Transportation Division Manager 2 - Kanawha County

**Disclaimer-if the position is filled after July 1, 2026, then the job opportunity will not be in the classified service **

The Transportation Division Manager 2 will serve as a section manager in Real Estate Acquisition or Real Estate Relocation in the Right of Way Division. This position develops new methods, policies and procedures in accordance with the agency objectives and organizational needs, while ensuring that all federal and state laws and rules are followed. The manager directs the work of advanced level professional staff, as well as other technical and/or administrative staff. This includes oversight of employee training, input into establishing and adhering to a budget, complex project management, responsibility for attaining objectives and meeting deadlines, and responsibility to assign work to section staff to accomplish objectives. Travel will be required. Other duties as assigned.

• Plans, develops, and executes a complex mission of a statewide program or a primary department-wide program.
• Directs the daily operations of the staff and may direct regional or other field 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.
• 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.
• Research professional journals, regulations, and other sources for improvements to agency and unit programs and procedures.
• 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.
• Prepares reports reflecting the operational status of the unit and or agency programs.
• May participate in local conferences and meetings.
• 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.

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

• Five (5) years full-time or equivalent part-time paid administrative, supervisory, or technical experience in budgeting, accounting, information systems management, purchasing, environmental, 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.