Road Superintendent - Road Department

SUMMARY:

Under general guidance from the County Manager, accomplishes Lea County's strategic objectives by ensuring the successful coordination, administration, and direction of all Road department operations and activities. Ensures the successful completion of department functions in accordance with the strategic goals, objectives, and mission of Lea County and within established policies and procedures, and applicable county, state, and federal regulations. Road Department is tasked with maintenance of over 1,200 miles of roadway, chip seal maintenance of over 100 miles annually, blading 500 miles of gravel roadways, maintaining 400 cattleguards, maintaining all roadway signs, operation of a aggregate crushing operation, and a heavy equipment maintenance shop.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Directs the development of the strategic plan of operations and the establishment, implementation, and communication of goals, objectives, policies, and procedures in accordance with the strategic plan.
• Improves management's and staff's effectiveness by recruiting, selecting, orienting, training, coaching, counseling, and disciplining senior staff; communicating values, strategies, and objectives; assigning accountabilities; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results; developing a climate for offering information and opinions; integrating functional objectives; and providing and participating in educational opportunities.
• Ensures departmental staffing is maintained within budgetary requirements.
• Achieves the financial objectives of the department by exercising control and implementation over the budgetary processes.
• Conducts evaluations of departmental services and works with senior departmental team to take appropriate steps to improve performance and/or customer service levels.
• Ensures the efficiency of department operations and maximum level of service is achieved through a culture of teamwork and consistency.
• Contributes to the organization's effectiveness by offering information and opinion as a member of executive management.
• Oversees County maintenance duties and supervisor engagement.
• Ensures proper assignment of daily work tasks and compliance with established standards and procedures.
• Inspects construction safety and traffic control operations.
• Monitors and approves work orders.
• Oversees County Street sign program.
• Oversees County Road Department vehicle maintenance shop.
• Develop and implements efficient data collection and maintenance.
• Approves department timesheets and leave requests.
• Prepares and presents Commission agenda items on the status, activities, and plans for current and future operations.
• Receives and responds to resident inquiries, concerns, and complaints.
• Ensures department's completion of training requirements.
• Comply with all property and department policies and procedures.
• Maintains a professional, organizational, and community reputation.
• Maintains strict confidentiality of all information processed through the department including records, reports, documents, conversations, etc.
• Contributes to team effort and accomplishes related results as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Development of multiyear roadway maintenance and construction plans.

The duties of this position are not limited to those set forth above. The incumbent will perform such functions, duties and assignments as directed by supervisor and consistent with ability, background and expertise.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma/GED.
• Five (5) years' experience in road maintenance or construction, or related environment.
• Three (3) years' managerial and supervisory experience with increasing responsibility and scope.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• A combination of relevant education and related work experience may be considered.
• Valid driver's license is required when operating a vehicle for work-related purposes.
• Must successfully complete pre-employment requirements including a background check and drug/alcohol screening.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

• Goals, objectives, functions, policies, and procedures of Lea County.
• Applicable federal, state, county, and local laws, regulations, requirements, principles, and practices of road maintenance and construction.
• Knowledge and experience with developing specifications for roadway construction and maintenance.
• Knowledge and experience with reviewing and implementing construction plans developed by 3rd party engineer.
• Knowledge and experience with MUTCD.
• Knowledge and experience with MSHA and related aggregate crushing operations.
• Experience overseeing vehicle maintenance and tire shop.
• Department organization, functions, objectives, policies and procedures.
• Organizational and management practices for planning, analysis, evaluation, and implementation of programs, policies, and operational needs.
• Principles, practices, and trends in road maintenance.
• Occupational hazards and applicable safety codes and procedures.
• Budget preparation and administration.
• Records management practices.
• Modern office functions, procedures, and equipment.
• Intergovernmental, community, and public relations.

Skill in:

• Leading and managing staff.
• Managing multiple projects and initiatives.
• Statistical compilations and analysis.
• Reading, reviewing, preparing, and analyzing operational reports, contracts, minutes, resolutions, ordinances, and other business-related documents.
• Analyzing problems, projecting consequences, identifying solutions, and implementing recommendations.
• Managing, disciplining, and fostering growth of team members.
• Making effective decisions in urgent situations.
• Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
• Operating various word-processing, spreadsheets, database software programs, and industry-related applications in a Windows environment.
• Operating heavy equipment, including mowers, tankers, dump truck, loaders, forklifts, bulldozer, chainsaws, and weed eaters.

Ability to:

• Perform essential duties and adapt to working conditions.
• Maintain strict confidentiality.
• Communicate efficiently and effectively both verbally and in writing, individually and in meetings.
• Create and present effective speeches and presentations.
• Establish and maintain professional relationships with individuals of varying social and cultural backgrounds including the public and co-workers at all levels of the organization.
• Make solid decisions and exercise independent judgment.
• Provide clear verbal and written instructions.
• Adapt to varying conditions, analyze situations, and adopt appropriate courses of action.
• Always demonstrate professionalism and demonstrate sensitivity in tenuous situations.
• Handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Work independently with minimal supervision, as well as cooperatively in group/team settings.
• Develop and implement long-term road maintenance strategies that support organizational objectives.
• Interpret applicable federal, state, county, and local laws, regulations, and requirements.