Salary: $74,894.14 - $110,243.95 Annually
Location : Kanawha County, WV
Job Type: Full-Time Permanent
Job Number: DOT27RO001
Department: West Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles
Division: Regional Office Operations
Opening Date: 11/06/2026
Closing Date: 11/15/2026 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."The West Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) seeks an experienced administrator to lead its Regional Office Operations section. The Director oversees 26 DMV regional offices and the call center, with a combined staff of 369 regional office and call center employees-more than half of the Division's workforce and daily work.
Position highlightsStatewide leadership. Direct the daily operations of 26 regional offices and the call center through a team of office managers and supervisors.
A headquarters role close to agency leadership. The position is housed at DMV headquarters, 5707 MacCorkle Avenue SE, Charleston. The Director works directly with the Commissioner, other DMV units, state agencies, the Legislature and the Governor's Office.
High-impact responsibility. Lead the Division's compliance with the federal REAL ID Act and federal commercial driver's licensing requirements.
A chance to shape what comes next. Represent Regional Office Operations in modernizing the agency, including adopting new data and cash management systems. Set policies and procedures for regional office work and recommend changes to state and federal law.
Time in the field. Travel regularly to offices across the state, and direct the selection, design, relocation and refurbishing of regional office space.
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.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT
- Travel may be required, therefore; a valid driver's license is required.
Other Information - Candidate Contact Name: Brenda Hill
- Phone Number: 304-352-5944
- Email Address: brenda.g.hill@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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