Transportation Division Manager 3 - Upshur County

Nature of Work

The Transportation Division Manager 3 will serve as the Fleet Manager at the Equipment Division located in Upshur County. The
incumbent will oversee and manage the Auto Body Shop, Maintenance Shop, Yard Office, and Fleet Management Department. The operations, policy, work processes, and regulatory requirements of the unit are complex, varied and dynamic, requiring in depth analysis and interpretation of theory, principles, practices, and regulations of a professional or administrative field. Involves the management of professional employees. The scope of responsibility includes planning the operations and procedures of the unit; directing the work of employees; developing employees; evaluating unit operations; developing budget needs; researching new procedures and improvements; interpreting statutes, regulations, and policies. Performs other related duties as required.

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.
• Routinely interacts with organizations within and outside of the Division of Highways.
• Develops and implements operating procedures within regulatory and statutory guidelines; develops and approves forms and procedures.
• Renders decisions in unusual or priority situations.
• 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.
• May assist the assistant director and/or director in technical research studies and recommends changes to methods of operation, regulation, policies, and management regarding the Division of Highways.

• May assist the assistant director and/or director in researching new possible procedures and directs employees to formulate plans and recommendations for development, improvement, construction, and implementation for roads, bridges, highways, and other Division of Highways areas.

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  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.
• Researches 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.
• Serves as a witness in grievance hearings or other administrative hearings.
• Prepares reports reflecting the operational status of the unit and or agency programs.
• Shall participate in department committees on behalf of executive management.
• Shall participate in local or national conferences and meetings on behalf of executive management.
• Assessment of program effectiveness or investigating or analyzing a variety of unique conditions, problems, or questions.
• 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 is 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 employees within the unit
• 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

• Six (6) 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.