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West Virginia Department of Transportation (WV)
Transportation District Office Manager - Cabell County
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What they do
An Office Manager directs administrative staff and manages workflow in a business office. Supervises clerical work, tracks office supplies, oversees maintenance for office equipment and manages budget for office expenses. May hire and train staff.
$63,805 / year median in West Virginia
+3% projected growth
Job Description
- Disclaimer-this position will be considered classified-exempt and "at will.
- Receives and independently provides or prepares responses to inquiries, complaints, or requests from employees, personnel, or the general public.
- Ensures that the office is maintained by staff; requests replacement of office equipment, orders supplies, and monitors the use of service contracts.
- Coordinates the work of the units, passes on work assignments, and evaluates work completed, writes reports on unit efficiency, expenditures, contractual agreements, or special studies as requested.
- Prepares letters, reports, numerical reports, charts, forms, or memoranda.
- The work product or service affects the design or operation of systems, programs, or equipment
- Personal contacts may include individuals or groups from outside the Division of Highways or Department of Transportation. Certain meetings or conversations may take place outside of the agency in a somewhat unstructured setting.
- Travel may be required; therefore, a valid driver's license is required.
- A wide range of problems or situations may be presented in this level of knowledge. An understanding of an extensive set of rules, regulations, guidelines, and operations will be required to adequately perform job duties.
- Knowledge of modern office practices and procedures.
- Knowledge of basic bookkeeping.
- Knowledge of agency policy and procedures.
- Knowledge of computer systems and software.
- Knowledge of state purchasing requirements and procedures.
- Ability to communicate well with a wide variety of people, both orally and in writing.
- Ability to keep accurate ledgers according to the reporting procedures of the agency.
- Ability to mediate disputes between the public and the agency.