Highway District Administrator 2 - Mercer County

Nature of Work

The Highway District Administrator 2 should exhibit expert level knowledge and have the ability to perform full- performance advanced level work administering highway maintenance programs of any level of complexity. This position will report directly to the Deputy District Engineer and will oversee and manage the district equipment organization ensuring maintenance assigned in equipment, personnel, and materials.  The Highway Administrator 2 will work directly with the Director of the Equipment Division in managing and maintaining the heavy equipment and transportation vehicle fleet for a district and act as a liaison for the district regarding equipment concerns and/or needs.  Responsibilities include oversight of budgetary needs, equipment repair and maintenance and issues pertaining to the equipment shop.  This position may also serve as the representative of the Deputy District Engineer on the District Equipment Review Board.  

Pay Grade - 18 

Typical Duties and Responsibilities

• Plans and directs scheduled and unscheduled highway maintenance functions and programs within operating annual budget, including the securing of materials and equipment.
• Ensures maximum utilization of equipment, personnel, and materials.
• Schedules or approves weekly maintenance activities, work crew assignments, equipment, and materials.
• Supervises subordinate staff.
• Conducts annual performance reviews of subordinate staff.
• Ensures compliance with Division of Highways established schedules, procedures, and policies as well as any Federal regulations applied.
• Responds to and resolves citizen or employee complaints.
• Serves as a member of a District Equipment Review Board.
• Attends safety meetings and management conferences.
• Plans, reviews and monitors Snow Removal Ice Control (SRIC) program for area.
• Performs field inspections of bridges, roads, and crews.
• May estimate requirements of paving projects in assigned area.
• May appear as a witness for the Division of Highways in legal actions.
• May prepare projected budget and expenditure schedule.
• Travel may be required; therefore, a valid driver’s license may be required.

Required Skills and Knowledge

• Knowledge of project planning methodologies such as critical path planning.
• Knowledge of the maintenance standards and procedures of the Division of Highways.
• Knowledge of highway equipment and its capabilities and the materials and parts used in roadway maintenance.
• Knowledge of standard safety procedures and internal operating policies and procedures of the Division of Highways, as well as knowledge of OSHA and EEO regulations.
• Ability to review and complete detail-oriented information and projects.
• Ability to conceptualize and organize project planning process.
• Ability to schedule, organize, and supervise maintenance crews and personnel.
• Ability to estimate labor, materials, and equipment to complete a scheduled maintenance activity.
• Ability to read engineering plans.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to train employees.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing

Required Education and Experience

REQUIRED TRAINING/EDUCATION 

 
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

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