Transportation Division Manager 2 - Kanawha County

Nature of Work

This dynamic role demands a passion for training and development. As the Transportation Division Manager 2 serving as the Training and Development Division Manager 2, you'll lead and inspire a talented team of Training and Development Specialists, District Trainers, and HR Specialists driving impactful initiatives. You'll be at the forefront of talent development, crafting and delivering immersive training programs and facilitating engaging sessions for groups ranging from 10 to 150 or more employees. This role is also a unique opportunity to cultivate talent within our training team, enhancing their skills and expertise. Your strong written and verbal communication skills will be instrumental in effectively conveying information and driving the success of our employee development programs. You'll be the architect of innovation, responsible for the ideation of transformative training programs and possessing the keen project management skills to execute them. This manager role also encompasses the essential daily administration of the team, where you'll adeptly manage training schedules, rigorously review all outgoing material, efficiently process leave requests, and foster and maintain strong relationships with other HR teams. Travel is required for impactful training delivery and dedicated support for our district trainers, leveraging strong supervisory skills to foster remote team development and ensure necessary oversight, driving success across our team initiatives. Experience with Articulate 360 or other authoring software to assist with on-line training initiatives is desired. The position also requires reporting and analytical skills. Preference will be given to applicants with a training background.

Typical Duties and Responsibilities

• 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.

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 state government organization, programs and functions.
• Knowledge of state legislative processes.
• 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 orally 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

• 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.