Transportation County Administrator - Harrison Co.

State of West Virginia; Bridgeport (WV); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Major medical insurance

Pension plan

Twelve paid holidays per year

Vacation days 15–24 per year

Paid sick leave (18 days/year)

Job summary

The State of West Virginia seeks a Harrison County Administrator to lead all administrative and field operations, including budgets, maintenance plans, and emergency program coordination. The role requires directing staff and serving as liaison at County Commission and City Council meetings.

Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree and four years of related experience, with at least two years in a supervisory capacity. Travel and valid driver's license may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; substitutions possible via experience per established formula.
• Four (4) years of full-time or equivalent part-time 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 in a supervisory capacity.

Responsibilities

• Direct office staff, manage county budgets and annual maintenance plans.
• Monitor field operations, coordinate emergency and seasonal programs including snow/ice control, FEMA logistics, and environmental inspections.
• Review timesheets, overtime, and administrative forms (e.g., OM-41, OE-28, DOH-56).
• Serve as departmental liaison at County Commission and City Council meetings.

Education

Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university

Job description

Nature of Work

Disclaimer-this position will be considered classified-exempt and “at will.” The Department of Highways is seeking a highly qualified Harrison County Administrator to lead and oversee all administrative and field operations within the county. In this role, you will direct office staff, manage county budgets and annual maintenance plans, monitor field operations, and coordinate key emergency and seasonal programs including snow/ice control, FEMA logistics, and environmental inspections. Responsibilities include addressing public inquiries, reviewing timesheets, overtime, and administrative forms (e.g., OM-41, OE-28, DOH-56), managing equipment and inventory, supporting employee professional development (including Commercial Drivers License (CDL) progress and performance appraisals), and serving as a departmental liaison at County Commission and City Council meetings. The ideal candidate possesses deep working knowledge of departmental Performance Standards, Maintenance Manuals, and operational policies to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant county highway operations. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Preference may be given to Candidates with these qualifications**

Training / Education

• Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
• Substitutions: Experience, as described below, may substitute for the required training/education through an established formula.

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 graduate coursework from a regionally accredited college or university may substituted for two (2) years of the non-supervisory experience through an established formula.

Additional Requirement

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

Other Information

• Candidate Contact Name: Melissa Chipps
• Phone Number: 304-326-0103
• Email Address: [e-mail]

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

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.

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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