DMV Weigh Station Manager, Sandston, Position No. 02327

Virginia Information Technologies Agency • Henrico, Virginia, VA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is currently hiring for a Weigh Station Manager at our Sandston Motor Carrier Service Center (MCSC)! We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Station Manager to oversee daily station operations, staff performance management, compliance, and administrative functions. This role is responsible for ensuring the efficient, safe, and compliant operation of the station by coordinating with the Regional Manager on operational deliverables, addressing safety concerns, and maintaining adherence to state and federal regulations related to truck size, weight, inspections, and fuel handling. The Station Manager will coach and develop employees, conduct performance evaluations, resolve operational and personnel issues, maintain accurate records and compliance reporting, oversee station equipment maintenance, and ensure high levels of service to customers and stakeholders. This position also includes budget and resource oversight to support smooth financial operations and may require stepping in as a technician when necessary to maintain operational continuity.

The Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), headquartered in Richmond, Virginia, serves approximately 6.2 million licensed drivers and ID card holders with over 8.4 million registered vehicles. In addition, DMV serves many businesses, including dealers, fuel tax customers, rental companies, driving schools, other state agencies, local governments, and non-profit organizations. DMV operates upon five fundamental core values: Trustworthiness, Respect, Accountability, Integrity, and Teamwork (TRAIT). We don’t just talk about our core values. We live them!

Requirements

• Proven ability to lead teams, manage performance, and provide training for staff development.
• Proficient in data analysis, identifying operational gaps, and developing solutions for compliance and efficiency improvements.
• Strong oral and written communication skills for engaging with staff, stakeholders, and customers, with the ability to explain complex regulations.
• Skilled in using systems like Microsoft Office for operations, reporting, and tracking.
• High attention to detail in inspections, financial transactions, and report generation to ensure compliance.
• Ability to conduct outdoor inspections and utilizing sensory skills for safety and compliance checks.
• Ability to plan and direct diverse administrative functions, overseeing operations and aligning resources to organizational goals.
• Ability to interpret, explain, and apply complex material, ensuring compliance.
• Ability to evaluate and control expenditures, revenues, and activities, ensuring financial and operational efficiency.
• Basic knowledge of project management techniques to ensure efficient and timely completion of tasks.
• Strong knowledge of supervisory and human resource management principles with experience in personnel and organizational operations.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to interpret, explain, and apply complex material, such as Motor Vehicle Code and Commercial Vehicle Operations, ensuring compliance.
• Strong understanding of the Motor Carrier Size and Weight Manual, DMV policies, and procedures like Liquidated Damages, Hauling Permits, IFTA, IRP, and others.
• Knowledge of truck weighing policies and procedures.
• Skilled in using systems like IRIS for operations, reporting, and tracking.
• Enhanced knowledge of Virginia's Motor Carrier Size, Weight, and Equipment Regulations and related state and federal laws applicable to commercial vehicle operations.
• Knowledge of fuel sampling techniques, including detecting dyed fuel for tax evasion, and maintaining chain-of-custody.
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), and the ability to interpret and apply financial data in budgeting and financial reporting.
• Knowledge of customer service principles, particularly handling complex DMV transactions like license reinstatements and citations.
• Strong understanding of safety protocols and emergency procedures for operating weigh stations and ensuring staff safety.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily station operations, staff performance management, compliance, and administrative functions.
• Ensure the efficient, safe, and compliant operation of the station.
• Coordinate with the Regional Manager on operational deliverables.
• Address safety concerns.
• Maintain adherence to state and federal regulations related to truck size, weight, inspections, and fuel handling.
• Coach and develop employees.
• Conduct performance evaluations.
• Resolve operational and personnel issues.
• Maintain accurate records and compliance reporting.
• Oversee station equipment maintenance.
• Ensure high levels of service to customers and stakeholders.
• Provide budget and resource oversight to support smooth financial operations.
• Step in as a technician when necessary to maintain operational continuity.

Benefits

• Confirmation of receipt when application and/or résumé is submitted successfully.
• I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification Form completion.
• E-Verify participation.
• Consent to a background check.
• Consent to a fingerprint-based criminal history check, driver record check, and background investigation, if applicable.
• DMV will be alerted of any moving violation convictions, including suspension of license.
• Alternative Hiring Process support for individuals with disabilities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed