Transportation Division Engineering Director - Kanawha County

West Virginia Department of Transportation • Charleston, WV

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Transportation Division Engineering Director will report to Engineering Division in Kanawha County. This position acts as director of a division within the Department of Transportation and performs advanced level engineering and complex administrative work. Responsible for all engineering and non-engineering operations within a division. Exercises wide latitude and independent judgment in the application of departmental policies to operating problems and/or situations. Performs related work as required. Pay Grade: 25

Requirements

• Current license as a registered professional engineer in West Virginia.
• Nine (9) years of highway engineering experience involving the design, construction, or maintenance of highways.
• Experience must have been acquired after obtainment of bachelor’s degree but may have occurred before or after registration as a professional engineer.

Nice To Haves

• Successful completion of graduate coursework in the area of assignment from a regionally accredited college or university may be substituted for two (2) years of the required experience through an established formula.

Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes and reviews the engineering and administrative activities in a division.
• Plans, organizes and reviews the engineering and non-engineering activities of an engineering division.
• Oversees the application of and adherence to all departmental regulations, policies, practices and standards.
• Plans and oversees staff development and training activities of the section.
• Monitors compliance with federal and state laws, regulations, agency policies and practices and professional standards.
• Oversees administrative functions to include payroll, accounting, procurement, records retention and public information.
• Oversees and recommends personnel and staffing changes to indicate selection, advancement, evaluation and termination of personnel.
• Maintains effective working relationships with federal transportation officials, contractors, state and local officials, advocacy/interest groups and the public.
• Assists in the formulation and implementation of departmental policy, and coordinates the activities of the design, construction, maintenance, realty, and equipment elements of a division project.

Benefits

• Travel may be required; therefore, a valid driver's license is required.

What This Job Offers

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