50%

Manages operations of the department.

• Performs administrative responsibilities for road & bridge, noxious weed, building maintenance, fair and park functions in accordance with state and federal laws, rules, and regulations.
• Coordinates with direction from the Road Supervisor the daily work projects and assign jobs to work crews.
• Develops and administers department policies and procedures.
• Advises the County Administrator or administration on matters relating to department operations and county-wide operations.
• Communicates Finney County Public Works performance updates to the County Administrator.
• Performs administrative responsibilities for all department functions in accordance with applicable policies, rules and regulations, and government regulations.
• Coordinates annual and long-term plans and budgets with County Administrator, Facilities Supervisor, Fair and Parks Coordinator and the Finney County Commission to maintain County roads, buildings, and utilities under jurisdiction of the department.
• Enforces and maintains compliance with all federal, state, and local laws and ordinances.

20%

Manages department staff.

• Defines and monitors performance, productivity, and compliance of direct reports with departmental missions, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures to ensure all work meets the required expectations.
• Assign tasks, establish work schedules, review completed work, and supervise department supervisors, foremen, clerical staff, and all other employees.
• Directs and oversees the department’s safety program; ensures training, communications, and policies are presented and adhered to by all department employees; administer motivation, incentive, reward and discipline as appropriate to underscore the value and importance of working safely.
• Provides performance feedback, and makes decisions for hiring, discipline, promotion, compensation, etc.

15%

Develops and administers department budget

• Assists with the budget preparation, and controls expenditures and provides input on revenue sources.
• Purchases necessary equipment and supplies for the department.
• Researches the type of equipment to purchase or programs to support, prepares bid specifications for equipment, projects and supplies; determines cost alternatives with pros and cons, and provides recommendations.
• Prepares or reviews plans and specifications for the supplies, services, contracts.
• Prepares and completes reports and maintains records.

15%

Develops and administers department budget

• Assists with the budget preparation, and controls expenditures and provides input on revenue sources.
• Purchases necessary equipment and supplies for the department.
• Researches the type of equipment to purchase or programs to support, prepares bid specifications for equipment, projects and supplies; determines cost alternatives with pros and cons, and provides recommendations.
• Prepares or reviews plans and specifications for the supplies, services, contracts.
• Prepares and completes reports and maintains records.