Placer County

Assistant Road Superintendent (#13527)

$42.37-$52.90 Hourly / $7,344.13-$9,169.33 Monthly / $88,129.60-$110,032.00 Yearly

DEFINITION

To assist the Public Works Manager and higher-level management in planning, organizing, and directing the operations of the Road Division within the Public Works Department, including road maintenance and repair, traffic striping, tree trimming and removal, and street sign fabrication and installation; to coordinate roads activities with other divisions, departments, and agencies; and to provide highly responsible assistance to the Public Works Manager and/or higher-level management staff.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

The Assistant Superintendent level within the Equipment Operator series recognizes positions that provide direct supervision to employees within a division, including second-line supervisors, and/or assume substantive and significant administrative responsibility in several defined areas or specialties.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Receives administrative direction from the Public Works Manager or higher-level management staff.

Exercises direct supervision over supervisory, maintenance, and clerical staff.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
  • Assist the Public Works Manager in planning, organizing, managing, and directing division activities, including road maintenance and repair, traffic striping, tree trimming and removal, and street sign fabrication and installation.
  • Assist with the development and implementation of division goals, objectives, policies, and procedures. 
  • Coordinate the activities of work units with other divisions, departments, and governmental and private agencies.
  • Direct, oversee, and participate in the development and implementation of the division work plan; assign work activities, projects, and programs; monitor workflow; review and evaluate work products, methods, and procedures.
  • Administer and supervise the snow removal program, including overseeing contractors and equipment, coordinating and communicating with stakeholders, and staffing snow removal operations.
  • Prepare various reports on operations and activities; research and prepare technical, fiscal, and administrative reports; prepare written correspondence.
  • Participate in budget preparation and administration; prepare cost estimates for budget recommendations; participate in the forecasting of funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; monitor and control expenditures.
  • Participate in the selection of staff; coordinate staff training; conduct performance evaluations; recommend discipline; implement discipline procedures as directed to maintain efficient and professional operations.
  • Develop, negotiate, and administer contracts; ensure compliance with County standards and specifications; oversee the work of outside contractors; research and resolve the more difficult contractor issues.
  • Represent the division to outside agencies and organizations; participate in outside community and professional groups and committees; provide technical assistance as needed.
  • Ensure compliance with established federal and state legislation, regulations, and department policies and procedures; recommend corrective action as needed.
  • Build and maintain positive working relationships with coworkers, other County employees, and the public using principles of effective customer service.
  • Perform related duties as assigned.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work is performed in both an indoor office environment with controlled temperature conditions and in the field requiring travel to various locations throughout the County in a variety of outdoor weather conditions.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Experience and Training
Any combination of experience and training that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be:

Experience: Five (5) years of increasingly responsible experience in road construction, maintenance, and repair, including two (2) years of relevant supervisory responsibility.

Training: Equivalent to an associate’s degree from an accredited college with major course work in public administration, business administration, construction management, or a related field.

Required License or Certificate:
May need to possess a valid driver's license as required by the position. Proof of adequate vehicle insurance and medical clearance may also be required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of:
  • Principles and practices of road construction, maintenance, and repair, including traffic sign fabrication, repair, and installation, tree trimming and removal, and snow removal operations.
  • Use and purpose of materials, tools, equipment, methods, procedures, and practices used in road construction and maintenance activities.
  • Pertinent local, state, and federal rules, regulations, and laws.
  • Principles and practices of procedure development and workflow coordination.
  • Principles and practices of research and analysis.
  • Principles and practices of contract development, negotiation, and administration.
  • Office procedures, methods, computer equipment, and relevant software. 
  • Principles and practices of policy development.
  • Principles and practices of organizational analysis and management.
  • Budget administration and monitoring.
  • Principles and practices of leadership, motivation, team building, and conflict resolution.
  • Principles of supervision, training, and performance evaluation. 
  • Principles and practices of safety management.
  • Principles and practices of effective customer service.
Ability to: 
  • On a continuous basis, know and understand all aspects of the job; observe safety rules and identify safety hazards; read, analyze, understand, identify, recall, interpret, apply, and explain technical and numerical information, work papers, reports, special projects, rules, laws, and regulations; read, understand, explain, and follow a variety of complex plans, blueprints, scopes of work, and contract documents; observe and problem-solve operational and technical policies and procedures; analyze situations quickly and objectively and determine proper course of action; work under time pressure and complete a high volume of tasks with frequent interruptions; manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously and quickly switch between tasks; focus on a single task for long periods of time.
  • On a continuous basis, sit at desk or in meetings for long periods of time; intermittently sit, stand, walk, balance, bend, squat, crouch, climb, kneel, and twist to reach equipment surrounding desk and to perform field work; hear, see, and smell with sufficient acuity to perform essential job functions; perform simple grasping, pushing, pulling, and fine manipulation; speak, use telephone, write, and use keyboard to communicate; lift very heavy weight.
  • Organize, implement, and direct division operations.
  • Coordinate complex projects with County staff, contractors, and other agencies.
  • Develop and evaluate division programs.
  • Work assigned shift, including weekends, holidays, and odd or irregular hours; be subject to emergency call-out and unusual and prolonged work schedules; work multiple and/or mandatory shifts during emergencies, seasonally-caused circumstances, or special projects.
  • Assist in performing the most complex work of the division.
  • Assist in the development and monitoring of the division budget.
  • Assist in the development and recommendation of division policies and procedures.
  • Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions, and implement recommendations in support of goals.
  • Gain cooperation through discussion and persuasion.
  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
  • Work with various cultural and ethnic groups in a tactful and effective manner.
  • Communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing.
  • Supervise, train, and evaluate assigned staff.

MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION

Length of Probation:
All permanent appointments to this classification shall serve a probationary period of twelve (12) calendar months or two thousand eighty (2,080) hours, whichever is more.

Bargaining Unit:
General FLSA

Status:
Non-Exempt
CLASS: 13527; EST: 9/2/1995; REV: 11/7/2024; REVWD: 11/7/2024;