County Roads Overseer (F-310) Government Job Dept-Department of Public Works Full Time

Plans, supervises, and coordinates, through subordinate supervisors, the work activities of the highway construction and maintenance crews engaged in the construction, repair, and maintenance of county roads and highways and traffic signs and markings; keeps records and prepares operational reports; and performs other related duties as required.

Distinguishing Characteristics:
 
            This class is distinguished by its responsibility for all construction, repair, and maintenance work, which require the assistance and support of several subordinate supervisors, thereby presenting more complex problems of planning, controlling, coordinating, and supervising the work of the staff.
 
            This class differs from that of Highway Construction and Maintenance Supervisor II in that it is responsible for the planning, supervising and coordinating the work activities of the construction and maintenance of county’s roads and highways and traffic signs and markings, which require the assistance and support of several subordinate supervisors; whereas the Highway Construction and Maintenance Supervisor supervises a variety of highway construction, maintenance and repair projects or supervises the work of a pavement preservation crew engaged in the resurfacing of streets and roads in the County of Maui.

The following are examples of duties and are not necessarily descriptive of any one position in this class.   The omission of specific duties statements does not preclude management from assigning such duties if such duties are a logical assignment for the position.)
 

• Plans work programs and schedules.
• Assigns work to subordinate supervisors and crew members.
• Inspects and reviews the work of subordinates.
• Reviews estimates of material and equipment made by subordinate supervisors.
• Consults with crew on blueprints and plans before and while work is in progress.
• Inspects condition of roads and highways and determines need for repair.
• Inspects work in progress.
• Instructs crew on improved work methods.
• Enforces safety practices on work projects.
• Sees to it that roads and highways are in good repair.
• Receives, investigates, and resolves complaints.
• Supervises and monitors attendance and payroll records.
• Prepares operation budget.
• Reviews and rates the performance of subordinates.
• Prepares operational reports.
• Determines priorities and establishes deadlines for all activities, work orders and special projects for Countywide programs of fabrication, installation, maintenance, and replacement of traffic signs; painting and maintenance of traffic regulatory and street/object markings; resurfacing, repair, and maintenance of asphalt pavement roads.
• Communicates with the public on upcoming projects and time schedule that affect road users by utilizing appropriate methods such as electronic message boards, press releases, and/or door-to-door visits to notify affected property residents.
• Attends public informational meeting dealing with projects.
• Develops, updates, and maintains operational policies and procedures for the section to ensure compliance with major requirements, laws, codes, etc.
• Develops programs to address the maintenance, repair and replacement of signs, markings and other traffic control objects.
• Makes arrangements with other district supervisors to provide equipment and personnel support, if needed.
• Makes work zone traffic control plans in coordination with respective district supervisor and verifies traffic control in place for projects.
• Consults and coordinates repairs with the shop supervisor and with the District Garage Supervisor and the Construction Equipment Mechanic(s) assigned to do repairs and maintenance of pavement preservation equipment and traffic signs and markings equipment.
• On special projects, reviews work lay-out prepared by others for compliance with major requirements.
• Reads and interprets street plans in coordinating and planning work.
• Investigates road conditions and complaints and takes appropriate action.
• Cooperates with the Police, Corporation Counsel, Maui Emergency Management Agency and other agencies on public safety issues regarding County roadways.
• Conducts interviews of candidates for position vacancies and/or promotions within the Pavement Preservation Section and Traffic Signs & Markings Section.
• Makes personnel recommendations as needed, including disciplinary actions.
• Inspects and recommends acceptance of roadways and street markings and signs to be dedicated to the County.  
• Performs other related duties as required.

Training and Experience:  A combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to graduation from high school and seven (7) years of general construction and maintenance work, four (4) years of which shall have been as a supervisor of road and highway construction and maintenance work.
 
License Requirement:  Possession of a valid motor vehicle driver’s license (equivalent to State of Hawaii, Type 3).
           
Knowledge of:  principles and practices of supervision; tools, equipment, materials, practices, and procedures used in road and highway construction and maintenance; applicable occupational hazards and safety practices; departmental policies and standards.
 
Ability to:  plan, layout, assign, supervise, and review the work of others; give clear and concise work orders; coordinate the use, maintenance, and repair of motorized equipment; analyze, investigate, and resolve complaints; determine staff, equipment, and material requirements for projects; maintain records of work activities and prepare progress reports; deal effectively with others.
 
Health and Physical Condition:
 
            Persons seeking appointment to positions in this class must meet the health and physical condition standards deemed necessary and proper for performance of the duties.
 
Physical Effort Grouping:  Light