Salary: $80,850.00 – $121,360.00 Annually
Location : Colorado Springs, CO
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 2300274
Department: Department of Public Works – Transportation
Opening Date: 05/18/2023
Closing Date: 6/1/2023 11:59 PM Mountain
Job Summary
Typical Hiring Range: $90,999.00 – $96,000.00 annually (salary to be commensurate with qualifications)
This position has an anticipated work schedule of Monday – Thursday, 6:30am – 5:00pm, on-call, subject to change. Under FLSA guidelines, this position is exempt.
Manages the internal and external activities of the Highway Division Sections assigned under them by performing a variety of duties to plan, organize, and coordinate highway maintenance and operations, including the construction, maintenance, and repair of the County road, bridge, and drainage systems in compliance with appropriate standards and budgets. This position functions under the general direction of the Public Works Division Manager.
Essential Duties/Responsibilities
- Manages operational and staffing activities for the Highway Division including road maintenance, asphalt paving, drainage, dust abatement, weed control, new construction of roads and bridges, earthwork, graveling of roads, aggregate mining, stockpiling of materials, crack sealing, street cleaning, signing and striping, snow and storm services and emergency response to critical incidences.
- Provides supervision, guidance, and training to assigned staff. Determines ongoing training needs of staff and ensures proper training is provided. Conducts performance evaluations and motivates employees to reach peak productivity and performance; participates in the hiring and disciplinary process. Provides project schedules, reports, and data analysis to assist in the management and monitoring of the Division and ensure efficient deployment of resources.
- Identifies data to be collected, ensures quality and accuracy of data used in management decision-making and evaluates goal measurements, productivity, and effectiveness of services.
- Assists in monitoring, evaluating, and responding to the efficiency and effectiveness of procedures and service delivery methods; assesses and monitors workload, administrative and support systems, and internal reporting relationships to ensure effective and efficient use of department resources.
- Assists in the development and administration of the assigned budget, forecasts required funding needs; monitors the expenditure of division funds to ensure effective and efficient use of Division resources.
- Develops and implements strategic plans, goals, and goal measurement, objectives, priorities of assigned programs; recommends appropriate service and resource levels; recommends and implements improved policies and procedures.
- Serves as a liaison and spokesperson for the Division; coordinates services and activities with other County departments, divisions, municipalities, jurisdictions, outside agencies, organizations, and the general public relative to the construction, maintenance and repair of highways, drainage facilities, bridges, and right-of-ways.
- In conjunction with the Engineering Division, participates in the inspection of roads, drainage structures, and bridges to facilitate pavement management, drainage facilities and signing/striping inventory systems for determination of long and short term maintenance and construction project priorities.
- Assists in long range planning, operation, construction, maintenance, and repair of assigned facilities.
- Assists the Engineering Division in the preparation of construction project costs, specifications and bid proposals; reviews construction plans of various capital projects.
- Assists in the preparation and coordination of contracts, specifications, bid proposals and purchase of construction equipment, materials, supplies, and inventory activities in coordination with Fleet Management.
- Facilitates and serves as communications nexus, ensuring foremen have access to all data required to manage, negotiate, and resolve significant and controversial issues; organizes and assists with joint inspection and projects with other County departments and local jurisdictions.
- Advises and follows-up with staff regarding citizen inquiries and public requests for information.
- Attends meetings, makes recommendations and presentations on information as required; prepares and presents staff reports and other necessary correspondence.
- Conducts a variety of organizational studies, investigations, and operational studies; reviews and evaluates work projects, methods, and procedures; recommends modifications to assigned programs, policies, and procedures. Provides direction and assistance regarding highly complex duties or issues.
- Assigns after hours on-call duties; directs snow removal and emergency crews.
- Responds to on-call after hours emergencies, such as snow removal, flood repair, tornado clean-up, or any other natural disaster or safety need for the motoring public.
- Performs other duties as required.
Qualifications
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Knowledge of current literature, methods, materials, equipment, procedures, and practices utilized in the construction, maintenance, and repair of paved and gravel roads, and bridge systems.
- Knowledge of occupational safety hazards and standards, and the ability to implement a Safety Program.
- Working knowledge of the principles and practices of supervision, administration, and budget control, including methods, techniques, and procedures of preparing and administering large and complex budgets.
- Competency in computer skills including experience with word processing, spreadsheets, electronic messaging, database management and project scheduling.
- Ability to apply logical and scientific thinking to define and analyze problems, collect data, identify alternative solutions, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, and implement recommendations.
- Ability to compile and prepare clear and concise reports.
- Ability to supervise and train others; ability to objectively review and evaluate the performance and work of employees.
- Ability to exercise independent judgment and initiative in identifying required work assignments and appropriate methods to be utilized by applying standards to a variety of work situations.
- Ability to define and analyze problems, collect data, and recommend alternative solutions.
- Ability to communicate and work effectively with County staff and the general public.
- Maintain regular and punctual attendance.
Required Education and Experience:
- High school diploma or equivalent education.
- Minimum five years supervisory experience.
Preferred Education and Experience:
- Associate’s degree in civil engineering, construction management or related field.
- Project management and budget execution experience.
Licenses/Certificates:
- Must possess and maintain a valid Driver’s License.
- Ability to obtain a valid Colorado Class A Commercial Driver’s License with Tanker Endorsement within six months of employment.
Pre-Employment Requirements:
- Must pass conditional post offer background investigation, motor vehicle record check, drug screen, and physical examination.
Work Conditions
Duties are performed in an office environment but may also require travel to County facilities, conferences, seminars, meetings, and outlying areas for inspection of projects. Must be able to safely lift and carry up to 50 pounds. May work in adverse weather conditions, possible exposure to persons in stressful situations, hazardous materials, and hazardous situations, including close proximity to moving vehicles and traffic. Occasional reaching, bending, climbing, couching, and kneeling may be required. This position requires the flexibility of being available twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week dependent of business need. Subject to emergency off hours call-out and on-call duty.
Full-time employees are eligible for the following benefits:
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits
- Paid vacation, sick, and personal leave
- 11 paid holidays
- Onsite health centers
- Onsite fitness centers
- Reach Your Peak wellness program
- Short and long term disability
- Life insurance
- Flexible spending accounts to include dependent care
- Employee assistance program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Retirement plan
- Deferred compensation (457b)
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How did you learn of this position?
- El Paso County Website
- Indeed.com
- Employee Referral
- Social Media (Twitter/Facebook)
- University/College Career Site
- Industry-specific Career Site
- Professional Membership Career Site
- Career Fair
- Other
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Please select your highest level of education.
- High school diploma or equivalent education
- Associate’s degree
- Bachelor’s degree currently in progress
- Bachelor’s degree
- Master’s degree
- Doctoral degree
- None of the above
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Do you have a minimum of five years supervisory experience?
- Yes
- No
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Please explain your supervisory experience as it relates to the position.
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Do you have experience with construction, maintenance and repair of highways, drainage facilities, bridges, and right-of-way?
- Yes
- No
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Please explain your experience with construction, maintenance and repair of highways, drainage facilities, bridges, and right-of-way as it relates to the position.
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Do you have an Associate’s degree in civil engineering, construction management or related field?
- Yes
- No
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Do you have project management and budget execution experience?
- Yes
- No
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Please select your valid driver status.
- Colorado Driver’s License only
- Colorado Class B Permit
- Colorado Class B Commercial Driver’s License
- Colorado Class A Permit
- Colorado Class A Commercial Driver’s License
- License outside Colorado
- Not applicable
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