Transportation Program Manager 2 - Harrison Co.

State of West Virginia; Bridgeport (WV); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Holidays

Vacation

Job summary

State of West Virginia's District 4 Headquarters in Harrison County seeks a Transportation Program Manager 2 to lead the Performance Management Unit, supervising a small team and coordinating district project performance, budgets, and maintenance operations.

The role tracks annual plans and project lifecycles, ensures data accuracy through routine audits, assists county offices with FEMA documentation, and prepares district-wide financial and operations reports for Central Office in Charleston.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; substitution allows 4 years of related experience.
• Three years of professional, administrative, technical, or supervisory experience required.
• Travel may be required; valid driver’s license needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Performance Management Unit overseeing district project performance, budgets and maintenance operations.
• Monitor annual plans and statewide project life-cycles, tracking milestones and expenditures.
• Prepare district-wide financial and operational reports for upper management and Central Office in Charleston.

Skills

Team supervision

Budget tracking

Data accuracy & audits

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Experience substitution: 4 years for education

Job description

Nature of Work

Disclaimer-this position will be considered classified-exempt and “at will.” The Transportation Program Manager 2 leads the Performance Management Unit at the District 4 Headquarters in Harrison county, overseeing a team of 2 to 5 employees responsible for tracking district project performance, budgets, and maintenance operations. This role monitors annual plans and statewide project life-cycles—tracking key dates, completion milestones, budgets, and expenditures. The Manager ensures high data accuracy through routine audits, assists county organizations with Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) documentation and assistance, and monitors core maintenance plan progress (including ditching, mowing, stabilization, and patching). In addition, the manager compiles district-wide financial and operational reports for upper management and the Central Office in Charleston. Travel may be required to attend meetings and training. Valid driver's license is required. 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.
• Substitution: Four (4) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience in a professional, administrative, technical, or supervisory position may substitute for the required training/education on a year-for-year basis, through an established formula.

Experience

• Three (3) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience in a professional, administrative, technical, or supervisory position.
• Substitution: Successful completion of graduate coursework from a regionally accredited college or university may substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis, 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: [phone]
• Email Address: [e-mail]

Permanent, full-time employees of the State of West Virginia, receive a wide variety of financial and personal job benefits. Specific information about benefits is available from the hiring agency.

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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