Highways Superintendent

Pay Schedule VI, Grade 32, 40 hours per week

A vacancy exists in the Department of Public Works and Transportation, Bureau of Highways & Equipment Maintenance.
 
 A list of eligible applicants will be established based on the examination as outlined below.

 
Current and future vacancies occurring in this class may be filled from the list of eligible applicants.
 
All interested transfer and promotional candidates must apply at this time.  
 
List all promotions and changes in job duties due to reclassification as separate work experience on your application. Applicants must include the dates of the promotions and reclassifications.
 
Note:  Failure to complete all fields of the "Work Experience" section of the application will result in your application not being considered. A resume will not be considered in determining your qualifications for a position. Applicants selected for an interview may provide a resume at that time.
 
You MUST attach your transcript(s), certification(s) or license(s) to your application. Copies and unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
 
Failure to submit proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education will result in your application not being considered.  Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application. 

Definition of Responsibility
Under general supervision, plans, coordinates, and directs highway construction and maintenance activities in an assigned region of the County.

Examples of Essential Duties

• Prepares, reviews, and assigns work orders to crew chiefs. Performs field inspections of work sites to assure conformity to established standards. Coordinates work among the crews. Reviews plans and drawings for highway construction, repair, and maintenance work.

• Develops, institutes, and modifies operating procedures and methods. Analyzes productivity and efficiency of regional work. Assists in the development of long range plans and projects for the Bureau.

•  Provides technical guidance to agency staff. Receives and responds to complaints and requests for service from the public. Meets with the public to resolve issues and answer questions regarding Bureau projects.

• Schedules and coordinates the maintenance of equipment. Provides direct supervision to crews engaged in new, difficult, or unusual assignments.

• Prepares reports and maintains records of section activities. Investigates jobsite accidents.

• Coordinates the Bureau's activities with other County agencies.
   

Examples of Other Duties

• Performs other duties as required.   

(NOTE: The duties and responsibilities listed above are for the purpose of determining a common set of minimum qualifications for all positions in this class. They may not include all of the essential job functions of each position in the class. Each position may not be required to perform all of the essential job functions listed.)

Required Qualifications

Possession of a high school diploma or an appropriate equivalent

Plus 

Six years' experience in the construction, repair, and maintenance of roadways, two years of which were in a supervisory capacity. 

(Additional experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required education. Additional education in engineering, management, or a related field may be substituted on a year-for-year basis up to a maximum of two years for the required experience.)

Licenses and Certificates

Possession of a valid driver's license equivalent to a noncommercial class C Maryland driver's license is required at the time of appointment.

Applicants who hold a driver’s license from a state other than Maryland or Pennsylvania must submit a current copy of their driver’s license and driving record at the time of application. Failure to provide this documentation will result in your application not being considered.

Proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education
Applicants are required to submit proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education beyond high school to meet the required and preferred qualifications of the position. Diplomas or transcripts must show the applicant’s major field of study. Copies and unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
 
Failure to submit proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education will result in your application not being considered. Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application.
 
Proof of Degree Equivalency
Applicants who have obtained a degree from outside the United States of America are required to submit degree equivalence documentation from World Education Services, Inc. (www.WES.org).

Mail or deliver documents to:

ATTN:   Highways Superintendent

Office of Human Resources
Baltimore County Government
308 Allegheny Ave.
Towson, MD 21204
 
You MUST attach your transcript(s), certification(s) or license(s) to your application. Copies and unofficial transcripts are acceptable.

EXAMINATION PROCEDURE
Applicants will be qualified based on an evaluation of their training and experience, as stated on their application, which includes answers to the supplemental questions.  Applicants must state the dates and duties of past and present experience clearly and completely for evaluation purposes.

Employees appointed to this position are designated as Emergency/Essential personnel, which means they are required to report to work on time during all types of inclement weather, emergency conditions, and may be required—with little or no notice—to work as needed.

Physical and Environmental Conditions

The work of this classification includes field work and travel to worksites throughout the County.

Employment Background Investigation

Applicants selected for employment with Baltimore County must successfully complete an employment investigation, including, but not limited to criminal background, education, and fingerprinting checks.

Salary : $68,375 - $78,093