Dot Superintendent

Henry County Government•530 Hampton Street McDonough, GA

About The Position

The DOT Superintendent manages maintenance, repair, construction, and capital improvements for County-maintained transportation infrastructure. The role supervises professional, technical, and subordinate supervisory staff and is responsible for project planning, project management and coordination, and oversight of engineering, design, and construction work. The superintendent plans, budgets, and schedules work for County-maintained roads, bridges, retention ponds, and related infrastructure. This includes reviewing pavement, bridge, and asphalt rehabilitation reports; identifying deficiencies; conducting inspections; prioritizing work; and developing project scopes, budgets, phases, and schedules. The role coordinates projects with state and regional transportation agencies, administers construction and project management contracts, reviews construction drawings, and monitors work in progress. The position also prepares and monitors the department budget, represents the Department or County on transportation construction matters, responds to public concerns, and handles records, reports, correspondence, and other operational documentation. It responds to road construction emergencies and work-related accidents and may operate heavy equipment. The superintendent communicates with employees, contractors, the public, and other stakeholders to coordinate work and resolve problems.

Requirements

High school diploma and ten years of related experience in maintenance, repair, and construction of transportation infrastructure, including lead or supervisory experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with appropriate endorsements.
Knowledge of local government operations, transportation-related programs, policies and plans, and modern office practices and procedures.
Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and similar programs.
Skill in using computers and software applications related to the essential functions of the job.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to operate equipment required for essential job functions.
Ability to interact effectively and courteously with employees and the public and work effectively with others.
Ability to work flexible hours, including evening meetings.
Ability to multitask and work within deadlines.
Ability to handle confidential and sensitive matters.
Ability to work with and process payments for accounts within the budget and department.
Ability to use computers for data entry, word processing, and accounting purposes.
Ability to operate a copying machine.

Responsibilities

Supervises, directs, and evaluates staff; oversees schedules and timesheets; addresses employee concerns; assists with performance appraisals; directs work; and trains staff.
Organizes, prioritizes, and assigns work; ensures staff have necessary resources; monitors work in progress; inspects completed work; provides technical guidance; and reports progress to management.
Responds to road construction emergencies and work-related accidents.
Operates heavy equipment and determines the equipment, tools, supplies, parts, and materials needed for work activities.
Plans, budgets, and schedules maintenance, repair, and construction for County-maintained roads, bridges, retention ponds, and related infrastructure.
Analyzes bridge, pavement management, and asphalt rehabilitation reports; identifies deficiencies; conducts site inspections; prioritizes maintenance and repairs; and recommends or determines project scope, design direction, budgets, phases, and schedules.
Coordinates and oversees maintenance and construction projects with state and regional transportation agencies, including GDOT, GRTA, or ARC.
Approves construction drawings, coordinates permits, administers construction and project management contracts, inspects and evaluates work, and prepares and presents project progress reports.
Prepares and monitors the department budget, prepares cost estimates and annual budget requests, and reviews and approves expenditures.
Represents the Department or County on transportation construction issues; attends meetings, responds to citizen concerns, presents project plans, and provides advice and recommendations.
Processes operational documentation, prepares forms and reports, compiles data, and maintains computerized or hardcopy records.
Uses a personal computer and office software and equipment to enter, retrieve, review, or modify data and complete essential functions.
Communicates with supervisors, County employees, contractors, the public, and other individuals to coordinate work, review status, exchange information, and resolve problems.
Performs other related duties as assigned.