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Harris County

Deputy Superintendent

Harris County, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246

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Precinct One Mission Precinct One’s mission is to become a national model for delivering responsive public service through inclusive, innovative and collaborative approaches that improve the quality of life, advance equality of opportunity, and promote fair treatment of all people in Harris County.

Position Description Deputy Superintendent of Road and Bridge, responsible for overseeing the maintenance, construction, and repair of roads, bridges, and other public infrastructure. Key responsibilities include managing field staff, planning projects, ensuring compliance with Road & Bridge standards, overseeing the Road & Bridge budget, and responding to public inquiries.

Collaborate with the Superintendent to provide strategic oversight of road, trail, and bridge operations and maintenance; ensure proper evaluation and acceptance of infrastructure delivered by partner agencies performing work in the precinct’s right‑of‑way.

Lead and develop Road & Bridge staff to ensure safe and efficient operations, consistent maintenance of road, bridge, and traffic control assets, and a culture of service toward the community.

Respond to emergencies, assess recovery needs, and communicate the status of roads and bridges to the Superintendent, Deputy Director, and other appropriate parties. Direct the clearing and cleaning of roadways following accidents, flooding, snow, ice, windstorms, road closures, and other events. Conduct follow‑up inspections to verify no roadway damage remains before approving road reopening.

Special Services If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) 274‑5445 or email ADACoordinator@bmd.hctx.net.

Criminal History Check This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and may not automatically disqualify the candidate.

Equal Opportunity Employer Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. View the Equal Employment Opportunity Plan

here .

Requirements Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Environmental Resources or a related field from an accredited college or university. Comparable years of experience may substitute for education on a year‑for‑year basis.

Five (5) years of experience in successful road and bridges maintenance and supervision of teams in a fast‑paced, results‑driven environment.

Licensure

Texas State Driver’s License.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Prior experience with budget and project management.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Knowledge of principles and practices of roadway and bridge maintenance and public relations.

Ability to coach and lead staff and practice good budget management.

Ability to work weekends, holidays, or other irregular hours when required.

Skilled in employee management, counseling, disciplinary actions, and training.

Note Qualifying education, experience, knowledge, and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation, but

only information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume" will not be accepted for qualifications.

What You Get In Return You will work with coworkers who bring their best to work each day, passionate people dedicated to making a difference in Precinct One’s communities as well as Harris County.

Harris County employees receive a competitive salary plus medical, dental, and vision insurance at no cost after the first two months of full‑time employment. Vacation, sick time, floating holidays, and mandatory participation in the retirement program provide work‑life balance. Additional benefits and discounts enhance employee satisfaction and engagement.

Physical Requirements

Physically active position that occasionally requires exerting more than 50 pounds of force and involves walking and sitting for long periods of time during fieldwork.

Work Environment

Position operates in both indoor and outdoor environments.

Exposure to extreme weather conditions, temperature variations, loud noises, and potentially hazardous chemicals may occur.

Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards.

Due to a high volume of applications, positions may close before the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the hiring department.

Seniority Level Director

Employment Type Full‑time

Job Function Management and Manufacturing

Industry Government Administration

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