Highway Maintenance Manager

About the Department

Position Duties

• Coordinate, execute, and inspect work performed by county personnel and contractors Obtain permits for waterway construction and lay out construction sites, including elevations and site preparation tasks Perform data entry Assist Assistant Department Head as needed Oversee and support Foreman/Assistant Foreman Resolve citizens' concerns, complaints and work requests Address personnel issues as needed Perform other related duties as required To perform this job successfully, an employee must be able to perform all essential functions satisfactorily. Any employee's position may not be assigned all functions or equipment listed above, and the examples may not cover all functions or equipment that may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform their essential functions.
• Coordinate, execute, and inspect work performed by county personnel and contractors
• Obtain permits for waterway construction and lay out construction sites, including elevations and site preparation tasks
• Perform data entry
• Assist Assistant Department Head as needed
• Oversee and support Foreman/Assistant Foreman
• Resolve citizens' concerns, complaints and work requests
• Address personnel issues as needed
• Perform other related duties as required
• To perform this job successfully, an employee must be able to perform all essential functions satisfactorily. Any employee's position may not be assigned all functions or equipment listed above, and the examples may not cover all functions or equipment that may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform their essential functions.

Minimum Qualifications

• The qualifications/requirements, knowledge/skills/abilities and physical requirements or working conditions described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Associate’s degree in public administration, civil engineering, construction management, or a related field Minimum of 5 years of work experience in public works operations, maintenance, or infrastructure management which must include at least 3 years of work experience supervising or managing staff Possession of a valid driver's license Substitutions for the above-listed required education and experience are a Bachelor’s Degree with 3 years work experience as described above which must include at least 3 years of work experience supervising or managing staff; or a High School Diploma (or equivalent) and 7 years work experience as described above which must include at least 3 years of work experience supervising or managing staff KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES: A successful incumbent operating in this role displays the following: Knowledge of fleet management best practices, including vehicle procurement activities, vehicle preventive maintenance, fuel delivery, and awareness of rapidly changing alternative fuel fleet opportunities Working knowledge of the fabrication, installation and maintenance of traffic signs Working knowledge of highway, bridge and drainage construction and maintenance, construction of roads and bridges, storm water management, site development, and subdivision projects Knowledge of laws, code, regulations, procedures, and requirements regarding highway operations and fleet services, and ability to effectively apply them Knowledge of the hazards associated with highway operations work, with ability to recognize and employ appropriate safety measures Knowledge of the hazards associated with fleet services and maintenance, with ability to recognize and employ appropriate safety measures Effective written and spoken (English) communication skills to understand instructions and travel directions Accurate math and clerical skills, with ability to effectively calculate mileage, travel time, route time schedules, costs, etc. Ability to effectively prepare reports and special studies, and to interpret and create maps Ability to effectively resolve schedule/route changes, service problems and other on-the-spot situations; to effectively organize and manage multiple priorities, and to effectively complete assigned duties in a fast-paced environment with many distractions and minimal supervision Ability to maintain comprehensive knowledge of current global technology trends and environment, and to identify hardware, software and techniques appropriate to improve the County’s GIS / Public Safety environment Ability to make minor repairs and adjustments to vehicles and equipment, with ability to recognize more serious mechanical problems in order to arrange for prompt repair and avoid safety hazards Ability to utilize necessary technology and programs, including GIS and GPS Ability to obtain and maintain necessary certifications and trainings, including County Authorized Driving Privileges Ability to learn to safely utilize necessary equipment PREFERENCE MAY BE GIVEN FOR: OSHA 30 Certification Roadside Tree Certification Possession of Maryland Pesticide Applicator certification in Right of Way Spraying Possession of Traffic Control Supervisor certification MDT2 Road Scholar certification Possession of a valid Class B driver's license PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/ WORKING CONDITIONS: While in this position, the employee is required to frequently sit, walk, lift up to 20 pounds, and drive While in this position, the employee is required to frequently work indoors, outdoors, and protective equipment required; and occasionally work in hot (above 100 degrees) and cold temperatures (below 32 degrees)
• Associate’s degree in public administration, civil engineering, construction management, or a related field
• Minimum of 5 years of work experience in public works operations, maintenance, or infrastructure management which must include at least 3 years of work experience supervising or managing staff
• Possession of a valid driver's license
• Substitutions for the above-listed required education and experience are a Bachelor’s Degree with 3 years work experience as described above which must include at least 3 years of work experience supervising or managing staff; or a High School Diploma (or equivalent) and 7 years work experience as described above which must include at least 3 years of work experience supervising or managing staff
• Knowledge of fleet management best practices, including vehicle procurement activities, vehicle preventive maintenance, fuel delivery, and awareness of rapidly changing alternative fuel fleet opportunities
• Working knowledge of the fabrication, installation and maintenance of traffic signs
• Working knowledge of highway, bridge and drainage construction and maintenance, construction of roads and bridges, storm water management, site development, and subdivision projects
• Knowledge of laws, code, regulations, procedures, and requirements regarding highway operations and fleet services, and ability to effectively apply them
• Knowledge of the hazards associated with highway operations work, with ability to recognize and employ appropriate safety measures
• Knowledge of the hazards associated with fleet services and maintenance, with ability to recognize and employ appropriate safety measures
• Effective written and spoken (English) communication skills to understand instructions and travel directions
• Accurate math and clerical skills, with ability to effectively calculate mileage, travel time, route time schedules, costs, etc.
• Ability to effectively prepare reports and special studies, and to interpret and create maps
• Ability to effectively resolve schedule/route changes, service problems and other on-the-spot situations; to effectively organize and manage multiple priorities, and to effectively complete assigned duties in a fast-paced environment with many distractions and minimal supervision
• Ability to maintain comprehensive knowledge of current global technology trends and environment, and to identify hardware, software and techniques appropriate to improve the County’s GIS / Public Safety environment
• Ability to make minor repairs and adjustments to vehicles and equipment, with ability to recognize more serious mechanical problems in order to arrange for prompt repair and avoid safety hazards
• Ability to utilize necessary technology and programs, including GIS and GPS
• Ability to obtain and maintain necessary certifications and trainings, including County Authorized Driving Privileges
• Ability to learn to safely utilize necessary equipment
• OSHA 30 Certification
• Roadside Tree Certification
• Possession of Maryland Pesticide Applicator certification in Right of Way Spraying
• Possession of Traffic Control Supervisor certification
• MDT2 Road Scholar certification
• Possession of a valid Class B driver's license
• While in this position, the employee is required to frequently sit, walk, lift up to 20 pounds, and drive
• While in this position, the employee is required to frequently work indoors, outdoors, and protective equipment required; and occasionally work in hot (above 100 degrees) and cold temperatures (below 32 degrees)

Other Qualifications

• Employees in this classification are designated as Essential . An Essential Employee means the employee is considered necessary for the operation of County services. Essential Employees are required to report to work in the event of a weather incident, general emergency, or disasters when County offices are closed. They may be required to work overtime with little or no advance notice and may be required to report to work in emergency situations and/or after hours Available for seasonal changes in working hours, and available on-call for snow removal, critical maintenance or emergency situations This position is subject to random drug testing EXAMINATION PROCESS (may include): An evaluation of training and experience One or more interviews A pre-employment DOT physical examination and DOT drug test
• Employees in this classification are designated as Essential . An Essential Employee means the employee is considered necessary for the operation of County services. Essential Employees are required to report to work in the event of a weather incident, general emergency, or disasters when County offices are closed. They may be required to work overtime with little or no advance notice and may be required to report to work in emergency situations and/or after hours
• Available for seasonal changes in working hours, and available on-call for snow removal, critical maintenance or emergency situations
• This position is subject to random drug testing

EXAMINATION PROCESS (may include)

Benefits

• Retirement Plan: A defined benefit retirement plan is provided for all regular County employees. Employees are automatically enrolled in either the Uniformed Plan (5 year vesting) or the Non-Uniformed Plan (5 year vesting, effective 07/01/2024) depending upon position classification. The majority of support for the plan is provided by the County; however, employees are required to make a mandatory pre-tax contribution towards their benefit. Retirement benefits are payable at normal, early or delayed retirement. Retirement benefits are also payable upon termination and in the event of death or disability. Health Insurance : County employees have a choice of two medical insurance plans, an In-Network (HMO) Plan or a High Deductible medical plan with a Health Care Savings Account, to provide coverage for medical and surgical expenses, hospital and emergency care expenses, mental health expenses and prescription drugs. The County and participants share in the cost of the health insurance with the employee having the benefit of pre tax contribution deductions. Medical insurance goes into effect on the first day of active employment. Dental Insurance: Employees may select coverage from one of three dental plan options, ranging from a PPO plan to a dental HMO plan. Coverage includes preventive care, fillings, crowns, bridges and dentures, and the cost of dental insurance is shared by both the County and the employee. Dental insurance goes into effect on the first day of the month that follows the eligible employee's completion of 30 days of active employment NOTE: Employees working 75% or greater of a 35 or 40 hour position are eligible for health & dental insurance. Flexible Spending Accounts: The Flex Spending plan allows employees to pay health and day care expenses with pre-tax dollars. Employees may set aside part of their salary in a special account that can be used throughout the year to reimburse themselves for out-of-pocket medical expenses. The maximum contribution is $3,400 per year for Health Care Spending and $7,500 for Dependent Care Spending (work-related day care expenses). Examples of expenses that can be reimbursed for Health Care Spending include, but are not limited to: deductibles, co-payments, dental fees, chiropractors' services, and eyeglasses / contact lenses. Life Insurance: Employees are insured for 2 times their annual salary in case of death plus 2 times their annual salary for accidental death. Employees do not contribute to the premiums for this coverage. A Supplemental Life Insurance is also offered to regular County employees. The plan allows employees to purchase individually owned term life insurance for themselves, their spouse, and their dependents. Savings Plan - Deferred Compensation: The County offers a Section 457 Plan. Deferred compensation plans allow participants to save for retirement in either a pre tax or post tax (Roth) investment account. Contributions are invested at the employee's direction into one or more of the variety of investment options offered by the plan. Changes may be made to the contribution levels, investment options, etc. at any time. Contribution maximums are set each year by the IRS. Educational Reimbursement Program: County employees who have successfully passed their probationary period may apply for education reimbursement for courses that can improve or develop an employee's capabilities related to their current job or for a promotional opportunity within Frederick County Government. The benefit also covers the costs of job-related non-credit courses. If the employee receives a grade of at least a C, or successfully passes a non-credit course, the County reimburses the employee 75% of the costs of tuition, fees and books. If an employee doesn't remain employed with Frederick County Government for two years after a class is taken, the benefit needs to be reimbursed to FCG. Employee Assistance Program: This confidential assessment, referral and counseling service is available at no cost to all employees who may need help with a personal or job-related issue or concern. Leave Annual Leave – Employees are eligible to use Annual Leave after their 6 month probationary period. Annual Leave accrues as follows: Years of service days per year 0 – 2 years 11 days 2 – 10 years 17 days 10 + years 24 days Sick Leave - Employees will earn sick leave at a rate of 15 days per calendar year. Sick Leave may also be used for illness of an employee's child, dependent, spouse, parent or parent-in-law. There is no limit on the amount of sick leave accumulated. Unused Sick Leave may be used for additional credit in the pension plan at the time of retirement. NOTE: Regular benefited part-time employees earn annual and sick leave on a pro-rated basis based on their actual number of hours worked biweekly up to their assigned number of regularly scheduled work hours. Other available types of leave include, but are not limited to, Family Medical Leave, Bereavement, Jury, and Military. Holidays: The County observes 10 holidays every year and 11 are observed on years of General Elections. For additional information on Frederick County Government's benefits package, please visit the Division of Human Resources website at www.FrederickCountyMD.gov . All hires before January 1, 2012, will follow the benefit and leave rules as described in the Personnel Rules amended October 3, 2013.
• NOTE: Employees working 75% or greater of a 35 or 40 hour position are eligible for health & dental insurance.
• NOTE: Regular benefited part-time employees earn annual and sick leave on a pro-rated basis based on their actual number of hours worked biweekly up to their assigned number of regularly scheduled work hours.

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