Transportation Director
Purpose and Summary
Manage all operations of the Sheboygan County Transportation Department, complying with state and federal regulations.
Essential Duties
Responsible for establishing and coordinating agendas for Transportation Committee and Airport Advisory Committee.
Administers the Transportation Department annual operations budget, capital equipment budget and capital improvement projects budget.
Develops annual budget and proposes five-year capital projects for approval by the County Administrator, Transportation Committee, and County Board.
Supervisory responsibility for coordinating capital improvement projects, construction, maintenance and repair projects that are implemented for the Transportation Department.
Coordinate, supervise and administer federal, state and other airport related funding and grants.
Oversees the development and promotion of an airport marketing plan to encourage present and future economic growth for airline, commercial, industrial,
military and public use of the facility.
Controls, supervises and monitors all Transportation Department property and equipment.
Manage all program activities and department staff in concert with established
goals.
Maintain general transportation knowledge. Develop special expertise in transportation maintenance and construction to aid effective achievement of department goals.
Maintain a thorough knowledge of the County and State Department of Transportation budget processes to evaluate operational and fiscal scheduling of available County resources.
Monitor industry, state and federal research and advancements for possible departmental implementation.
Keep abreast of new developments, management techniques, and innovative concepts in transportation maintenance and construction; initiate changes that will provide a more efficient and/or effective level of services toward meeting the transportation department objectives.
Initiate needed technical training within the department and as needed to all County departments.
Study the effects and implications of existing and proposed policies over a broad set of time frames, program concerns and potential department impacts.
Analyze Federal and State legislation, policy requirements, and/or administrative rules. As warranted, make recommendations for and implement department policies and procedural changes.
Responsible for complying with Chapter 83 of Wisconsin State Statutes for County Highways.
Analyze and implement as appropriate American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) polices into the process.
Establish and maintain effective working relations with other departments, agencies, supervisors, officials, staff and public with special emphasis on the Wisconsin Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, Wisconsin Bureau of Aeronautics and the Wisconsin Counties Association.
Serve as technical spokesperson, resources specialist and panelist for technical committees, technical society meetings, seminars and conferences sponsored by both the county and outside agencies.
Serve on county, state and association task forces charged with recommending or implementing new policies and/or procedures.
Interview, evaluate and discipline personnel.
Assign, direct, review and evaluate activities and needs with subordinates.
Perform all duties expected of a Sheboygan County department head.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in business management, project management, construction management, engineering, or related field. Five or more years of work experience in a management or supervisory role related to highway maintenance, road construction, planning, or public works.
In evaluating candidates for the position, the County may consider an alternative combination of education, training, and experience which provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the position.
Considerable knowledge of materials, equipment, and practices used in highway construction and maintenance, including knowledge of engineering principles and practices relevant to highway maintenance, construction, and repair.
Considerable knowledge of the theory and practices of Wisconsin public highway laws and the pertinent provisions of the federal highway laws, and familiarity with regulations and practices pertaining to public roadway construction and maintenance.
Thorough knowledge of principles and practices of governmental administration, including personnel and budget administration, planning, and coordination.
General knowledge of airport operations.
Ability to work effectively with public and private sector groups and agencies, including the ability to write clear and accurate documents, participate in public efforts, and speak effectively and tactfully to fulfill the goals and objectives of Sheboygan County.
Ability to plan, organize, direct and review work of subordinates.
Work Environment & Physical Requirements
Reports directly to the County Administrator.
Provides direct supervision for Patrol Superintendents, Shop Superintendent, Airport Superintendent, Surveyor/Highway Engineer, and clerical staff. As a Department Head, indirectly responsible for supervision of all Transportation Department employees.
Interacts frequently with members of the public, other County departments, County Board, committees, and other governmental groups.
Work Environment and Physical Requirements
Work is performed primarily in a standard office setting, but occasionally in a variety of other indoor and outdoor settings. Ability to frequently lift up to 20 pounds, and a combination of sitting and standing postures may be required.
Must be able to travel by car to various locations throughout Sheboygan County.
Must be able to operate standard office equipment including telephone, computer, calculator, printer, and photocopier.
Risk of blood borne pathogen exposure is considered low.
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