Title: Engineering Tech Planning - Summer Hourly Position State Role Title: Engineering Technician I
Hiring Range: $13.06 - $21.22 Hourly
Pay Band: 2
Agency: VA Dept of Transportation
Location: Bristol District Office
Agency Website: Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties What drives you?? Whether it's knowing the work you do makes a difference, working on exciting and challenging projects, leading innovation and championing change or simply working with a great group of people who are committed to professionalism, at the?Virginia Department of Transportation, we have something for you.
The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is currently searching for students to join our Summer Wage Program in the area of Programming Inventory Management (PIM). VDOT's Summer Wage Program gives students exposure to the diverse types of work the Department performs and prepares them for a future career in transportation. This program also gives hands-on job assignments and the opportunity to work closely with a diverse group of professionals, with structured training opportunities that align with VDOTs current and projected workforce needs. In this position you will be working with the Planning section assisting with the SMART SCALE application process, STARS, and Pipeline Planning Studies. Minimum Qualifications • U.S. work authorization required.
• Be at least 18 years of age by the start of their employment
• Experience or education in related field.
• Must possess a valid driver's license.
Additional Considerations Successful candidates will have experience in the related program and be motivated, customer focused and action-oriented individuals with a drive for learning on the job and achieving results. You will have demonstrated ability to make quality and timely decisions, take initiative, communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, prioritize and organize multiple demands in a continuously changing environment, use a computer and software applications, have a basic knowledge of engineering principles, and can meet established deadlines. Ability to anticipate problems, provide solutions, follow instructions, learn quickly and collaborate with teammates.
Special Instructions You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to "Your Application" in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to "Your Application" in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
State applications will only be accepted as submitted online by 11:55 pm on the closing date through the PageUp System. State applications submitted via email, postal mail, fax, or in person will not be considered. Applicants are expected to fully represent qualifications and work history on the State application and or resume. The decision to interview an applicant is based on the information provided on the application, therefore, it is essential to fully complete each section of the application and provide detailed information. Submitting an incomplete state application, or a state application lacking in detail, may impact your interview eligibility. 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":
VDOT employees have Shared Values and a Code of Ethics
( If you share our values, we invite you to apply. Your success in our organization depends upon sharing these values and keeping this Code of Ethics.
VDOT is 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. VDOT is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information, please visit "Information for VDOT Employees and Applicants" at: Contact Information Name: Jessica Meyer
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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 AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at .
Note : Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.
