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11063 - Maintenance Operations Manager Bridge Tunnel

Virginia Department of Transportation · Newport News, VA

Spotted 1h agoFull-time

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Employment
Full-time
Posted
Oct 27, 2026
Last confirmed open
Oct 28, 2026
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About this role

Job Description

Manage 24-hour operations branch activities of a major transportation bridge-tunnel crossing. Supervise employees and traffic management activities to ensure safe and expedient use of facility by traveling public.

How You Will Contribute

  • Administer Human Resources Activities: Conduct job interviews. Provide accurate documentation of personnel actions in accordance with policies. Ensures EO and AA policies and objectives are accomplished. Perform and promote all safety policies. Develop subordinates by providing timely, accurate feedback, assessing developmental needs, providing appropriate coaching and guidance.
  • Budgets and Procurement: Develop Operations budgets for submittal. Direct the effective planning of work activities, equipment requisitions, stock and other purchases. etc. Monitor Operations budgets and make adjustments.
  • Financial Management: Manage resources, demonstrate stewardship of taxpayer dollars in planning and budgeting processes, seek cost effective means to accomplish work, develop operational budgets for maintenance of signs and pavement markings.
  • Manage Operations Branch: Demonstrate effective leadership and management skills through appropriate planning, implementation of appropriate processes, procedures, and policies for administrative, budgetary, and operational responsibilities.

What Will Make You Successful

  • Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with diverse audiences.
  • Ability to coordinate, direct and evaluate performance of staff involved in 24-hour operations.
  • Ability to plan, instruct, supervise and interpret Virginia State Code and implement policies and procedures.
  • Ability to prioritize and communicate multiple assignments and meet deadlines.
  • Ability to respond effectively to emergency situations.
  • Knowledge of administrative and supervisory principles and practices.
  • Knowledge of management principles for public service organizations.
  • Skill in the use of computers and software applications.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with diverse audiences.
  • Ability to coordinate, direct and evaluate performance of staff involved in 24-hour operations.
  • Ability to plan, instruct, supervise and interpret Virginia State Code and implement policies and procedures.
  • Ability to prioritize and communicate multiple assignments and meet deadlines.
  • Ability to respond effectively to emergency situations.
  • Extensive experience in bridge tunnel supervisory work or managerial experience in other large, multi-faceted organizations.
  • Knowledge of administrative and supervisory principles and practices.
  • Knowledge of management principles for public service organizations.
  • Skill in the use of computers and software applications.
  • Valid driver's license.

Additional Considerations

  • Extensive experience in bridge tunnel supervisory work or managerial experience in other large, multi-faceted organizations.
  • High school diploma or GED desired.

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

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About Us

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 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.

Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force.

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

  • Fingerprint based Criminal History Background Check
  • DMV Record Check
  • Work History Verification
  • References
  • Pre-employment physical
  • Drug screen
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