Job Details

Salary: $2,211.54 - $3,248.08 Biweekly
Location : Charleston, WV
Job Type: Full-Time Permanent
Job Number: DOT25OP020A
Division: West Virginia Department of Transportation
District/Subdivision: Operations Division
Opening Date: 05/29/2025
Closing Date: 6/4/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Nature of Work
The Transportation Engineering Technologist serves in a managerial or program expert capacity in either the engineering or construction field/area of highway and bridge construction and maintenance. As a unit manager, duties include supervision of lower level supervisors, technicians and/or professional employees. This position specifically performs work associated with environmental and hazardous waste compliance. The incumbent in this position is responsible for reviewing/supervising work conducted by district personnel pertaining to federal aid and state environmental laws, regulations, and requirements. This person coordinates efforts in pursuit of goals regarding environmental resources; Is the first point of contact for all 10 district's personnel, when assistance in environmental compliance issues is needed; And is also team leader in development of new means/tools to help districts remain in compliance. Performs other related duties as required.

Pay Grade 19
Typical Duties and Responsibilities
• Provide managerial oversight for subordinate supervisors and the program/projects to which they are assigned.
• Evaluate the work of subordinate supervisors and employees.
• Review and/or calculate technical data relating to engineering and construction projects.
• Review project design and construction plans prepared by consultants.
• Communicate with consultant engineers to discuss prospective or ongoing projects and plans.
• Perform field reviews of engineering and construction projects.
• Meet with various parties having an interest in projects, including representatives of state government, legislators, community leaders, regulators and other interest groups.
• Monitor and manage budgets associated with projects.
• Read and interpret complex design and construction plans Travel may be required, therefore, a valid driver's license may be required.
• Travel may be required; therefore, a valid driver's license is required.

Skills and Knowledge
• Knowledge of principles and practices of civil engineering.
• Knowledge of laws, policies, procedures and regulations governing contracts, consultant agreements, purchasing, employment and other matters.
• Knowledge of the internal operation of the Division of Highways.
• Knowledge of plan and specification requirements of the Division of Highways.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to read and comprehend plans and specifications.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to work harmoniously with other employees.
• Ability to supervise others.

Minimum Requirements
REQUIRED TRAINING/EDUCATION
• Certification as an Engineering Technologist by the West Virginia Transportation Engineering Technician Certification Board.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
• No prior experience required
Substitution (New Hires Only)
• Associate of Applied Science in Highway Engineering Technology degree from a regionally accredited college or university, plus twelve (12) years of paid experience in a technical capacity in a Civil Engineering environment may be substituted for the required training/education.

OR
• Associate Degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or similar technical degree from an accredited college or university, 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
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or similar technical degree from an accredited college or university, plus seven (7) years of paid experience in a technical capacity in a Civil Engineering environment OR be licensed as a Professional Surveyor OR be licensed as a Professional Engineer may be substituted for the required training/education.

Special Requirement: Employees functioning as a licensed land surveyor must have a current state license from the State Board of Examiners for Land.
Annual Increment Pay

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Paid Sick Leave

Family Medical Leave

Leave Donation Program

Military Leave

Employee Education Reimbursement & Leave Program

Flexible Work Schedules

Training Opportunities

Promotion Opportunities

Public Employees' Retirement System:

1. Employees enrolled in PERS Tier 1 contribute 4.5% of their gross salary. The Employer contributes 9%.
2. Employees enrolled in PERS Tier 2 contribute 6.0% of their gross salary. The Employer contributes 9%.

Deferred Compensation

Health Insurance Enrollment

Additional Coverage Options including Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Accounts,
Disability Insurance and more.

Life Insurance

Credit Union

Employee Discounts