Description
THE POSITION:
A County Department Manager position with responsibility for policy development, program and project planning, fiscal management, administration, and development and implementation of department programs and support services related to various public works operations, transportation services, road construction and maintenance, snow removal, equipment maintenance and repair, and related County functions and shall serve the responsibilities of the County Road Commissioner. This position shall supervise department staff, manage a large number of technical, construction, and service contracts; prepare and administer departmental budgets, and perform a broad range of complex professional work. This position shall also serve as the responsible department manager for the following additional County functions:
Director of County Plant Maintenance and General Services for the County (excluding exceptions for custodial services within specific County buildings in Loyalton).
County Airport Manager (Sierraville-Dearwater Field).
County Solid Waste Operations Director.
County General Manager of the County Service Area 5, Zone 5A Public Water System (Sierra Brooks).
Executive Director of the Sierra County Transportation Commission.
County Parks and Recreation Director for the physical maintenance, repair, and construction of County Park and Recreation facilities and sites.
Administrative Director of the services provided under contract for County Surveyor/County Engineer.
County General Manager of the County Flood Control and Water Conservation District.
This position shall provide administrative and program support to the Board of Supervisors and serve at-will under the direction of the Board of Supervisors.
Requirements
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Possession of a valid California Driver License.
Maintain membership and actively participate in the California County Engineer’s
Association, RCRC Environmental Services JPA (waste disposal), Rural Counties Task
Force, California Special Districts Association, and other regional associations and
agencies that promote education and professional growth.
Completion of training as may be required to maintain status as a “Disaster Services
Worker” under State law to implement County emergency services as directed by the
Board of Supervisors in the event of a local, State, or Federal proclamation of
emergency or designated disaster.
Completion of annual continuing education to maintain “qualified status” and successful
completion of any required annual and continuing education to maintain “special
requirements” required of the position.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Eight (8) years of progressively responsible experience in a public works, road
maintenance, construction, or general engineering company or agency or closely related
field or profession with at least three (3) years in the capacity of Director or Deputy
Director of the agency and demonstrating discharge of supervisory and administrative
experience and responsibility over the department(s).
Equivalent to an Associate of Arts Degree, Bachelor of Arts Degree, or Bachelor of
Sciences Degree from an accredited university or college and continuing education or
increasingly responsible work experience with major emphasis in public administration,
construction, civil engineering, or professional engineering-related experience in the
planning, development, construction, and maintenance of Public Works facilities.
DESIRABLE KNOWLEDGE:
Research and statistical methods including Geographic Information Systems.
Operate with proficiency, a personal computer and related software.
Make effective written and oral presentations, including conducting public meetings.
Budget development, tracking, and administration.
Personnel regulations including but not limited to hiring, discipline, discharge,
performance evaluation, and building good working relationships in an office
environment.
ADA compliance related to public projects and public roads, bridges, parks, and
property.
Administration of encroachment permits, transportation permits, facilities use permits,
and other entitlements authorized by the County Code.
Legal property description, methods, and procedures.
Reviewing and interpreting facility improvement plans and conducting inspections.
