Quarry Director at County of Oconee – WALHALLA, South Carolina

Job posted until filled.

Entry salary is $90,582.50

Salary is dependent upon qualifications.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The purpose of this position is to plan, direct, and supervise the County quarry operations. This position plans, organizes, and implements programs within major organizational policies, reporting program progress to executive-level administration through reports and conferences. Additionally, performs other administrative and supervisory work, as required.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job duties satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the duties herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out but may be considered incidental in the performance of this job.

• Plans, organizes, and directs all activities and operations of the County quarry.
• Supervises assigned staff, including instructing, assigning, reviewing, and planning work, while maintaining standards and coordinating activities.
• Selects new employees, addresses employee problems, approves employee discipline, and recommends employee transfers, promotions, and discharge.
• Communicates effectively with employees.
• Reviews the work of subordinates for completeness and accuracy, evaluates and makes recommendations as appropriate, and offers advice and assistance as needed.
• Provides for adequate staff training and development opportunities, including State and Federally mandated programs.
• Develops and administers the department budget, approves expenditures, and ensures effective and efficient use of budgeted funds, personnel, materials, facilities, and time.
• Develops and implements all department policies and procedures.
• Coordinates and inspects field operations for compliance with applicable policies, procedures, laws, regulations, permits, and standards of quality and safety.
• Develops long-range plans and strategies for quarry expansion.
• Implements programs to meet applicable environmental regulations and plant beautification goals.
• Determines equipment needs, gathers technical information for and prepares specifications for the purchase of vehicles and heavy equipment, and maintains inventory of and ensures proper maintenance of all department equipment.
• Schedules and manages daily quarry operations, including stripping, drilling, blasting, mining, production, loading, and sales.
• Applies for and submits supporting documents for permits and licenses.
• Performs duties of and/or assists subordinate personnel with duties as needed.
• Prepares and supervises the preparation of a variety of studies, reports, and related information for decision-making purposes and as required by County/State/Federal agencies.
• Participates in public relations efforts to increase public awareness, understanding, and support of department operations.
• Coordinates department activities and functions with those of other County departments, municipalities, and outside agencies as appropriate.
• Receives and responds to inquiries, concerns, complaints, and requests for assistance regarding areas of responsibility.
• Performs general administrative/clerical work as required, including preparing reports and correspondence, copying and filing documents, and entering and retrieving computer data.
• Assists customers to address their needs.
• Designs and oversees quarry pits.
• Collaborates with Oconee County department heads.
• Works with vendors to procure necessary supplies and services.
• Monitors quarry conditions.
• Handles daily financial deposits.
• Troubleshoots equipment issues and coordinates repairs.
• Operates quarry equipment, when needed.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Effective supervisory skills.

Knowledge of and compliance with county, state and federal policies and procedures.

Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.

Knowledge of the mining industry.

Skills in customer relations and problem solving.

Ability to analyze of data or information to discover facts, develop knowledge, or interpretations that change policies, procedures or methodologies.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

High School Diploma or equivalent, and five or more (5+) years of related work experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Associate's Degree is preferred. Extended training in and experience with management, office procedures, heavy equipment and machinery in various mining applications is preferred.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, OR REGISTRATIONS:

Required: Valid driver's license. MSHA Instructor and Miner Training.

Preferred: Public Weighmaster License, ACOG Intro to Management and Supervision or ability to obtain within one (1) year, CPR, AED, and Bloodborne Pathogens Training or ability to obtain within one (1) year, SCDOT Level 1 Aggregate Technician.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The work is medium work which requires exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.

This position has the following special vision requirements: close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less); distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more); color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors); peripheral vision (ability to observe an area that can be seen up or down and to the left and right when vision is fixed on a given point); depth perception (three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and spatial relationships); adjust focus (ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus).

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Work is performed in a high risk indoor and/or outdoor work environment; may encounter noise, weather, extreme temperatures, moisture, humidity, dust, odors, fumes, gases, vibration, mechanical hazards, chemical hazards, explosive hazards, burn hazards, moving mechanical parts, or working in high places. In the performance of their duties, employees may be required to use personal protective equipment such as face masks, goggles, boots, gloves or eye shields.

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