Transportation District Administrator 2 - Upshur County

West Virginia Department of Transportation•Buckhannon, WV

15h•Onsite

About The Position

The Transportation District Administrator 2 will serve as Equipment Shop Supervisor in the Mechanics Maintenance Shop of the Equipment Division. This position will perform advanced level work managing employees responsible for the repair and maintenance of vehicles and heavy equipment used in highway construction and maintenance. This role is accountable for implementing all safety policies. The candidate will ensure proper staffing needs by delegating work assignments to address the critical needs within the shop. Preference may be given to employees who have prior experience in overseeing equipment use and repair. Performs other related duties as required. Pay Grade: 18

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
Six (6) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience in business administration, public administration, transportation, construction, manufacturing, mining, or the armed services.
Six (6) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience serving in the capacity of a project coordinator.
Knowledge of project planning methodologies such as critical path planning.
Knowledge of the maintenance standards and procedures of the Department of Transportation.
Knowledge of highway equipment and its capabilities and the materials and parts used in roadway maintenance.
Knowledge of standard safety procedures and internal operating policies and procedures of the Department of Transportation, as well as 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 labor, materials, and equipment to complete a scheduled maintenance activity.
Ability to read engineering plans.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Ability to train employees.
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Valid driver’s license is required.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in overseeing equipment use and repair.

Responsibilities

Plans and directs scheduled and unscheduled highway maintenance functions and programs within operating annual budget, including the securing 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 annual performance reviews of subordinate staff.
Ensures compliance with Department of Transportation established schedules, procedures, and policies as well as any Federal regulations applied.
Responds to and resolves citizen or employee complaints.
Serves as a member of a District Equipment Review Board.
Attends safety meetings and management conferences.
Plans, reviews and monitors 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 Department of Transportation in legal actions.
May prepare projected budget and expenditure schedule.