Transportation Engineer Chief - Kanawha County

The Transportation Engineer Chief in this position will serve as the Deputy State Highway Engineer of Development. Performs advanced-level engineering and complex administrative work, responsible for a group of engineering and non-engineering divisions within the Department of Transportation. Coordinates the inter-agency and intra-agency operations of divisions engaged in either project development or engineering operations. Performs related work as required.

Pay Grade: 26
T0201E

Plans, organizes, and reviews the engineering and non-engineering activities in the 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 division
Monitors compliance with federal and state laws, regulations, agency policies and practices, and professional standards
Oversees the administrative function of the division 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 division 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 the division project
Travel may be required; therefore, a valid drivers license is required.

Knowledge of the principles and practices of transportation engineering as it relates to the planning, programming, operation, and administration in the area of assignment
Knowledge of the principles and practices of civil engineering in the area of assignment
Knowledge of the laws and regulations governing the divisions and/or sections in the area of assignment and of the inter-relationships between these sections and divisions
Knowledge of internal policies of the Department as they relate to the area of assignment
Knowledge of the accumulated findings in the area of assignment
Knowledge of engineering research techniques
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with superiors, subordinates, and counterparts in other agencies and other states
Ability to plan, direct, and organize the activities of others, to delegate authority, to assign areas of responsibility, and to evaluate staff and work performance
Ability to plan and conduct a successful staff development program
Ability to apply abstract policy, technical, and administrative theory in specific field situations
Ability to provide broad direction and leadership for various Departmental activities
Ability to conduct successful applied research in a specialized branch of transportation engineering
Ability to write professional-quality papers, reports, research studies, and projects

REQUIRED TRAINING/EDUCATION

• Current license as a registered professional engineer in West Virginia.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

• Eleven (11) years of highway engineering experience involving the design, construction, or maintenance of highways.
• Substitution 1: A Master of Science degree in civil engineering from a regionally accredited college or university may be substituted for one (1) year of the required experience.

OR

• Substitution 2: Non-highway engineering experience may be substituted for the professional highway experience at the rate of two (2) years of general experience for one (1) year of highway-related experience.

Note: Experience must have been acquired after the obtainment of a bachelors degree, but may have occurred before or after registration as a professional engineer.