Work involves keeping abreast of current transportation design innovations, modifications, laws, regulations, policies and procedures; overseeing: construction operations in the area office to include review of shop drawings, compliance with regulations, approval of letting advertising and conducting pre-construction meetings and public hearings; overseeing inspection of construction projects and temporary traffic control, operations of the maintenance sections to include planning and budgeting work with maintenance supervisors and district staff, right-of-way plan preparation and monitors acquisition processes to coordinate project letting, utility relocation/adjustment inspection and responsible for material testing and construction engineering.Essential Duties:Approves and inspects driveway, utility and drainage fill permits, and monitors removal of illegal signsApproves project candidate submission for program callsCoordinates transportation planning activities, which may include working with a Metropolitan Planning Organization, develops the 20-year Transportation Plan and oversees the Transportation Improvement PlanDirects administrative and business operation activities including human resources, training programs, inventory oversight, safety and preparation and monitoring of budgetsMonitors signing, pavement marking and striping to ensure compliance with standardsOversees, coordinates and monitors contractors' compliance with plans and specifications; authorizes payment of estimates; resolves differences, disputes and claims; plans preparation and approval of expendituresOversees, plans and executes emergency procedures, preparedness and response for a geographic area; as required responds to office/incident location to direct/oversee activities for emergency situations/conditionsProvides direction for construction projects and/or contract change negotiationsRepresents the Department to the public; answers inquiries from governmental officials, makes media presentations, speaks at public functions and participates in other civic endeavorsPerforms other job responsibilities as assigned
