MAJOR DUTIES

• Assigns, directs, supervises, evaluates, and disciplines personnel; coordinates daily work activities.
• Develops, administers, and monitors department budget, policies and procedures, short and long term goals.
• Coordinates contracted services; drafts and bids service contracts; develops contract documents; administers and issues notices to proceed with work; cancels and terminates contracts; monitors quality of contracted work.
• Coordinates capital projects; develops feasibility reports with cost estimates; reviews and recommends site selections; acquires project funding; conducts project bid process.
• Coordinates planning and transportation operations; prepares Transportation Improvement Program.
• Coordinates traffic and roads operations and activities; supervises traffic signal system operations; summarizes accident statistics; directs traffic sign and marking placement; determines sign layout for new developments.
• Directs the repair and installation of street lights and signals, traffic signs, and traffic control devices; prepares roadway beautification projects; implements bike and pedestrian grants; supervises Paving Program.
• Coordinates solid waste operation and activities; administers Limb Removal Program; conducts Landfill Remediation Program; coordinates alternative disposal sites.
• Coordinates a variety of projects and programs; oversees Building Maintenance Program; Property Acquisition Process, Mosquito Abatement Program, annual Draining Improvement Program; develops Main Street Christmas decoration plan.
• Coordinates emergency response and directs necessary tasks to meet emergency needs during situations such as roadway failures, natural disasters, storms, ice, snow, flooding, vehicle accidents, or other situations.
• Monitors inventory of department equipment and supplies; directs the maintenance and repair of department equipment and vehicles.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree in a course of study related to the occupational field.  Master’s Degree preferred.
• 3-5+ years of related experience.
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid Driver’s License issued by the State of Tennessee for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.
• Professional Engineer Certification/License in Tennessee required or the ability to obtain/transfer current license to Tennessee within 6 months of hire date.