DEPUTY DIRECTOR, DOT

Salary: Depends on Qualifications
Location : 530 Hampton Street McDonough, GA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 00633
Division: PUBLIC WORKS
Department: DOT ADMIN
Opening Date: 11/03/2026
Closing Date: 11/17/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Description
The purpose of this classification is to oversee the management of the County's DOT Field Operations, including the management of DOT crews, County roadway infrastructure, and long and short-term County maintenance and improvement plans.

Examples of Duties

• Resolves operational and maintenance problems related to County roadways.
• Evaluates and develops criteria for operational regulations.
• Administers and maintains various reports, records, and documents related to operations.
• Assists in the preparation, development, and administration of assigned budget.
• Reviews and approves invoices for various expenditures and purchase requirements.
• Develops major projects and supervises maintenance, repair, and construction projects, including for traffic operation utilities, roads, and bridges.
• Develops project plans with work crews and contractors; Request and receive project updates and status reports from DOT work crews.
• Conducts on-site reviews and inspections on job sites.
• Conducts regular workshops on equipment, tools, and supply use; ensure safety and security of work crews using equipment, tools, and supplies.
• Serves as safety liaison for work crews; Serve as primary point of contact for emergency roadway, bridge, and infrastructure repair, or for other emergencies such as weather or natural disaster.
• Serves as DOT liaison to communicate with other County employees, contractors, the public, outside agencies, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems.
• Serves?as a subject matter expert; handles multiple complex projects and provides direction and oversight to work crews or contractors assigned to a project.
• Facilitates and adheres to all reporting and documentation requirements; evaluates and monitors progress against performance and quality measurements; completes all required annual reports, data collection, and overall program management.
• Manage assigned staff, including establishing workloads, prioritizing work assignments, evaluating employee performance, interpreting, and enforcing policies and procedures, resolving staff conflicts, and administering disciplinary action as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications
Education and Experience:

Requires a Bachelor's degree in related field; supplemented by seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in transportation and construction project management and design, to include lead or supervisory experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.
Licenses or Certifications:

Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia Commercial Driver's License (CDL) including appropriate endorsement(s).
Special Requirements:

None.

Knowledge, Skill, Abilities / Supplemental Information
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of local government operations, transportation related programs, policies and plans, and modern office practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other similar programs.
• Skill in the use of computers and software applications related to the essential functions of the job.
• Skill in effective communication, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to meet and deal with employees and the public in an effective and courteous manner.
• Ability to get along with others, and work effectively with the public and co-workers.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evening meetings.
• Ability to multi-task and work within deadlines.
• Ability to deal with confidential and sensitive matters.
• Ability to work with and process payments for accounts within the budget and department.
• Ability to use computers for data entry, word processing, and accounting purposes.
• Ability to operate a copying machine.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work is heavy work which requires exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Requires mental acuity including the ability to make rational decisions through sound logic and deductive processes, the ability to express ideas by means of the spoken word and have close visual acuity.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is performed in a relatively safe, and secure work environment.
Annual Leave

Annual Leave (vacation) is earned as follows:

• 0 months - 4 years: 12 days per year
• 5 years - 9 years: 15 days per year
• 10 years - 14 years: 20 days per year
• 15 years - 9 years: 25 days per year
• 20 years and over: 30 days per year

Sick Leave is earned at the rate of one day per month for a total of 12 days per year.

Employees receive paid holidays as approved by the Board of Commissioners annually.
Insurance and Benefits

Insurance benefits are offered to full time employees working over 32 hours per week. New employees are eligible for insurance coverage on the first day of the month following one full month of employment. All insurance and benefits premiums will be payroll deducted.

Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)
Employees who qualify are eligible to receive a monthly contribution to a Health Reimbursement Account to offset out-of-pocket eligible healthcare expenses. To qualify, employees must decline coverage under the HCBOC group medical insurance plan and be covered on a spouse's or parent's plan, or a group medical insurance plan that meets ACA requirements for Minimum Essential Coverage.
Health Insurance

United Healthcare - 2 plans offered to choose from

Employees may purchase medical coverage for themselves, a spouse, and children up to age 26.
Dental Insurance

Delta Dental

Employees may purchase dental coverage for themselves, a spouse, and children up to age 26.

Vision Insurance
EyeMed

Employees may purchase vision coverage for themselves, a spouse, and children up to age 26.

Life Insurance
Henry County Government provides life insurance for each eligible employee in an amount equal to the employee's one year's salary (up to a maximum amount as determined annually by Henry County). Employees may purchase additional life insurance for themselves, and also may purchase life insurance for a spouse, and children up to age 26.

Short Term Disability Insurance
Henry County Government employees may purchase Short Term Disability Insurance, which provides protection against loss of income during a period of disability. This coverage begins seven days after the onset of the disability.

Long Term Disability Insurance
Henry County provides Long Term Disability Insurance for each eligible employee at no cost to the employee. The benefit starts after the employee is out of work for 180 days and continues until the employee reaches Social Security normal retirement age.

Supplemental Insurance
Supplemental Insurance may be purchased and payroll deducted. These include:

• Additional Life Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Cancer Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Flex Spending Account
• Medical
• Dependent Care Flex Spending Account

Retirement
The Henry County employee's pension program is managed by the Association County Commissioner of Georgia (ACCG). Employees are required to contribute a percentage of their annual salary for the Defined Benefit Program. The required contribution percentages are based on the employee's classification (employees should contact Human Resources for complete details). ACCG manages an optional 457b Deferred Compensation Program for all eligible employees.

Provisions and rates are subject to change.