Administrator; Roads, Bridges Engineering

Position: Administrator (Roads, Bridges, & Engineering)
Category:
General Business Management

Job Schedule:

Full time

Posted Date: T19:58:31+00:00

Job Shift: Day

Grant Funded:

Position Summary

Responsible for directing the activities of the Roads and Bridges Department through subordinate management. Responsible for major personnel and administrative activities, policies, procedures and problem solving for a large department with high policy impact.

Coordination and collaboration with Federal, State and local government agencies and officials, as well as other County divisions and departments, is essential in successfully carrying out the assigned duties and responsibilities.

Pay Grade: 59

Salary Commensurate with Experience and Education

Minimum Qualifications

* Seven (7) years of experience in an administrative/managerial capacity including responsibilities in project management, control, planning, and budget preparation; AND

* Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in public or business administration, or closely related field; OR

* An equivalent combination of related education and/or experience.

* PROOF OF EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND/OR EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED.

Duties and Responsibilities

* Plans, organizes, directs, and controls assigned activities of the department directly or through subordinate management.

* Ensures supervisory responsibilities are carried out in accordance with policies and applicable laws including hiring and training employees, appraising performance, discipline, addressing complaints and resolving problems.

* Ensures that department objectives and goals are met.

* Directs preparation of department budget and ensures department operates within established policies and procedures.

* Conducts meetings, develops workable plans, and prepares comprehensive reports.

* Develops and recommends new policies and procedures concerning departmental objectives.

* Keeps top management informed on department needs, plans and projects.

* Prepares and presents resolutions for review and approval by the director, mayor and board of county commissioners.

* Consults with directors, administrators and elected officials.

* Performs other related duties as required or directed.

KSAs

* Knowledge and experience in utilizing of modern management techniques and the ability to apply them.

* Knowledge of the principles and practices of organization management and public administration.

* Ability to develop master work plans and objectives and identify problems and make changes as required.

* Ability to prepare budgets, financial reports, and cost analyses.

* Ability to deal effectively with executives, elected officials, and other departments with Shelby County Government.

* Ability to manage department operations and assigned personnel effectively and in a cost-efficient manner.

Disclaimer

This position is subject to a background check for any convictions that have a substantial relationship to potential job duties. Only convictions that are substantially related to potential job duties will be considered and will not automatically disqualify the candidate.

Shelby County Resident Disclaimer

All employees hired after September 1, 1986, must be residents of Shelby County and shall continue to reside in the County as a condition of their employment. The residency requirement shall not apply to certain public safety/civil service employees. This means exemption from this policy is in effect for the following departments and positions: (1) Sheriff Deputy Patrol Officers, Deputy Jailers and Dispatchers, employed by the Sheriff Department, (2) Correction Officers employed by the Division of Corrections, (3) Firefighters, Paramedics and Dispatchers employed by the Shelby County Fire Department.

The residency exemption for public safety/civil service employees does not include Appointed positions with Sheriff's Office, Division of Corrections or the Fire Department.