Supervisor Bridge Tunnel

Minimum Salary: $48,125.00;
Maximum Salary: $78,203.00.

Contact Name:
Tina Kittrell.

Job‑Specific Insights:
Are you driven by public service and teamwork? VDOT Hampton Roads has an opportunity in the area tunnels for a Supervisor to supervise operational functions such as traffic control, public safety, communications, removal of disabled vehicles, and enforcement of facility regulations during an assigned shift in an emergency situation of bridges and tunnels. This is a shift position (6am-2pm, 2pm-10pm, 10pm-6am).

Supervise operational functions such as traffic control, public safety, communications, removal of disabled vehicles, and enforcement of facility regulations during an assigned shift in an emergency situation of bridges and tunnels.

How you will contribute:

• Program Compliance:
  Remain current in technical changes that may affect the operation of equipment. Ensure that proper and accurate information is transmitted through the newly activated 511 system. Ensure that all requirements of the Virginia Work Area Protection Manual are being met and provide regulation of traffic using Standard Operating Procedures and other applicable regulations and policies.
• Project Management:
  Direct and coordinate the operation of traffic management systems, electrical control systems and field operations. Direct all security functions affecting the on‑going 24‑7 operations of the facility as well as ensuring that all proper security requirements are being met. Coordinate and ensure timely execution and notification of road closures, bridge restrictions and suspicious activity which may affect the facilities.

What will make you successful:

• Ability to compile concise, accurate reports.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to interpret, explain and apply regulations and procedures.
• Ability to lead, direct and train others in routine and emergency situations.
• Ability to operate traffic management, telecommunications and audio equipment.
• Knowledge of bridge operations.
• Knowledge of safety and security principles and practices.
• Knowledge of the operation and maintenance of equipment used on bridges, tunnels and roadways.
• Skill in basic computer operations.
• Skill in emergency vehicle operations.
• Skill in providing good customer service.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ability to compile concise, accurate reports.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions and in basic computer operations.
• Ability to interpret, explain and apply regulations and procedures.
• Ability to lead, direct and train others in routine and emergency situations.
• Ability to operate traffic management, telecommunications and audio equipment.
• Knowledge of bridge operations and the operation and maintenance of equipment used on bridges, tunnels and roadways.
• Knowledge of safety and security principles and practices.
• Skill in emergency vehicle operations.
• Skill in providing good customer service.
• Valid driver's license.

Additional Considerations:

• Experience with traffic control functions and procedures and in the application of facility rules and regulations, governing traffic and hazardous material.
• High school diploma or GED desired.

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Physical Requirements

VDOT employees must abide by VDOTs Code of Ethics and the Commonwealths Standards of Conduct.

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Standards of Conduct

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.

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 , or DBVI at .

Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse workforce.
Equal Opportunity Employer.

Please be aware all VDOT positions require pre‑employment screenings. These screenings may include the following:

• Fingerprint based Criminal History Background Check