District 7 - Transportation Specialist 4 - TRP053 - (PG: N) - District Asst Area Manager (Area 3 Maintenance) - Atlanta, Fulton County

State of Georgia•Atlanta, GA

34d•$75,000

About The Position

Under limited supervision, provides expert level professional support in one or more of the following areas: OMAT, maintenance, construction, intermodal, planning, utilities, surveying, environmental or traffic. May also serve as a lead worker providing training to lower level staff. JOB SPECIFIC DUTIES: Manages and coordinates the maintenance and/or construction activities of an area. Oversees the plans, designs, costs, and coordinates new transportation construction and/or maintenance activities in the absence of the Area Manager. Reviews technical documents and plans; able to supervise work of contractors and DOT personnel to insure compliance with design specifications, engineering standards, and environmental regulations. Inspects the state route system for needed maintenance and repairs, and assigns work activities to appropriate crews. Coordinates emergency response efforts for situations affecting the state route system. Ensures the completion of required documents, forms and reports. Evaluates personnel performance and provides feedback and counseling for professional growth. Administers and promotes the agency's safety and preventive maintenance programs. Maintains a positive working relationship with the traveling public. Uses appropriate procurement procedures for materials, supplies, and resources needed for the day to day operation of and area. May also oversee and manage the operation and maintenance of rest area facilities.

Requirements

Five years Minimum of proven/qualified industry experience with roadway maintenance or construction
Professional-level experience in routine maintenance and/or field construction activities, right of way, roadways, infrastructure, and reading plans or Professional experience in a similar environment
Experience conducting pavement evaluations
Supervisory or lead worker experience
Demonstrated knowledge of basic computer applications to perform the duties and responsibilities in area of assignment
Demonstrated experience supervising and providing technical guidance to staff in a construction or maintenance environment while promoting a team environment
Demonstrates excellent leadership skills
Demonstrated ability to assist/teach others by guiding and providing constructive feedback and to interact with others to influence, motivate, and challenge them
Demonstrated experience supervising a diverse workforce by ensuring that staffs are appropriately selected, utilized, appraised, and developed
Committed to providing quality customer service
Demonstrated experience to make sound and well-informed decisions
Demonstrated ability to adapt behaviors and work methods in response to new information and changing conditions
Demonstrated experience to identify, analyze and solve roadway maintenance related problems using sound judgment
Demonstrated ability to handle complaints while projecting a professional image of oneself and the Department
Demonstrated ability to express facts and ideas through written and oral communication; write formal correspondence, letters (i.e. Personnel documentation - letters of reprimand, employee coaching documentation)
Demonstrated competency to work and communicate cooperatively with staff, contractors, management, and the general public
Demonstrated experience to plan, schedule, and monitor the activities of assigned personnel
Ability to work in adverse weather conditions
Demonstrated experience to utilize a computerized program that manages material inventories, equipment utilization, and also tracks and schedules work assignments
Bachelor's degree in a related field and Two years of related experience OR Associate's degree in a related field and Three years of related experience OR One year of experience at position equivalent.

Nice To Haves

Two or more years supervising subordinates in a field construction or maintenance related environment
Demonstrated experience in the application of the maintenance management system and agency procurement procedures
Demonstrates extensive experience in a Transportation Maintenance related field
Demonstrated experience in managing a diverse work force and resolving personnel conflicts and in exercising leadership skills to promote teamwork and accomplish common goals
Demonstrated experience in responding to and resolving transportation and/or maintenance issues from the general public and local officials within the constraints of agency policies and procedures
Demonstrated ability to implement or adapt appropriate solutions to resolve new or existing problems
This position requires a commitment to be on-call and work a flexible schedule

Responsibilities

Manages and coordinates the maintenance and/or construction activities of an area.
Oversees the plans, designs, costs, and coordinates new transportation construction and/or maintenance activities in the absence of the Area Manager.
Reviews technical documents and plans; able to supervise work of contractors and DOT personnel to insure compliance with design specifications, engineering standards, and environmental regulations.
Inspects the state route system for needed maintenance and repairs, and assigns work activities to appropriate crews.
Coordinates emergency response efforts for situations affecting the state route system.
Ensures the completion of required documents, forms and reports.
Evaluates personnel performance and provides feedback and counseling for professional growth.
Administers and promotes the agency's safety and preventive maintenance programs.
Maintains a positive working relationship with the traveling public.
Uses appropriate procurement procedures for materials, supplies, and resources needed for the day to day operation of and area.
May also oversee and manage the operation and maintenance of rest area facilities.