New Job County Road Supervisor In New Jersey

County Road Supervisor
County Road Supervisor

County Road Supervisor

Company : County of Salem
Salary : $70,000 a year
Location : New Jersey

Full Description

SUMMARY OF JOB PURPOSE: Responsible for assisting with the planning, organization and direction of staff and activities related to and engaged in the maintenance, repair, resurfacing, and/or construction of roads in order to maintain roadway infrastructure and ensure safety for the public.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: This class specification lists the major duties and requirements of the job and is not all-inclusive. Incumbent(s) may be expected to perform job-related duties other than those contained in this document and may be required to have specific job-related knowledge and skills.
  • Supervises and directs the activities of assigned staff; coordinates, prioritizes and assigns tasks and projects; tracks and reviews work progress and activities.
  • Recommends selection of staff; trains staff and provides for their professional development; administers discipline as required, conducts performance evaluations.
  • Implements goals, objectives, policies, procedures, and work standards for the division.
  • Supervises a variety of Road Division responsibilities and programs’ such as general routine road repairs and maintenance, stormwater runoff management (manholes, catch basins, culverts, various drainage systems, sluice gates), vegetation management, snow preparation and snow removal, fleet maintenance, traffic signage, traffic control, road striping, fuel depot, good housekeeping of the ancillary yard(s).
  • Schedules construction and maintenance activities, oversees and evaluates work in progress and ensures that all activities meet specifications, codes and regulations.
  • Resolves questions and complaints from the public; provides accurate information regarding projects, construction or repair schedules and departmental activities.
  • Assists with the development and management of the division's daily operational expense budget in accordance with New Jersey’s procurement laws and regulations.
  • Assists in the identification of capital contract project needs and capital equipment needs, budgets appropriately; assists with supervision of construction programs and projects.
  • Maintains liaison and directs coordination with other County departments, various utility, governmental agency and County departmental staff;
  • Assists with the supervision of contracts with and confers with construction contractors and County staff; schedules projects; provides technical oversight, inspects work in progress and ensures that all work complies with contract specifications and applicable codes and standards.
  • Works collaboratively with the Engineering Department and Mosquito Control.
  • Directs the maintenance of accurate records and files and prepares a variety of periodic and special reports and correspondence.
  • Represents the County with dignity, integrity, and a spirit of cooperation in all relationships with staff and the public.
QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE SKILLS & ABILITIES
  • Principles and practices of employee supervision, including selection, work planning, organization, performance review and evaluation, and employee training and discipline.
  • County, state, and federal laws, statutes, ordinances related to public works infrastructure construction and maintenance activities.
  • Statistical analysis and mathematical concepts.
  • Computer applications related to the work, specifically MS Word and Excel.
  • Administrative principles and practices, including goal setting, program development, implementation and evaluation, and the management of employees through multiple levels of supervision.
  • Principles and practices of developing teams and implementing goals, objectives, procedures and work standards motivating to meet goals and objectives and provide customer services in the most cost effective and efficient manner.
  • Principles and practices of accounting, budget development, and administration.
  • Standard office practices and procedures, including records management.
  • Communicating effectively in oral and written forms.
  • Ability to work harmoniously with associates or other groups and individuals engaged in or concerned with the activities of the division. , in person and over the telephone.
  • Knowledge of operating vehicles and equipment related to all activities.
  • Preparing clear and concise reports, correspondence, and other written materials.
  • Reading and interpreting maps, plans diagrams, blueprints and specifications.
  • Preparing and interpreting a variety of documents, including contract specifications, sketches, diagrams and written reports and correspondence.
  • Using initiative and independent judgment within general policy guidelines.
  • Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work.
  • Contributing effectively to the accomplishment of team or work unit goals, objectives and activities.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: High School diploma/GED; AND (10) years of progressively responsible road maintenance and construction experience, 5 of those years to have been in a supervisory role providing, experience maintaining the types of roads and infrastructures found in Salem County and oversight of other Road Division responsibilities.
LICENSE:

New Jersey Driver’s License required

CDL Class A preferred, but not required

Knowledge or possession of various OSHA certificates preferred, but not required


RATE:
$70,000.00 annual salary, 40 hours per week (higher starting salary commensurate upon years of experience)
Benefits: Health, Pharmacy, and Dental Insurance, State Pension and Life Insurance, Paid Holidays, and Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick, Personal)
Additional Voluntary Benefits: Vision Insurance, Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Life Insurance, 457(b) Accounts, Credit Union Membership, and Tuition Reimbursement

EEOC

This title is unclassified through Civil Service

Must be a resident of New Jersey. Preference given to Salem County Residents.