Transportation Division Director - Kanawha Co.

Salary : $105,222.17 Annually
Location : Kanawha County, WV
Job Type: Full-Time Permanent
Job Number: DOT27BU004
Department: West Virginia Department of Transportation
Division: Budget Division
Opening Date: 10/27/2026
Closing Date: 11/1/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
LOCATION OF VACANCY: KANAWHA
Civil Service Type:: Classified-Exempt - This Position is Not Covered Under the DOP Merit System
Skills Based Hiring:: No

Nature of Work
**Disclaimer-this position will be considered classified-exempt and "at will."

Nature of Work
The Transportation Division Director - Budget Division manages development, execution, and monitoring of the Department's budget and advises the Chief Administrative Officer and Secretary of Transportation and agency heads on fiscal matters. The Budget Division plans and monitors the use of the Department's financial resources. The Budget Division is dedicated to the accurate and efficient planning and use of the Department's financial resources across the Division of Highways and Division of Motor Vehicles and oversees the use of funds for the Division of Multimodal Transportation Facilities. The Division Director oversees the Budget, Financial Reporting, and Federal Aid sections. This position is granted the latitude to develop new methods and policies to improve overall organizational effectiveness. The position involves varied duties, with many different and unrelated processes and methods applied to a broad range of activities or requiring substantial depth of analysis. Performs other related duties as required.

Typical Duties and Responsibilities
• Develops and adopts operational policies and procedures for the division.
• Develops and administers long and short-range goals for the division.
• Oversees and assists in the various sections within the assigned division.
• Coordinates division activities with the other Transportation Department Units, other state and federal
agencies, and the public.
• Oversees and directs the daily operations of the division through managers and supervisors.
• Accountable for the accomplishment of the division objectives.
• Conducts technical research studies and recommends changes to methods of operation, regulation, policies,
and management regarding the Department of Transportation.
• Negotiates utilization of resources consistent with public interest and possibly negotiation associated with
legal resource.
• Researches new possible procedures and directs employees to formulate plans and recommendations for
development, improvement and implementation for financial areas of the Department of Transportation.
• Directs personnel matters such as hiring, disciplining, training, assigning, and evaluating the work of division
employees
• Testifies at legislative, judicial, or public hearings on agency position or as a subject matter expert.
• Administers and defends laws, rules, and regulations regarding issues related to the Department of
Transportation.
• The work product or service affects the work of other experts, the development of major aspects of
administrative or scientific programs or missions, or the well-being of substantial numbers of people.
• Personal contacts may include high-ranking officials, individuals or groups from outside the Department of
Transportation. Certain meetings or conversations may take place outside of the agency and are at a national or
international level in a somewhat unstructured setting.
• Travel may be required; therefore, a valid driver's license is required.

Skills and Knowledge
• Knowledge of a wide range of concepts or principles of a professional or administrative position. This
knowledge would be gained through extensive experience or continued education.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices pertaining to the work of the division assigned.
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal legislation; government relationships, organizational structure and
protocols; and relevant federal and state legislative processes and judicial procedures as they relate to the
Department of Transportation.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of management.
• Knowledge of the laws, policies, directives, guidelines, and regulations governing the department of Highways.
• Knowledge of fiscal and budgetary management fundamentals.
• Ability to plan, organize, direct, and coordinate the work of others.
• Ability to interact with highway personnel, government officials, the public, and other related associates to
establish effective working relationships.
• Ability to speak publicly on matters pertaining to the Department.
• Ability to prepare written reports on division operations.
• Ability to initiate, implement, and evaluate legislation.
• Ability to plan, organize, direct and coordinate a variety of programs and administrative activities concerning
the Department of Transportation.

Minimum Qualifications
**Preference may be given to Candidates with these qualifications**
TRAINING/EDUCATION

• Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
• Substitution: Experience, as described below, may be substituted for the required training/education through an established formula.

Note: More technical divisions will not have substitutions granted for the required degree.

EXPERIENCE

• Eight (8) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid administrative or supervisory experience in accounting, budgeting, business operations, personnel, purchasing or technology.
• Substitution: Successful completion of graduate coursework from a regionally accredited college or university may be substituted for two (2) years of the required experience through an established formula.

Other Information

• Candidate Contact Name: Lena Shavers
• Phone Number: 304-414-6816
• Email Address: lena.m.shavers@wv.gov

Permanent, full-time employees of the State of West Virginia, receive a wide variety of financial and personal job benefits. Specific information about benefits is available from the hiring agency. Salary and Wages Direct deposit (twice a month) Promotion Opportunities - With over 20,000 classified positions in state government, there are many opportunities to compete for transfer or promotional appointment. Medical Insurance Major medical, surgical, prescription drug, and other medical expenses. Choice of plans. The state pays the major part of the premium. Mountaineer Flexible Benefits (Optional Insurance) The Mountaineer Flexible Benefits program allows tax-free deductions for dental, vision, and disability insurance, as well as medical expenses not reimbursed by regular insurance coverage. Life Insurance The state provides a $10,000 decreasing term life policy with accidental death and dismemberment benefits. Additional group insurance is available. Retirement Plan The state offers an outstanding defined benefit pension plan. Employee contributes 4.5% of salary (tax-deferred). Deferred Compensation State employees have a unique opportunity to build retirement savings and reduce today's taxes by participating in a Section 457 deferred compensation plan. A 457 plan is similar to the 401K plans offered by private companies. Annual Increment Pay The annual increment is $60 for each full year of qualifying service, and is paid in July of each year. This is available to employees with 3 or more years of service. Holidays Twelve (12) paid holidays in each year. Vacation 15 to 24 days per year depending on length of service. Paid Sick Leave We offer an outstanding paid sick leave benefit. Employees earn 1.5 days each month or 18 days per year. There is no limit to the amount of sick leave an employee can accumulate. Full compliance with Family Medical Leave and WV Parental Leave Act. Employee to Employee Leave Donation Program. Military Leave - Paid Military Leave Training, and Developmental Opportunities We offer many formal in-house training classes. Many agencies also offer tuition reimbursement for job-related training and education provided by approved technical schools and colleges. Suggestion Award Program Employees may receive monetary award up to 20% of the first year savings for any approved and implemented work improvement suggestion. Credit Union Flexible Working Hours and Alternate Work Schedules Day Care - State approved child Day Care facilities are located at the Capitol Complex. Wellness Programs Many state agencies provide special wellness and health related services to employees. Examples include: free health screening, special seminars and presentations, organized health related activities, health contact information, wellness promotion events, and healthy lifestyle information.
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