Roads and Transportation Deputy Director
Roads and Transportation Deputy Director
Jefferson County
Full-TimePostion Overview
SUMMARY/JOB DESCRIPTION
The Deputy Director of Roads and Transportation, under the direction of the Director of Roads and Transportation, provides executive-level oversight of daily departmental operations to ensure delivery of roadway, bridge, drainage, and infrastructure services across Jefferson County. This position manages and directs activities related to road and bridge construction and maintenance, guardrail repairs, fleet and vehicle maintenance, stormwater and MS4 compliance, property acquisition, signage, permitting, transportation and county planning, subdivision, utilities, and waste management. The Deputy Director ensures operational consistency, compliance with regulations, and alignment with departmental goals and strategic priorities.
The Deputy Director assists the Director in planning, organizing, directing, and evaluating all functions within the Department of Roads and Transportation. This includes coordinating funding and resources, developing and executing the Capital Improvement Program, and overseeing division managers responsible for road maintenance, engineering, permitting, and environmental services. The position provides policy guidance, ensures fiscal accountability, and fosters collaboration with ALDOT, municipalities, and regional partners to advance transportation safety and infrastructure initiatives. The Deputy Director also serves as Acting Director in the Director’s absence
Annual Salary Range and Benefits
The starting salary will be commensurate with the selected candidate’s qualifications, experience, and professional advancement with a salary up to $185,000.00 DOQ/E, plus excellent benefits.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND BACKGROUND:
Degree Requirements
Bachelor’s degree or higher in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, or a closely related field (e.g., Environmental or Industrial Engineering).
Professional Engineering (PE) License within the State of Alabama (or, if possesses an out of state license, able to be licensed in Alabama within six months)
Specific Experience
Progressive exposure to highway transportation- related work. Must be highway, bridge, federal aid projects, traffic, etc.
Managerial role within a transportation function
Progressive experience managing work groups
Experience managing a work team or unit (8 or more people)
Supervisory experience as manager
Responsible for setting goals and making key decisions at a team or unit level
Worked with a budget for a team or unit (Preparation and management of the budget) both for teams and units and for projects
Evaluating the performance of those within a team or unit
Interacting with key internal and external stakeholders
Working in a high stress environment involving multiple constituents
Responsible for a team or unit that delivers services to internal and external customers
Forging positive interpersonal working relationships
Responsible for the development and growth of multiple others (e.g., coaching activities, formal mentoring)
Responsible for delivering complex communications to multiple parties (verbal and/or written)
Experience supporting the implementation and monitoring of work unit strategy
Contributed to a concrete substantial change effort.
Supported the development and implementation of a strategic initiative
Responsible for managing and delivering results on a high-level project at the team or unit level (i.e., more than individual level objectives)
Experience working in environments that require adherence to high professional and ethical standards
Exposure to essential work tasks and/or processes in non-profit or government, or in a private organization that has constraints resembling those in the public sector
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE AND BACKGROUND
Possession of one or more of the following credentials:
- PMP (Project Management Professional)
- PTOE (Professional Traffic Operations Engineer)
- CCM (Certified Construction Manager)
- CSM (Certified Stormwater Manager)
Engaged in concrete personal development activities (e.g., formal programs, taking on stretch assignments, integrating a development plan into daily activities)
Held roles in which they have delegated important responsibilities to others
Have sufficient knowledge, skills, and technical ability to be able to provide direction and correctly evaluate the performance of employees and develop effective training plans and manage deficiencies as appropriate
Responsible for guiding the implementation of an innovative solution (e.g., organizational process, product)
Held roles in which they were responsible for resolving conflicts and driving consensus
Responsible for completing a negotiation at work
Demonstrates a track record of ethical professional behavior
Demonstrates a track record of understanding and respecting the practices, customs, and values of people from different backgrounds, perspectives, and cultures
Education Requirements
Bachelor's degreeSkill, Certification & Experience Requirements
- Ability to perform or make decisions in high-stress situations/environments
- Engineering experience
- Managerial or supervisory experience
Position Benefits
- Paid sick leave and vacation time
- Paid time off for federal and state holidays