Director of road and bridge

Job Classification: Non-Exempt, Full-Time

Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Reporting Relationship: County Commission

Department: Road and Bridge

Positions Supervised: Road and Bridge Department

Primary Accountabilities:

The Director of Road and Bridge manages the overall day-to-day operations of the Jackson County ("County") Road and Bridge Department, including the supervision of construction and maintenance of County roads, and bridges, managing and organizing various work schedules of subordinates. Oversees planning and equipment maintenance associated with the Road and Bridge Department.

Essential Functions:

• Coordinates training, schedules, and monitors workloads, enforces safety regulations, and evaluates performance of employees assigned to Road and Bridge department.
• Provides information for master planning, roads and flood control.
• Pursues and administers federal, state and county funding for all projects under the Road and Bridge department.
• Administers state and federal allocations.
• Plans and directs gravel road construction, culvert replacement and maintenance activities, snow and ice removal, and other activities associated with road maintenance.
• Monitors weed mowing along County roads.
• Locates and negotiates purchase of gravel deposits, and monitors contractors working with the County.
• Has the authority to stop work if not up to specifications.
• Oversees the preparation of plans and contract specifications for Road and Bridge projects and handles bidding and bid openings for these projects.
• Oversees project progress and assists in directing of projects as required.
• Negotiates contracts with consultants and reviews work for accuracy and professionalism.
• Ensures completed project is within scope of contract.
• Research and drafts specifications for equipment and vehicles, generates equipment purchase expenses for budgeting.
• Analyzes and authorizes projects and approves expenditures for the Road and Bridge department.
• Communicates with the general public to resolve complaints and respond to various County requests and/or complaints.
• Generates and maintains records and various reports to track project and equipment maintenance costs.
• Maintains a sign inventory and is responsible for proper signing of county roads.
• Attend County Commission meetings, as needed.
• Performs additional duties, as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Three (3) to five (5) years of experience with at least three (3) in a supervisory capacity.
• An equivalent combination of relevant experience and education may be considered.
• Valid Kansas Driver's License, CDL preferred or ability to obtain CDL post-hire.
• Ability to read and interpret plans, technical manuals, and related sources.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with County staff, County Commissioners, public officials, and others such as contractors, engineers, State and Federal agencies and the general public.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the road system and political boundaries of the County.
• Ability to work irregular schedule and in high stress situations.
• Ability to direct the work of others.
• Ability to present accurate work with a strong attention to detail in a high pressure, fast-paced environment while being held accountable for overall results.
• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally through both verbal and written skills.
• Ability to organize, multi-task, plan and set priorities with minimal supervision.
• Ability to effectively deal with both internal and external customers.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Demonstrate ability to work independently and as a team member.
• Demonstrate poise, tact and diplomacy with the ability to handle sensitive and confidential information and situations.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to sit for extended periods of time.
• Ability to read computer screens and email, mail and talk on the phone.
• Ability to frequently reach with hands and arms.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception and distance vision.
• Ability to lift up to seventy-five (75) pounds.
• Infrequent regional travel required, including overnight travel.

Work Environment:

Work is primarily performed outdoors and in all types of weather conditions. Interaction with staff, contractors, subcontractors and customers, including disgruntled customers.

Additional Duties:

Additional duties and responsibilities may be added to this job description at any time. The job description does not state or imply that these are the only activities to be performed by the employee(s) holding this position. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related responsibilities as requested by the County Commission.