Jurisdiction:
Jurisdictional Classification:
Exempt
Adopted: 10/20/05
DEPUTY COUNTY SUPERINTENDENT OF HIGHWAYS
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: This is a full-time administrative and
technical position involving executive and engineering ability. The incumbent is responsible for coordinating
the planning, inspection, design, engineering, surveying, construction, and
maintenance of county highways as well as overseeing the operations of the county
airport. The work is carried out in
accordance with the policies and procedures formulated by the County Highway
Superintendent. Supervision is exercised
over all subordinate highway department employees. Does related work as required.
TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES: (Illustrative only)
Oversees development of bid specifications and documents
for highway and airport material purchases;
Develops highway project
proposal list for up-coming year;
Monitors and reports on progress
of all highway and airport construction projects;
Reports to the County Highway Superintendent on a regular
basis and implements directives;
Confers with various state and local officials on highway
problems within the county;
Studies the needs for improvement of the county highway
system and stays abreast of advances in methods, techniques, and equipment;
Oversees and directs the County
Highway Department Engineering Division;
Coordinates airport operations in order to insure
compliance with federal, state, and local rules;
Inspects airport buildings and
grounds and directs any needed repairs and maintenance;
Acts as Superintendent of
Highways in the Superintendent's absence.
FULL PERFORMANCE AND KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND
PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS: Comprehensive
knowledge of the principles and practices involved in the initiation, planning,
and development of highway maintenance and construction projects; good
knowledge of administrative procedures and techniques; good knowledge of modern
road construction and maintenance methods and procedures; ability to organize,
plan, and coordinate maintenance, construction, and engineering projects;
ability to anticipate future needs of the public as it applies to the
development of long-range maintenance programs; ability to read and understand
sketches, detailed blueprints and related road, bridge, and airport
construction and maintenance plans; ability to obtain the cooperation and
support of others; ability to communicate both orally and in writing; tact and
courtesy; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.
ACCEPTABLE TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
A. Graduation
from a regionally accredited or NYS registered 4 year college or university
with a bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related engineering field AND
five (5) years of experience in road or highway maintenance, construction,
design, or development; two (2) years of which shall have been in a supervisory
capacity; OR
B. Graduation
from a regionally accredited or NYS registered college with an associates
degree in either Construction or Engineering Technology and seven (7) years
experience in highway construction or maintenance activities, two (2) years of
which shall have been in a supervisory capacity.
NOTE: NYS license to
practice professional engineering desired but not required.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: Possession of a valid NYS Class D Driver’s
License.