Road Administrator

Cameron County•San Benito, TX

About The Position

Under general supervision, the County Road Administrator is responsible for assisting the County Road Engineer / Public Works Director with the coordination of resources, equipment and information in the operations of the Public Works (PW) Dept. The incumbent is expected to exercise considerable initiative and judgment in carrying out assigned duties. Work is performed under general supervision of the County Road Engineer / Public Works Director who reviews work through conferences, reports, and overall results achieved. Work involves the administration of the approved Cameron County Road Maintenance Plan that may include design, construction management, construction inspection, surveying, environmental, and traffic control related activities involved in road & drainage improvements and maintenance operations. The County Road Administrator will represent the County Road Engineer / Public Works Director in his absence and will assist in ensuring that the department and its projects are on time and within the budget.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in engineering , business management/administration or related field , supplemented by f ive (5) years of increasingly responsible professional experience in the area s of construction of public infrastructure; to include engineering, public works, management, and possess a minimum three ( 3 ) years of administrative or supervisory responsibility .
P ossess knowledge of Federal, State and local laws and regulations .
An e quivalent combination of education and experience will be considered .
Must be able to communicate fluently in English and Spanish and m ust have a valid Texas Driver's License , Class C .
Knowledge of road repairs and maintenance, knowledge of all road construction tools and equipment, good knowledge of safety standards and practices.
Skill in mathematical and general engineering functions.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing, ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, department heads, County employees, outside agencies/vendors and the general public.
Bilingual (English/Spanish) verbal, written and good presentation skills.
Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
Ability to prepare and present clear and concise administrative and financial reports.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing.
Ability to provide administrative and professional leadership and direction to subordinate staff.
Ability to prepare and administer a complex departmental budget and allocate limited resources in a cost-effective manner.
Ability to respond to Commissioners Court and community issues, concerns and needs.
Ability to develop, implement and administer goals, objectives, and procedures for proving effective and efficient services for the County.
Skill in operating a personal computer and related software; Microsoft Office Products to prepare reports in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Knowledge of organizational and management practices as applied to the analysis and evaluation of programs, policies, and operational needs.
Knowledge of advanced principles and practices of county budget preparation and administration.
Knowledge of principles of supervision, training, and performance evaluation.

Nice To Haves

A Professional Engineers License in Texas is preferred.

Responsibilities

In the absence of the County Road Engineer / Public Works Director, assumes full management responsibility for department services, functions, and activities, including general management of Public Works, and the Vehicle & Maintenance Services Department.
Supervises and evaluates department staff; provides and coordinates training and works with employees to correct deficiencies and implements and administers disciplinary and termination procedures.
Plans, directs and coordinates through subordinate level staff, the department work plan; meets with management staff to identify and resolve problems; assigns projects and programmatic areas of responsibility; reviews and evaluates work methods and procedures.
Establishes within County policy the appropriate service and staffing levels and allocates resources accordingly to complete projects efficiently.
Monitors and evaluates the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures; assesses and monitors workload, administrative and support systems and identifies opportunities for improvement, and directs the implementation of changes.
Assist in the development of strategies to establish multi-year priority projects.
Assists in the implementation of department goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for each assigned division area.
Participates in the development and administration of the department budget; estimates funding needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; directs the monitoring and approval of expenditures; and directs the preparation and implementation of budgetary adjustments as necessary.
Responds to and resolves sensitive inquiries and complaints from both internal and external sources.
May attend Commissioners Court Meetings and take necessary action regarding Court agenda items.
Assist in field verifying construction and maintenance project work in process and upon completion for conformance to specifications. Also, ensure necessary inspection, testing, and documentation is completed during the project and submitted at project completion.
Provide administrative support as needed.