Transportation Assistant County Administrator - Jackson Co.

State of West Virginia; Parkersburg (WV); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Life Insurance

Retirement Plan

Deferred Compensation

Annual Increment Pay

Holidays

Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Training and Development

Credit Union

Flexible Working Hours and Alternate S

Job summary

State of West Virginia is seeking a motivated professional to help coordinate daily highway operations and logistics for the county highway system, working alongside the County Administrator.

You will support maintenance, construction programs, weather responses, and collaborate with crews to deploy resources and ensure safety. This role also involves budgeting, procurement, and responding to citizen inquiries to advance infrastructure solutions.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Four years of full-time or equivalent part-time experience in highway construction or maintenance, traffic control and sign maintenance, transportation, or related fields; two years in a supervisory capacity.
• Substitution: coursework from a regionally accredited college may substitute for non-supervisory experience.
• Valid driver’s license may be required as travel could be necessary.

Responsibilities

• Support daily highway maintenance, construction programs, and emergency weather responses.
• Collaborate with highway crews on daily deployment and ensure proper use of heavy equipment.
• Respond to citizen road inquiries and partner with local officials on infrastructure solutions.
• Assist with budgeting, procurement, material inventory, and promoting workplace safety protocols.

Skills

Highway maintenance

Supervisory experience

Budgeting

Procurement

Public communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

• Disclaimer-this position will be considered classified-exempt and “at will.”

Nature of Work

Join our team to help support the infrastructure, crews, and logistics that keep our county highway system moving safely year-round. Working alongside the County Administrator, you will play a key role in coordinating daily operations.

In This Role, You Will

• Support daily highway maintenance, construction programs, and emergency weather responses (snow, ice, and flood control).
• Collaborate with highway crews on daily deployment and help ensure the proper maintenance and use of heavy equipment.
• Respond to citizen road inquiries and partner with local officials on infrastructure solutions.
• Assist with budgeting, procurement, material inventory (salt, asphalt), and promoting workplace safety protocols.

The successful candidate brings the decisive leadership and logistical expertise needed to guide road crews safely through everyday operations and weather emergencies.

Minimum Qualifications

EXPERIENCEADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT

• Preference may be given to Candidates with these qualifications** TRAINING/EDUCATION
• High school diploma or the equivalent.
• Four (4) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience in highway construction or maintenance, traffic control and sign maintenance, business or public administration, transportation, construction, manufacturing, mining, or the armed forces; two (2) years of which must have been in a supervisory capacity.
• Substitution: Successful completion of coursework from a regionally accredited college or university may substitute for the non-supervisory experience through an established formula.
• Travel may be required; therefore, a valid driver's license is required.

Other Information

• Candidate Contact Name: Stephanie Deem
• Phone Number: 304-865-0133
• Email Address: [e-mail]

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.

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 with Family Medical Leave and WV Parental Leave Act. Employee to Employee Leave Donation Program.

Military Leave - Paid Military Leave

Training, and Developmental Opportunities We offer many formal in-house training classes. Many agencies also offer tuition reimbursement for job-related training and education provided by approved technical schools and colleges.

Suggestion Award Program Employees may receive monetary award up to 20% of the first year savings for any approved and implemented work improvement suggestion.

Credit Union

Flexible Working Hours and Alternate Work Schedules Day Care - State approved child Day Care facilities are located at the Capitol Complex.

Wellness Programs Many state agencies provide special wellness and health related services to employees. Examples include: free health screening, special seminars and presentations, organized health related activities, health contact information, wellness promotion events, and healthy lifestyle information.

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