Veterans Preference:The Jobs for Veterans Act mandates priority of service to veterans seeking employment and training opportunities. To ensure compliance with this law, this job posting will be available only to veterans for the first 24 hours. After this period, the job will be released to all job seekers.JOB SUMMARY: A supervisory position requiring a high level of responsibility for departmental technicaloperations/quality control which include: road maintenance, construction and repair. Position is also responsible foroversight of the solid waste, vector control and road department safety programs. Position requires strong managerial,supervisory and technical skills.BENEFITS: Retirement, Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance.Education/Training/Experience: High school diploma or G.E.D; five (5) years increasingly responsible experience in roadconstruction and maintenance, safety, surveying, engineering, or project management; three (3) years of which must havebeen in a supervisory capacity.Experience Substitution: Any equivalent combination or relevant education and experience.Licenses/Certification: Valid N.M. class A commercial driver's license with a good driving record. A New Mexico Class 8Public Pesticide Applicator license. This license must be obtained within 3 months of hire/promotion to this position.Failure to do so may result in termination.Desirable Qualifications: Associate's degree from an accredited college or university in Civil Engineering or a very closelyrelated engineering discipline.Ability to obtain a NM Traffic Control Technician/Supervisor certification within three months of employment.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESTasks include, but are not limited to:Position is responsible for the Solid Waste Division, Vector Control, Engineering and Permits, Safety andTraffic Control for the Road Department.Coordination of One Call Permit Request, Coordination, and implementation.Coordination of Utility, Driveway, and Road Cut Permits. Approval of request construction anddocumentation of verification and approval.Quality control for road department crews ensuring that appropriate techniques are used for repair,construction and maintenance of Chaves County Roads in accordance with Chaves County policies,AASHTO, and FHWA Roadside Design Guide.Position must ensure that all personnel are performing duties with appropriate safety techniques and PPEs, asrequired. Employee must know and understand the various safety policies as they pertain to both theemployee and the employee's subordinates.Position is also responsible for supervising any temporary employees.Employee must attend all meetings pertinent to the Road Department or as required by the Road OperationsDirector and keep the Road Operations Director informed of all problems and operations, as appropriate.Position is responsible for review and approval of utility permits and agreements for work in County right-ofway's as well as investigation of complaints from the public and to perform follow-up to resolution.VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENTRoad Tech SupervisorThis position is responsible for appropriate training of all Road Department employees in regards tooperations and safety.Employee must have knowledge of County government functions and procedures; be familiar with StateStatutes and all County and Departmental Policies.This Supervisory position may require after-hours contact, communication, and efforts related to duties andsummary as mentioned above.May assist the Road Department Director on Bridge Reports (Usually provided by NMDOT BridgeDepartment). May assist with bridge coordination, enter bridge information to agency requirements andcoordinate through NM Counties, NMDOT, and FHWA.Perform any other related duties as assigned.OTHER REQUIREMENTSKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:Familiarity with the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) standards fo all trafficcontrol devices, including road markings, highway signs, and traffic signalsWorking knowledge of assigned departments and their functions, including road maintenance andconstruction and road construction materials.Knowledge of supervisory/management principles and/or practices.Familiarity with road construction equipment particular to roadway maintenance, rehabilitation, andreconstruction.Ability to direct, supervise and review work of subordinates.Ability to interview prospective employees.Ability to perform mathematical calculations.Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.Ability to write legible and concise reports and correspondence.Ability to adapt to changes quickly/Critical Thinking.Highly proficient in the use of personal computers, Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Internet.Work independently using good judgment and decision-making skills.Must be detail oriented and accurate, have strong organizational and public relations skills and beable to effectively safeguard confidential information; keep accurate and complete records of allactivities.Employee must know and understand County Personnel Policy as well as all county and departmentalpolicies pertinent to the position.Interact with County officials, employees, various local boards, contractors, consultants, othergovernmental officials and the public in a pleasant manner at all times and maintain a good workingrapport with all departments/offices.May require some out of town travel for training and meetings.SPECIAL NOTE: Chaves County is a drug free employer. All applicants for this position will be required to pass abackground check and will be subject to post offer, pre-employment drug test.INTERESTED INDIVIDUALS APPLY AT: Required application forms are available at the County's Job PostingBoard located in the west wing of the County Administrative Center or at www.chavescounty.gov. Applications maybe returned to Human Resources in the County Manager Suite at Suite 180, Chaves County Administrative Center, #1Saint Mary's Place, Roswell, NM 88203, emailed to emma.dominguez@chavescounty.gov or mailed by closing dateto Chaves County Human Resources, PO Box 1817, Roswell, NM 88202-1817.Equal Employment Opportunity EmployerWe consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexualorientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected class
