Transportation District Business Manager - Mercer County

**\*\*Disclaimer-this position will be considered classified-exempt and “at will.”** The District Business Manager will report to the District 10 Headquarters. This position, under administrative direction, performs advanced-level managerial and administrative work directing district business operations for the Division of Highways. The District Business Manager is responsible for the leadership, coordination, and evaluation of three core functional areas of equal importance: financial management, human resources administration, and performance management/operational analysis. The incumbent supports district leadership by planning operations, establishing and monitoring administrative processes, directing staff work, evaluating business functions, developing and overseeing budget-related activities, ensuring human resources compliance, and leading performance review and operational improvement efforts. Work requires applying professional and administrative knowledge in budgeting, accounting, purchasing, personnel administration, data analysis, reporting, and management practices. The position exercises considerable independent judgment in interpreting policies, procedures, statutes, and regulations, resolving operational issues, and recommending improvements to district business operations. The incumbent works collaboratively with the Comptroller, Human Resources Manager, Performance Management staff, district leadership, and central office personnel to ensure effective district administration and accountability. Performs related work as required. Pay Grade 19 - Plan, direct, coordinate, and evaluate district business operations across finance, human resources, and performance management functions. - Analyze fiscal, personnel, and operational information and make sound recommendations for administrative and operational decisions. - Develop, interpret, and implement policies, procedures, and workflow improvements. - Supervise and evaluate the work of others. - Prepare clear, accurate, and comprehensive reports, correspondence, and recommendations. - Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. - Establish and maintain effective working relationships with agency personnel, public officials, external stakeholders, and the public. - Exercise sound judgment, discretion, and professionalism in handling sensitive and complex matters. - Interpret and apply statutes, rules, regulations, and policies to specific administrative situations. - Plans, develops, and executes a complex mission of primary district-wide programs. - Develops and adopts operational policies and procedures for the unit. - Develops and implements operating procedures within regulatory and statutory guidelines; develops and approves forms and procedures. - Renders decisions in unusual or priority situations; consults with supervisors and other state managers in reviewing. - Evaluates the operations and procedures of the district for efficiency and effectiveness. - Oversees the development of the district budget for personnel services, supplies, and equipment. - Research professional journals, regulations, and other sources for improvements to agency and district programs and procedures. - Compiles a variety of data related to the operation of the district. - Prepares reports reflecting the operational status of the district programs. - May participate in local conferences and meetings. - Assessment of program effectiveness or investigating or analyzing a variety of unusual conditions, problems, or questions. - Personal contacts may include individuals or groups from outside the 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. - Budgeting, auditing, governmental accounting principles, fiscal administration, purchasing practices, and internal control methods. - Human resources administration, includ…