Herschel Leroy Gott

• Supervises crews responsible for road signage, striping, and traffic control.
• Goal-driven leadership of striping crew resulting in project completion, often ahead of schedule.
• Coordinated acquisition of 2017 EasyLiner striper and appropriate training. (Upgrade from previous equipment)
• Maintains inventory and equipment for striping functions and in-house sign fabrication.
• Ensures ongoing sign audits and worker competence with Arcgist logging system using iPad's in the field.
• Conducts annual performance reviews for 10 person department. Provides re-direction and coaching for improved performance as needed. Coordinates hiring and on-going staffing of positions.
• Ensures maintenance of required certifications.
• Directs actions to address safety issues reported by law enforcement including debris on roadways or sign compromise. Responds to citizen concerns related to traffic issues.
• Oversees custodial and maintenance worker duties.
• Coordinates with contracted security company for patrol of County compound.
• Collaborates with County Clerk for timely delivery and pick-up of voting machines and equipment at 87 locations across Greene county 3-4times/ year.

Innovations:

• Implemented a cost-saving measure by recycling signs and applying a new face rather than obtaining new metal.
• Changed to a heavier grade post inventory for increased durability against storms.
• Stopped use of Thermoplastic and changed to paint at intersections for better resource management and reduced cost.
• Acquired and implemented software and database for sign inventory/maintenance~2010.

• Maintained a safe working environment by enforcing strict adherence to safety guidelines and promptly addressing potential hazards.
• Trained and monitored team members to verify work quality and address concerns.
• Coordinated daily assignments to ensure active progress toward goals.
• Applied knowledge of current safety, highway maintenance, and employment policy and procedure manuals in daily work-flow.
• Contributed experience from multiple roles: flagging, right of way, asphalt, grater-laying, snow plowing, flood control, patch, mowing crews, street sweeper.