Assistant Road Superintendent

To assist the Road Superintendent/Public Works Manager in planning, organizing and directing the activities of the Road Division within the Public Works Department; and to provide highly responsible staff support to the Road Superintendent/Public Works management.

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

Receives administrative direction from the Road Superintendent/Public Works Manager.

Exercises direct supervision over supervisory, technical and clerical personnel.

• Assist the Road Superintendent/Public Works Manager in managing and directing the Road Division. 
• In the absence of the Road Superintendent/Public Works Manager, to assume the responsibility of the Superintendent/ Manager as needed. 
• Assist in developing Division goals and objectives; assist in the development of and implementation of policies and procedures. 
• Assist in planning, organizing and directing Road Division activities. 
• Develop and implement the Road Division work plan; assign work activities, projects and programs; monitor work flow; review and evaluate work products, methods and procedures. 
• Administer and supervise snow removal program. 
• Prepare various reports on operations and activities; research and prepare technical and administrative reports; prepare written correspondence. 
• Participate in budget preparation and administration; prepare cost estimates for budget recommendations; submit justifications for staffing, equipment, materials and supplies; monitor and control expenditures. 
• Participate in the selection of staff; coordinate staff training; work with employees to correct deficiencies; implement discipline procedures. 
• Represent the Division to outside agencies and organizations; participate in outside community and professional groups and committees; provide technical assistance as necessary. 
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other county employees and the public using principles of good customer service. 
• Perform related duties as assigned.

It is the applicant's responsibility to identify in their application materials how they meet the Minimum Qualifications listed below.

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 years of increasingly responsible experience in road maintenance and construction, including two years of relevant supervisory responsibility.

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

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 of:

• Principles and practices of road construction, maintenance and repair, including snow removal.
• Pertinent local, State and Federal rules, regulations and laws.
• Modern office procedures, methods and computer equipment.
• Principles and practices of policy development.
• Principles and practices of analysis and management.
• Budgeting procedures and techniques.
• Principles of supervision, training and performance evaluation.
• Principles and practices of safety management.

Ability to:

• Organize, implement, direct and supervise Road Division operations/activities.
• On a continuous basis, analyze budget and technical reports; interpret and evaluate staff reports; know laws, regulations and codes; observe performance and evaluate staff; problem solve Department related issues; remember various rules; and explain and interpret policy.
• On a continuous basis, sit at desk and in meetings for long periods of time.  Intermittently twist to reach equipment surrounding desk; perform simple grasping and fine manipulation; use telephone and communicate through written means.  Intermittently stand, walk, climb and bend while performing work in the field; regularly lift very heavy weight.
• Work unusual and prolonged work schedules during emergencies, seasonally-caused circumstances, or special projects in varying climatic and temperature conditions.
• Interpret and apply County and Department policies, procedures, rules and regulations.
• 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.
• 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 orally and in writing.
• Supervise, train and evaluate assigned staff.

Oral Examination (100%)

The oral examination will be conducted by a panel of raters who will assess and rate the degree to which each applicant demonstrates the knowledge and abilities required for this classification. Applicants’ responses to a series of job related questions, as well as their education and experience, will be rated in relation to the requirements for this classification.

All applicants who meet minimum qualifications will be required to respond to an online Conviction History Questionnaire, which will be sent as a link on their notification that minimum qualifications have been met.  Failure to respond to this questionnaire within (3) three calendar days of the minimum qualification notification will result in disqualification from the examination.

Prior to the date of hire, applicants must undergo a fingerprint test by the Department of Justice, pass a medical examination, which may include a drug screening and possibly a psychological evaluation, sign a constitutional oath and submit proof of U.S. citizenship or legal right to remain and work in the U.S.  For some positions, applicants may also be required to submit proof of age, undergo a background investigation and/or be bonded.

All new permanent employees, with the exception of sworn law enforcement and management, shall be required to join the employee organization or pay an 'Agency Fee' as a condition of employment.

The eligible list(s) resulting from this recruitment may be certified as a substitute list for a substantially similar classification.  For this purpose, a substantially similar classification is one at a lower level in the same classification (example: entry level vs. journey) and/or a similar classification (similar work performed, similar training and experience qualifications required). If you are contacted for an interview by a County department, you will be informed of the classification and other relevant information. If you choose not to interview for a substantially similar classification, you will remain on the eligible list for which you originally applied.

Placer County now offers an expedited process for qualifying certain applicants for interviews. Candidates currently employed, or employed within the last year, by a public agency operating under a personnel civil service or merit system may be eligible to be placed on a Public Agency Eligible List and certified as eligible for appointment to a similar job assignment without going through the examination process. For more information on the Public Agency Eligible List, to download forms, or to apply, please visit our website at: http://www.jobaps.com/placer/sup/abfreenames.asp.

Thank you for your interest in employment with Placer County. Placer County is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to an active nondiscrimination program. It is the stated policy of Placer County that harassment and retaliation is prohibited and that all employees and applicants shall receive equal consideration and treatment. All recruitment, hiring, transfer and promotion will be based on the qualifications of the individual for the positions being filled regardless of sex, sexual orientation, race, color, ancestry, religious creed, national origin, physical disability (Including HIV and AIDS), mental disability, medical condition (cancer or genetic characteristics/information), age (40 or over), marital status, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, or any other classification protected by federal, state or local laws or ordinance. Please contact the Personnel Department at least 5 working days before a scheduled examination if you require accommodation in the examination process. Medical disability verification may be required prior to accommodation.

The following information represents benefits currently available to permanent Placer County employees and may be subject to change.  It is advisable that applicants inquire as to the most current benefit package during hiring interviews or by contacting the Personnel Department.

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8/04/2014    Minimum Qualifications Screening

8/20/2014    Oral Examination (Tentative date)

8/25/2014    Eligible List Established  (Tentative date)