Pay Range:

$4,258.19 - $5,009.61 Bi-weekly (DOE) 

MONTROSE COUNTY BENEFIT INFORMATION: 

2024 Montrose County Benefit Information

General Statement of Duties: Provides leadership and strategic direction to the Public Works Division. Sets and provides recommendations to the County Manager and Board of County Commissioners for the strategic direction of Public Works to maintain and enhance the public infrastructure and resource management services to the citizens and visitors of Montrose County. Oversees and provides operational direction for the Public Works Division. Directs and manages all aspects of the Montrose County Public Works program to ensure quality services are provided according to applicable laws, policies and procedures.

Supervision Received:  Receives general direction from the County Manager: This employee exercises wide latitude in determining objectives and approaches to critical assignments.

Supervision Exercised: Is responsible for the efficient and effective operation of the Public Works Division. Exercises indirect supervision of all Public Works staff. Directly supervises the Road and Bridge Superintendents, Fleet Program Manager, Budget Analyst and County Engineer.

Essential Functions:  Any one position may not include all of the duties listed nor do the listed examples include all duties which may be found in positions of this class. 

• Develops objectives, strategies, plans, policies, and programs for the County's Public Works Division. Establishes the strategic direction for Public Works in alignment with the County’s strategic priorities; ensures all Public Works staff is aware of their roles in performance measurement and achieving strategic priorities and facilitates the reporting on performance measures to County Management, including the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC).
• Provides strategic direction, oversight, program evaluation and budget administration for all Public Works programs. Works with Public Works staff to develop and implement program objectives. Analyzes services and programs to determine goals, staffing needs and budget requirements for existing and new programs and services.
• Directs and supervises Public Works personnel including scheduling work assignments; hiring and training employees; reviewing work progress and completion; providing recommendations regarding employee job performance; conducting performance evaluations; recommending salary adjustments; counseling employees; and ensuring compliance with all applicable federal, state and local laws, standards and guidelines.
• Develops and implements policies and procedures to ensure the safe, effective and efficient operation of the Public Works Division.
• Leads staff in identifying and implementing short and long range Public Works goals and objectives, the overall strategic plan, work procedures, workflow, and work schedule.
• Oversees the development and administration of the annual budget for the Public Works Division. Coordinates with other County Divisions on related/mutual projects and shared budgetary information.
• Assists citizens and agencies with inquiries and resolution of issues and concerns.
• Conducts presentations and participates in media interviews.
• Coordinates the inspection of the condition of County roads and bridges to determine maintenance and construction needs.
• Develops and implements the rolling five (5) year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) and grade rating of County roads. The CIP should include proposed major maintenance and reconstruction plans for the Division’s equipment, facilities, roads and bridges.
• Oversees the implementation of and adherence to the Division’s and County’s safety and personnel policies and regulations as established by the Board of County Commissioners and County Management. Ensures that training and communication of policies and procedures are presented to all Public Works employees.
• Negotiates critical and controversial issues with top-level engineers and officers, both governmental and private.
• Directs integration of all program areas into Division services and functions facilitating successful accomplishment of all program areas.
• Provides management and technical assistance to all levels of staff within the Division.
• Represents the County at important functions or conferences.
• Performs advisory or consulting work for the organization.
• Regular and predictable attendance is required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Education: Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or similar degree from an accredited program is required. 

Experience: Minimum of five (5) years of management experience in a city or county Public Works Department including direct supervision of staff/teams, or equivalent private sector managerial job experience. Demonstrated experience in project management of large scale public works and/or road construction projects is required.

Required Knowledge: Demonstrated extensive knowledge of large scale budgets, budgetary procedures, budget administration and development. Fiscal programming and budgeting processes necessary to ensure that budget constraints and program timelines are met. Oversee, develop and administer contracts; including ability to provide technical review and administration. Effectively assign, evaluate, supervise, and manage professional, technical and administrative staff. Strong working knowledge of applicable local, state, and federal regulations, policies, procedures, guidelines and law for compliance. Federal, state, and local statues, codes, regulations and safety requirements involving engineering road design and construction. Strategic planning principals and practices. Must have detailed knowledge of construction equipment, equipment operating capabilities, maintenance and preventative maintenance equipments. Methods, materials and equipment necessary for efficient and safe construction and maintenance of road and bridge systems. Detailed knowledge in the use of asphalt and concrete products, Portland cement concrete, and gravel mine operations. Detailed knowledge of soil mechanics, construction materials testing methods, soil and base stabilization techniques.

Language Skills: Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely, orally and in a variety of written formats. Must be able to interpret, apply, explain and enforce all applicable laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures to a wide range of audiences and levels of knowledge. Ability to assemble, organize and present statistical, financial and technical information derived from a variety of sources. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret complex and technical documents including contracts, maps, and complex management and financial reports and respond to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints. Ability to read, comprehend and translate information relayed in written or graphic format. Must be able to write policies, procedures, correspondences and other types of documents. Must have the ability to write speeches, articles and manuals and create presentations using original and innovative techniques and styles. Must have the ability to make effective and persuasive presentations on controversial or complex topics to top management, public groups and organizations and/or board of directors. Ability to prepare industry specific technical reports and budgeting information. Ability to effectively communicate with the public, federal, state and county officials, employees, community agencies and the public.

Interpersonal Skills: Must possess the ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with fellow employees, representatives of other agencies and organizations and members of the community. Work with the media to maintain a positive image of the County to the community. Interact professionally and diplomatically with County employees, other agencies and organizations and members of the community and manage difficult or emotional customer situations. Possess the ability to recognize when confidentiality is required and maintain strict confidentiality. Must be able to diffuse the most intense situation with diplomacy and professionalism. Must have the acumen to navigate political waters of the County and other outside agencies and organizations. Demonstrate a commitment to the County’s mission, values and core beliefs. Provide leadership, guidance and feedback to ensure continual quality improvement and respect the experience, cultural and overall diversity of those you lead and interact with.

Mathematical Skills: Must be able make rational decisions through sound logical and deductive processes and make sound judgments, decision making, problem solving, while planning directing and monitoring the work of the agency. Must be able to analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions, and recommend or implement best options in support of strategic goals and objectives. Consider concrete and abstract variables. Must have the ability to analyze, appraise and organize facts, evidence and precedents concerned in difficult and complex cases and present material in a clear and logical form, including oral and written presentations, briefs, opinions, orders or decisions. Must be able to successfully manage multiple projects and complete work under pressure pursuant to deadlines.

Office Technology/Computer Skills: Must be able to effectively use modern office technology and equipment, including computers, calculators, telephone, copiers with scanning and faxing capabilities. Must have extensive experience in word processing, database manipulation, spread sheets, and email with a high degree of accuracy. Must be able to learn the software and programs related to the position and the County.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to sit and stand for long periods of time; use hands and fingers to handle or feel; and reach with hands or arms. The employee is required to stand, walk, climb or balance, twist, stoop, kneel, crouch. Must be able to respond to the customers’ needs and perform tasks requiring extensive hand and eye coordination. Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse and other devices and objects. The employee must frequently lift and/or move objects up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Physical ability and mobility to drive a motor vehicle to and from field and meetings as required. Ability to work extended shifts and attend training and meetings outside of regularly scheduled hours and the ability to work in stressful situations.

Work Environment:  The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works in outside weather conditions. This job operates primarily in an office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. Ability to tolerate and be productive in a moderate to occasionally loud noise level in the work place. The employee frequently is out in the field and works near moving mechanical parts and in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.

Special Requirements:  Must possess a valid Colorado Driver’s License with a satisfactory driving record. Should complete the following NIMS training: IS 800, IS 700/100, IS 200, ICS 300, ICS 400, IS 702/702.a, IS 703/703.a, IS 706 within one year of taking this position.

Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.