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JOB REQUIREMENTS : Directs the construction and maintenance of state, county and local highway projects. Plans, directs and supervises the engineering operations of the Highway Department. Performs professional Civil Engineering work. Work is performed under the direction of the Highway Commissioner.
Responsibilities
- Directs and supervises development of the annual work plan outlining goals and objectives of the construction and maintenance needs of Brown County.
- Directs, administers, and monitors day-to-day construction and maintenance operations.
- Directs supervisors in planning, coordinating and assigning the work of others; develops their potential and monitors and evaluates their performance and work outputs to maintain efficiency and quality of work.
- Directs people, operation of equipment, and other resources for the department to promote efficient organization and completion of work.
- Manages and administers the engineering division; responsible for highway design and construction plans, specifications, contractor documents, surveying, and project management.
- Manages the local Bridge Inspection Program and inspects bridges for structural integrity.
- Conducts traffic engineering studies on highways and intersections based on volume, capacity, accident data, access control and available resources.
- Directs relocation orders, right-of-way acquisition, assists in classifying weight postings and Class B restrictions.
- Manages and administers roadway and bridge maintenance and construction contract services provided to the State of Wisconsin, Brown County, municipalities, and other county departments.
- Manages access control, driveway permits, building and sign set-backs, and use of highway by utilities.
- Reviews and approves plans and specifications for design and construction projects by consultants.
- Serves as the department representative and liaison to State and Local government commissions and committees, professional and community groups, elected officials and the public.
- Manages, administers, and ensures compliance with federal and state environmental regulations on air quality, hazardous material storage and usage, road construction project impact on wetlands, storm water management, endangered species, historical buildings, archeological, and hazardous materials.
- Organizes public hearings and project meetings to present and persuade affected parties of the need and design of the project.
- Assists the commissioner and prepares studies and reports for facilities, equipment and other concerns of the commissioner.
- Evaluates the effectiveness of existing programs and services. Manages and administers agreements with and services provided to other departments, municipalities and state agencies.
- Performs related functions as required.
Qualifications
Knowledge of principles and practices of civil engineering including highway and bridge design.Knowledge of land surveying, construction methods and materials, and hydraulics.Knowledge of facilities and capital improvement program, highway equipment.Knowledge of preparing studies and analyses for equipment purchases; ability to utilize computer software.Ability to perform mid to upper-level data analysis; coordinate, strategize, systemize and correlate data; exercise discretion in timing and sequencing of operations.Ability to manage and direct a group of workers; provide counseling and mediation.Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, officials, engineers, consultants, the public, and other stakeholders.Ability to handle complex problems with concrete and abstract variables; exercise judgment, decisiveness and creativity in difficult situations involving moderate risk to the organization.Knowledge of practices, procedures and tools to manage infrastructure including preventative maintenance, cost-effective replacement and life-cycle costing.Knowledge of administrative, managerial, and supervisory principles including planning, program evaluation, employee supervision and budgeting.Knowledge in computer software to track, report and analyze infrastructure; ability to develop, interpret, and apply policies and procedures, and to comply with federal / state / local transportation rules and regulations.Ability to plan, organize and effectively present ideas, concepts and recommendations; establish and maintain relationships with employees at all levels and with governmental and private sector partners.Ability to work with other governmental jurisdictions, private industry and contractors; prepare complex bid specifications.APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS : Apply Online : https : / / www.governmentjobs.com / careers / browncounty
Seniority level
Seniority level : Director
Employment type
Employment type : Full-time
Job function
Job function : Engineering and Information Technology
Industries
Industries : Hospitals and Health Care
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