Position Title: Roadway Engineer*                             *Department: Road*                                          *Civil Service Status: UnclassifiedFLSA Classification: ExemptProbationary Period: (1) One YearGeneral Purpose for Job: Design roadways and oversee construction and maintenance projects.Reporting Structure for: Roadway EngineerDepartment Administrator: County Engineer First-level Supervisor: County EngineerSupervises: Road Maintenance Superintendent, Construction Inspector, Roadway Technician, and Miscellaneous Seasonal Workers* In addition to providing direct supervision to this position, the Road Engineer manages, through first-line supervisors and work coordinators, the work of the Highway Maintenance Supervisor-Road, Highway Maintenance Worker-Road I, IA, II, IIA, III, IIIA, IV, and Miscellaneous Seasonal Workers *DUTIES *(The duties listed below are illustrative of the work performed by this classification.  All duties are essential functions of the job unless otherwise noted.  The percentage of time allocated to each group of duties is approximate.)50%  -  Manage the county road program and department

　　Establish the department's short and long-term goals and objectives

　　Establish annual program of maintenance, construction and rehabilitation for roads

　　Develop and implement department programs and services necessary and/or desirable to the County's residents and the Engineer

　　Interpret and ensure adherence to applicable federal, state and local codes, ordinances, regulations and laws

　　Develop and administer the annual budget for the department

　　Estimate material and tools, equipment and vehicles needed to perform the work. Oversee process to purchase equipment, vehicles, tools and supplies.

　　Manage department staff directly and through first-line staffReview application materials; select interviewees and conduct interviews. Review recommendations of first-line supervisors.

　　Develop, implement, and oversee orientation and training programs for new employees including proper work and safety procedures

　　Review first-line supervisor's staffing plans; determine staffing requirements for timely completion of work

　　Review employee record of time worked to verify accuracy. Review work in progress for status and safety.  Adjust work methods as necessary to ensure timely completion and high quality of work.  Review work upon completion; scheduling additional work as needed

　　Evaluate employee performance; confer with supervisors and work coordinators regarding individual employee performance; counsel employees regarding performance issues

　　Ensure compliance with the Engineer's employment-related policies and procedures

　　Recommend disciplinary action as necessary

　　Ensure effective communication of information to all employees

　　Oversee the inspection of roadways and drainage; recommending and designing repairs and scheduling necessary work. Meet with township and village representatives to discuss and negotiate road and drainage projects

　　Accept and respond to inquiries and complaints from county residents

　　Develop and implement quality cont