Transportation Program Manager 2 - Kanawha County

Salary : $51,650.14 - $75,450.13 Annually
Location : Division of Multimodal Transportation Facilities, 1900 Kanawha Blvd. East, Bldg 5, Charleston, WV
Job Type: Full-Time Permanent
Job Number: DOT26MM008A
Division: West Virginia Department of Transportation
District/Subdivision: Division of Multimodal Transportation Facilities
Opening Date: 06/15/2026
Closing Date: 6/21/2026 11:59 PM Eastern


Nature of Work

**Disclaimer-if the position is filled after July 1, 2026, then the job opportunity will not be in the classified service **

The Transportation Program Manager 2 in this position will report to the Division of Multimodal Transportation Facilities in Kanawha County, acting as Program Manager for the State Safety Oversight Program. The selected applicant will be responsible for administering all necessary policies and procedures related, but not limited, to the Code of Federal Regulations 49, Part 674 per Federal Transit Administration expectations. Additional duties may include: entering quarterly Federal Financial Reports (FFR) and Milestone Progress Reports (MPR) for all open grants in the Transit Award Management System (TrAMS), which is the Federal Transit Administration's web based grant management tool; preparing budget revisions and grant closeouts as necessary; acting as a liaison with West Virginia University (WVU) or other universities; supervise all consultants involved with the 5329 program, and provide agency response to events concerning it. The incumbent will also serve as the Agency Fleet Coordinator for the unit, and, as necessary, provide assistance with required federal reporting. Performs other duties as assigned.

Pay Grade 17
Typical Duties and Responsibilities
• Assess key demographic areas for our clients' businesses and determine their needs from a practical standpoint.
• Create program initiatives.
• Allocate and control company resources as they relate to individual programs, as well as the departmental budget.
• Establish overall performance standards for programs, program supervisors, and their teams.
• Acts as a liaison between district or division personnel on various projects.
• May assign team members or other staff to various tasks or phases of work in the life cycle of multiple programs.
• Track performance of members of various teams or groups to assess compliance with budgetary, time, and other requirements.
• Purchase or request or work with managers to purchase or request needed supplies, equipment, or services within budgets or limits set by upper-level management or the organization.
• Review the work product of teams for compliance with organizational objectives and goals
• Report progress of work, goals, problems, and other issues to supervisors, upper-level management, or boards of directors or committees responsible for oversight.
• Review news, regulations, and updates related to the organization's products, services, or programs.
• Formulate and implement plans for recovery, alteration of work, or otherwise handling emergencies, disruptions of programs, production, or project schedules, and unanticipated events.
• Take ownership of program development, planning, and execution.
• Develop and control program budget.
• Identify funding opportunities and build relationships with executives.
• Manage timely completion of program deliverables.
• Ensure quality (fit for purpose) and accuracy of program work outcomes.
• Manage program risk.
• Provide quick resolution for problems and roadblocks.
• Develop and maintain a program schedule with milestones.
• Report program status, including progress, productivity, risk, and quality metrics
• Travel may be required; therefore, a valid driver's license is required.
Skills and Knowledge
• Knowledge of the functions and objectives of the agency.
• Knowledge of the laws and regulations relating to the agency.
• Knowledge of the principles and techniques used in the assigned technical function or specialty area.
• Ability to coordinate the unit activities with other units within and outside the state government.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to analyze and interpret budgetary and technical data related to the area of assignment.
• Strong leadership abilities.
• Exceptional organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Demonstrated ability to influence.
• Communication skills also include listening to professionals in sales, marketing, and human resources to ensure production or the program is executed according to standards.
Minimum Requirements

REQUIRED TRAINING/EDUCATION
• Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
• Substitution: Four (4) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience in a professional, administrative, technical, or supervisory position may substitute for the required training/education on a year-for-year basis, through an established formula.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
• Three (3) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience in a professional, administrative, technical, or supervisory position.
• Substitution: Successful completion of graduate coursework from a regionally accredited college or university may substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis, through an established formula.
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%.

Deferred Compensation

Health Insurance Enrollment


Additional Coverage Options including Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Accounts,
Disability Insurance and more.


Life Insurance


Credit Union


Employee Discounts