Division Chief - Public Works
Bexar County
San Antonio, TX, USA
Posted on Nov 19, 2025
Summary
- Under administrative direction, is responsible for managing all activities of the Operations Division of the Public Works Department; provides technical assistance and expertise to the County Engineer concerning the operations and maintenance of the County road system; County traffic system; County Fleet Assets and performs related duties as required.
Duties and Responsibilities
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- Plans, directs and coordinates, through subordinate level staff, for the fleet division’s, road division’s and traffic division’s work plans
- Plans and manages overall operations to maintain and improve County streets and drainage assets, traffic assets and fleet assets
- Ensures effective and efficient utilization of all division personnel, equipment and financial resources
- Provides technical information to other divisions relating to streets, traffic, fleet and drainage operations
- Assists in developing, administering and monitoring the annual budget for the Operations Division
- Supervises Superintendents, Traffic Maintenance Supervisor, Operations Project Coordinator, and Bexar County Fleet Maintenance Operations Manager
- Meets with management staff to identify and resolve problems
- Assigns projects and programmatic areas of responsibility and reviews and evaluates work methods and procedures
- Performs related duties as required
Minimum Qualifications
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- Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor‘s Degree in Engineering, Business or other applicable curriculum and ten (10) years of experience in design and/or road operations, traffic operations and fleet operations projects, including five (5) years public works management experience and five (5) years of supervisory experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Considerable knowledge of all phases of public works construction procedures to include materials, methods, plans and specifications; knowledge of principles and practices of civil engineering; good knowledge of safety standards and practices; considerable knowledge of all phases of traffic operations to include school flashers, signalization, striping and signs; knowledge of management and supervisory concepts with automotive and other motorized equipment
- Skill in managing multiple projects
- Ability to supervise employees; ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing; ability to operate a two-way radio, personal computer and basic office equipment; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with County employees, government agencies, Elected/Appointed Officials, media and the public
- Must have a valid Class C Texas driver’s license
- Must secure and maintain a favorable background investigation and clearance
- Must clear a pre-employment physical and a pre-employment drug screen test
- May be required to be on-call 24-hours a day
- May be required to work more than 40 hours during the workweek
Working Environment and Physical Demands:- Working conditions are in an office environment
- Lifting/carrying 10-15 pounds frequently and 25 pounds occasionally
- Occasionally move about the office
- Frequently communicates with others; must be able to exchange accurate information
- Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery
- Positions self to perform essential functions
- Must be able to remain in a stationary position
Supplemental Information
- Workstations with internet access are available, if needed, to view job postings and apply online at 211 S Flores, San Antonio, TX 78204, 8am – 5pm, Monday through Friday. Phone: 210-335-2545.EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Bexar County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to Workplace Diversity. We are committed to providing equal opportunity for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.