This position involves overall responsibility for the planning, direction, and supervision of all operations of the Town Highway Division, including roadway systems, bridges, culverts, stormwater and drainage infrastructure, traffic control devices, street lighting systems, and rights-of-way. The position requires both technical and administrative ability.
The Highway Director reports to the Commissioner of Public Works. The Highway Director plans, directs and supervises activities and operations in accordance with general policies established by the Town Supervisor, Town Board and Commissioner of Public Works, but exercises considerable latitude for independent judgment in planning and directing Division functions.
The incumbent is responsible for ensuring that all highway infrastructure is designed, constructed, maintained, and operated in compliance with applicable Federal and State standards, including those established by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and the New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT).
-Directs the overall administration of the Highway Division to ensure the most efficient and economical use of personnel, equipment, and materials;
-Plans, assigns, and coordinates the activities of Division personnel in carrying out roadway, bridge, drainage, and traffic system functions;
-Provides day-to-day leadership and works with staff to ensure a high-performance, customer service-oriented work environment;
-Develops and implements strategic and capital plans for roadway reconstruction, bridge and culvert rehabilitation, drainage improvements, and infrastructure expansion;
-Directs the construction, reconstruction, maintenance, and repair of highways, bridges, culverts, storm drainage systems, sidewalks, traffic signals, street lighting, and related infrastructure;
-Ensures compliance with Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) requirements, including the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) and the National Bridge Inspection Standards (NBIS), and New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) standards, specifications, and Highway Design Manual requirements;
-Oversees the review of engineering plans, specifications, traffic control plans, and development proposals related to roadway, drainage, and transportation infrastructure;
-Manges and oversees the replacement and repair of street lighting equipment and systems;
-Ensures compliance with Federal, State, and Local laws, regulations, permits, and ordinances governing transportation systems, stormwater management, work zone safety, traffic control, and infrastructure design and construction;
-Oversees the development of specifications for procurement of goods and services, including preparation of bid proposals, evaluation of bids, and recommendation of contract awards;
-Prepares and administers the Highway Division annual operating and capital budgets and monitors expenditures;
-Administers provisions of labor agreements and manages corrective action processes;
-Directs snow and ice control operations and emergency response activities, including integration into incident command structures as required;
-Maintains and oversees asset management systems for roadway, bridge, drainage, traffic signal, signage, and lighting infrastructure, including integration with Geographic Information Systems (GIS);
-Represents the Division and coordinates with Federal, State, County, and local agencies as well as residents, developers, and other stakeholders, to ensure effective communication, regulatory compliance, and project coordination in connection with roadway, drainage, traffic control devices, street lighting and stormwater management issues;
-Directs the investigation of complaints and damage claims related to highway and drainage infrastructure and makes recommendations for resolution;
-Recommends organizational, procedural, and policy changes to improve Division operations and service delivery;
Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of highway engineering, roadway design, bridge and culvert systems, and stormwater/drainage infrastructure; thorough knowledge of Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) regulations and guidance, including the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) and National Bridge Inspection Standards (NBIS); thorough knowledge of New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) standards, specifications, and design requirements; thorough knowledge of construction methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in highway and infrastructure work; thorough knowledge of modern management principles and practices, including budgeting and personnel administration; ability to read and interpret engineering plans, specifications, and contracts; ability to plan, direct, and supervise the work of others; ability to manage multiple complex infrastructure projects; strong organizational, interpersonal, and leadership skills; ability to prepare detailed reports and make effective presentations; good judgment; initiative; reliability.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
1. Possession of a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or a closely related Engineering field PLUS registration as a Professional Engineer AND eight (8) years of experience in highway, roadway, bridge, or drainage infrastructure design, construction, or maintenance, at least three (3) years of which shall include administrative and supervisory responsibility, OR
2. Possession of a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or a closely related field AND possession of a Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Public Administration or a closely related field or certification as a Certified Public Works Professional – Engineering, Project Management Professional, Asset Management Professional or Lean Six Sigma (Black Belt), or a related certification AND eight (8) years of experience in highway, roadway, bridge, or drainage infrastructure design, construction, or maintenance, at least three (3) years of which shall include administrative and supervisory responsibility.
NOTE: The degree must have been awarded by a college or university accredited by a regional, national, or specialized agency recognized as an accrediting agency by the U. S. Department of Education /U.S. Secretary of Education. If the degree was awarded by an educational institution outside the United States and its territories, the candidate must provide independent verification of equivalency. A list of acceptable companies who provide this service can be found on the Internet at http://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseekers/degrees.cfm.
Pay: $115,210.00 - $121,274.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Education:
Experience:
- Highway maintenance, infrastructure, design: 8 years (Required)
Work Location: In person
