JOB TITLE: Roads Supervisor
PAY GRADE: NE11
FLSA STATUS: Non Exempt
DEPARTMENT: Government Services
REPORTS TO: Deputy Chief Operation Officer

GENERAL PURPOSE:
Responsible for assisting with the planning, organization and direction of all activities and staff related to the Pueblo’s road construction and maintenance operations in order to maintain and keep the Pueblo roads safe.
This position description may not include all of the listed duties, nor do all of the listed examples include all tasks which may be found or assigned to this position.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Supervises and directs the activities of assigned staff; coordinates, prioritizes and assigns tasks and projects; tracks and reviews work progress and activities.
Directs the recruitment and selection of staff; undertakes disciplinary action as required; conducts performance evaluations.
Recommends selection of staff; trains staff and provides for their professional development; administers discipline as required.
Implements goals, objectives, policies, procedures and work standards for the division; assists with the management of the division’s budget.
Supervises a variety of road, right-of way and drainage and flood control programs, such as the pavement management program, curb, gutter and sidewalk maintenance program, street sweeping program, road grading program, snow and ice control program and subterranean drainage.
Schedules construction and maintenance activities, oversees and evaluates work in progress and ensures that all activities meet specifications, codes and regulations.
Resolves questions and complaints from the public; provides information regarding projects, construction or repair schedules, and departmental activities.
Assists in the identification of capital contract project needs and capital equipment needs, budgets appropriately; assists with supervision of construction programs and projects.
Maintains liaison and directs coordination with other Pueblo departments, various utility, governmental agency and Pueblo departmental staff; ensures that all codes and regulations are met in assigned projects.
Assists with the supervision of contracts and confers with construction contractors and Pueblo staff; schedules projects; provides technical oversight, inspects work in progress and ensures that all work complies with contract specifications and applicable codes and standards.
Directs the maintenance of accurate records and files and prepares a variety of periodic and special reports and correspondence.
Performs duties of Road maintenance staff as required.
Performs other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
Supervises and directs the activities of assigned staff and/or crews.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
High School diploma/GED; and four (4) years of progressively responsible road maintenance
and construction experience, including experience maintaining the types of roads and road
surfaces found in Taos Pueblo; or an equivalent combination of education, training and
experience.

REQUIRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATIONS:
Continued employment is contingent upon all required licenses and certificates being maintained in active status without suspension or revocation.
 New Mexico Class A Driver’s License with tanker endorsement.
Taos Pueblo reserves the right to exercise preference in hiring for qualified Tribal members/Indians in connection with all positions.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY:
Knowledge of:
Principles and practices of employee supervision, including selection, work planning,organization, performance review and evaluation, and employee training and discipline.
Local, county, state, and federal laws, statutes, ordinances related to public works infrastructure construction and maintenance activities.
Statistical analysis and mathematical concepts.
Computer applications related to the work.
Administrative principles and practices, including goal setting, program development, implementation and evaluation, and the management of employees through multiple levels of supervision.
Principles and practices of developing teams, motivating employees and managing in a team environment.
Principles and practices of accounting, budget development, and administration.
Standard office practices and procedures, including records management.
Communicating effectively in oral and written forms.
Techniques for dealing with a variety of individuals from various socio-economic, ethnic and cultural backgrounds, in person and over the telephone.

Skill in:
Planning, organizing, supervising, reviewing and evaluating the work of others.
Training others in policies and procedures related to the work.
Developing and implementing goals, objectives, procedures and work standards.
Developing effective work teams and motivating individuals to meet goals and objectives
Provide customer services in the most cost effective and efficient manner.
Operating vehicles and equipment related to all activities.
Preparing clear and concise reports, correspondence and other written materials.
Using tact, discretion and prudence in dealing with those contacted in the course of the
work.
Reading and interpreting maps, plans diagrams, blueprints and specifications.
Preparing and interpreting a variety of documents, including contract specifications,sketches, diagrams and written reports and correspondence.
Using initiative and independent judgment within general policy guidelines.
Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work.
Contributing effectively to the accomplishment of team or work unit goals, objectives and activities.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Mobility to work in typical office setting and use standard office equipment; stamina to sit for extended periods of time; sitting in vehicles operating on rough roads and on rough surfaces for long periods; walking on uneven and slippery surfaces for brief periods; repetitive motions including use of controls with hands and feet; climbing up steps and ladders to enter vehicles and to inspect vehicles; reaching to adjust and make minor repairs to equipment; use of both legs to operate controls on equipment and vehicles; manual dexterity to operate controls on equipment; strength to occasionally lift and carry containers and parts for equipment weighing in excess of 50 pounds; visual perception sufficient to operate equipment in a variety of lighting conditions, including bright light, low light, and low visibility conditions; depth perception sufficient to maneuver equipment and to determine position of equipment components; and ability to hear changes in operation of motors and other equipment; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen, and hearing and speech to communicate over the telephone or cellular phone.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
Work is subject to performance in both indoor and outside environments; outside work occurs on a frequent basis and requires exposure to dust, fumes, or high noise levels and extreme weather conditions, and frequent travel.