Superintendent of Road and Bridge Operations 26-2-3

Kansas Employer • Leavenworth, KS • 4h ago

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LEAVENWORTH COUNTY JOB POSTING

VACANCY #26-2-3

TITLE: Superintendent of Road & Bridge Operations

DEPARTMENT: Public Works Department DIVISION: Road & Bridge

PAY LEVEL: Level M \$50.85-\$61.99 EXEMPT/NON-EXEMPT: N

SUPERVISOR: Director Public Works SUPERVISES: Noxious Weed Operations Manager,

Maintenance Crewman Leads Supervisors, Signage Technicians, Equipment Operators,

Administrative Staff, Mechanics, Flaggers

LOCATION: Leavenworth County Shop, 23690 187th Street, Leavenworth, KS 66048

County Employees Only: May apply at the Human Resources Department, 1st Floor, Suite 104, in

the County Courthouse.

General Public: May apply at the Leavenworth Workforce Center, 1901 Spruce Street, Leavenworth,

Kansas or EMAIL applications to hr@leavenworthcounty.gov or fax the application to (913) 684-1028.

Application may be found on the Leavenworth County website at www.leavenworthcounty.gov under

Departments / Human Resources / Apply Here

*\POSITION CLOSES WHEN FILLED*\

RESIDENCY POLICY

Residency is defined as the place where ones primary residence is located. The boundaries

for Leavenworth County employees incorporate adjacent counties to include: Wyandotte,

Johnson, Douglas, Jefferson, and Atchison Counties in Kansas and Platte County, Missouri.

Certain departments within the County may have more stringent requirements for residency

such as the Sheriffs Department and Emergency Medical Services. Any exception to this

residency requirement must be specifically approved by the BOCC. (Revised 04/21/05)

SCOPE

Serves as Superintendent for Road and Bridge Maintenance with broad general objectives

and limits established by the Director of Public Works to plan, organize, and administer the

activities of a work force of 60 employees. Assists the director in the preparation and

management of an annual budget of approximately 14 million. Responsible for the

construction, repair and maintenance of projects for approximately 750+ miles of roadway,

150+ bridges, 350+ culverts and manages the maintenance and repairs of 100+ department

vehicles and equipment. Directly responsible for methods of construction, product selection

and evaluation of programs, applications, road conditions, etc., to provide solutions for all

Public Works functions. Responsible for assuring that the interest of the county is served by

implementing and administering the departments functions as directed by the Public Works

Director.

PERCENTAGE OF TIME ACCOUNTABILITIES

40% - Administers road/bridge/culvert/sign maintenance, bridge maintenance and inspection,

driveway culverts and surface water management infrastructure replacement and repair of

Public Works projects for the public safety within County right-of-way.

20% - Administrative and leadership support on engineering projects, annual budget,

personnel planning, equipment planning, and organizational needs related to supplies and

future department development.

15% - Manages and directs staff to meet goals and budget of division.

10% - Mentoring and developing staff potential.

10% - Maintenance support on engineering and development projects, and other county

functions.

5% - Safety and training programming.

MINIMUM SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE (*Required prior to employment)

Knowledge of department policies and procedures including
Knowledge of and skill in organizing, directing, monitoring, and supervising activities to

accomplish department functions. *
Knowledge of principles, methodology, and techniques of road maintenance and *
Knowledge of principles, methodology, and techniques of vehicle fleet *
Knowledge of Federal construction *
Knowledge of OSHA safety regulations and precautions to be exercised in manual

labor
Knowledge of highway signage *
Knowledge of current design standards for maintenance of public works *
Skill in planning, organizing, directing, monitoring and supervising work of *
Knowledge of purchasing and procurement procedures for construction materials and
Knowledge of heavy construction equipment, e. bulldozers, motor graders, backhoes,

etc.*
Skill in communicating clearly and *
Skill in analyzing problem *

HUMAN RELATIONS

Candidate works closely with department supervisors in determining procedures,

coordinating activities, and providing assistance for normal day-to-day activities. Discusses

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