Transportation Division Manager 3 - Kanawha County

Under direct supervision of the director of Materials Control, Soils and Testing Division, this position will serve as supervisor of the Asphalt Materials Unit. The incumbent will plan, coordinate, organize, assign, and monitor the activities of the unit for the purpose of assuring that all asphalt materials incorporated into West Virginia Division of Highways (WVDOH) projects are in compliance with all applicable specifications including project plans, standard specifications, special provisions, and materials procedures. The selected applicant will also administer the required employee evaluations, maintain a high level expertise and competency with respect to technical and professional areas pertinent to the unit, will maintain all WVDOH asphalt specifications and procedures, and ensure the unit's asphalt laboratory maintains accreditation. Additionally, they will also administer the asphalt plant technician certification program (including annual quality assurance schools), work with the pavement engineer to evaluate asphalt pavements, and work with the research engineer in asphalt research. Unit functions include: asphalt mix design approval, district lab inspections, review of district materials inspection reports, maintaining the asphalt unit's approved materials list, overseeing all asphalt laboratory sampling and testing. Other duties as required.

• Plans, develops, and executes a complex mission of a statewide program or a primary department-wide program.

• Directs the daily operations of the staff and may direct regional or other field staff.

• Routinely interacts with organizations within and outside of the Division of Highways.

• Develops and implements operating procedures within regulatory and statutory guidelines; develops and approves forms and procedures.

• Renders decisions in unusual or priority situations.

 • Evaluates the operations and procedures of the unit for efficiency and effectiveness.

• Recommends the selection and assignment of staff to supervisors, conducts interviews and background evaluations for prospective employees.

• Determines need for training and staff development and provides training or research training opportunities.

• Assists in the development of the division and/or agency budget for personnel services, supplies, and equipment.

• Researches professional journals, regulations, and other sources for improvements to agency and unit programs and procedures.

• Compiles a variety of data related to the operation of the unit and/or the agency.

• Interprets statutes, regulations and policies to staff, other managers, and the public.

• Serves as a witness in grievance hearings or other administrative hearings.

• Prepares reports reflecting the operational status of the unit and or agency programs.

• Shall participate in department committees on behalf of executive management.

• Shall participate in local or national conferences and meetings on behalf of executive management.

• Assessment of program effectiveness or investigating or analyzing a variety of unique conditions, problems, or questions.

• Travel may be required; therefore, a valid driver’s license is required.

• A wide range of problems or situations may be presented in this level of knowledge. An understanding of an extensive set of rules, regulations, guidelines, and operations is required to adequately perform job duties.
• Knowledge of the organization and programs of the agency or department.
• Knowledge of the principles and techniques of management, including organization, planning, staffing, training, budgeting, and reporting.
• Knowledge of state government organization, programs and functions.
• Knowledge of state legislative processes.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local government relationships as they relate to the program, mission and operations of the unit and/or department.
• Ability to plan, direct, and coordinate the program and administrative activities of the unit
• Ability to supervise employees within the unit
• Ability to evaluate operational situations, analyze data and facts in preparation for administrative and policy decisions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other government officials, employees, and the public.
• Ability to present ideas effectively, both orally and in writing.

REQUIRED 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.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

• Six (6) years full-time or equivalent part-time paid administrative, supervisory, or technical experience in budgeting, accounting, information systems management, purchasing, environmental, personnel, or business operations. 
• Substitution: Successful completion of graduate coursework from a regionally accredited college or university may be substituted for the required experience through an established formula.