Transportation Assistant County Administrator - Jackson Co.

State of West Virginia; West Virginia; On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of West Virginia is seeking a qualified candidate to support infrastructure, crews, and logistics that keep county highways moving safely year-round. You will work alongside the County Administrator to coordinate daily operations and lead highway maintenance and related activities.

The role requires supervising experience, budgeting and procurement involvement, inventory management for materials like salt and asphalt, and a strong emphasis on workplace safety.

Qualifications

• Four years of highway construction/maintenance experience.
• Two years in a supervisory capacity.
• Substitution: coursework may substitute for non-supervisory experience.
• Travel may be required; a valid driver's license is required.

Responsibilities

• Support daily highway maintenance, construction programs and emergency weather responses.
• Collaborate with highway crews on daily deployment 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 safety protocols.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Education

High school diploma

Job description

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

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.

**Preference may be given to Candidates with these qualifications**

TRAINING/EDUCATION

• High school diploma or the equivalent.

EXPERIENCE

• 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.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT

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

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