Division Director - Road & Bridge

JOB SUMMARY ***This position is funded to begin 10/1/2024*** Reporting directly to the Senior Director of Infrastructure, responsible for directing all aspects of the various roadway design, maintenance operations, and construction inspection units within the Williamson County Department of Infrastructure, which includes an annual budget of over $50 million and an overall staff of approximately 125 employees. EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED Manages and leads staff in short and long-term goal setting and strategic planning in the areas of roadway maintenance planning, design, construction, and inspection Performs personnel management including hiring, termination, suspension, employee recognition and disciplinary action Oversees all engineering material design, specification, and implementation Manages numerous consultant professionals and Professional Services Agreement (PSA) contracts Creates and administers Road & Bridge Division policies, meets with County management, Commissioners and staff regarding policy and program management issues Directs and implements project quality control and quality assurance efforts and deliverables to ensure projects are completed efficiently and effectively Researches and prepares various technical, administrative, and financial reports Directs and leads various contract development and agreement responsibilities (i.e., defining requirements, negotiating, identifying objectives, engineering planning and specifications, implementing guidelines, and project regulations) Collaborates with various elected officials, internal and external professionals, engineers and leadership on planning, designing, budget development and timeline development Prepares and manages the overall department annual budget Generates, processes and reviews contracts and documents related to engineering analysis, design, and construction projects Oversees and manages a variety of project budgets, schedules, work plans, and resource requirements for various construction projects Analyzes and directs staff on various requests, license agreements, permitting requirements, and logistical needs Develops, creates, and implements project schedules and timelines Attends all meetings and trainings, as required Performs special duties as assigned ORGANIZATION RELATIONSHIPS Reports directly to – Senior Director of Infrastructure Direct Reports – Yes PHYSICAL DEMANDS Position involves frequent sitting, standing, walking, climbing, bending, heavy lifting and operating equipment Position involves safely operating a motor vehicle ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS Indoor and outdoor work in all environments, including inclement weather Regular travel between work sites Exposure to dust, chemicals, fumes, bacteria, fungus, and high noise levels IRREGULAR HOURS Work outside of the normal office hours (Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.) is required May be deemed essential personnel in the event of an emergency Regular attendance is required The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified in this position. This job description is subject to change as the needs and requirements of the job change. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related degree from an ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology) accredited school program Twelve (12) years of experience with nine (9) with as a professional engineer Demonstrated knowledge of roadway planning, design, hydrology, hydraulics, and technical specifications Five (5) years of budget development including project management experience Five (5) years of supervisory or lead worker experience Demonstrated knowledge of federal and state laws and rules, regulations and procedures Demonstrated knowledge of roadway design software and Microsoft Office Suite LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS Required Texas P.E. (Professional Engineer) Licensure Required within thirty (30) days of employment Valid Texas driver’s license PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Master’s degree in Civil Engineering Ten (10) years of director level experience Fifteen (15) years of roadway planning, design, hydrology, hydraulics, maintenance, and technical specifications experience Five (5) years’ experience in roadway right of way acquisition CFM (Certified Floodplain Manager) Certification EMPLOYMENT TESTING Employment is contingent on passing any post-offer pre-employment screening as listed below: Criminal background check: Yes Motor Vehicle Record check: Yes Drug screening: Yes Physical exam: No Psychological exam: No Additional: N/A SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION A Williamson County online application (resumes alone are not sufficient) must be received before the position is closed. Positions are open until filled, subject to close at any time after five (5) business days. The Human Resources Department is located at 100 Wilco Way, Georgetown, TX 78626. Phone (512) 943-1533 or visit our website at www.wilcotx.gov/469/Human-Resources. Williamson County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA). If you require an accommodation in order to apply for a position, please request assistance from the Human Resources Department. TOBACCO FREE WORKPLACE POLICY Williamson County is a tobacco free workplace. The use of tobacco products (e.g., cigarettes, cigars, pipes, snuff, chew, etc.) and Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems (ENDS) (e.g., vapor, e-cigarettes, etc.) is prohibited on all Williamson County premises. Employees who violate this policy are subject to appropriate disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment.