Department of Transportation Deputy Business Manager - Kanawha County

Nature of Work

Under general direction of the Transportation Business Manager, an employee in this class is responsible for the organization, coordination and execution of the fiscal and business management operations of the Department of Transportation. Oversees the accounting, budgeting, finance, procurement and management evaluation functions. Participates in required testing of new systems and systems upgrades as needed. Assists staff with the annual audit process and financial reporting requirements. Exercises considerable latitude in the development and execution of fiscal and business management procedures and practices of the department. Performs related work as required.

Typical Duties and Responsibilities

• Supervises the preparation and execution of the department's budget and collateral federal and state fiscal transactions
• Oversees and coordinates all fiscal business management matters of the department
• Directs the development of and presentation of the annual appropriation request
• Plans, supervises and evaluates major administrative and fiscal studies; projects the cost/benefit of new/revised methods, equipment or programs
• Oversees the preparation of regulations and special reports of federal, state and local agencies
• Oversees the procurement of services, equipment and supplies in accordance with departmental budget limitations and procurement regulations
• Oversees the inter-agency relationships between Transportation and other agencies such as Auditor's Office, Treasurer's Office and the Legislature
• Travel may be required; therefore, a valid driver’s license may be required.

Skills and Knowledge

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of governmental finance
• Knowledge of the laws, regulations, policies, and procedures governing federal financial participation in state highway activities
• Skill in projecting the effects and costs of transportation projects
• Ability to develop and execute management policies for a large, complex agency
• Ability to direct and coordinate distinct non-engineering functions in the Department of Transportation
• Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with others
• Ability to organize, conduct, analyze and implement major administrative studies and projects

Minimum Requirements

REQUIRED TRAINING/EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university with a major in business management, public administration, economics, or a closely related field.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

• Nine (9) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid professional management experience, two (2) years of which must have been in a management capacity equivalent to comptroller, accounting director, or administrative director.
• Substitution: Successful completion of graduate coursework in business management, public administration, economics, or a closely related field may substitute through an established formula for up to two (2) years of the required non-administrative experience.