Director of Maintenance and Operations

1 week ago


Albany, United States Thruway Authority Full time

**Minimum Qualifications**

Ten years or more of progressively responsible management experience in maintenance, operations management, emergency management, logistics involving transportation, public service, or public safety.

Qualifying experience may include engineering or construction management involving highway or bridge related constructions, maintenance, or inspection, or oversight of emergency management, safety, or communications.

A bachelor’s degree may substitute for four years of professional experience. A master’s or higher for five years.

**Duties Description**

Under the general direction of the Executive Director, the Executive Deputy Director of Maintenance & Operations, the Chief of Staff, the Director of Maintenance & Operations will direct, manage, oversee, and administer all programs within the Department of Maintenance & Operations to ensure compliance to all Thruway Authority and State laws, policies, and procedures. The Director of Maintenance & Operations will ensure continued support of the Thruway’s mission, guiding, and operating principles. The Director of Maintenance & Operations will oversee the following programs:
Maintenance: Highway Management, Bridge Management, Equipment Management, Facilities and Code Compliance Management, Intelligent Transportation Systems Management.
Operations: Emergency Management, Radio Communications, including the Thruway’s 24/7 operations center, Traffic Safety and Travelers Services.
Specific duties may include, but not be limited to the below.
- Direct and evaluate all the Department’s activities across Headquarters (HQ) and all Thruway Divisions to ensure an Authority wide coordinated effort, efficient use of resources, and successful completion of Thruway goals and initiatives.
- Meet and communicate with Division Directors, Maintenance & Operations HQ leadership and HQ program managers to solve issues and remove barriers that may impede performance and completion of goals.
- Use data and key performance indicators to ensure that goals are being met and initiatives are being supported. Take remedial action where necessary to correct problems.
- Travel to Divisions when necessary to meet firsthand with Division Directors and support staff to evaluate field conditions and support both HQ and Division initiatives.
- Direct operations of personnel, equipment. and resources during local crises, disasters, and/or extreme weather events, including but not limited to terrorist activity, civil unrest, extreme weather events, and infrastructure failures.
- Travel to Divisions to staff Division Operations Centers during events to expedite critical decision making.
- Travel to and represent the Thruway at Multi-State Agency regional operations Centers, NYS Division of Homeland Security & Emergency Services (DSHES) Albany HQ location of other regional command centers across the state during times of operation.
- Remain in contact and in close communication with the Executive Director and other key Executive staff.
- Represent the Department of Maintenance & Operations by serving on the Thruways Executive staff. Work with other Department heads to insure support of Thruway goals and initiatives.
- Oversee, manage, and administer the Capital Plan as it pertains to use and distribution of labor, material, and financial resources.
- Represent the Department on the Statewide Capital Program Planning Committee.
- Evaluate submissions from each Division to ensure compliance with Authority needs and existing standards.
- Review Data presented by the Bureau of Asset Management and collectively work with Engineering to arrive at a plan that meets upcoming needs. Use the data, past history, and expertise of department, division, and HQ staff to prioritize projects and initiatives in the evolving Capital Plan.
- Oversee and manage the annual Operating and Reserve Budget for the Department.
- Review all HQ and Division operating budget submissions for accuracy and need, make changes as necessary.
- Ensure funds for high level initiatives are included.
- Ensure funding for items passed by the Board are included in future budget years.
- Review annual equipment reserve budget to ensure fleet replacement is being adequately supported as efficiently and effectively as possible.
- Represent the Executive Director at various Statewide conferences, meetings, or groups.
- Attend the disaster preparedness commission or similar meetings. Coordinate and communicate information and/or responses with the Executive Director.
- Meet with NYS Department of Transportation (DOT), NYS State Police, or other organizations to prepare for upcoming weather events or real time crises. Communicate and coordinate needs and responses with the Executive Director.
- Oversee public and private sector management and coordination.
- Assess the vulnerability and risk mitigation in transportation, public service, or the like.
- Develop maintenance operations and emergency management pro



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