TRANSPORTATION DISTRICT DEPUTY ADMINISTRATOR 51031

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This is the second class and deputy managerial level in the Transportation District Management series. As second in charge of a large district with complex, high volume operational, sensitive political and public relations elements, positions in this class are responsible for planning, organizing, staffing, and directing all administrative, budgetary, planning, scheduling, operational, and technical activities of an assigned district of the Virginia Department of Transportation. This class is distinguished from the Transportation District Assistant Engineer by the Deputy's responsibility for overseeing all operations of a transportation district. It is distinguished from the Transportation District Administrator by the former's responsibility for day-to-day operations as second-in-charge of an assigned transportation district.

Complexity of Work: Performs work of unusual difficulty in the management of all major functions within a transportation district. Positions serve as the single second-in-charge to the District Administrator with authority to act on all matters within the district. The work requires independent judgment in the interpretation, application, and implementation of agency, state, and federal rules, regulations, policies, and procedures. Positions in this class direct and coordinate, through an Transportation District Assistant Engineer, the programs, operations, and staff of a transportation district; define, establish, and implement operating policies and procedures in the district; recommend new and revised administrative and operational policies and procedures; provide policy and procedure interpretations and specialized technical transportation engineering or transportation planning advice and guidance in all areas. This class establishes time frames and priorities to be met by district staff; directs the planning and preparation of budgets for an assigned district; monitors district accomplishments towards agency objectives; directs changes in procedures and work assignments as necessary; manages and monitors the implementation of the employee relations function in the assigned district; prepares reports, correspondence, and memoranda; and represents the district in meetings and on committees with various federal, state, and local agencies.

Supervision Given: Provides general direction to several Transportation District Assistant Engineers.

Supervision Received: Receives administrative direction from a Transportation District Administrator.

Scope: Positions in this class function as the single second-in-charge position over programs, operations, staff, and administrative activities for a large transportation district with complex, high volume operational, political, and public relations elements. Activities influence all district pre-construction, construction, maintenance, and public relations programs through the planning, monitoring and overseeing work activities of field operations.

Impact of Actions: The work impacts the expenditure of state and federal funds and the maintenance and improvement of public safety and the quality of life for citizens. Decisions affect the ability of district employees to carry out their work duties and responsibilities in an efficient and effective manner.

Personal Contacts: Frequent internal and external contacts are made with all levels of agency employees; federal, state, and local government officials; the general public; and private sector employees to represent the agency and to obtain and provide information on agency policies, procedures, rules, and regulations.

Knowledge: Comprehensive knowledge of large scale organizational functions related to the management of public service operations. Considerable knowledge of administrative, managerial, and supervisory principles practices; of personnel management principles and procedures; and of federal and state highway and/or transportation rules, regulations, and policies. Working knowledge of engineering principles, practices, and applications.

Skills: None identified for this class.

Abilities: Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply state and federal laws, rules, regulations and guidelines; to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with a variety of individuals; to develop administrative and operational policies and procedures; to plan, develop and administer budgets; to coordinate, direct, and evaluate the performance of various sections and units; to advise and direct individuals in their work; and to positively represent the agency's programs, projects, operational and administrative objectives to political officials, business representatives and citizens.

QUALIFICATIONS GUIDE*

Licenses or Certification: None.

Education or Training: Graduation from an accredited college or university with major course work in civil or mechanical engineering, public administration or a related area.

Level and Type of Experience: Progressively responsible experience in the management of highway construction, maintenance, and/or public relations functions including supervision of a variety of administrative, professional, and technical staff.

An equivalent combination of training and experience indicating possession of the preceding knowledge and abilities may substitute for this education and experience.

This is a new class developed by the Department of Transportation and edited and validated by a Classification Review/Specification Update team, effective January, 1991.