The Starke County Highway Department has an immediate opening for a superintendent.

Job duties include overseeing and directing all departmental operations and personnel. Specific responsibilities include planning, assessing and directing manpower and material resources to maintain all county roads, bridges, culverts, signage and rights-of-way in a clear manner and to ensure the safety of users during routine and emergency circumstances; using asset management principles to manage the department’s seven asset categories in accordance with Indiana requirements; receiving, investigating and resolving citizen complaints with regard to road and bridge conditions; preparing, submitting and defending annual budget; developing specifications for county road and bridge projects and purchasing necessary equipment and materials; overseeing acquisition, assignment and maintenance of department equipment, including whether such equipment should be leased or purchased; supervising and ensuring proper use, storage and inventory control of department materials and supplies; providing technical assistance and information to developers, builders, utility companies and property owners regarding entrance and exist right-of-way road construction and repair standards; overseeing and supervising the hiring, training and discipline of all highway department personnel; preparing and submitting required reports to federal, state and local agencies as required; supervising survey teams and contracted firms on all bridge layout, repair and construction and road or drainage system projects; providing information to the Commissioners regarding road plans and specifications and estimated engineering costs; conducting traffic and speed studies in accordance with the Indiana MUTCD and Uslimits2 and in cooperation with Indiana LTAP; and other duties as assigned. The qualified applicant must possess a thorough knowledge of the principles, techniques and accepted practices of engineering and road construction and maintenance, including knowledge of light and heavy equipment operation and maintenance and proper use of various materials such as concrete and asphalt; have knowledge of the principles involved in the planning and development of budgetary requests and ability to administer a departmental budget; have the ability to organize, plan, schedule, supervise and evaluate work of department personnel; ability to effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing; ability to manage an asset management program; ability to establish and maintain cooperation between and among department personnel, other county agencies, public and various construction trade vendors and firms; ability to maintain accurate records and prepare factual reports; knowledge of the principles involved in the cost-effective purchasing of heavy equipment and road maintenance related materials and supplies; ability to legally operate a motor vehicle and respond to road emergencies on a 24-hour basis. Additionally the qualified applicant must have a minimum five years of experience in public works operations and three years in a responsible supervisory position. Asset management training or related experience is preferred. Successful candidate must obtain LTAP Road Scholar – Road Builder certification within three years of employment and INDOT Construction Inspector Certification within two years of employment. A complete job description is available at the Starke County Auditor’s Office, 53 E. Mound St., Knox, IN 46534. Starke County is an equal opportunity employer.