JOB REQUIREMENTS: Job Summary Directs the construction and maintenance of state, county and local highway projects. Plans, directs and supervises the engineering operations of the Highway Department. Performs professional Civil Engineering work. Work is performed under the direction of the Highway Commissioner. Essential Duties Directs and supervises development of the annual work plan, which outlines goals and objectives of the construction and maintenance needs of Brown County Directs, administers, and monitors the day-to-day construction and maintenance operations. Directs the supervisors in planning, coordinating and assigning the work of others; developing their potential and monitoring and evaluating their performance and work outputs to maintain efficiency and quality of work. Directs people, operation of equipment, and other resources for the department to promote efficient organization and completion of work. Manages and administers the engineering division. Responsible for highway design and construction plans, specifications, contractor documents, surveying, and project management. Manages the local Bridge Inspection Program and inspects bridges for structural integrity. Conducts traffic engineering studies on highways and intersections based on existing and projected volume, capacity, accident data, access control and all available resources. Directs and manages relocation orders, right-of-way acquisition, assists in classifying weight postings and Class B restrictions. Manages and administers roadway and bridge maintenance and construction contract services provided by the Highway Department to the State of Wisconsin, Brown County, municipalities, and other county departments. Manages access control, driveway permits, building and sign set-backs, and use of highway by utilities. Reviews and approves the plans and specifications for design and construction projects by consultants. Serves as the department representative and liaison to State and Local government commissions and committees, professional and community groups, elected officials and the general public. Manages, administers, and ensures compliance with federal and state environmental regulations on air quality, hazardous material storage and usage, road construction project impact on wetlands, storm water management, endangered species (plants & animals), historical buildings, archeological, and hazardous materials. Organizes public hearings and project meetings to present and convince effected parties of the need and design of the project. Assists the commissioner as needed and prepares studies and reports for facilities, equipment and other concerns of the commissioner. Evaluates the effectiveness of existing programs and services. Manages and administers agreements with and services provided to other departments, municipalities and state agencies. Performs related functions as required. ***** OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: Knowledge of principles and practices of civil engineering including highway and bridge design. Knowledge of land surveying, construction methods and materials, and hydraulics. Knowledge of facilities and capital improvement program. Knowledge of highway equipment. Knowledge of preparing studies and analyses for equipment purchases. Knowledge of and ability to utilize a computer and the required software. Ability to perform mid to upper-level data analysis, including the ability to coordinate, strategize, systemize and correlate, using discretion in determining time, place and/or sequence of operations within an organizational framework; ability to implement decisions based on such data and oversee the execution of these decisions. Ability to manage and direct a group of workers, including the ability to provide counseling and mediation. Ability to utilize a variety of reference, descriptive, and advisory data and information such as inspection reports, constructio plans, engineering studies, accident reports, real estate development plans, maps, organization analysis, bid specifications, contracts, requests for proposals, budgets, cost estimates, architectural drawings, construction standards, design manuals, engineering manuals, safety regulations, ordinances, statutes, procedures, guidelines and non-routine correspondence. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: www.browncountywi.gov