WILKINSON COUNTY, GEORGIA – PUBLIC WORKS / ROAD SUPERINTENDENT

Wilkinson County is seeking a qualified, dependable, and experienced individual to lead and manage its Public Works/Road Department and associated building and code enforcement responsibilities.

This position offers an opportunity to serve the citizens of Wilkinson County by overseeing county road maintenance, public infrastructure, building permitting, building inspections, and county ordinance enforcement.

Primary responsibilities will include, but will not be limited to, managing daily road department operations, supervise road department staff, and work with engineers to oversee road repairs and maintenance. Selected candidate will also be responsible for issuing building permits, reviewing and helping to enforce county ordinances, and performing inspections for maintenance on county buildings.

A successful candidate will possess at least a high school diploma or equivalent, 5 years supervisory and leadership experience, ability to multi-task, strong communication and organizational skills, and computer skills. An ideal candidate will have knowledge of road maintenance and heavy equipment operation along with knowledge of building permitting, building inspections, and code enforcement.

Wilkinson County is looking for someone who is dependable, organized, professional, and willing to take responsibility for multiple areas of county operations. The successful candidate must be able to manage employees, oversee road maintenance, work with contractors and property owners, issue permits, conduct inspections within their qualifications, and ensure compliance with county ordinances.

Salary range is $78,000 to $80,000. Benefits will be provided in accordance with Wilkinson County employment policies.

Applications may be obtained from the Wilkinson County Board of Commissioners’ office or on the county website at www.wilkinsoncounty.net.  All applications should be returned to the commissioners’ office by close of business on Friday December 11, 2026 to be considered.

For additional information, contact the Wilkinson County Board of Commissioners’ Office at 478-946-2236 or the county manager at tstrange@wilkinsoncounty.net.

**WILKINSON COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. **

### SERVING OUR COMMUNITY. MAINTAINING OUR ROADS. PROTECTING OUR COUNTY’S STANDARDS.