Transportation Administrator - Greene County - PN ...

In County, plans & administers entire highway management program within allocated budget (i.e., plans & schedules long & short term highway maintenance & funded construction activities to include location of proposed work, type of work, quantity of items, estimated cost & if work should be accomplished by contract or force account; prioritized & authorized operations through job assignments prepared by lower-level supervisor; ensures operations comply with directives, standard operating procedures & policies of department; coordinates with higher authorities & other supervisors to assure adequate personnel to staff projects; establishes operating plan to ensure cost effective application of staff, materials equipment & other resources for maintenance & funded construction activities), controls budget by allocating resources to area operations based on evaluation of needs & obtains resources needed to manage area (e.g., all highway maintenance material including aggregate, asphalt, concrete, guardrail, culverts, catch basins, salt, grit, calcium; all utilities including water, electricity, natural gas or propane, telephone & sewers & fuel to operate equipment), monitors & reports budgetary levels to higher authorities; requests modifications to budget as needs dictate (e.g., emergencies), projects future fiscal needs to Highway Management Administrator by evaluating requests & reports of projects & needed improvements submitted by lower-level supervisors, projects next fiscal year's materials, equipment & personnel needs to develop budget recommendation. Authorized purchase of needed resources, supervises lower-level supervisors &/or other personnel in projects/activities (e.g., coaches staff through developmental assignments & feedback); ensures supervisor utilize developmental plans for staff; evaluates performance; administers or recommends discipline as appropriate; interviews & recommends applicants for hire or promotion; provides opportunities & assesses needs for developmental training). Ensures 502s are entered correctly. Travels throughout county to document road inventory every two weeks. Verifies that all highways have been inspected in accordance with established standards & policies; identifies existing defects & schedules for repair; ensures all equipment within assigned county work unit or yard territory has preventative maintenance performed, remains in high state of readiness & is operated in safe manner; periodically reports all overtime usage; is responsible for contracts & housekeeping for all building & facilities & inventory control within assigned county work unit or yard territory; assures that all materials meet standards & properly utilized. Works with Planning in project scoping to ensure project intent is represented in plans; review plans during plan development stages; participates in milestone reviews. Attend preconstruction meetings; review significant change orders; serve as member of final inspection/acceptance team. Ensures safety of employees assigned to area (i.e., work zones) are in compliance with appropriate standards; employees are properly trained prior to utilizing equipment; all employees maintain appropriate required license; staff follows proper safety guidelines when utilizing equipment). Performs administrative duties related to highway maintenance operations (e.g., investigates & responds to complaints from property owners & public); investigates Court of Claim cases & provides documentation of work activities when directed; prepares concise & accurate written reports relating to operational activities; hold &/or participate in construction progress meetings to stay informed of changes to contractor schedule & staffing needs; attends meetings with general public & other governmental agencies; maintains records & files; interviews prospective employees counsels employees, follows collective bargaining agreement in relation to matters involving union staff; works with labor relations/personnel to respond to grievances or other labor related issues; answers correspondence; operates personal computer to enter & retrieve data &/or generate reports & correspondence. 24 mos. trg. or 24 mos. exp. in developing & executing operational plan involving equipment, materials or employees (e.g., identification of proposed work; type of work; quantity of items; estimated cost; priority & authorization of operations; if work should be accomplished by contract or existing workforce); & 24 mos. trg. or 24 mos. exp. in developing &/or administration of operating budget (e.g., allocation of resources based upon needs assessment; requesting modifications to budget levels; projecting fiscal needs based upon proposed material, equipment or personal needs); & 24 mos. trg. in supervisory principles & techniques or management or 24 mos. exp. as supervisor or manager; & 12 mos. trg. or 12 mos. exp. in highway construction or maintenance project management which utilized heavy equipment (e.g., maintenance of highway surface & berm; snow & ice removal; installation/construction, maintenance, repair & removal of guardrails, bridges, culverts, drainage appurtenances, roadside parks); & 1 course or 3 mos. exp. in reading & interpreting blueprints or plans. * Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above. Job Skills: Management Technical Skills: Management, Budgeting, Transportation Professional Skills: Conflict Management, Coaching, Leading Others

Created: 2024-11-11