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Jurisdiction: Towns & Villages Jurisdictional Class: Unclassified Adopted: Revised: TOWN/VILLAGE HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: This is a Department Head position responsible for planning, coordinating, overseeing, and directing the activi ties of the Town or Village Highway Department. The work also involves main taining all aspects of the finances of the department (eg.‑paying bills, bookkeeping). Direct supervision is exercised over all department personnel. Does related work as required. TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES: (Illustrative only) Supervises, oversees, and directs all Town/Village road construction and maintenance projects; Evaluates the condition of Town/Village roads and prioritizes construction and maintenance work; Establishes quality control standards and reviews activities for compliance with these standards; Supervises, oversees, and directs Town/Village snow removal; Monitors revenues and expenditures; Prepares and maintains a variety of records and reports; Monitors emergency situations and their impact on road and traffic condi tions, and coordinates efforts to manage such situations. FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS: Comprehensive knowledge of modern methods, materials, and techniques of road construction and maintenance; ability to supervise and direct subordinate personnel; ability to analyze construction and maintenance programs and techniques for effectiveness; ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; ability to establish and maintain cooperative working rela tionships; initiative; resourcefulness; integrity; sound professional judg ment; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Possession of a high school diploma or equivalency diploma; and Possession of valid NYS Class 3 drivers license.