Transportation Program Manager 1 - Kanawha County

West Virginia Department of Transportation•Charleston, WV

8h•Onsite

About The Position

Under limited supervision, this role serves in the Specifications, Publications, and Traffic Section as a Transportation Publication Specialist. The incumbent will assist with the activities of the section for the purpose of maintaining the Construction Specifications, special provisions, materials procedures, and all other applicable specifications. Specific duties will include, but are not limited to, organization and facilitation of Material Procedure and Specification Committee meetings; administrative support with writing specifications; reviewing, organizing, and presenting comments received during the specification development process, and serving as the steward for the comprehensive management and version control of unit documents. Additionally, the selected candidate will serve as the primary coordinator for the development and distribution of all unit publications and procedural manuals for the Agency. Performs other duties as required. Pay Grade 15 T0416N

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
Four (4) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience in a professional, administrative, technical, or supervisory position may substitute for the required training/education on a year-for-year basis, through an established formula.
Two (2) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience in a professional, administrative, technical, or supervisory position.
Successful completion of graduate coursework from a regionally accredited college or university may substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis, through an established formula.
Knowledge of the functions and objectives of the agency.
Knowledge of the laws and regulations relating to the agency.
Knowledge of the principles and techniques used in the assigned technical function or specialty area.
Ability to coordinate the unit activities with other units within and outside the state government.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
Ability to analyze and interpret budgetary and technical data related to the area of assignment.
Strong leadership abilities.
Exceptional organizational skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Demonstrated ability to influence.
Communication skills also include listening to professionals in sales, marketing, and human resources to ensure production or the program is executed according to standards.
Valid driver’s license is required.

Responsibilities

Assess key demographic areas for our clients’ businesses and determine their needs from a practical standpoint.
Create program initiatives.
Allocate and control company resources as they relate to individual programs, as well as the departmental budget.
Establish overall performance standards for programs, program supervisors, and their teams.
Acts as a liaison between district or division personnel on various projects.
May assign team members or other staff to various tasks or phases of work in the life cycle of multiple programs.
Track performance of members of various teams or groups to assess compliance with budgetary, time, and other requirements.
Purchase or request or work with managers to purchase or request needed supplies, equipment, or services within budgets or limits set by upper-level management or the organization.
Review the work product of teams for compliance with organizational objectives and goals.
Report progress of work, goals, problems, and other issues to supervisors, upper-level management, or boards of directors or committees responsible for oversight.
Review news, regulations, and updates related to the organization’s products, services, or programs.
Formulate and implement plans for recovery, alteration of work, or otherwise handling emergencies, disruptions of programs, production, or project schedules, and unanticipated events.
Take ownership of program development, planning, and execution.
Develop and control program budget.
Identify funding opportunities and build relationships with executives.
Manage timely completion of program deliverables.
Ensure quality (fit for purpose) and accuracy of program work outcomes.
Manage program risk.
Provide quick resolution for problems and roadblocks.
Develop and maintain a program schedule with milestones.
Report program status, including progress, productivity, risk, and quality metrics.
Organization and facilitation of Material Procedure and Specification Committee meetings.
Administrative support with writing specifications.
Reviewing, organizing, and presenting comments received during the specification development process.
Serving as the steward for the comprehensive management and version control of unit documents.
Serve as the primary coordinator for the development and distribution of all unit publications and procedural manuals for the Agency.