Transportation Engineer Chief - Kanawha County
Apply NowCompany: West Virginia Department of Transportation
Location: Charleston, WV 25302
Description:
Salary: $3,386.54 - $4,721.93 Biweekly
Location : Charleston, WV
Job Type: Full-Time Permanent
Job Number: DOT25EX014A
Division: West Virginia Department of Transportation
District/Subdivision: Executive Division
Opening Date: 04/23/2025
Closing Date: 4/29/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Nature of Work
The Transportation Engineer Chief will serve as the Deputy State Highway Engineer for Operations. This position performs advanced level engineering and complex administrative work responsible for a group of engineering and non-engineering divisions within the Department of Transportation. Serves as a Staff Engineer to the Commissioner of Transportation or as administrative and technical head of a group of divisions from the following: Construction, Materials, Maintenance, Traffic Engineering, Roadway Design, Structures, Right of Way, Enforcement, and Equipment. 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
Typical Duties and Responsibilities
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 division project
Travel may be required; therefore, a valid driver's license may be required.
Required Skills and Knowledge
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 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 Education and Experience
REQUIRED TRAINING/EDUCATION
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
OR
Note: Experience must have been acquired after obtainment of bachelor's degree but may have occurred before or after registration as a professional engineer.
Annual Increment Pay
Paid Vacation
Paid Holidays
Paid Sick Leave
Family Medical Leave
Leave Donation Program
Military Leave
Employee Education Reimbursement & Leave Program
Flexible Work Schedules
Training Opportunities
Promotion Opportunities
Public Employees' Retirement System:Employees enrolled in PERS Tier 1 contribute 4.5% of their gross salary. The Employer contributes 9%. Employees enrolled in PERS Tier 2 contribute 6.0% of their gross salary. The Employer contributes 9%.
Deferred Compensation
Health Insurance Enrollment
Additional Coverage Options including Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Accounts,
Disability Insurance and more.
Life Insurance
Credit Union
Employee Discounts
Location : Charleston, WV
Job Type: Full-Time Permanent
Job Number: DOT25EX014A
Division: West Virginia Department of Transportation
District/Subdivision: Executive Division
Opening Date: 04/23/2025
Closing Date: 4/29/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Nature of Work
The Transportation Engineer Chief will serve as the Deputy State Highway Engineer for Operations. This position performs advanced level engineering and complex administrative work responsible for a group of engineering and non-engineering divisions within the Department of Transportation. Serves as a Staff Engineer to the Commissioner of Transportation or as administrative and technical head of a group of divisions from the following: Construction, Materials, Maintenance, Traffic Engineering, Roadway Design, Structures, Right of Way, Enforcement, and Equipment. 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
Typical Duties and Responsibilities
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 division project
Travel may be required; therefore, a valid driver's license may be required.
Required Skills and Knowledge
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 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 Education and Experience
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: 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: 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 obtainment of bachelor's degree but may have occurred before or after registration as a professional engineer.
Annual Increment Pay
Paid Vacation
Paid Holidays
Paid Sick Leave
Family Medical Leave
Leave Donation Program
Military Leave
Employee Education Reimbursement & Leave Program
Flexible Work Schedules
Training Opportunities
Promotion Opportunities
Public Employees' Retirement System:
Deferred Compensation
Health Insurance Enrollment
Additional Coverage Options including Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Accounts,
Disability Insurance and more.
Life Insurance
Credit Union
Employee Discounts