Transportation District Administrator 3 - District 1

Nature of Work Disclaimer-this position will be considered classified-exempt and “at will.” The Transportation District Administrator 3 in this position will serve as the District 1 Maintenance Engineer/Manager which will serve Kanawha, Putnam, Mason, Boone, and Clay counties. This position, under limited supervision, performs advanced level work administering highway maintenance programs at all levels, including Core Maintenance activities and Snow Removal and Ice Control (SRIC). Advanced supervisory, planning, and budgetary skills are essential to this position. This position will supervise the work of other employees assigned to a district organization, such as maintenance, construction, or traffic. A majority of the work will be out in the field: inspecting roads and bridges, investigating citizen complaints, and attending meetings or conferences as needed. While in the field, the incumbent may be exposed to inclement weather and hazardous working conditions. The incumbent should be able to communicate effectively and respond quickly in unexpected and emergency situations. Performs related work as required. Minimum Qualifications Preference may be given to Candidates with these qualifications** TRAINING/EDUCATION Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university. Substitution: Experience, as described below, may be substituted for the required training/education through an established formula. EXPERIENCE Eight (8) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience in business administration, public administration, transportation, construction, manufacturing, mining, or the armed services. OR Eight (8) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience serving in the capacity of a project coordinator. Substitution. Successful completion of graduate coursework may be substituted for two (2) years of the required experience through an established formula. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT Travel may be required; therefore, a valid driver’s license is required. Other Information Candidate Contact Name: Maisie Stout Phone Number: 304-205-8045 Email Address: maisie.j.stout@wv.gov Permanent, full-time employees of the State of West Virginia, receive a wide variety of financial and personal job benefits. Specific information about benefits is available from the hiring agency. Salary and Wages Direct deposit (twice a month) Promotion Opportunities - With over 20,000 classified positions in state government, there are many opportunities to compete for transfer or promotional appointment. Medical Insurance Major medical, surgical, prescription drug, and other medical expenses. Choice of plans. The state pays the major part of the premium. Mountaineer Flexible Benefits (Optional Insurance) The Mountaineer Flexible Benefits program allows tax-free deductions for dental, vision, and disability insurance, as well as medical expenses not reimbursed by regular insurance coverage. Life Insurance The state provides a $10,000 decreasing term life policy with accidental death and dismemberment benefits. Additional group insurance is available. Retirement Plan The state offers an outstanding defined benefit pension plan. Employee contributes 4.5% of salary (tax-deferred). Deferred Compensation State employees have a unique opportunity to build retirement savings and reduce today's taxes by participating in a Section 457 deferred compensation plan. A 457 plan is similar to the 401K plans offered by private companies. Annual Increment Pay The annual increment is $60 for each full year of qualifying service, and is paid in July of each year. This is available to employees with 3 or more years of service. Holidays Twelve (12) paid holidays in each year. Vacation 15 to 24 days per year depending on length of service. Paid Sick Leave We offer an outstanding paid sick leave benefit. Employees earn 1.5 days each month or 18 days per year. There is no limit to the amount of sick leave an employee can accumulate. Full compliance w…

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