Job Details

Description

Under the general direction of the Board of Commissioners, manages and oversees all activities of the Road Department including duties related to financing, design, construction and maintenance of roads and the equipment and buildings of the Road Department. Recommends policies and procedures to the Board of Commissioners and ensures implementation of approved policies and procedures. Represents the Department to other governmental entities, various public groups and the general public.

Essential Functions

1. Interprets Board policy and administers Board directives. Represents the Board in dealings with the general public and governmental officials.
2. Plans, organizes, directs and monitors the activities of the Road Department. Determines appropriate staffing levels, effectively deploys resources and personnel and administers disciplinary actions if warranted.
3. Provides the Board with information and data related to operating procedures, finances, staffing, statutory requirements and other pertinent issues. Implements Board decisions including policies, procedures, provision of services and programmatic and financial objectives.
4. Supervises staff directly and through subordinate directors to ensure a high level of service and the maintenance of road department policies and specifications. Oversees the personnel management functions of employment interviewing and selection, training, assigning job duties, scheduling and evaluating job performance.
5. Oversees the preparation of the annual budget, monitors ongoing expenditures and recommends budget revisions as appropriate.
6. Responds to public complaints and concerns, represents the Road Department and interacts with the Michigan Department of Transportation, township officials, utility companies, contractors and other relevant individuals and groups.
7. Supervises the development of long-range road and bridge construction and maintenance programs for the primary and local road system.
8. Reviews and approves contract documents for construction projects, equipment suppliers and township projects. Reviews and approves equipment, materials, parts and supplies purchases.
9. Maintains effective public relations on behalf of the Road Department. Acts as a spokesman for the Ingham County Road Department in dealing with the news media, civic and community groups and professional organizations.
10. Maintains professional affiliations and standing. Keeps abreast of new and innovative techniques through reading, research and continuing education.

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Employment Qualifications

Education: Possession of a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration,  Engineering, or a related field.
 
Experience: Eight years of progressively more responsible experience in public management or a related field, preferably in a unionized setting. Public Works management experience is desirable.
 
Other Requirements:  Registration as a Professional Engineer in Michigan is preferred.  Possession of a valid Michigan driver’s license.

Demonstrates effective communication skills by engaging, interacting and working with all individuals to ensure clarity and understanding in all interactions.
 
The qualifications listed above are intended to represent the minimum skills and experience levels associated with performing the duties and responsibilities contained in this job description. The qualifications should not be viewed as expressing absolute employment or promotional standards, but as general guidelines that should be considered along with other job-related selection or promotional criteria.

Requirements and Working Conditions

Physical Requirements:  [This job requires the ability to perform the essential functions contained in this description. These include, but are not limited to, the following requirements. Reasonable accommodations will be made for otherwise qualified applicants unable to fulfill one or more of these requirements]:

• Ability to travel throughout the county to various locations to inspect projects and attend meetings.
• Ability to access office files.

• Works in office conditions and travels throughout the County to road department work sites and to other locations to attend meetings.