Opening Position: Full-Time Assistant Road Commissioner
The Town of Clarendon is seeking a qualified candidate to serve as Assistant Road Commissioner. Duties encompass technical, administrative, supervisory and strategic responsibilities aimed at maintaining safe, efficient and well managed road systems. Candidates must have verified experience with leadership and be capable of performing the below responsibilities:
Maintenance and Safety: The Assistant Road Commissioner will be expected to provide hands-on working labor alongside the road crew. A balance between supervisory duties with manual tasks is expected. The assistant will direct equipment maintenance, snow plowing, sanding, resurfacing and emergency response to hazards such as storm damage.
Administrative and Supervisory: Supervise and evaluate staff, comply with federal and state regulations and collaborate with the Administrative Assistant on grant procurement.
Budget and Resource Management: Prepare and manage a budget, purchase materials and carefully use resources. Report expenditures and financial information to the Treasurer and Select Board.
Planning and Project Oversight: Plan road construction projects, review plans and specifications from consultants and advise local government officials on bidding, contracting and long-term infrastructure strategies. Develop both a current and future strategic plan for road infrastructure requirements.
Public and Government Liaison: Facilitate understanding between the public, contractors and government authorities. Respond to citizen concerns, provide recommendations to Selectboard and ensure policies and projects align with community needs and legal requirements.
Strategic and Long-Term Roles: The Assistant Road Commissioner will be required to help provide long term planning and forecast infrastructure needs.
License/Certification: CDL Required Work Location: Town of Clarendon
Salary: Salary Commensurate with experience
Schedule: Day shift, on call as needed (especially with winter snow storms), attendance at some Select Board meetings.
Contact: Heidi Congdon, Treasurer, PO Box 30, Clarendon, VT 05759
802-775-4274 Ext. 2 Monday thru Thursday 10-4.