Public Works Assistant Division Director

General Statement of Duties

Closing Date: This position closes on Tuesday, September 3, 2024.

Assists the Division Director with the administration and management of a large and complex division's core and support operations, functions, programs, other activities, resource management and staff; performs other duties as assigned.

Essential Duties

• Considerable knowledge of the underlying principles, practices and procedures of the assigned division's operations including applicable laws, regulations, policies, designs and permits governing the assigned division's operations, programs, and compliance; sound working knowledge of administrative and personnel management; ability to plan and manage projects from concept to completion and accurately prepare related documentation; ability to perform difficult computations; sound analytical skills with demonstrated ability make viable comprehensive recommendations to division-specific problems; ability to prepare technical and informative reports; sound supervisory skills.
• Sound computer skills with the ability to use computer and typical business software, proprietary software and applications, and various wireless technologies and peripherals for communications and to complete assigned tasks. Proficiency with Microsoft Office and functional knowledge of GIS, transportation and engineering related software.
• Establishes and maintains productive and harmonious working relationships with the public, employees, County agencies and elected officials; demonstrates politically savvy and exercises sound judgment and discretion; routinely works closely with all levels of division and department staff, engineers, consultants, contracted service providers in a collaborative environment; clearly and accurately communicates (verbal and written) complex and technical information with all levels of County personnel and officials, internal and external stakeholders which may include County residents and customers, and regulatory agencies.
• Routinely makes complex and critical decisions & recommendations related to the division's operations, programs, policies, and compliance efforts; requires sound analytical and decision-making skills; decisions typically carry serious consequences related to operating budgets, financial liability, legal implications, and compliance with regulatory mandates; serves as Division Director during their absence.
• Serves as a primary point of contact and County representative; day-to-day management of the assigned division's operational and support units' workloads, processes, equipment (upgrades, maintenance, replacement, etc.), staffing, scheduling, compliance efforts, conflict resolution, contracted services, procurements, inventory management.
• Routinely works in an office; also required to work in various division-specific indoor and outdoor locations and related traffic and weather conditions; may be required to travel, work a flexible schedule, be on-call, and work outside normal business hours as needed during major weather events, such as snow.
• Visual and hearing acuity sufficient to engage in effective supervision, collaborations, compliance efforts, & ensure the safety of self and others; physical abilities sufficient to work safely in division specific locations and operating conditions.
• Assists in the planning, development, programming, and management of transportation capital projects for the department to ensure project delivery.
• Represents the department and the County on matters related to transportation planning and policy on various committees, regional boards and technical working groups.
• This position is also responsible for the delivery of transportation services for the County including coordination with service providers and agencies such as GRTC, RideFinders , VDRPT and VDOT.
• Attends public meetings, presents information and answers relevant questions.

Minimum Qualifications

Four (4) year degree in a field relevant to the assigned division preferred, relevant engineering degree preferred and three (3) years of experience, including one (1) year of supervisory experience, relevant to the assigned division; OR, any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Additional Information

Candidates are strongly encouraged to attach a cover letter to their application. The cover letter will be used in the screening process.

Valid driver's license to perform assigned duties at various locations, may require a valid CDL.

May require additional division or discipline-specific certification(s) and license(s).

May require pre-employment medical or hearing based on the specific sensory and/or physical demands of the position.

A criminal history check and fingerprinting is conducted on all persons conditionally offered employment, including a conditional offer of initial employment , or a conditional offer to promote, demote, or laterally transferred employee.

How To Apply

Closing Date: This position closes on Tuesday, September 3, 2024.

You apply for positions with Henrico County general government through our online applicant system, which is available 24-hours a day, 7-days a week with an Internet connection. Please access our job site portal though https://henrico.gov/services/jobs or click on the Jobs link in the upper right-hand corner of our main County page at https://henrico.gov.

Minimum Salary 96550

Maximum Salary 177609

Currency USD

Main Organization General Government

General Government

Employment Status Permanent Fulltime

Permanent Full-time

Amount of Travel

Work At Home