OPERATIONS DIVISION MANAGER - PUBLIC WORKS

Glynn County Government•Brunswick, GA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for managing the department’s operations division functions, including streets and drainage maintenance, traffic operations, and right-of-way maintenance.

Requirements

Knowledge of road, drainage systems, traffic control, traffic operations and maintenance, and right-of-way maintenance principles.
Knowledge of infrastructure construction and repair principles.
Knowledge of local, state, and federal guidelines related to roads, stormwater management, traffic safety, and public rights-of-way.
Knowledge of county procurement processes.
Knowledge of project management principles.
Knowledge of budget management principles.
Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs.
Skill in management and supervision.
Skill in problem solving.
Skill in prioritizing and planning.
Skill in interpersonal relations.
Skill in oral and written communication.
Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with the completion of a baccalaureate degree in a course of study related to the occupational field.
Experience sufficient to thoroughly understand the diverse objectives and functions of the subunits in the division/department in order to direct and coordinate work within the division/department, usually interpreted to require three to five years of related experience.
Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver’s license issued by the State of Georgia for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.
Demonstrable experience in Public Works, Traffic Operations (Signals/Signs), Street and Drainage Maintenance, or heavy civil construction.
Supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

Directs, plans, coordinates, and inspects the department’s streets and drainage system maintenance, traffic operations and maintenance, and right-of-way maintenance functions.
Trains, assigns, directs, supervises, evaluates, coaches, and disciplines division personnel.
Manages division operating and capital budgets; monitors expenditures under the current budget; ensures the most cost-effective and policy-compliant use of resources.
Manages in-house and contracted infrastructure maintenance and repair projects; prepares scopes of work, bid invitations, and project cost estimates; oversees the work of contractors to ensure compliance with contract requirements; inspects work in progress and upon completion.
Provides investigations, response, and resolution of citizen-reported issues. Frequent contact with citizens.
Oversees division procurement processes.
Develops short and long-range plans for the division, including both major and minor infrastructure construction, repair, and maintenance projects.
Routinely visits staff in the field to investigate and inspect work and complaints from citizens.
Prepares a variety of regular and special reports, including operations and cost reports.
Leads Public Works field response during tropical weather events and other emergency events the department responds to. Additionally, this includes debris removal.
Performs other related duties.