Road and Bridge Supervisor

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Payette County Road and Bridge

Director of Payette County Roads

Job Title: Director of Payette County Roads

Department: Road & Bridge

Reports to: Board of County Commissioners

Salary: $67,412.00 - $84,390.00 + DOE

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Benefits: Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance/PERSI Retirement/Paid Time Off/Bereavement Leave

The Director reports to the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) and is responsible for setting policy and long-range operations strategy under the direction of the BOCC. The Director is responsible for the oversight of the day-to-day operations of the department that builds, maintains and repairs a dynamic transportation network of roads and county bridges.

• Provide organizational leadership and supervision for all department staff, including hiring, employment terms, training, evaluation, and disciplinary actions, subject to BOCC approval.
• Design and maintain an effective staff organizational structure; support positive departmental morale by establishing clear expectations, advancement opportunities, and job skill development.
• Work collaboratively with the BOCC and staff to develop, implement, and manage Road and Bridge policies, procedures, and both short‑and‑long‑range strategic plans.
• Prepare and submit an annual departmental budget for BOCC approval; administer the approved budget, ensure expenditure remains within signing authority, and pursue additional revenue sources when possible.
• Secure financial resources by locating, evaluating, and applying for grants and other funding sources to advance county road and bridge initiatives.
• Oversee administration, financial operations, program performance, and compliance with local, state, and federal requirements across all department functions.
• Negotiate, manage, and ensure compliance with contracts, agreements, grants, and vendor relationships; oversee documentation, reporting, and adherence to funding stipulations.
• Plan, direct, and oversee the maintenance, repair, construction, and improvement of County roads, bridges, rights‑of-way, drainage systems, culverts, signs, and related transportation infrastructure. Evaluate road and bridge conditions and establish maintenance and repair priorities based on safety, condition, traffic needs, available resources, and long‑term infrastructure needs. Prepare long term planning and prioritization of county road maintenance and construction.
• Possess and apply substantial technical knowledge of road and bridge construction and maintenance , including road base preparation, grading, gravel and aggregate materials, asphalt and chip‑seal applications, drainage, culverts, erosion control, bridge maintenance, snow and ice control, traffic control, and the operation and capabilities of heavy equipment. ITD similarly treats preventive, routine, and emergency maintenance as core roadway operations.
• Develop and implement new programs, including innovative construction techniques, operational improvements, and community needs assessments.
• Manage the equipment necessary for county road and bridge purposes, including purchases, leases, maintenance, and disposal of obsolete equipment subject to the approval of BOCC.
• Supervise the tracking, documentation, and evaluation of all departmental projects to ensure compliance with standards, timelines, operational guidelines, and intended outcomes.
• Ensure the installation and maintenance of appropriate signs, markers, signals, and traffic‑control devices on county roads.
• Oversee the development of surveys, maps, plans, specifications, and cost estimates for roadway construction and maintenance projects.
• Regulate, restrict, or remove…