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DeKalb County

Metro Atlanta county government

Superintendent - Roads and Drainage, Sign Shop

Full-TimeDeadline 12/24/26
$72.7k - $117k
Mid
Associate's
Decatur, GA, USA
In Person
Architecture & Civil EngineeringConstruction Management

About the job

Requirements
  • An associate degree in Construction Management or a related field is required, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities.
  • Three years of experience in roads construction and maintenance.
  • A valid Georgia driver's license must be possessed and maintained.
  • Experience in traffic signs and marking is needed.
Responsibilities
  • Manage, direct, and evaluate assigned staff; develop and oversee employee work schedules; compile and review timesheets; handle employee concerns and problems; counsel or discipline staff as appropriate; assist with or complete performance appraisals; direct work; act as a liaison between employees and senior management; and train staff in operations, policies, and procedures.
  • Organize, prioritize, and assign work; schedule work activities to meet objectives; ensure subordinates have the resources needed to complete assignments; monitor work in progress and inspect completed work; assist staff with complex problems and provide technical expertise; and report progress and activity to senior management.
  • Manage maintenance, repair, and construction of County roads, bridges, and rights-of-way; conduct on-site work reviews to ensure effective use of personnel, materials, and facilities with attention to quality, safety, and efficiency; ensure compliance with applicable codes, laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies, procedures, and specifications; and ensure adherence to safety procedures and appropriate use of safety equipment.
  • Monitor and inspect project plans; review blueprints or work instructions; assist with procurement of materials; monitor project timelines and goals; and provide project status and estimated completion updates as requested.
  • Perform financial tasks for department operations; assist with developing and administering the department budget; monitor expenditures against budget parameters; prepare project cost projections for labor, materials, and equipment; and assist with developing material and equipment specifications.
  • Receive and respond to complaints and inquiries; handle difficult complaints or problems that subordinates cannot resolve; maintain related records and prepare required reports.
Desired Qualifications
  • Knowledge or experience using the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) is preferred.

About the company

DeKalb County is the county government serving DeKalb County, Georgia. It provides public safety, courts, elections, watershed management, sanitation, transportation, planning, parks, libraries, permitting, and human services. Residents, businesses, visitors, and community organizations interact with elected offices and county departments. The workforce includes public-safety personnel, engineers, planners, attorneys, social-service staff, trades, technology teams, and administrators. Services are delivered through public governance, budgets, procurement, and statutory county responsibilities.

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