Road and Bridge Administrative Assistant

at Pottawatomie County in Westmoreland, Kansas, United States

Job Description

 POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the supervision of the Pottawatomie County Public Works Director, the Road and Bridge Administrative Assistant is a full-time, non-exempt position under FLSA. The primary goal of this position is to provide support to the Public Works Department in the performance of general, technical and administrative activities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (required):

1. Assists with the execution of engineering studies and designs, to include managing traffic counting programs and data collection;
2. Provides field inspections of driveway entrances and dust control applications;
3. Coordinates work with private utility companies for utility locations and maintenance projects (811/DigSafe/Other);
4. Monitors private utility construction in County right-of-way;
5. Facilitates Right-of-way acquisition for County construction projects;
6. Inspects roads and bridges, reviews infrastructure for safety during inclement weather;
7. Meets with the public to discuss questions, concerns and projects;
8. Investigates public and employee complaints;
9. Inspects work for quality and workmanship;
10. Assists with the management of the Road and Bridge Work Order System;
11. Maintains a current Notary Public status and a KDOT Right of Way Certification;
12. Coordinates department safety meetings, Safety Committee meetings, and serves as a representative on the county Risk Management Committee;
13. Coordinate new hire orientation of Public Works Employees.
14. Regular and predictable attendance required;
15. Ensures positive public relations with public and staff;
16. Ability to operate a vehicle legally in the State of Kansas.

MARGINAL FUNCTIONS

1. Assists in maintaining project files;
2. Provides construction inspection;
3. Writes reports and letters;
4. Performs other duties as deemed necessary or assigned.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The work environment and physical demand characteristics described herein are representative and not intended to be fully inclusive of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.