Deputy Highway Commissioner

Reporting to Highway Commissioner, the Deputy Highway Commissioner oversees all operational divisions of the highway department to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations, safety of employees and traveling public, performance objectives are met, and customer experience metrics are achieved.  Through leadership, accountability, and stakeholder engagement, the Deputy Highway Commissioner is responsible for short term and long term strategic direction of the department, promoting efficient and deliberate use of resources, and planning innovative solutions for the betterment of the entire community.

Core Hours are 7:00 AM-3:30PM with flexibility needed per business need and the ability attend occasional meetings in the evenings.

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Final date to receive applications is 4:00 PM on June 24, 2026.The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

* Directs, administers, and manages the operations of the Highway Department; develops and monitors internal policies and procedures; develops and administers the annual department budget; supervises, directs and evaluates the activities of all department staff, either directly or through senior staff.

* Builds strategic vision and goals for the highway field operations including maintenance, construction, bituminous, and bridges. Develops relationships with key stakeholders and maximizes partnerships for the Win-Win-Win.

* Oversees the development, distribution, and compliance with the Highway Operating Procedures with all staff, vendors, and contractors.

* Explore the implement solutions to increase revenue, reduce expenses, push innovation and/or elevate customer experience throughout the highway department.

* Oversees in the development and implementation of the budget process for highway operations. Assists in preparing cost estimates for new construction/renovation projects and acquisition of equipment.

* Oversees inspections of the buildings, roadways, parking lots and grounds to determine necessary repairs and coordinates associated cost estimates.

* Ensures that all work and work orders conform to federal, state, county, and department standards and policies, and is completed in a timely manner.

* Plan and develop the annual operating budget and capital improvement plan for the Operations and Maintenance Division.

* Develop and direct training programs for highway staff, on highway security, safety, and other operational issues and goals.

* Prepares and presents to the Highway Commissioner annual budgets highway operations and maintenance programs.

* Remains on-call twenty-four (24) hours a day for emergency situations.

* Maintains regular and predictable attendance, works overtime/extra hours as required.

* Performs other duties as assigned.

* Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Civil Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.

* Minimum of Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in highway, transportation, or public works operations, including at least five (5) years performing engineering-related work and at least five (5) years of supervisory experience.

* Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered only to the extent they provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities and satisfy any mandatory engineering qualifications for the position.

* Valid driver's license required at time of hire and maintain.

* Ability to hear, speak, walk, stoop, climb ladders, bend, stretch; push, pull, and lift objects up to 50 pounds, understanding and using proper safety equipment and body mechanics.

* Thorough knowledge of county highway operations, including roadway maintenance, winter operations, construction coordination, traffic safety, drainage, and equipment/fleet oversight.

* Working knowledge of applicable federal, State of…