JOB POSITIONSUMMARY: Supervisory position responsible for all departmental operations involving flood control repair, maintenance and construction as well as all support divisions. Responsible for management during emergencies and floods. Position requires expert knowledge of waterways and pertinent equipment. Appointed by and serves under contract with the Chaves County Flood Commissioner. FEMA regulation awareness. EXAMPLE OF DUTIES DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Employee is responsible for all operations, equipment and personnel of Flood Control department including ensuring that appropriate planning methods and techniques are used for repair, construction and maintenance and that all personnel are performing duties as required. Duties including planning and scheduling of work and staff; preparation and administration of budget and all reports required as well as inspections of equipment, facilities and work performed. Employee is responsible for all aspects of purchasing, inventory, department safety and accident investigation. Employee is responsible for review and comment with County Planning and Zoning for all development plats located within the flood plain submitted to Chaves County for review. Employee must attend all meetings pertinent to the Flood Control department or as required by the Flood Commissioner or the County and keep Flood Commissioner or the County informed of all problems and operations as appropriate. Employee must investigate all complaints from public and perform follow-up resolution. Employee must establish and maintain good working rapport with all county, state and district departments or representatives involved in county flood control as well as deal with public in a pleasant and helpful manner at all times. Work will be performed both in office and field environment. Employee must know all standard practices and techniques of construction, maintenance and federal, state and local laws pertinent to the position. The employee must follow all County safety policies and practices. Employee must know and understand County Personnel Policy as it pertains both to himself/herself and those he/she supervises as well as all Flood Control and county departmental policies pertinent to the position as well as perform all related work as required. This is an at-will exempt position and employee must work the required number of hours to perform duties without overtime compensation as a condition of employment. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION ABILITIES/SKILLS: Able to read and write proficiently; perform arithmetical calculations; interact with subordinates and public in pleasant and helpful manner. Must have thorough knowledge of all flood control maintenance and construction and pertinent equipment and materials. Able to prepare budgets and reports; schedule and supervise efficiently; deal with all phases of engineering, calculate costs.
