TRANSPORTATION DISTRICT ADMINISTRATOR 51032

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This is the third class and highest managerial level in the Transportation District Management series. Positions in this class are responsible for directing and administering all aspects of the agency's construction, maintenance, and public relations functions within their assigned transportation district. Positions in this class are responsible for directing, coordinating, and controlling 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 Deputy Administrator by the Deputy's responsibility for day-to-day operations as second-in-charge of an assigned transportation district.

Complexity of Work: Performs work of unusual difficulty as the charge position in the management of all major functions within a transportation 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, through subordinate managers the programs, operations, and staff of an entire highway transportation district. This class directs, manages, and assesses the effectiveness and efficiency of district operations in order to maximize the use of district financial and human resources; establishes time frames and priorities to be met by district staff; conducts work activities within established time frames and financial constraints; and responds effectively to changing organizational needs and priorities. Positions in this class monitor district accomplishments toward agency objectives in order to determine operational effectiveness; plans, establishes, and implements new or revised operational policies and procedures that would enhance district efficiency and effectiveness; carries responsibility for administration of district maintenance and construction contracts in order to ensure that work conducted in the district and residency meets federal, state, and agency requirements; and directs the planning and preparation of budgets for assigned district; monitors district accomplishments towards agency objectives. This class directs changes in procedures and work assignments as necessary. Directs and monitors the implementation of the employee relations function in the assigned district and represents the district in meetings and on committees with various federal, state, and local agencies.

Supervision Given: Provides administrative direction to a Transportation District Deputy Administrator or to several Transportation District Assistant Engineers who are in charge of major program area(s) within the district. Provides general direction to all Highway Resident Engineers in the assigned district.

Supervision Received: Receives administrative direction from the State Transportation Commissioner and the Transportation Chief Engineer.

Scope: Positions in this class function as the charge position over programs, operations, staff, and administrative activities for all facets of the district pre-construction, construction, maintenance, and public relations program activities. Recommends new and/or revised departmental administrative and operational policies and procedures and makes operational decisions which may influence the work of other districts/divisions.

Impact of Actions: The management of all aspects of district operations directly impacts the expenditure of state and federal funds and the maintenance and improvement of public safety and 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 contacts with the agency Commissioner on issues of agency-wide impact and with all levels of agency and state employees. Frequent external contact with federal, local, and private sector employees; and the general public to obtain and provide information on agency policies, procedures, rules and regulations and to formulate the district's annual six-year plan.

Knowledge: Comprehensive knowledge of large scale organizational functions related to the management of public service operations; administrative, managerial, and supervisory principles and practices; 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 guideline;s to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with a variety of individuals; develop administrative and operational policies and procedures; plan, develop and administer budgets; coordinate, direct, and evaluate the performance of various sections and units; 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 engineering, mechanical engineering, public administration or a related area.

Level and Type of Experience: Progressively responsible experience in the management of highway construction, maintenance, and public relations functions. Progressively responsible experience in supervising a variety of administrative, professional, and technical staff in these areas.

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

This class, previously titled Highway District Engineer, was revised as a result of an agency management study conducted by the Virginia Department of Transportation. It was edited and validated by a Classification Review/Specification Update team, effective January 1991.