject matter expert on the Capital Project Management Information System (CPMIS) implementation;

Monitoring federal and state regulations, design guidelines, and contract requirements and recommending changes to relevant policies and procedures;

Developing and updating policies and procedures to support effective project management and team operations;

Supervising an Engineering Technician position, including developing goals, assigning tasks, monitoring workload, evaluating performance, and providing training, coaching, and mentoring; and

Performing other duties as assigned.

For more information on the Fairfax County Department of Transportation, please click here. (https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/transportation/) Employment StandardsMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to the following: (https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/hr/equivalencies-education-and-experience) (Click on the aforementioned link to learn how Fairfax County interprets equivalencies for "Any combination, experience, and training equivalent to")Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor's degree in civil engineering, urban, regional or transportation planning, or a closely related field; plus two years of professional experience in civil engineering, urban, regional or transportation planning, or a closely related field.CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:Valid driver's licenseNECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:The appointee to this position will be required to complete a driving record check to the satisfaction of the employer.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience in and knowledge of land/property survey standards, deeds, and plats, including research of existing property databases;

Experience in and working knowledge of policies and procedures related to the following: Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) Land Use Permit (LUP); VDOT Secondary Street Acceptance, including the Roadway Design Manual (RDM); Virginia Supplement to the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD); the Locally Administered Projects (LAP) Manual; the Enhancement Program Procedures Manual; Fairfax County Land Development Services (LDS) processes and requirements, including the PLUS application; and County/VDOT design standards;

Experience in and knowledge of local, state and federal permitting processes, requirements, and databases, including the ability to research said databases;

Experience and proficiency in the use of computer applications and software, including Microsoft applications with emphasis on Word, Excel, and Access;

Expertise utilizing Adobe Pro or Foxit Phantom;

Ability to create maps, drawings, point and shape files using ArcGIS applications;

Experience and ability to create plans, maps, drawings, etc. utilizing AutoCAD, and/or Microstation;

Experience with file sharing applications such as Egnyte or ProjectWise;

Excellent written and oral communication skills;

Demonstrated experience as a supervisor, including coaching and mentoring;

Desire to work in and contribute to a collaborative environment.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:Ability to visit and walk project sites. The ability to perform repetitive motion duties associated with operating a personal computer. Work is generally sedentary, however, employee may be required to do some walking, standing, bending, and carrying of items under 45lbs in weight. All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations.SELECTION PROCEDURE:Panel interview and may include exercise.The population of Fairfax County is very diverse where 38.7% of residents speak a language other than English at home (Spanish, Asian/Pacific Islander, Indo-European, and others (https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/demographics/fairfax-county-general-overview) ) and we encourage candidates bilingual in English and a foreign language to apply to this opportunity.Fairfax County Government prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, political affiliation, or military status in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce.Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact 703-324-4900 for assistance. TTY 703-222-7314. DHREmployment@fairfaxcounty.gov EEO/AA/TTY.#LI-JY1