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HomeMy WebLinkAbout15A2145 HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE MANAGER 20220324PART I DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES COUNTY OF KAUAI 15A2145 Class Specifications for the Class: HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE MANAGER EM-05, BU-13X Duties Summary: Plans, organizes, directs and coordinates the operations of a county-wide program involving the construction, maintenance and repair of all highways, roads, bridges and structures, lights and adjacent areas under the jurisdiction of Highway Maintenance in the Department of Public Works; and performs other related duties as required. Distinguishing Characteristics: A position in this class performs under general direction and has responsibility to plan, organize, direct and coordinate the operations and the activities of subordinate employees of Highway Maintenance in the Department of Public Works. Examples of Duties: (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, organizes, coordinates and directs the operations of county-wide street, highway and related maintenance, construction and repair activities under the jurisdiction of Highway Maintenance in the Department of Public Works and performed by district forces, paving crews and contractors; • Formulates and directs the execution of policies, rules and regulations; • Coordinates programs with those of other Public Works divisions and County departments and Federal, State and private agencies; • Assists in the preparation, justification and presentation of budget requests and program expenditure plans; • Establishes criteria and guidelines for work priorities; • Reviews operational reports and evaluates efficiency and safety of operations; • Reviews overall program requirements and coordinates the effective utilization of all available materials and resources; PART I HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE MANAGER 2 15A2145 • Confers with legislators, administrators, and other public officials as it pertains to program goals and objectives; • Prepares reports; • Participates in the investigation and resolution of complaints and other personnel issues; • Maintains effective public relations; and • Prepares other related duties as required. Knowledge of: Principles and practices of management and supervision; principles of effective leadership; program planning and evaluation techniques; public sector budgeting principles and practices; theories, principles and operational practices applicable to the construction and maintenance of highways, roads and appurtenant structures; applicable laws, rules and ordinances and regulations pertaining to construction and financing of public works projects; principles and practices of government contract preparation and management in the State of Hawaii; principles and practices of occupational hazards and safety; the operation, characteristics and capabilities of various types of computer systems. Ability to: Establish and implement operational activities, goals, objectives, policies and procedures; develop systems and create program evaluation tools for evaluating the effectiveness of the operations; manage multiple tasks, often with competing deadlines; review, analyze and interpret plans and designs prepared by engineers and contractors, and recommend changes to meet operational and functional requirements; apply quantitative measures in determining project requirements for manpower, equipment and materials; provide leadership and motivation of staff; evaluate performance and solve operational problems; prepare and justify budget estimates and requests; make effective presentations; prepare clear, concise and informative reports, correspondence and other written materials; maintain effective working relationships with employees, other government agencies and the general public; proficiently use computer software related to the work, including Microsoft Office applications. This is the first specification approved for the new class, HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE MANAGER. Approved: March 24, 2022 (date) ANNETTE L. ANDERSON Director of Human Resources PART II DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES COUNTY OF KAUAI 15A2145 Minimum Qualification Specifications for the Class: HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE MANAGER EM-05, SR-13X Training and Experience: A combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with a baccalaureate degree in engineering or a related field; and • four (4) years of professional work experience in civil site construction and maintenance that included the construction, installation and maintenance of highways, roads streets and related appurtenant structures, and • two (2) years of supervisory experience. Qualifying Supervisory Work Experience: Professional work experience which includes planning, directing, assigning, and reviewing the work of others; advising subordinates on difficult program areas; timing and scheduling subordinate work; and training and developing new employees. Substitutions Allowed: The following may be substituted for education: General professional work experience or education credits can be substituted for up to two (2) years of the Bachelor’s degree such as: A. Full time progressively responsible professional, technical, or substantive work experience demonstrating the scope, level, and quality of work comparable to a curriculum leading to an associate’s, bachelor’s, or master’s degree. B. Successful completion of semester credits in a curriculum leading to a degree or diploma at an accredited community college, trades school, college, or university (15 semester credits = 6 months). Specialized professional work experience in engineering or a related field or education credits in engineering or a related field can be substituted for up to four (4) years of the bachelor’s degree such as: A. Full time progressively responsible professional, technical, or substantive work experience demonstrating the scope, level, and quality of work comparable to a curriculum leading to an associate’s, bachelor’s, or master’s degree. PART II HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE MANAGER 2 15A2145 B. Successful completion of semester credits specific to engineering or a related field leading to a degree or diploma from an accredited community college, trades school, college, or university (15 semester credits = 6 months). A master’s degree or PhD in engineering or a related field may be substituted for the education requirement. The following may be substituted for experience: A. Successful completion of semester credits specific in engineering or a related field leading towards a Bachelor’s/Master’s/PhD degree from an accredited college or university, may be substituted up to one (1) year of professional work experience in civil site construction and maintenance that included the construction, installation and maintenance of highways, roads streets and related appurtenant structures (15 semester credits = 6 months). B. A Master’s degree in engineering or a related field from an accredited college or university may be substituted for one (1) year of professional work experience in civil site construction and maintenance that included the construction, installation and maintenance of highways, roads streets and related appurtenant structures. C. A Doctorate’s degree in engineering or a related field from an accredited college or university may be substituted for one (1) year of professional work experience in civil site construction and maintenance that included the construction, installation and maintenance of highways, roads streets and related appurtenant structures. If a degree is used to substitute for the education requirement, it may not be used again towards the experience requirement. If work experience is used to substitute for education, it may not be used again to meet the experience requirement. If the applicant holds more than one degree, transcripts must be provided, and a thorough review will be conducted by the DHR staff in order for more than one degree to be credited towards the minimum qualification requirements. Additional degrees can be considered if obtained independently through mutually exclusive classes from another degree being considered. Substitutions will be used to the advantage of the applicant. Quality of Experience: Possession of the required number of years of experience will not in itself be accepted as proof of qualification for a position. The applicant's overall experience must have been of such scope and level of responsibility as to conclusively demonstrate that he/she has the ability to perform the duties of the position for which he/she is being considered. License Requirement: Possession of the appropriate licenses or certificates as required of the position. PART II HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE MANAGER 3 15A2145 Selective Certification: Specialized knowledge, skills and abilities may be required to perform the duties of some positions. For such positions, Selective Certification Requirements may be established, and certification may be restricted to eligibles who possess the pertinent experience and/or training required to perform the duties of the position. Agencies requesting Selective Certification must show the connection between the kind of training and/or experience on which they wish to base selective certification and the duties of the position to be filled. Tests: Applicants may be required to qualify on an appropriate examination. Health and Physical Condition Requirements: Persons seeking appointment to positions in this class must meet the health and physical condition standards deemed necessary and proper to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations. Physical Effort Grouping: Light This is the first specification approved for the new class, HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE MANAGER. Approved: March 24, 2022 (date) ANNETTE L. ANDERSON Director of Human Resources