Associate Director for Pavement Maintenance

DC Department of Human Resources; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 110,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and life insurance

Retirement benefits

BikeShare membership

Professional development

Housing assistance

Job summary

DC Department of Human Resources seeks a senior leader to direct Pavement Maintenance and related right-of-way programs for the District. The role oversees policy development, capital and maintenance planning, and in-house vs contracted work strategies to meet agency objectives.

The incumbent will manage cross‑divisional operations, coordinate with internal and external partners, ensure compliance with safety and regulatory requirements, and provide executive guidance on complex operational

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Safety, Transportation, or the Physical Sciences or related fields is highly desirable.
• Applicants must have at least 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to grade 14 level in the District of Columbia government service, or equivalent public or private sector.
• Specialized experience is work that has equipped the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position.

Responsibilities

• Provide policy direction, strategic oversight, and operational guidance for pavement and right-of-way maintenance programs.
• Oversee the Pavement Maintenance Division and coordinate with partners to support asset operations.
• Manage resources and advise Director on planning, scheduling, and policy interpretation.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Safety, Transportation, or the Physical Sciences or related fields

Job description

Duties And Responsibilities

Provides overall policy direction, strategic oversight, and operational guidance for the District’s pavement and right-of-way maintenance programs, including citywide contracting and service delivery for streets, alleys, sidewalks, tunnels, bike lanes, trails, bus lanes, pavement markings, winter maintenance operations, and channelization devices. Oversees the implementation of maintenance programs, ensures adherence to departmental standards and requirements, and coordinates with internal and external partners to support effective transportation asset operations. Provides programmatic guidance for transportation maintenance initiatives with an emphasis on meeting agency mandates and operational objectives. Oversees investigations, data collection, and analysis related to pavement and right-of-way conditions to support planning, prioritization, and resource allocation. Plans, directs and manages program maintenance operations of subordinate divisions and managers. Provides executive guidance on complex operational issues, program challenges, and sensitive matters requiring high-level coordination and policy interpretation.

Oversee the Pavement Maintenance Division including operational planning activities by using asset condition data and service performance information to develop draft capital and maintenance program recommendations for the District’s highway and street assets, including winter maintenance operations. Manages PMD assets to include street, highways, tunnels, culverts, and other assets in the right of way including pavement markings. Develops critical policies pertinent to determinations regarding work to be contracted out and work to be performed by in-house direct labor forces such as, winter maintenance responsibilities. Manages and oversees human, fiscal and other resources for the overall operations of the Pavement Maintenance Division. Keeps the Director and executive team informed about current program planning and scheduling and ensures that the work of PMD conforms to plans, guidelines, objectives and goals. Provides expert guidance regarding the need to adjust or develop new plans or schedules, as needed.

Qualifications And Education

Undergraduate and Graduate Education: Major study -- accounting, business administration, business or commercial law, commerce, economics, engineering, finance, industrial management, statistics, traffic management, transportation, motor mechanics, or other fields related to the position. Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Safety, Transportation, or the Physical Sciences or related fields is highly desirable. Applicants must have at least 1yearof specialized experience equivalent to grade 14 level in the District of Columbia government service, or equivalent public or private sector. Specialized experience is work that has equipped the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position.

Licensures and Certifications

Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and be able to drive a motorized vehicle. Certification as a safety professional is also highly desirable.

Work Conditions/Environment

Time will be split between working in an office setting and the field on construction sites. During field visits, the incumbent will be on construction sites, which includes but is not limited to walking on unfinished horizontal and vertical surfaces, inclement weather conditions, occasional night and/or weekend work, loud noise, and dust.

Other Significant Facts

Tour of Duty: Varies

Pay Plan, Series, and Grade: MS-2101-15

Promotion Potential: No Known Promotional Potential

Duration of Employment: Management Supervisory Service (MSS) At-Will. At-Will employment applies to the Management Supervisory Service (MSS). All positions and appointments in the MSS serve at the pleasure of the appointing authority and may be terminated at any time with or without cause.

Collective Bargaining Unit (Non-Union): This position is not a collective bargaining unit.

Position Designation: This position is designated as a security-sensitive position. Incumbents of this position are subject to enhanced suitability screening under Chapter 4 of DC personnel regulations. Accordingly, applicants must successfully pass Pre-employment and Biennial Criminal Background, Traffic Records Checks, and Drug and Alcohol Testing.

Emergency Designation: This position has been designated as an essential/emergency employee position under the provisions of District Personnel Manual Chapter 12. As such, your services may be required in emergency situations to perform crucial duties, i.e., snow removal, debris removal, transportation, shelter operation, food distribution, and communication. These duties may be performed when the government is closed or when most employees are dismissed early. The incumbent of this position must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and be able to drive a motorized vehicle.

Applicants claiming “Residency Preference” will be required to maintain residency in the District of Columbia for a minimum of seven (7) years. Failure to do so may result in forfeiture of employment.

Benefits May Include

• Health and life insurance benefits and retirement benefits (More information about these benefits is available on the D.C. Department of Human Resources (DCHR) website atwww.dchr.dc.gov.)
• Complimentary Capital BikeShare Membership
• Continued professional development, and professional growth through d.University, the in-house training available for all DDOT employees
• Flexible work schedule (team and role dependent)
• Employer assisted housing loan program, providing payment and/or closing cost financing for first-time home buyers (restrictions apply)

EEO Statement

The District of Columbia Government does not discriminate or retaliate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, gender identity and expression, national origin, family responsibilities, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, homeless status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, participation in a legally protected activity, parental status, matriculation, personal appearance, credit information, status as a victim or family member of a victim of domestic violence, sexual offense, or stalking, military service, or other non-merit factor.