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This class is the highest management level in a highway residency. Positions are responsible for directing and administering all aspects of the agency’s construction, maintenance, public relations and human resources functions within their assigned highway residency. Positions direct and coordinate various administrative, budgetary, planning, scheduling and technical activities of a highway residency. This class is distinguished from the Highway Engineering Programs Supervisor by the complexity of responsibilities, broader range of operational programs and added sensitivity required in management matters.

Complexity of Work: Performs work of considerable difficulty in the management of a highway residency. The work requires independent judgement in the interpretation, application and implementation of agency, state and federal rules, regulations, policies and procedures. Positions direct, manage and assess the effectiveness and efficiency of residency operations in order to maximize the use of financial and human resources. Positions conduct work activities within established timeframes and financial constraints; respond effectively to changing organizational needs and priorities; monitor residency accomplishments toward district objectives in order to determine operational effectiveness; plan, establish and implement new or revised operational policies and procedures that would enhance residency efficiency and effectiveness; administer construction contracts and maintenance in order ensure that work conducted in the residency meets federal, state and agency requirements; provide assistance to 1ocal governments in planning and development matters; administer permitting processes for use of highway right of ways; and direct and monitor the implementation of the human resources function in the assigned residency.

Supervision Given: Typically, directly supervises an Assistant Resident, Engineer who is in charge of both the construction, maintenance and land use impact programs within the residency. Also directly supervises the Highway Residency Maintenance Supervisor and a project engineer. May supervise two or more Assistant Resident Engineers who are each in charge of a major activity area within the residency. Supervision of residency operations includes the accountability for an average of 150 positions.

Supervision Received: Receives general direction from the Highway District Engineer.

Scope: Directs a wide range of operational activities. Decisions are made which affect all facets of the residency construction, maintenance and public relations program activities. Residencies include between one and four counties and an average of 1200 center lane miles.

Impact of Actions: Effective management of all aspects of residency operations is essential, and decisions made have a direct impact on the public and the expenditure of state, local and federal funds. Decisions affect the ability of residency employees and may affect the ability of district employees to carry out their work duties and responsibilities in an efficient and effective manner. Increased decentralization of authority has increased the accountability for decisions made.

Personal Contacts: Frequent contacts are made with all levels of agency employees; federal, state and local government officials; the general public; and private sector employees. Contacts are made for the purpose of representing the agency and obtaining and providing information on agency policies, procedures, rules and regulations.

Knowledge: Considerable knowledge of management principles for public service operations; administrative and supervisory principles and practices; personnel management principles and procedures; federal and state highway and/or transportation rules, regulations and policies. Working knowledge of engineering principles, practices and applications and the processes and functions of intergovernmental relations.

Skills: None identified for this class.

Abilities: Demonstrated ability to coordinate and prioritize multiple assignments; meet deadlines; respond effectively to emergency situations; interact diplomatically with departmental personnel, public officials and the general public; interpret and apply state and federal laws, rules, regulations and guidelines; communicate clearly and concisely orally and in writing with a variety of individuals; develop administrative and operational policies and procedures; plan, develop and administer budgets; coordinate, direct and evaluate the performance of various sections and units; advise and direct individuals in their work; and positively represent the agency’s programs, projects, operational and administrative objectives to a board of supervisors, other political officials, business representatives and citizens.

QUALIFICATIONS GUIDE*

Licenses or Certification: None.

Education or Training: Graduation from a college or university with major course work in civil engineering, mechanical engineering, public administration or a related field.

Level and Type of Experience: Progressively responsible experience in the management of highway operational programs and public relations functions including supervision of a variety of administrative, professional and technical staff members.

An equivalent combination of training and experience indicating possession of the preceding knowledge and abilities may substitute for this education and experience.

This class has been revised to reflect the increased responsibility resulting from decentralization of highway district operations.