Director of General Services & Engineering Job

Employer Name: Rockdale County	SpiderID: 2936480
Location: Conyers, Georgia	Date Posted: 11/5/2009
Wage: DOE	Category: Engineering
Job Code: 600-335
Number Of Openings: 1

Job Description:
DIRECTOR
GENERAL SERVICES & ENGINEERING

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT [600-335]

Rockdale County has an opening for a Director in General Services & Engineering. The responsibilities of this position span comprehensive progressive planning, development review, zoning administration and enforcement, economic development, planning and engineering services related to transportation and drainage issues and storm water management. This position is appointed by the Chairman of the Rockdale County Board of Commissioners.

• Responsible for the operation, planning, administration, financial management and inter government relations for infrastructure activities (excluding water and sewer operations) throughout the county.
• Directs and provides oversight for short and long range goals and objectives for planning, development and public service related activities.
• Directs and oversees project design, construction and maintenance of the department activities.
• Directs and coordinates requests for assistance from other county departments, government agencies or private organizations.
• Directs and oversees the coordination of the department budget.
• Prepares various technical reports and recommendations regarding department matters to the Board of Commissioners, other government agencies and private foundations.
• Directs, identifies and oversees implementation of transportation, drainage, and storm water, capital improvement projects for consideration.
• Directs, prepares, and oversees cost estimates, negotiates and secures engineering contracts, program design and construction activities.
• Acts as County representative on behalf of the Chairman of the Rockdale County Board of Commissioners on local, state and regional matters related to planning, land use, development, and engineering matters.
• Responds to claims against the county, testifies in court and answers interrogatories on engineering, development, public services, planning and zoning issues.
• Represents Rockdale County on technical issues for the Atlanta Regional Commission, Environmental Protection Division, Environmental Protection Agency, and related infrastructure and planning matters.
• Prepares grant applications and various alternate funding mechanisms for Rockdale County in the areas of planning, engineering, development, and zoning projects.
• Negotiates services and fees of consulting firms on a variety of planning and engineering contracts.
• Attends and participates in budget conferences with the Rockdale County Board of Commissioners.

• Responds to employee grievances, interviews, hires and disciplines employees.
• Develops and implements plans for financing of public improvements related to roads, stormwater management projects.
• Selects, supervises and evaluates department personnel; oversees employee relations and grievances and oversees supervisory training and staff development programs.
• Directs, develops and oversees written and oral reports to the Rockdale County Board of Commissioners on a variety of policies and programs.
• Performs and assigns research for new programs or technological improvements in the engineering, planning areas.
• Develops, oversees and reviews proposed changes to county codes affecting the Public Services and Engineering Department and ensures compliance with legal requirements, state, local, and federal regulations and directives.
• Analyzes complex technical and administrative problems, evaluating alternative solutions and adopting effective courses of action.
• Establishes and maintains cooperative working relationships with a variety of citizens, public and private organizations, boards and commissions at the local state levels.
• Exercises independent judgment within general policy guidelines.
• Coordinates fostering of partnerships among public, private and intergovernmental agencies to ensure the efficient construction and implementation of public agency projects.
• Develops “non-traditional” technical and planning procedures and operations in pursuit of efficient use of public funds.
• Other duties as assigned.

Salary will be based upon qualifications. Accepting applications until filled. Rockdale County offers an excellent benefits package in a smoke and drug-free workplace and is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Please apply online to: http://www.rockdalecounty.org/main.cfm?id=2134

Approved: _________________________________________
October 29, 2009 Kathy Johnson, Recruiting and Retention Manager
HR/jobpost
Appointed

Job Requirements:
Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Urban Policy, Planning, Business, Civil Engineering or related field.
• Master’s degree in Public Administration (MPA), Business Administration (MBA), Planning, Civil Engineering or related field is strongly recommended.
• Ten or more years experience in Public Administration, Urban Policy, Planning, Public Works Administration or Civil Engineering field with a minimum of eight years of experience involving management of a variety of programs and supervision of a sizable professional administrative staff.
• Experience with a county or city government in above fields is preferred.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Technology skills in Microsoft Office Suite and Blackberry

Job Criteria:
Start Date: ASAP
Position Type: Full-Time Permanent
Years of Experience Required: 10 or more
Education Required: Bachelors
Overnight Travel: None
Vacation Time: 2 weeks / year

Job Benefits:
Health/Dental Benefits, Retirement Benefits, Paid Holidays, Vacations, and Sick Leave, Life and/or Disability Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement

Company Profile:
Rockdale County's website can be viewed at www.rockdalecounty.org. We are a County government locates 20 miles from Atlanta, GA.

Contact Information:

Contact Name: Kathy Johnson	Company Type: Employer
Company: Rockdale County

City: Conyers
State: Georgia
Zip: 30012

Web Site: http://www.rockdalecounty.org