Department of Transportation Chief Administrative Officer - Kanawha County

West Virginia Department of Transportation • Charleston, WV

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Secretary of Transportation, this position is responsible for the coordination and execution of the administrative, human resource, technical support, and fiscal functions and activities of the Department of Transportation. The work is considerably dynamic due to the mission of the department and the extensive inter-relationship with other departments and agencies, legislature, and other elected officials. Multi-disciplinary skills are required in planning, coordinating, and directing the various divisions within the department and their interface with state government in general.

Requirements

• Knowledge of federal and state laws and regulations relating to the programs, missions, and policies of the department.
• Knowledge of current developments and initiatives in the program and mission fields of the department.
• Knowledge of the organization and operation of state government, with particular emphasis on the area of executive budget preparation and execution.
• Skill in oral and written communications.
• Skill in projecting the cost of major transportation projects.
• Ability to evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of administrative programs; to oversee the development and implementation of program improvements.
• Ability to analyze complex fiscal and operational data.
• Ability to interact and effectively negotiate with other state officials, legislative officials, and advocacy groups.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Ten (10) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid professional administrative experience in public or business administration, budgeting, planning, economics, or a related field.

Nice To Haves

• Preference may be given to a Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the development of the administrative mission and functions of the department; assures the effective and efficient integration of these functions throughout the department.
• Oversees and coordinates all fiscal functions of the department, including the preparation and execution of the department's budget and collateral federal and state fiscal transactions.
• Conducts major administrative and fiscal studies; projects the cost/benefit of new/revised methods, equipment or programs, including the oversight of the procurement process and physical inventory.
• Reviews financial documents relating to the operations of the various agencies within the department (including accounts payable and receivable) in order to monitor compliance of the agencies with budgets, accounting standards, and state and federal regulatory standards.
• Monitors and evaluates policies, programs, and procedures throughout the department; recommends modifications to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of program operations.
• Advises the Secretary of Transportation on administrative functions and mission programs, especially in the area of budget preparation and execution, and data processing for all of DOT (DOH, DMV, and DMTF).
• Assists in the development and presentation of the executive budget; oversees the execution of the executive budget throughout the fiscal year.
• Assists in the development and evaluation of legislative proposals; works with others to maintain effective communication with legislative officials.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive