Qualifications
Tennessee Highway Officials Certification Board requirements to be eligible for the office of Roane County Road Superintendent.
COUNTY HIGHWAY CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER QUALIFICATIONS
Be a qualified voter of the county and a resident of the county for one (1) year prior to the qualifying or appointment deadline, as appropriate (TCA 54-7-104 (g)(1));
Shall reside within the county. (TCA 8-48-101); and
Shall file affidavits and such other evidence as the Tennessee Highway Officials Certification Board shall require with the board not later than fourteen (14) days prior to the qualifying deadline for candidates in a popular election or, where the position is appointed, prior to appointment to the office. (TCA 54-7-104)
A person shall have at least a high school diploma or high school equivalency credential approved by the state board of education and meet one of the following criteria:
Be licensed to practice engineering in Tennessee; or
Be a graduate of an accredited school of engineering, with at least 2 years’ experience in highway construction or maintenance; or
Have a combination of education and experience equivalent to either of the above; or
Have at least 4 years’ experience in a supervisory capacity in highway construction or maintenance. (TCA 54-7-104)
