Transportation Division Manager 1 - Kanawha County

West Virginia Department of Transportation (WV); North (SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The West Virginia Department of Transportation is seeking a Transportation Division Manager 1 for its Charleston office. This role involves managing a division within the DMV, overseeing operations, budgeting, and personnel management. Ideal candidates will have a bachelor's degree and substantial experience in administrative roles. The position offers a competitive salary and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Four years of administrative or supervisory experience.
• Experience in budgeting, accounting, or business operations.

Responsibilities

• Plans and executes departmental programs.
• Directs daily operations and evaluates unit efficiency.
• Develops and implements operating procedures.

Skills

Management

Budgeting

Personnel Management

Regulatory Knowledge

Analytical Skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university

Job description

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Transportation Division Manager 1 - Kanawha County

West Virginia Department of Transportation (WV)

Location

Charleston, WV

Full-Time Permanent

Job Number

DOT25LS010A

West Virginia Department of Transportation

District/Subdivision

Legal Services - DMV

05/20/2025

Closing Date

5/26/2025 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada)

The Transportation Division Manager 1 in this position will serve in the West Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles, Legal Services Office. Manages an organizational unit within a division of the Department of Transportation, providing administrative and support services (i.e., budgeting, purchasing, personnel, business operations, etc.) in a division where operations, policy, work processes, and regulatory requirements of the unit are predictable and stable. Involves the management of lower level technical and clerical employees. The scope of responsibilities includes planning the operations and procedures, directing the work of employees, developing employees, evaluating unit operation, developing budget needs, researching new procedures and improvements, interpreting statutes, regulations and policies. Performs other related duties as required.

Pay Grade 17

Typical Duties and Responsibilities

• Plans, develops, and executes through professional, technical, and clerical staff, a secondary mission of a statewide program or a primary department-wide program within a division of the Department of Transportation.
•Directs the daily operations of the staff.
•Develops and implements operating procedures within regulatory and statutory guidelines, develops and approves forms and procedures.
•Renders decisions in unusual or priority situations, consults with supervisors and other state managers in reviewing same.
•Evaluates the operations and procedures of the unit for efficiency and effectiveness.
•Recommends the selection and assignment of staff to supervisors, conducts interviews and background evaluations for prospective employees.
•Determines need for training and staff development and provides training or research training opportunities.
•Assists in the development of the division and/or agency budget for personnel services, supplies and equipment.
•Compiles a variety of data related to the operation of the unit and/or the agency.
•Interprets statutes, regulations and policies to staff, other managers, and the public.
•May serve as a witness in grievance hearings or other administrative hearings.
•Assessment of program effectiveness or investigating or analyzing a variety of unusual conditions, problems, or questions.
• Personal contacts may include individuals or groups from outside the Department of Transportation. Certain meetings or conversations may take place outside of the agency in a somewhat unstructured setting.
• Travel may be required; therefore, a valid driver’s license is required.

Skills and Knowledge

•A wide range of problems or situations may be presented in this level of knowledge. An understanding of an extensive set of rules, regulations, guidelines and operations will be required to adequately perform job duties.
•Knowledge of the organization and programs of the agency or department.
•Knowledge of the principles and techniques of management, including organization, planning, staffing, training, budgeting and reporting.
•Knowledge of federal, state, and local government relationships as they relate to the program, mission and operations of the unit and/or department.
•Ability to plan, direct, and coordinate the program and administrative activities of the unit.
•Ability to supervise others.
•Ability to evaluate operational situations, analyze data and facts in preparation for administrative and policy decisions.
•Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other government officials, employees, and the public.
•Ability to present ideas effectively, both verbally and in writing.

REQUIRED 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.

Nature of Work

The Transportation Division Manager 1 in this position will serve in the West Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles, Legal Services Office. Manages an organizational unit within a division of the Department of Transportation, providing administrative and support services (i.e., budgeting, purchasing, personnel, business operations, etc.) in a division where operations, policy, work processes, and regulatory requirements of the unit are predictable and stable. Involves the management of lower level technical and clerical employees. The scope of responsibilities includes planning the operations and procedures, directing the work of employees, developing employees, evaluating unit operation, developing budget needs, researching new procedures and improvements, interpreting statutes, regulations and policies. Performs other related duties as required.

Pay Grade 17

Typical Duties and Responsibilities

• Plans, develops, and executes through professional, technical, and clerical staff, a secondary mission of a statewide program or a primary department-wide program within a division of the Department of Transportation.
•Directs the daily operations of the staff.
•Develops and implements operating procedures within regulatory and statutory guidelines, develops and approves forms and procedures.
•Renders decisions in unusual or priority situations, consults with supervisors and other state managers in reviewing same.
•Evaluates the operations and procedures of the unit for efficiency and effectiveness.
•Recommends the selection and assignment of staff to supervisors, conducts interviews and background evaluations for prospective employees.
•Determines need for training and staff development and provides training or research training opportunities.
•Assists in the development of the division and/or agency budget for personnel services, supplies and equipment.
•Compiles a variety of data related to the operation of the unit and/or the agency.
•Interprets statutes, regulations and policies to staff, other managers, and the public.
•May serve as a witness in grievance hearings or other administrative hearings.
•Assessment of program effectiveness or investigating or analyzing a variety of unusual conditions, problems, or questions.
• Personal contacts may include individuals or groups from outside the Department of Transportation. Certain meetings or conversations may take place outside of the agency in a somewhat unstructured setting.
• Travel may be required; therefore, a valid driver’s license is required.

Skills and Knowledge

•A wide range of problems or situations may be presented in this level of knowledge. An understanding of an extensive set of rules, regulations, guidelines and operations will be required to adequately perform job duties.
•Knowledge of the organization and programs of the agency or department.
•Knowledge of the principles and techniques of management, including organization, planning, staffing, training, budgeting and reporting.
•Knowledge of federal, state, and local government relationships as they relate to the program, mission and operations of the unit and/or department.
•Ability to plan, direct, and coordinate the program and administrative activities of the unit.
•Ability to supervise others.
•Ability to evaluate operational situations, analyze data and facts in preparation for administrative and policy decisions.
•Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other government officials, employees, and the public.
•Ability to present ideas effectively, both verbally and in writing.

Minimum Requirements

REQUIRED 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.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

• Four (4) years full-time or equivalent part-time paid administrative, supervisory, or technical experience in budgeting, accounting, information systems management, purchasing, personnel, or business operations.
• Substitution: Successful completion of graduate coursework from a regionally accredited college or university may be substituted for the required experience through an established formula.

Employer West Virginia Department of Transportation (WV) Phone [phone]
Website https://transportation.wv.gov

Division West Virginia Department of Transportation Address 1900 Kanawha Blvd, East
Building 5, Room A-450
Charleston, West Virginia, 25305