DIRECTOR OF HIGHWAY AND FLEET MAINTENANCE 7230

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

An employee in this class plans, organizes and directs all road maintenance activities for the County highway system in addition to directing the maintenance of the County fleet. Major responsibilities include coordination of highway maintenance activities in widely separated geographical areas. Provides liaison between engineering and administrative personnel, and coordinates fleet activities. Supervision is exercised over a large staff of administrative, professional, clerical, and maintenance personnel through intermediate supervisors. Work is performed under the direction of the Commissioner, Chief Deputy Commissioner, and/or the Deputy Commissioner of Public Works. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

Directs the maintenance of County highway and parking lot surfaces and the grounds of County buildings;

Oversees all highway and fleet maintenance administrative matters, including budget preparation, highway equipment and vehicle acquisition, personnel selection, and the development of appropriate management systems;

Develops polices and procedures for implementation and providing administrative services;

Directs snow removal, salting and sanding of roads and erection of snow fences;

Administers and coordinates the activities of County motor vehicle operations and maintenance facilities;

Develops and administers formalized programs of fleet preventive maintenance and inventory control.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Comprehensive knowledge of the principals and practices of financial administration, budgeting, statistical concepts and methods, and public administration; comprehensive knowledge of the legal, administrative and procedural regulations applicable to highway and fleet maintenance programs; comprehensive knowledge of methods, operating rules and equipment used in highway and construction maintenance; comprehensive knowledge of the methods and techniques of office management, organization and supervision; thorough knowledge of all typical highway equipment; thorough knowledge of codes and ordinances pertaining to highway and construction maintenance including traffic safety; thorough knowledge of the maintenance needs of fleet vehicles and highway equipment, thorough knowledge of occupational hazards and necessary safety precautions in operation of fleet vehicles and highway equipment; ability to plan, direct and supervise the activities of a substantial staff of professional, technical and clerical employees in a manner conducive to full performance and high morale; ability to express oneself clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

OPEN COMPETITIVE

Graduation from a standard senior high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma, and seven (7) years of administrative experience in highway maintenance and construction, which must include four (4) years of experience in fleet maintenance and two (2) years preparing specifications for purchase of vehicles and highway equipment.

PROMOTIONAL

Two (2) years of permanent competitive status as an Assistant Director of Highway and Fleet Maintenance.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENT

At the time of appointment, and during employment in this title, employees will be required to posses a valid license to operate a motor vehicle in New York State.

R03/07/08

SUFFOLK COUNTY

Competitive

Review 07/23/15