Road Manager

Under general direction, plans, manages, coordinates and administers the daily functions and activities of assigned crews and projects; assists with the preparation and maintenance of budget to control cost and efficiency; monitors and oversees expenditures; prepares required reports; conducts research and plans for the future; manages staff and resources, including planning for seasonal staffing; assists with safety and emergency staff training; ensures and maintains safe work practices; documents and coordinates operations with other agencies including bridges, mapping, facilities, and state inventory; issues and reviews requests for excavation permits on county maintained roads; remains current on new or improved technologies and processes; and performs other support functions as directed by the Director of Public Works.Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field, and five years of administrative experience in the field of public works management, that includes working knowledge of road construction, maintenance and repair, and working knowledge of the practices, procedures, and regulations of county street maintenance operations, safety enforcement, reporting and documentation requirements; that includes two years of staff supervisory and budgetary experience; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.Required Licenses or Certifications:

• Valid New Mexico Commercial driver's license (CDL). Tanker endorsement (N) or the ability to obtain a valid New Mexico Commercial driver's license (CDL) with tanker endorsement (N) within 90 days of hire preferred.

 
Additional Requirements:

• Ability to obtain other licenses and certification within a specified period of time after hire.
• Ability to maintain a valid New Mexico Commercial driver's license (CDL) with tanker endorsement (N). 
• Successful completion of pre-employment alcohol and drug testing is required.

This position is subject to random alcohol and drug testing in accordance with 49CFR.382.

• Plans, directs, coordinates, and reviews the work of assigned staff; assigns tasks and coordinates schedules, projects, and programs; provides constructive feedback; reviews and evaluates work and makes effective suggestions and recommendations.
• Coaches, trains, and motivates staff; coordinates and/or provides staff training; manages employee relations; manages the workflow and prioritization of projects and measures the performance of the assigned unit/area and all related staff and takes appropriate corrective action when necessary; provides general advice and counsel to staff; develops or assists with developmental work plans for staff; assists with implementation and recommendation of corrective actions, discipline and termination procedures as appropriate/necessary.
• Assists in the preparation and creation of the department budget documents; may prepare and/or verify payroll documents; and assists with or supervises equipment/materials purchasing; and monitors inventory.
• Manages and coordinates project work done by the road maintenance crews with other county departments as needed; coordinates projects with state, federal BLM, Navajo Nation cities and villages;  attends meetings with same to coordinate, discuss, and provide project information and status updates on work being done or schedule; and coordinates project work with Call One.
• Monitors, inspects, maintains, and orders inventory, equipment, and supplies needed to operate the department. 
• Recommends and maintains computer, programs, applications, and training to ensure that technology is used to assist employees in doing their jobs as efficiently as possible.     
• Plans for upcoming projects and seasonal requirements including ensuring that there are adequate seasonal operators, equipment and materials ready; schedules preventative maintenance and emergency repairs of equipment; and identifies problems and schedules repairs of problems associated with roads and drainage to ensure access on county roadways.
• Maintains responsibility for compliance with county safety programs and conducts periodic
• Inspections and schedules additional training as necessary/required.
• Responds to public inquiries, concerns, and complaints regarding the programs and activities and makes reasonable attempts to answer questions and correct problems; and responds to emergency events as needed; directs or refers callers to appropriate departments and/or supervisor if unable to respond to the question/inquiry.
• Prepares a variety of required or requested reports that provide information, project details such as scope, schedule, and timelines, project needs, and problems in order to keep management informed of project status.
• Ensures that all safety measures and training are made available to operators, supervisors and contractors; ensures operators attend all necessary training and information meetings; documents and writes summary reports of accidents and/or safety related issues and notifies proper department of the same.
• Regularly updates and ensures operators, supervisors and the Director are informed of progress on ongoing and upcoming projects; reviews project status for problems, quality or needs for projects or events; ensures that the project is satisfactorily completed as per request or plans.
• Participates in overall departmental activities as a member of the Public Works Director's management team and maintains responsibility for accurate and timely communication of management issues to employees and ensures that superiors are aware of employee concerns.

Salary : $70,117 - $84,136