Director of Transportation
Paulding County, GA, None, GA, United States
Salary min: $55.00
Salary max: $84.00
Duration: Full Time
Director of Transportation, Paulding County Board of Commissioners
Vacancy Announcement
April 16, 2026
This position directs the operations of the Department of Transportation to ensure efficient and effective provision of services; plans, directs, manages, supervises, evaluates and disciplines department personnel. Manages departments road maintenance, traffic, engineering, and construction functions. Develops short and long term department plans; develops and implements department policies and procedures. Develops budget requests and administers approved funds, controls expenditures.
Communicates and coordinates activities with the Board of Commissioners, other elected officials, municipal governments, state agencies, civic groups, business leaders, and others. Responds to citizen complaints and concerns.
Provides support to the BOC: prepares correspondence; assists in preparing agendas, supporting documentation, presentation materials; attends Commission meetings; proactively responds to inquiries; provides information and makes recommendations on status of county operations and projects; implement decisions of the Commission.
Knowledge required: public works management principles, civil engineering principles and practices, local, state, and federal regulations, grant program requirements, standards, policies, and procedures applicable to county government/public administration; public budgetary and financial management principles; community and economic development practices. Required skills: problem analysis/solution development and implementation; planning, organizing, coordinating the work of personnel; computer applications; interpersonal and public relations; oral and written communications.
Minimum Qualifications: Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with the completion of a master's degree in a course of study related to the occupational field. Experience sufficient to thoroughly understand the diverse objectives and functions of the subunits in the division/department in order to direct and coordinate work within the division/department, usually interpreted to require 7-10 years of progressive management experience in a local government of similar size or complexity as Paulding County or applicable executive type experience. Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver's license issued by the State of Georgia for the type of vehicle or equipment operated. Certification as a Professional Engineer or Engineer in Training.
Position is non-Civil Service Department Head, subject to Chairman's nomination and BOC's confirmation; serves at the pleasure of the BOC. Salary range $115,371.65-$175,551.61commensurate with experience, qualifications, etc. and includes comprehensive benefits package. Applicants must submit a county "Application for Employment" (available at www.paulding.gov). Supplemental resume encouraged; however, a resume will not be accepted in lieu of a county "Application for Employment". Submit original application to Paulding County Human Resources, 240 Constitution Blvd., Dallas, GA 30132. Applications accepted through May 1, 2026, or until position is filled.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Miscellaneous Information
How to Apply for a Job with Paulding County: Employment applications will only be accepted for currently posted vacancies. Please do not submit a general application for an unknown position; it will not be considered. Applicants must submit a Paulding County Application for Employment and must specify the position of interest. Applicants may submit a resume to supplement the application, but resumes alone will not be accepted. Applications may be faxed to (770) 443-7558 or dropped by or mailed to the Paulding County Board of Commissioners, Human Resources Department, 240 Constitution Blvd., Dallas, GA 30132. Applications must be received by the closing date to be considered.
Vacancy Announcement
April 16, 2026
This position directs the operations of the Department of Transportation to ensure efficient and effective provision of services; plans, directs, manages, supervises, evaluates and disciplines department personnel. Manages departments road maintenance, traffic, engineering, and construction functions. Develops short and long term department plans; develops and implements department policies and procedures. Develops budget requests and administers approved funds, controls expenditures.
Communicates and coordinates activities with the Board of Commissioners, other elected officials, municipal governments, state agencies, civic groups, business leaders, and others. Responds to citizen complaints and concerns.
Provides support to the BOC: prepares correspondence; assists in preparing agendas, supporting documentation, presentation materials; attends Commission meetings; proactively responds to inquiries; provides information and makes recommendations on status of county operations and projects; implement decisions of the Commission.
Knowledge required: public works management principles, civil engineering principles and practices, local, state, and federal regulations, grant program requirements, standards, policies, and procedures applicable to county government/public administration; public budgetary and financial management principles; community and economic development practices. Required skills: problem analysis/solution development and implementation; planning, organizing, coordinating the work of personnel; computer applications; interpersonal and public relations; oral and written communications.
Minimum Qualifications: Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with the completion of a master's degree in a course of study related to the occupational field. Experience sufficient to thoroughly understand the diverse objectives and functions of the subunits in the division/department in order to direct and coordinate work within the division/department, usually interpreted to require 7-10 years of progressive management experience in a local government of similar size or complexity as Paulding County or applicable executive type experience. Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver's license issued by the State of Georgia for the type of vehicle or equipment operated. Certification as a Professional Engineer or Engineer in Training.
Position is non-Civil Service Department Head, subject to Chairman's nomination and BOC's confirmation; serves at the pleasure of the BOC. Salary range $115,371.65-$175,551.61commensurate with experience, qualifications, etc. and includes comprehensive benefits package. Applicants must submit a county "Application for Employment" (available at www.paulding.gov). Supplemental resume encouraged; however, a resume will not be accepted in lieu of a county "Application for Employment". Submit original application to Paulding County Human Resources, 240 Constitution Blvd., Dallas, GA 30132. Applications accepted through May 1, 2026, or until position is filled.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Miscellaneous Information
How to Apply for a Job with Paulding County: Employment applications will only be accepted for currently posted vacancies. Please do not submit a general application for an unknown position; it will not be considered. Applicants must submit a Paulding County Application for Employment and must specify the position of interest. Applicants may submit a resume to supplement the application, but resumes alone will not be accepted. Applications may be faxed to (770) 443-7558 or dropped by or mailed to the Paulding County Board of Commissioners, Human Resources Department, 240 Constitution Blvd., Dallas, GA 30132. Applications must be received by the closing date to be considered.