Assistant Road & Bridge Director

Job Description Summary The Assistant Road & Bridge Director is responsible for using a set of supervisory, equipment, computer and social skills including but not limited to the oversite of the day to day operation of the Road and Bridge Department including but not limited to gravel and paved road maintenance: This includes the blading of gravel roads, the rocking of the same, mowing, drainage issues, tree and brush removal, paving, chip-sealing, pothole patching, signage, pavement marking, answering and working with employees and residents on issues on that pertain to them, the oversite of winter operations including the call-out and supervision of the snow removal crew.
Job Responsibilities Duties and Responsibilities: Supervises subordinates with respect to accountability for performance and behavior including approval of leave to conform with staffing needs, discipline of employees, staff development functions, completion of performance evaluations and other personnel related functions.
Participates in hiring and promotion process.
Supervises the day-to-day operations of the road and bridge department to perform maintenance activities on the gravel road system including grading, ditching, rocking, brush removal, mowing and snow removal on said roads.
The sizing, verification of the diameter, and installation of entrance and crossroad culverts.
The oversight and application of the materials on the residential and county dust control programs.
The assurance that material delivered to the job site is within accepted specification.
Distributes daily assignments to workers and determines priorities for meeting deadlines.
Inspects and reviews work of crews in order to ensure that corrections, adjustments, or changes are completes.
Coordinates activities of various units within the division to ensure work flows smoothly between individuals and that the work complies with policies and procedures.
Instruct crews on proper completion of task.
Analyzes production statistics, reports, and implements procedure modification to ensure high levels of productivity and efficiency.
Documents and maintains records of work crew operations including projects completed, materials used, and total amount of labor time used to complete the project.
Ensures work crews have proper tools and equipment, that the equipment is operating properly, and oversees the repair of malfunctioning equipment.
Receives complaints from the public, inspects complaint site, documents information relating to problems, and formulates solutions.
Responds to questions from other offices or the public.
Attend Department and Safety Meetings.
Create and send monthly spreadsheet to water district for bulk water used for projects.
Analyze and document roadway surface for upcoming years projects.
Assist in preparing and presenting the Annual Budget to the County Commission including to not limited to planning of equipment purchases, asphalt maintenance, new road construction, manpower and all related road maintenance issues.
Contact and negotiate prices with vendors for commodities for upcoming year.
Prepare estimates for quantities of commodities for upcoming years projects.
Oversee snow removal during winter, flood or any other emergency events.
Acts in the capacity of the Road and Bridge Director in all matters concerning the Department in his absence.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities - Position Requirements: High School Diploma or equivalent required; three to five years of related experience Valid driver"s license required.
CDL preferred.
Knowledge: Computer software programs and applications such as MS Office.
County and/or city government administration.
Personnel management for hiring disciplinary procedures and terminations.
Public works construction and maintenance equipment types, use, operating characteristics, and maintenance requirements.
Principles of office management of construction and the ability to apply these principles to office operations or construction situations.
Departmental rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
Skills: Excellent customer service skills with the ability to interact in a positive and professional manner to develop and maintain strong working relationships with co-workers, management, and general public.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to clearly communicate goals, interests, and positions during discussions.
Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to prioritize.
Human relations/interpersonal skills.
Complex decision-making skills.
Abilities: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business documents and/or governmental regulations.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedures.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and/or the general public.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to operate computer programs/software/platforms, to include Microsoft Office and software used by the county to perform job duties.
Ability to use basic office equipment.
Prepare budget/financial paperwork, enter budget/financial data, research and identify discrepancies, bring discrepancies to the attention of the individual with sign-off authority and forwarding paperwork to appropriate individual(s) for sign-off and commitment of funds.
Independently resolve and correct discrepancies by making changes and/or corrections to the budget/financial paperwork.
Provides input in the budget development process.
Plan, organize, assign, and evaluate the work of other employees.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other governmental units, supervisors, subordinates, and the public.
Understand, interpret, and effectively carry out instructions, accurately evaluate work, abilities and attitudes of subordinates and keep records and make reports.
Research, interpret data, conceptualize, analyze information, and write formal recommendations based on findings.
Facilitate successful group outcomes (i.
e.
, maintain group focus, decision making to gain commitment and encourage participation).
Manage multiple concurrent projects and meet deadlines.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Physical Requirements Work location(s) of the job: Indoors - Frequently.
Usually well lit, heated and/or air-conditioned indoor office setting with adequate ventilation.
Outdoors - Constantly Objectionable condition(s) found on the job: Computer Use - Frequently Driving/Travel -Constantly local travel, which may involve exposure to extreme weather conditions.
Stressful situations may occur when dealing with the public.
Undesirable health and safety condition(s) under which employee must perform: Constantly exposed to dust, dirt and weather conditions.
Frequently exposed to fumes and wet surface conditions.
Occasionally exposed to noise; hearing protection is provided.
Machines, Tools and/or Equipment Used: Basic office equipment to include computer, copy machine, fax machine, printer, telephone system.
Hand tools, power tools, forklift, skid loader, 2-way radio, and ladder.
Physical characteristics/requirements of the job: Sit/Stand/Walk - Regularly; Constantly getting into and out of vehicle.
Kneeling - Occasionally Crouching - Occasionally Using Fingers/hands - Constantly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms.
Talking - Frequently Hearing - Constantly; noise level is usually moderate.
Seeing - Constantly Vision Abilities - close and distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Lifting/Moving - Occasionally; lifting/moving a weight of 20-40 pounds.
Weight of 50 pounds or more requires two persons.
Disclaimer Miami County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer.
Please contact the Human Resources Department at hray@miamicountyks.
org if you require reasonable accommodation to apply or need additional information.