Transportation County Administrator - Harrison Co.

West Virginia; West Virginia; On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The West Virginia Department of Highways is seeking a Harrison County Administrator to lead all administrative and field operations, direct staff, manage budgets, and oversee maintenance and emergency programs.

The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor’s degree with four years of related experience, including two years in a supervisory role, plus a valid driver’s license; CDL progress and performance appraisals are part of the duties. Apply through the state portal.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Direct office staff and oversee administrative operations.
• Manage county budgets and annual maintenance plans.
• Coordinate emergency and seasonal programs including snow/ice control and FEMA logistics.
• Review timesheets, overtime, and administrative forms; liaise at County Commission and City Council meetings.

Skills

Public administration

Supervisory experience

Budget management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

OM-41 forms

OE-28 forms

DOH-56 forms

Job description

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.

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.

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