Director of Field Operations

Overview
The Director of Field Operations Performs supervisory and technical activities for Grimes County. Work involves directing, supervising, and coordinating the work of Road and Bridge Department personnel to included Area Superintendents and their teams. Establishes and implements standards and discipline. Oversees the day-to-day field operations of the road and bridge department, scheduling, and oversite of daily workload, and ensuring that work is completed in a timely manner. Performs advanced technical duties related to road maintenance and improvement and drainage infrastructure, maintenance, and improvement across the County.

Work is performed under general direction from the County Engineer with extensive latitude in the use of initiative and independent judgment. Position relies on experience and subject-matter expertise to apply advanced concepts, techniques, and knowledge of processes.

Essential Functions:
The essential functions listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.

- Directs, provides guidance to, and reviews the work of individual contributors and supervisory employees in order to accomplish operational plans and results.

- Plans and oversees business area workflow and time utilization of employees; assigns and communicates daily activities and deadlines to employees.

- Assesses, plans, and implements best practice standards and assures compliance with all policies and regulations; compiles and submits data, analyses, and reports.

- Submits weekly work reports.

- Coordinates closely with the Count Engineer on road and drainage improvements.

- Receives, creates, assigns, and follows up on work tickets in a reasonably timely manner.

- Maintains quality communication and interaction with all employees, representatives from external organizations, and the public to maintain good will toward the county and to project a positive image.

- Follows organizational, county, OSHA, and public safety guidelines and protocols and performs job functions in a safe manner and reports all safety hazards per established policies and procedures.

- Responds to inquiries, questions, and comments from the general public, from
coworkers/managers/employees, and from elected officials per established standards and
protocols.

- Attends and participates in professional group meetings and workshops; stays abreast of new trends and best practices.

- May be required to work a schedule outside of standard business hours, including on nights, weekends, and holidays based on scheduling, job assignment, or declared emergencies and critical weather events.

- May be required to attend evening and/or weekend meetings and events based on organizational responsibilities and/or requirements.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

- Reviews and evaluates work methods and procedures and meets with management employees to identify and resolve problems

- Assesses and monitors workload; identifies opportunities for improvement and implements changes

- Selects, trains, motivates, and evaluates personnel; provides or coordinates employees training; works with employees to correct deficiencies; makes recommendations regarding discipline.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

· Typically requires BS / BA in related discipline; supplemented by at least four (4) years of directly related experience, including at least 1 year of supervisory experience; Depending on job function, the minimum education required may be a high school diploma or GED supplemented by a technical certification OR an associate degree; with additional years of directly related experience required; Professional certification may be required in some areas; or an equivalent combination of education, certification, training, and/or experience.

· High school diploma or GED is required.

· Oral and written fluency in English is required.

· To be eligible for employment with Grimes County, applicants must be at least 18 years of age at
the time of application.

Certifications, Licenses, Registrations:

· Must possess and maintain a valid Texas Driver License and the ability to drive a county owned vehicle per established policies, procedures, and safety guidelines

· Class B Commercial Driver License (CDL) or higher

· Ability to obtain certification from Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

· 15 years of experience in road, bridge, and/or drainage infrastructure construction and
maintenance with 10 years in a management role

· Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL)

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

· Knowledge of principles, practices, methodologies, and techniques utilized to effectively manage
and motivate a diverse workforce.

· Skill in the use of Microsoft Office products (Word, Outlook, and Excel) and applicable department/ organization specific software and ability to learn and become proficient in the use of other specialized software as may be required.

· Skill in adapting to a changing work environment, competing demands and ability to deal with
frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.

· Skill in developing, managing, and interpreting budgets, contracts, and fiscal and financial reports

· Ability to lead and motivate others to achieve goals.

· Ability to formulate, initiate, and administer policies and procedures for effective fiscal control.

· Ability to effectively present information and technical advice to top management and/or all
relevant parties.

· Ability to correctly interpret and efficiently implement all applicable policies and procedures.

· Ability to manage multiple priorities to ensure that deadlines are met and to set priorities that move projects through efficiently to achieve customer and quality objectives.

· Ability to use critical thinking skills to arrive at solutions and suggest improvements to processes.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with those interacted with during work regardless of race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, disability, political affiliation, military service, or diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds

· Ability to effectively, promptly, and accurately communicate during emergency situations or to avoid hazards

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• On call

Application Question(s):

• Do you have existing TXDOT certification (or have you held certification) and if not, are you able and willing to obtain TXDOT certification within 6 months of the start date of your employment?

Experience:

• management: 10 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)
• CDL B (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Anderson, TX 77830: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $60,000 - $70,000