Nature of Work
Under general direction performs full performance level work administering highway maintenance programs of advanced technical complexity for a geographical district of the Division of Highways. Work is accomplished in accordance with established procedures and policies of the Division, national highway standards, and legal requirements set forth by regulatory agencies such as the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency, the West Virginia Divisions of Environmental Protection and Natural Resources, the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers and the West Virginia Department of Agriculture. Performs related work as required.

Distinguishing Characteristics
The distinction between the levels of incumbents in this class series is based on the level of complexity or administrative responsibility of a district wide assignment and /or responsibility for all maintenance activities in a specific county. At level 3 the administrator is responsible for a district wide maintenance function requiring expert knowledge and skill or supervises lower level Highway Administrators, while at level 4 the administrator may serve as an assistant to the Assistant District Engineer for Maintenance, supervising the work of lower level Highway Administrators, and generally implementing all or part of the maintenance program for an entire district and its counties.

Examples of Work
Plans, directs and implements a specialized district wide highway maintenance program within operating annual budget, including the security of materials and equipment.
Ensures maximum utilization of equipment, personnel and materials.
May estimate requirements of paving projects in assigned area.
Schedules or approves weekly maintenance activities, work crew assignments, equipment and materials.
May supervise subordinate staff.
May conduct performance reviews of subordinate staff.
Ensures compliance with Division of Highways established schedules, procedures, and policies as well as any Federal regulations applied.
Responds and resolves citizen or employee complaints.
May appear as witness for Division in legal actions.
May prepare projected budget, expenditure schedule.
Serves as a member of a District Equipment Review Board.
Attends safety meetings, management conferences.
Plans SRIC (Snow Removal Ice Control) program for a district.
Performs field inspections of bridges, roads and crews.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of the maintenance standards and procedures of the Division of Highways.
Knowledge of highway equipment and its capabilities; the material and parts used in roadway maintenance.
Knowledge of standard safety procedures and internal operating policies and procedures of the Division of Highways.
Knowledge of OSHA and EEO regulations.
Ability to schedule and organize maintenance crews, supervise personnel.
Ability to estimate labor, materials, and equipment to complete a scheduled maintenance activity.
Ability to read blueprints.
Ability to maintain effective working relationships.

Minimum Qualifications      [Top]
Training:
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a degree in engineering, business or public administration, or related field.
Substitution:
Experience as described below may be substituted for the required training on a year for year basis.
Experience:
Five years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid professional or managerial experience in business administration, public administration, transportation, construction, manufacturing, mining or the armed services.

Special Requirement:
A valid West Virginia driver's license is required.

Established: 07/15/99
Effective:08/01/99, 9/17/01
Revised:      9/17/01