Contract Monitor Interstate

Title:Contract Monitor Interstate

State Role Title:Contract Monitor WG no CDL

Hiring Range: $21.79 - $35.40/hour

Pay Band: 3

Agency: VA Dept of Transportation

Location: Fredericksburg District Office

Agency Website: www.vdot.virginia.gov/jobs

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is excited to offer and announce an opportunity to serve as a part-time/hourly Contract Monitor at our Fredericksburg District Office. This position does not exceed 1500 hours in a cycle year and is not eligible for any health or leave benefits.
Standard Duties:
Provide daily oversight over contractor performing maintenance activities on interstates and major primaries to include all facilities and assets. Monitor work to ensure compliance with specified contract requirements. Assist Residency or District with contractor compliance reports and planned work activities.
Key responsibilities include:
Maintenance Management - Assign, direct and oversee asset maintenance and hired equipment contractors for compliance with all directed work and required contract specifications. Inspect the interstate routes and all assets for maintenance needs, make recommendations, develop work plans and schedule equipment, personnel and materials as needed.
Contractor Oversight - Oversight and Performance evaluation of all Contractor provided services. Maintain diaries, photo-documentation, performance reports, complete timesheets and material requests. Ensure compliance with Performance and Timeliness metrics in all contracts. Review and approval of all completed contractor work.
Emergency Operations / Incident Management - Participate in emergency operations/incident management as needed to support continued safe traffic flow on the interstate routes. Monitor Contractor compliance with incident emergency response plans and traffic control support for incident management. Participate in incident response to support snow removal operations.
Job Safety - Determine and demonstrate proper worksite protection techniques. Ensure workplace safety by identifying hazards and providing solutions. Maintain knowledge of safety rules, regulations and procedures. Ensure equipment is operated properly and safely. Oversee the maintenance of a clean, orderly and safe work environment.

Minimum Qualifications

Ability to obtain and maintain required certifications.
Knowledge of highway maintenance and construction equipment, materials and methods.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences and conduct meetings.
Ability to evaluate the work of others.
General knowledge of VDOT's Road and Bridge Standards and Specifications, roadway maintenance and construction practices and policies, and OSHA and environmental regulations and laws.
Ability to plan, monitor and evaluate contractual personnel activities.
Ability to gather and analyze data and maintain accurate records.
Experience in interpreting policies and procedures.

Additional Considerations

Pavement markings and guardrail installation certification.
Erosion and Sediment Control certification.
VDOT or MARTCP certifications in asphalt field.
Experience in highway maintenance and construction activities, as well as contract development and administration.
Experience in developing contract specifications and engineering estimates.
ACI concrete field and soils and aggregated fields certification.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or resume is submitted successfully. Please refer to "Your Application" in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

This position is designated as essential and, as such, all duties associated with the job are required during emergency situations which may include but are not limited to inclement weather, disaster response, and emergency operations. Performance of these duties may require work outside of normal business hours including nights, weekends and holidays. VDOT will determine when essential positions are required to report.
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. (only for eligible positions)
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.
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.

Contact Information

Name: Priya Paranthaman

Email: priya.paranthaman@vdot.virginia.gov

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 Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: Career Pathways for Individuals with Disabilities, or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.