What are the responsibilities and job description for the Transportation County Administrator - Putnam County position at West Virginia Department of Transportation?
Salary : $53,444.14 - $77,244.13 Annually
Location : District 1, 1340 Smith Street, Charleston, WV
Job Type: Full-Time Permanent
Job Number: DOT26D1105A
Division: West Virginia Department of Transportation
District/Subdivision: District 1
Opening Date: 07/02/2026
Closing Date: 7/8/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Nature of Work
**Disclaimer-this position will be considered classified-exempt and "at will."
The Transportation County Administrator will report to the Putnam County Headquarters. This position administers highway maintenance programs of moderate to high complexity. This position will analyze and make appropriate decisions with limited supervision. More complex assignments and work may be reviewed and approved by senior level management. Supervisory, planning, and budgetary skills are essential to this position. All work accomplished according to policies, procedures, guidelines, and standards developed by the Division of Highways. Performs related work as required.
Pay Grade: 17
Typical Duties and Responsibilities
• Directs and implements a scheduled highway maintenance program within operating annual budget, including the security of materials and equipment.
• Ensures maximum utilization of equipment, personnel, and materials.
• Schedules or approves weekly maintenance activities, work crew assignments, equipment, and materials.
• Supervises subordinate staff.
• Conducts performance reviews of subordinate staff.
• Ensures compliance with Division of Highways established schedules, procedures and policies as well as any federal regulations applied.
• Responds to and resolves citizen or employee complaints.
• May serve as a member of a District Equipment Review Board.
• Attends safety meetings and management conferences.
• Plans and implements Snow Removal Ice Control (SRIC) program for area.
• Performs field inspections of bridges, roads and crews.
• May estimate requirements of paving projects in assigned area.
• May appear as a witness for the Division of Highways in legal actions.
• May prepare projected budget and expenditure schedule.
• Travel may be required; therefore, a valid driver's license is required.
Skills and Knowledge
• Knowledge of project planning methodologies such as critical path planning.
• Knowledge of the maintenance standards and procedures of the Division of Highways.
• Knowledge of highway equipment and its capabilities; the materials and parts used in roadway maintenance.
• Knowledge of standard safety procedures and internal operating policies and procedures of the Division of Highways.
• Knowledge of OSHA and EEO regulations.
• Ability to review and complete detail-oriented information and projects.
• Ability to conceptualize and organize project planning process.
• Ability to schedule, organize and supervise maintenance crews and personnel.
• Ability to estimate manpower, materials and equipment to complete a scheduled maintenance activity.
• Ability to read blueprints.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Minimum Requirements
REQUIRED TRAINING/EDUCATION
• Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
• Substitutions: Experience, as described below, may substitute for the required training/education through an established formula.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
• Four (4) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience in highway construction or maintenance, traffic control and sign maintenance, business or public administration, transportation, construction, manufacturing, mining, or the armed forces; two (2) years of which must have been in a supervisory capacity.
• Substitution: Successful completion of graduate coursework from a regionally accredited college or university may substituted for two (2) years of the non-supervisory experience through an established formula.
Annual Increment Pay
Paid Vacation
Paid Holidays
Paid Sick Leave
Family Medical Leave
Leave Donation Program
Military Leave
Employee Education Reimbursement & Leave Program
Flexible Work Schedules
Training Opportunities
Promotion Opportunities
Public Employees' Retirement System:
Deferred Compensation
Health Insurance Enrollment
Additional Coverage Options including Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Accounts,
Disability Insurance and more.
Life Insurance
Credit Union
Employee Discounts
Location : District 1, 1340 Smith Street, Charleston, WV
Job Type: Full-Time Permanent
Job Number: DOT26D1105A
Division: West Virginia Department of Transportation
District/Subdivision: District 1
Opening Date: 07/02/2026
Closing Date: 7/8/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Nature of Work
**Disclaimer-this position will be considered classified-exempt and "at will."
The Transportation County Administrator will report to the Putnam County Headquarters. This position administers highway maintenance programs of moderate to high complexity. This position will analyze and make appropriate decisions with limited supervision. More complex assignments and work may be reviewed and approved by senior level management. Supervisory, planning, and budgetary skills are essential to this position. All work accomplished according to policies, procedures, guidelines, and standards developed by the Division of Highways. Performs related work as required.
Pay Grade: 17
Typical Duties and Responsibilities
• Directs and implements a scheduled highway maintenance program within operating annual budget, including the security of materials and equipment.
• Ensures maximum utilization of equipment, personnel, and materials.
• Schedules or approves weekly maintenance activities, work crew assignments, equipment, and materials.
• Supervises subordinate staff.
• Conducts performance reviews of subordinate staff.
• Ensures compliance with Division of Highways established schedules, procedures and policies as well as any federal regulations applied.
• Responds to and resolves citizen or employee complaints.
• May serve as a member of a District Equipment Review Board.
• Attends safety meetings and management conferences.
• Plans and implements Snow Removal Ice Control (SRIC) program for area.
• Performs field inspections of bridges, roads and crews.
• May estimate requirements of paving projects in assigned area.
• May appear as a witness for the Division of Highways in legal actions.
• May prepare projected budget and expenditure schedule.
• Travel may be required; therefore, a valid driver's license is required.
Skills and Knowledge
• Knowledge of project planning methodologies such as critical path planning.
• Knowledge of the maintenance standards and procedures of the Division of Highways.
• Knowledge of highway equipment and its capabilities; the materials and parts used in roadway maintenance.
• Knowledge of standard safety procedures and internal operating policies and procedures of the Division of Highways.
• Knowledge of OSHA and EEO regulations.
• Ability to review and complete detail-oriented information and projects.
• Ability to conceptualize and organize project planning process.
• Ability to schedule, organize and supervise maintenance crews and personnel.
• Ability to estimate manpower, materials and equipment to complete a scheduled maintenance activity.
• Ability to read blueprints.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Minimum Requirements
REQUIRED TRAINING/EDUCATION
• Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
• Substitutions: Experience, as described below, may substitute for the required training/education through an established formula.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
• Four (4) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience in highway construction or maintenance, traffic control and sign maintenance, business or public administration, transportation, construction, manufacturing, mining, or the armed forces; two (2) years of which must have been in a supervisory capacity.
• Substitution: Successful completion of graduate coursework from a regionally accredited college or university may substituted for two (2) years of the non-supervisory experience through an established formula.
Annual Increment Pay
Paid Vacation
Paid Holidays
Paid Sick Leave
Family Medical Leave
Leave Donation Program
Military Leave
Employee Education Reimbursement & Leave Program
Flexible Work Schedules
Training Opportunities
Promotion Opportunities
Public Employees' Retirement System:
- Employees enrolled in PERS Tier 1 contribute 4.5% of their gross salary. The Employer contributes 9%.
- Employees enrolled in PERS Tier 2 contribute 6.0% of their gross salary. The Employer contributes 9%.
Deferred Compensation
Health Insurance Enrollment
Additional Coverage Options including Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Accounts,
Disability Insurance and more.
Life Insurance
Credit Union
Employee Discounts
Salary : $53,444 - $77,244