Assistant Director of Transportation at The County of El Dorado – Placerville, California

THE COUNTY OF EL DORADO
The County of El Dorado is committed to promoting the power of public service by fostering a diverse and collaborative workplace where employees are empowered, respected and valued. The dedicated efforts taken by the Board of Supervisors continues to promote El Dorado County as a competitive employer that is committed to recruiting and retaining qualified employees by advocating for competitive salaries and excellent benefits. The County of El Dorado is also supportive of providing telework opportunities for employees consistent with business needs and in accordance with Board of Supervisors Policy E-12 - Telecommuting.

The County of El Dorado, Department of Transportation is responsible for funding, designing, building, operating, and maintaining the County Road System. El Dorado County's Road System currently consists of approximately 1083 centerline miles of paved roadway, 76 bridges, a multitude of storm drainage systems, and related transportation facilities.

The Department of Transportation has two main priorities: 1. Ensuring that our roads are safe for public use with due care in a manner in which it is reasonably foreseeable that they will be used, and 2. Preserving and maintaining the public's multi-billion dollar investment in our roads, bridges, and other facilities.

MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS DIVISION
The Maintenance and Operations Division is composed of Road Crews, Fleet Services, Equipment Mechanics, and Traffic Control Crews. This dedicated team manages the repair, maintenance, and replacement of existing County roadway and drainage infrastructure. It is also responsible for the maintenance of all 1083 centerline miles of roadway in the County.

ENGINEERING DIVISION
The Engineering Division provides planning, design, and construction management services within the unincorporated area of El Dorado County. Responsibilities of the Division includes: delivering capital projects from initial planning phases through design and construction and post-construction environmental monitoring.

THE OPPORTUNITY
This is an assistant department director classification that manages and directs the day-to-day activities and services within the Department of Transportation. The incumbent serves as a high-level resource, providing the Director with objective, independent advice and recommendations on significant policy issues and activities affecting the full range of departmental programs. The incumbent assists in fiscal management, administration, and operation of assigned programs, requiring an extensive professional background and skill in coordinating departmental work with other County departments and outside agencies. This class is distinguished from the Director of Transportation in that the latter has overall responsibility for policy development, program planning, fiscal management, and operation of the department.

The selected candidate will have the opportunity to:

• Oversee the development and monitoring of the department’s budget, ensuring fiscal responsibility and effective allocation of resources.
• Manage the development of department personnel, including training, mentorship, and performance evaluation, to build a capable and motivated workforce.
• Provide leadership and oversight to various divisions within the Department of Transportation, ensuring that all operations align with the department’s goals and standards.
• Monitor changes in laws and industry innovations, ensuring the department adapts and implements changes as required.
• Lead the department in identifying, applying for, and managing grants to support transportation projects and initiatives.
• Contribute to the overall quality of the department’s service by developing, reviewing, and implementing policies and procedures to meet legal requirements and County needs.
• Act as the Director of Transportation in the Director’s absence, attending high-level meetings and making critical decisions.

For a full description of duties and responsibilities please review the job description here.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Human Resources will assess your application to determine if you are minimally qualified using the following minimum qualifications: Any combination of the required experience, education, and training that would provide the essential knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying.

Click here to view the Assistant Director of Transportation minimum qualifications, as well as the physical environmental and working conditions.

If you have any questions regarding this recruitment, contact Allison Chapman in Human Resources at allison.chapman@edcgov.us.

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RECRUITMENT PROCESS The Human Resources Department will screen all applications to identify qualified candidates. After screening, candidates will be referred to the next step and notified of all further procedures applicable to their status in the recruitment process.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION The County of El Dorado is recruiting applicants for Assistant Director of Transportation. This recruitment will establish a list for the purpose of filling current and future full time, part time, limited term and extra help vacancies for at least three (3) months. In accordance with Personnel Rules 1103.1 and 1105.1, an extra help or limited term employee may be transitioned into a regular employee if the department in which the employee works has a vacant allocated position for the same classification as held by the extra help or limited term employee and the appointing authority requests such transfer.

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The County of El Dorado is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.
Many job classifications require pre-employment medical screening. Depending on the job classification, medical screening may include drug testing; a positive test may result in the revocation of an employment offer.

As required by Internal Revenue Service Publication 1075, individuals in positions that have access to Federal Tax Information (FTI), will be subject to a background investigation and a criminal history check. In addition, individuals hired into positions that have access to FTI will be re-investigated at least once every ten (10) years.

Not just rustic mining towns and historic sites - Today El Dorado County is a year-round vacation destination overflowing with outdoor adventure, inviting agritourism locations, enriching family activities, and a proud Gold Rush history.

Escape the traffic and smog because El Dorado County is just:

• 40 miles to Downtown Sacramento
• 50 miles to Sacramento International Airport
• 129 miles to San Francisco

Here are a few of the many activities and events available throughout El Dorado County:

• Hiking, Camping, Fishing, Boating, and Watersports
• Skiing and Snowboarding
• Live Music and Music Festivals
• Local Craft Breweries and Wineries
• El Dorado County Fair
• Placerville Speedway Races
• Farm to Fork Restaurants
• Local Shopping Gems

Employees that are buying a home in El Dorado County may qualify for down payment assistance. Click here for more information.