Transportation Engineering Technician Senior - Kanawha County
- West Virginia Department of Transportation (WV)
- Charleston, West Virginia
- Full Time
Transportation Engineering Technician Senior - Kanawha County
This listing closes on 8/19/2025 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada).
Employer
West Virginia Department of Transportation (WV)
Salary
$1,986.54 - $2,901.93 Biweekly
Location
Charleston, WV
Job Type
Full-Time Permanent
Job Number
DOT26OP005A
Division
West Virginia Department of Transportation
District/Subdivision
Operations Division
Opening Date
08/13/2025
Closing Date
8/19/2025 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada)
DESCRIPTION
BENEFITS
Nature of Work
The Transportation Engineering Technician Senior in this position performs managerial and professional work associated with facility environmental compliance. It is responsible for reviewing work conducted by district personnel pertaining to Federal and State environmental laws, regulations and requirements, and assisting in administrative and managerial activities, through district leaders, including professional, technical and clerical staff. The position works under the guidance of its supervisor in pursuit of environmental compliance by efficiently planning, organizing, and directing, using specialized knowledge of specific environmental resources. Duties may include, but are not limited to: assisting all WVDOH personnel with questions associated with facility environmental compliance; maintaining up to date knowledge of State and Federal laws and regulations pertaining to facility environmental compliance; aiding direct supervisor with ensuring facility environmental compliance and Aboveground Storage Tanks (AST)) standards compliance is achieved and maintained; assisting direct supervisor with fuel tank compliance, installation, and maintenance; and helping direct supervisor with all Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) projects throughout the state. This position Participates in a training program requiring 180 Technician Development Hours. Performs other related duties as required.
Pay Grade 17
Typical Duties and Responsibilities
Prepares complete bid proposal for complex projects including adequate provisions for compliance with all Federal, State, Local and American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) requirements, cost estimates, time estimates and bidding procedures.
Maintains project/design cost records, evaluate performance of subordinates, safeguards and assures good condition of materials and equipment and operates within requirements of agency, state, local and Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Technical and Administrative Programs.
Establishes effective working relations within unit and with units employed on similar work, as well as with consultants, suppliers, government agencies and municipalities.
Assures quality of all work performed or supervised.
Prepares comprehensive engineering and environmental reports.
Prepares reports, summaries and accident reports and compiles data required to permit effective management.
Prepares schedules of priorities for recurring maintenance operations and monitors compliance with established schedules.
Utilizes equipment and personnel effectively and assures the quality of all work supervised.
Performs initial review of major construction plans to ensure that the latest principles of highway safety are being utilized.
Supervises and coordinates inventory and analysis of traffic control devices on all highways within area of responsibility.
Travel may be required; therefore, a valid driver's license is required.
Skills and Knowledge
Knowledge and understanding of standard statistical concepts.
Knowledge of the principles, practices and objectives of urban transportation planning.
Knowledge of and the ability to provide on-the-job implementation of OSHA, EEO, Environmental protection, Erosion Control, Traffic Maintenance and Davis-Bacon Requirements.
Knowledge of design of Bituminous and Portland Cement Concrete mixes.
Ability to supervise laboratory testing and ship or field inspections.
Ability to establish an effective and safe working relations with contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, consultants, utility companies, government agencies, municipalities, property owners, employees and the public.
Ability to prepare equipment maintenance, condition and utilization reports.
Ability to verify ship inspection of structural steel members.
Ability to recognize design deficiencies, mistakes or changed conditions in plans and specifications, and to recommend appropriate corrective action.
Ability to prepare and review contract change orders in final format for approval by a Contracting Officer.
Ability to recognize need for special training programs and to plan, arrange, and evaluate OJT and other programs.
Ability to work harmoniously with other employees.
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Minimum Requirements
REQUIRED TRAINING/EDUCATION
Certification as a Transportation Engineering Technician Senior by the West Virginia Transportation Engineering Technician Certification Board.
Training/Education Substitution (New Hires ONLY)
Associate's degree from a regionally accredited college or university with a major in Civil Engineering Technology, plus ten (10) years of paid experience in a technical capacity in a civil engineering environment may be substituted for the required training/education.
OR
Associate's degree from a regionally accredited college or university in applied science in highway Engineering Technology, plus ten (10) years of paid experience in a technical capacity in a civil engineering environment may be substituted for the required training/education.
OR
Associate's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or similar technical degree, from an accredited college or university, plus eight (8) years of paid experience in a technical capacity in a Civil Engineering environment may be substituted for the required training/education.
OR
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or similar technical degree, from an accredited college or university, plus five (5) years of paid experience in a technical capacity in a Civil Engineering environment may be substituted for the required training/education.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
No prior experience required
Employer
West Virginia Department of Transportation (WV)
Division
West Virginia Department of Transportation
Address
1900 Kanawha Blvd, East
Building 5, Room A-450
Charleston, West Virginia, 25305
Phone
...
This listing closes on 8/19/2025 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada).
Employer
West Virginia Department of Transportation (WV)
Salary
$1,986.54 - $2,901.93 Biweekly
Location
Charleston, WV
Job Type
Full-Time Permanent
Job Number
DOT26OP005A
Division
West Virginia Department of Transportation
District/Subdivision
Operations Division
Opening Date
08/13/2025
Closing Date
8/19/2025 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada)
DESCRIPTION
BENEFITS
Nature of Work
The Transportation Engineering Technician Senior in this position performs managerial and professional work associated with facility environmental compliance. It is responsible for reviewing work conducted by district personnel pertaining to Federal and State environmental laws, regulations and requirements, and assisting in administrative and managerial activities, through district leaders, including professional, technical and clerical staff. The position works under the guidance of its supervisor in pursuit of environmental compliance by efficiently planning, organizing, and directing, using specialized knowledge of specific environmental resources. Duties may include, but are not limited to: assisting all WVDOH personnel with questions associated with facility environmental compliance; maintaining up to date knowledge of State and Federal laws and regulations pertaining to facility environmental compliance; aiding direct supervisor with ensuring facility environmental compliance and Aboveground Storage Tanks (AST)) standards compliance is achieved and maintained; assisting direct supervisor with fuel tank compliance, installation, and maintenance; and helping direct supervisor with all Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) projects throughout the state. This position Participates in a training program requiring 180 Technician Development Hours. Performs other related duties as required.
Pay Grade 17
Typical Duties and Responsibilities
Prepares complete bid proposal for complex projects including adequate provisions for compliance with all Federal, State, Local and American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) requirements, cost estimates, time estimates and bidding procedures.
Maintains project/design cost records, evaluate performance of subordinates, safeguards and assures good condition of materials and equipment and operates within requirements of agency, state, local and Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Technical and Administrative Programs.
Establishes effective working relations within unit and with units employed on similar work, as well as with consultants, suppliers, government agencies and municipalities.
Assures quality of all work performed or supervised.
Prepares comprehensive engineering and environmental reports.
Prepares reports, summaries and accident reports and compiles data required to permit effective management.
Prepares schedules of priorities for recurring maintenance operations and monitors compliance with established schedules.
Utilizes equipment and personnel effectively and assures the quality of all work supervised.
Performs initial review of major construction plans to ensure that the latest principles of highway safety are being utilized.
Supervises and coordinates inventory and analysis of traffic control devices on all highways within area of responsibility.
Travel may be required; therefore, a valid driver's license is required.
Skills and Knowledge
Knowledge and understanding of standard statistical concepts.
Knowledge of the principles, practices and objectives of urban transportation planning.
Knowledge of and the ability to provide on-the-job implementation of OSHA, EEO, Environmental protection, Erosion Control, Traffic Maintenance and Davis-Bacon Requirements.
Knowledge of design of Bituminous and Portland Cement Concrete mixes.
Ability to supervise laboratory testing and ship or field inspections.
Ability to establish an effective and safe working relations with contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, consultants, utility companies, government agencies, municipalities, property owners, employees and the public.
Ability to prepare equipment maintenance, condition and utilization reports.
Ability to verify ship inspection of structural steel members.
Ability to recognize design deficiencies, mistakes or changed conditions in plans and specifications, and to recommend appropriate corrective action.
Ability to prepare and review contract change orders in final format for approval by a Contracting Officer.
Ability to recognize need for special training programs and to plan, arrange, and evaluate OJT and other programs.
Ability to work harmoniously with other employees.
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Minimum Requirements
REQUIRED TRAINING/EDUCATION
Certification as a Transportation Engineering Technician Senior by the West Virginia Transportation Engineering Technician Certification Board.
Training/Education Substitution (New Hires ONLY)
Associate's degree from a regionally accredited college or university with a major in Civil Engineering Technology, plus ten (10) years of paid experience in a technical capacity in a civil engineering environment may be substituted for the required training/education.
OR
Associate's degree from a regionally accredited college or university in applied science in highway Engineering Technology, plus ten (10) years of paid experience in a technical capacity in a civil engineering environment may be substituted for the required training/education.
OR
Associate's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or similar technical degree, from an accredited college or university, plus eight (8) years of paid experience in a technical capacity in a Civil Engineering environment may be substituted for the required training/education.
OR
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or similar technical degree, from an accredited college or university, plus five (5) years of paid experience in a technical capacity in a Civil Engineering environment may be substituted for the required training/education.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
No prior experience required
Employer
West Virginia Department of Transportation (WV)
Division
West Virginia Department of Transportation
Address
1900 Kanawha Blvd, East
Building 5, Room A-450
Charleston, West Virginia, 25305
Phone
...
Job ID: 489543213
Originally Posted on: 8/15/2025
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