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Cheyenne County, Nebraska is accepting applications for the position of Highway Superintendent. The Superintendent serves as steward of the County’s 1,200 miles of roads, which are mostly unpaved. He or she will prepare and manage a budget of approximately $3.8 million and manage a staff of about twenty.

The Superintendent is hired by and reports to the Cheyenne County Board of Commissioners. The job requires good listening skills, patience, and diplomacy as well as fiscal and engineering skills and high tolerance for paperwork. This is a salaried management position that sometimes requires long hours and vigorous physical activity in harsh working conditions. This position is subject to Veteran’s Preference as required by law.

Cheyenne County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer (EEOE) and invites applicants with disabilities to contact the Cheyenne County Attorney for necessary accommodations in the application process. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Finalists will be interviewed during a public meeting of the Cheyenne County Board of Commissioners and employment will be subject to approval by the Cheyenne County Board of Commissioners.

Applications and job descriptions are available at:

Cheyenne County Clerk’s Office
Cheyenne County Courthouse
1000 10th Avenue
Sidney, Nebraska 69162

and the County website: https://www.cheyennecountyne.net/

POSITION DETAILS

• Full-Time Position. Exempt employee within the meaning of the Fair Labors Standard Act (FSLA).
• Compensation: $4,333 to $5,000 per month.
• Benefits: Health Insurance (with optional family coverage), Life Insurance, County Retirement, Sick Leave, and Vacation Leave.
• Reside in Cheyenne County before starting employment. Maintain residence in Cheyenne County during employment.
• Education: High school Diploma or equivalent.
• Experience: Any combination of training and experience in maintenance, construction, or engineering work involved in public works or roads.
• Must have State of Nebraska required certification or licensure as a County Highway Superintendent.
• Minimum Class B license required.
• Must pass a detailed background check.

NATURE OF WORK

• Administrative and professional engineering work directing all activities of the County Road Department.
• Work involves responsibility for organizing, directing, and coordinating the activities of the Road Department. The Superintendent is responsible for determining departmental policies, planning long-term programs, and developing and monitoring the budget. Must comply with all applicable state statutes, including Article 15 of Chapter 39 and Article 31 of Chapter 23 of the Nebraska Statutes. Work is reviewed by the Board of County Commissioners from results achieved and success in meeting goals and objectives.

EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED

• Confer with and advise staff on problems relating to the design, construction, and maintenance of flood control drains, roads, bridges; conduct field inspections of roads; approve press releases and related communications; respond to public complaints and legislative issues concerning the activities of the Road Department; attend meetings and conferences and participate on committees and advisory boards as appropriate.
• Prepare One and Six Year reports and Annual Report for Lodgepole, Dalton and Gurley.
• Conduct inspections of all railroad crossings.
• Direct and participate in long range planning activities for the Road Department; review usage and growth trends; develop proposed cost projections for new and expanded roads; investigate methods to reduce costs and finance future growth; formulate policies and procedures based on long range plans and stated goals and objectives; prepare and present annual budget for managed programs to the Board of County Commissioners; monitor and evaluate budgetary expenditures and compliance.
• Provide technical advice to the other County departments and Board of Commissioners concerning county roads, programs and operations; confer with representatives of federal, state, county, and local agencies on road issues and activities.
• Oversee all personnel activities including hiring, evaluating, and disciplining employees; review and take appropriate personnel action pertaining to promotions, merit increases, or salary increases; review and approve payroll, and confer with the Board of Commissioners on major purchases.

DESIRABLE KNOWLEDGE AND ATTRIBUTES

• Knowledge of the modern principles and practices of administration as applied to the design, construction, and maintenance of county roads.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of civil engineering as applied to the development and management of county roads.
• Knowledge of the materials, methods, and techniques applied to the construction, maintenance, and operation of county roads.
• Knowledge of public budgeting principles and methods, and budget administration.
• Ability to organize, direct, and coordinate the activities of the Road Department.
• Ability to develop long term plans and programs, enact major policy decisions, and solve complex technical and administrative problems.
• Ability to establish and maintain satisfactory relationships with government officials, community representatives, employees, and the general public.
• Ability to communicate ideas and formulate action plans effectively both orally and in writing.

DESIREABLE TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in civil engineering and some experience in developing, coordinating, or supervising road department programs or equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the desirable knowledge and abilities.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Possess a valid State of Nebraska driver’s license.
• Possess a State of Nebraska Highway Superintendent license.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Will be required to attend and pass NIMS (National Incident Management System) training.

Hamilton County is accepting applications for a full time Zoning Administrator. Must be at least 19 years of age, have a high school diploma or GED, and must be authorized to work in the U.S. This position requires a valid State of Nebraska driver’s license.

For questions, or to request a job description contact:

Hamilton County Administrative Manager
1111 13th St.
Aurora, NE 68818
phone: (402) 604-1357
email: hcam@hamilton.net

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Hamilton County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and subject to Veteran’s Preference. Applications can be found at https://hamiltoncountyne.com/home/employment/

The Scotts Bluff County Attorney is currently accepting applications for two Deputy County Attorneys. Must have knowledge of and ability to use correct grammar, vocabulary, and spelling to compose correspondence, court orders, and other materials. Employee should be able to analyze facts, evidence, and legal instruments, be able to express conclusions and arguments logically, clearly in oral and written form. Be able to interpret statues and court decisions. Requirements: Graduation from an accredited law school and member of the Nebraska Bar. This position qualifies for Veteran’s Preference. Excellent benefit package. Scotts Bluff County is an EOE/AA.

Pay range $6,153.45 – $8,462.43

To apply, submit a Scotts Bluff County application, cover letter, and resume to:

Attn: Personnel Office
Scotts Bluff County
1825 10th Street
Gering, NE 69341

Email: Personnel@scottsbluffcountyne.gov

Fax: 308-436-7163

For additional information call 308-436-6718 or go to http://www.scottsbluffcounty.org/personnel/employment-jobs.html

Applications taken until positions are filled.