Transportation Division Director - Kanawha Co.

State of West Virginia; West Virginia; On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

State of West Virginia seeks an experienced administrator to lead the Regional Office Operations section within the DMV. The Director oversees 26 regional offices and the call center, directing a large team and coordinating with the Commissioner and Legislature.

Responsibilities include ensuring REAL ID Act compliance and federal CDL requirements, plus guiding modernization and policy changes across regional offices. Travel statewide is required.

Qualifications

• Eight years of full-time or equivalent experience in accounting, budgeting, business operations, personnel, purchasing or technology.
• Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
• Graduate coursework may substitute for two years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Direct the daily operations of 26 regional offices and the call center.
• Lead statewide initiatives and collaborate with agency leadership and state partners.
• Ensure compliance with the REAL ID Act and federal CDL requirements.
• Oversee policy development and modernization of regional office work.

Skills

Leadership

Administrative experience

Budgeting

Operations management

Personnel management

Technology awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

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

The West Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) seeks an experienced administrator to lead its Regional Office Operations section. The Director oversees 26 DMV regional offices and the call center, with a combined staff of 369 regional office and call center employees—more than half of the Division's workforce and daily work.

Position highlights

Statewide leadership. Direct the daily operations of 26 regional offices and the call center through a team of office managers and supervisors.

A headquarters role close to agency leadership. The position is housed at DMV headquarters, 5707 MacCorkle Avenue SE, Charleston. The Director works directly with the Commissioner, other DMV units, state agencies, the Legislature and the Governor's Office.

High-impact responsibility. Lead the Division's compliance with the federal REAL ID Act and federal commercial driver's licensing requirements.

A chance to shape what comes next. Represent Regional Office Operations in modernizing the agency, including adopting new data and cash management systems. Set policies and procedures for regional office work and recommend changes to state and federal law.

Time in the field. Travel regularly to offices across the state, and direct the selection, design, relocation and refurbishing of regional office space.

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

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.

Note: More technical divisions will not have substitutions granted for the required degree.

EXPERIENCE

• Eight (8) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid administrative or supervisory experience in accounting, budgeting, business operations, personnel, purchasing or technology.


• Substitution: Successful completion of graduate coursework from a regionally accredited college or university may be substituted for two (2) years of the required experience through an established formula.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT

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

• Candidate Contact Name: Brenda Hill


• Phone Number: 304-352-5944


• Email Address: [e-mail]