Transportation Environmental Resources Program Manager 2 - Kanawha County
Company: West Virginia Transportation Department
Location: Charleston
Posted on: November 17, 2023
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Job Description:
Salary: $2,250.00 - $3,367.30 Biweekly
Location : Charleston, WV
Job Type: Full-Time Permanent
Job Number: DOT24CA003A
Division: West Virginia Department of Transportation
District/Subdivision: Contract Administration Division
Opening Date: 11/15/2023
Closing Date: 11/21/2023 11:59 PM Eastern
Nature of Work
The Transportation Environmental Resources Program Manager 2
performs professional and managerial work. Serves as the
administrative officer of a statewide specialized environmental
resources program under direction of the agency head or in complete
charge of a secondary program as may be outlined by state code.
Exercises delegated authority to staff organizational unit to
pursue goals through orderly and efficient planning, organizing,
directing and controlling of activities where objectives,
operations, and statutory requirements are analogous, of defined
scope, and require specialized knowledge of specific environmental
resources programs or fields; or serves as the principal assistant
to an administrator with extensive program-specific expertise. Work
requires analysis and interpretation of scientific theory and
principles; professional practices; agency philosophy, operational
policies and regulations; and knowledge of the field where
situations may be atypical, precedent setting or controversial.
Duties typically include direction and supervision of
administrative and managerial activities, through subordinate
leaders, including a sizable professional and clerical staff. Has
latitude to exercise independent judgment in execution of duties
within jurisdiction. Work is reviewed primarily for results
obtained; timeliness; compliance with laws, rules, regulations,
procedures and policies. Decisions include major areas of
uncertainty in approach, methodology, or interpretation and
evaluation processes that result from such elements as continuing
changes in program, technological developments, unknown phenomena,
or conflicting requirements. Performs related work as required.
Pay Grade: 20
Typical Duties and Responsibilities
--- Administers an integral part of a major environmental program
of the state consistent with state policy and accepted
principles.
--- Staffs organizational unit to effect orderly, efficient and
economical operations.
--- Recommends and assists in preparation of legislation and
administrative procedures as necessary to maintain conservation
activities consistent with current needs and fluctuating
circumstance.
--- Delivers speeches; writes articles and disseminates other
informational materials to explain conservation principles and
acquaint public and private organizations with mission, policies,
regulations; details impact on activities; and encourages
cooperation and support.
--- Prepares budget and/or grant request documents covering staff
and equipment requirements, allocates funds within organizational
unit, and approves expenditures.
--- Attends meetings, seminars and symposiums to maintain knowledge
of technical, scientific and professional advancements in the area
of assignment.
--- Plans, organizes, implements, monitors and controls activities
of professional, technical or scientific staff in units through
subordinate leaders.
--- Coordinates plans and programs of the section with functions
and services of other divisions, offices, and activities of local,
state, interstate, and federal government entities, and interested
parties, and seeks agreement to resolve problems and/or establish
common goals.
--- Testifies at legislative, judicial, or public hearings on
behalf of the agency or as a subject-matter expert.
--- Negotiates utilization of resources consistent with public
interest. Revokes, suspends or modifies operational licenses or
permits and may seek injunction, or civil action against
violators.
--- Research new procedures and directs scientific investigations
to develop plans and recommendations for development, improvement,
protection, preservation, regulation and use of natural resources
based on predicted outcome.
--- Prepares studies including descriptions of status, current
practices, mitigation procedures, and progress reports regarding
resource conservation, utilization and recovery.
--- Recommends standards for resource depletion.
--- Develops and implements informational plans to advertise,
promote and publicize state natural resources and conservation,
preservation, use, and husbandry activities consistent with state
plan.
--- Travel may be required, therefore; a valid driver's license may
be required.
Required Skills and Knowledge
--- Knowledge of principles and practices of the environmental
management sufficient to evaluate new techniques or practices
covering a range of unusual or atypical applications.
--- Knowledge of relevant local, state and federal legislation;
governmental relationships, organizational structure and protocols;
and state legislative processes and judicial procedures as they
relate to program.
--- Knowledge of principles and practices of management including
planning, budgeting, staffing, training, controlling and
reporting.
--- Knowledge of the principles and practices of personnel
management, budget preparation, and public administration.
--- Knowledge of appropriate methods and techniques used in
collection, organization and evaluation of data.
--- Ability to direct investigations, review technical and
statistical data, recommend appropriate action based on results
obtained.
--- Ability to review and submit comments and recommendations
relevant to proposed new or modified legislation.
--- Ability to present and defend policies where dissention or
opposing views may occur and agreement or compromise are
desired.
--- Ability to plan, organize, direct, control, and coordinate
related program and activities regarding environmental development,
enjoyment and hygienic preservation of nonrenewable natural
resources and evaluate performance of staff.
--- Ability to follow oral and written instructions, exercise sound
judgment, and work under limited supervision.
--- Ability to establish and maintain effective working
relationships with federal, state and local officials, the general
public, regulated community, supervisor, co-workers and staff.
--- Ability to comprehend and interpret theory, principles, laws
and regulations, policies and objectives of a scientific
concern.
--- Ability to evaluate operational activities and emerging
technology to develop plans for implementing environmental
objectives or recommending administrative or policy decisions.
--- Ability to exercise independent judgment, delegate authority
and evaluate the results of work performed.
--- Ability to keep accurate records; write reports in a clear,
concise form; and present factual material and ideas
effectively.
--- Skill in oral and written communications and public
speaking.
--- Skill in directing scientific investigations.
Required Education and Experience
REQUIRED TRAINING/EDUCATION
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
01
Do you meet the minimum requirements for this posting? This must be
clearly demonstrated on the application. Education verification
must also be submitted at the time of application.REQUIRED
TRAINING/EDUCATION Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited
college or university with a major in archeology, biology,
chemistry, engineering, environmental studies, geography, geology,
natural science, physics, or a related field.Substitution:
Experience, as described below, may be substituted for the required
training/education through an established formula.REQUIRED
EXPERIENCESeven (7) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid
professional experience in reviewing and evaluating scientific or
statistical data, planning, personnel management, program
management, or developing policies; two (2) years of which must
have been in a supervisory capacity.Substitution: Successful
completion of graduate coursework from a regionally accredited
college or university in the fields listed above, may substitute
for two (2) years of the required non-supervisory experience
through an established formula. Promotional Only: Three (3) years
as a Transportation Environmental Resources Specialist Senior.
02
How much paid professional experience have you had in the
collection and organization of scientific, technical, or
statistical data? This experience must be shown on the application
to receive credit.
03
How much paid professional experience have you had in evaluating or
developing plans and/or policies? This experience must be shown on
the application to receive credit.
04
How much paid professional experience have you had reviewing and
interpreting scientific, technical, or statistical data? This
experience must be shown on the application to receive credit.
05
How much paid professional experience have you had planning or
managing budgets or managing the work of subordinates? This
experience must be shown on the application to receive credit.
06
How much paid professional experience have you had in program
development, program management, and program evaluation? This
experience must be shown on the application to receive credit.
07
The West Virginia Department of Transportation reserves the right
to amend any answers marked by the applicant that are not supported
by the employment history listed on the application.
Required Question
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