The Public Works Director manages and directs all aspects of the Road, Bridge and Solid Waste Departments to ensure quality services are provided according to applicable policies and procedures. Duties include implementing departmental goals; overseeing the design and reconstruction of existing roads and bridges; supervising road maintenance projects; and maintaining roads, bridges and other County facilities as assigned. Duties also include administering the department budget, prescribing the times and places for all work to be done on county roads, and performing the other statutory requirements set forth for the County Road Superintendents.

Work Unit Overview: The Public Works Department within the County is responsible for maintaining roads and bridges and complying with the statutory requirements set forth for County road superintendents. Services include overseeing the design and reconstruction of existing roads and bridges; performing maintenance projects such as pothole repairs, chip seals, striping, signage, safety modifications, and drainage and storm water improvements. During the winter the department performs snow removal, de-icing, and sanding.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

This job requires a thorough knowledge of: State and Federal regulations; operation of heavy equipment; County road conditions, areas and needs; construction and bridge maintenance on both paved and graveled roads; engineering and mechanical principles; management practices; budget and financial management experience; personnel management; policy management.

This job requires skills in a general office environment as well as technical proficiency with engineering related software such as AutoCad and ArcView.

This job requires the ability to: communicate effectively verbally, electronically and in writing; manage multiple tasks at once; work with contracts and agreements; adhere to safety techniques and procedures at all times; comply with state and federal laws as well as County policies and procedures; deal with stress and emergency situations; deal effectively and tactfully with other County employees and the general public to accomplish departmental goals; establish effective working relationships with co-workers, supervisors, other County officials and departments, various state and federal agencies, and the general public.

Education and Experience:

The job requires education and experience equivalent to a BS degree in engineering and five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in engineering, management, construction, or related work experience. Professional Licensing as a PE is required, or attainable within 12 months.

Full position description available at Job Service Sidney.

To apply: Richland County Applications are available at Job Service Sidney.

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