Transportation DMV Unit Manager - Kanawha County

About the Department

**Disclaimer-this position will be considered classified-exempt and “at will.”

The DMV Unit Manager, under general supervision, performs advanced level supervisory work overseeing activities of DMV Specialists and DMV Technicians in specific units in the Division of Motor Vehicles headquarters.   Responsible for planning work assignments and schedules, completion of annual performance evaluations, approval of leave, and disciplinary actions as required.  May be responsible for maintenance of reports relating to the specific assigned unit.  Other duties as required.

Pay Grade: 13

Position Duties

• Interprets and apples state and federal guidelines, motor vehicle laws, rules, and regulations
• Informs and advises employees of department, division and unit policy and procedure changes
• Responsible for planning, assigning, and coordinating the work of employees
• Trains new employees and implements the policies, procedures, and regulations
• Reviews and monitors the work of employees and programs and compiles reports.
• Answers questions and assists in resolving issues for employees
• Work with vendors, other agencies, and outside organizations to gather or communicate information or coordinate work.  
• Conducts employee performance evaluations, approves leave, recommends hiring, disciplinary actions, and other personnel actions as required.
• Travel may be required; therefore, a valid driver's license is required.

Minimum Qualifications

•  Knowledge of state and federal guidelines, motor vehicle law, rules, and regulations
•  Ability to interpret rules and regulations
•  Ability to plan, assign, and coordinate the work of employees 
•  Excellent communication and presentation skills
•  Knowledge of computer skills to navigate the DMV systems.
•  Ability to apply, train, and instruct employees in the application of laws, rules, and regulations
•  Ability to conduct research using multiple database or application resources
•  Ability to design and communicate clear expectations.

Other Qualifications

REQUIRED TRAINING/EDUCATION

• Graduation from an accredited college or university

• Substitution: Additional experience as described below may substitute for the required training on a year for year basis.

 REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

• Four (4) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience in a lead worker or supervisory capacity.

• Substitution: College credit from an accredited college or university, business school, or vocational training may be substituted through an established formula for the required experience.

 

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:  All applicants must consent to fingerprinting and a criminal background investigation.

Benefits

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:

1. Employees enrolled in PERS Tier 1 contribute 4.5% of their gross salary.     The Employer contributes 9%.
2. Employees enrolled in PERS Tier 2 contribute 6.0% of their gross salary.  The Employer contributes 9%.

Agency Information

EmployerWest Virginia Department of Transportation (WV)Division West Virginia Department of Transportation Address 1900 Kanawha Blvd, East
Building 5, Room A-450
Charleston, West Virginia, 25305 Phone304-558-3111
Website https://transportation.wv.gov