Road Supervisor

Position: Road Supervisor - Open Until Filled
Location: Madera

DEFINITION

Under general direction, plans, schedules, assigns, reviews, and supervises the work of staff performing road, bridge, drainage system, and infrastructure construction and maintenance duties within a unit of the Roads Section of the Maintenance and Operations Division in the Public Works Department; plans and coordinates a comprehensive public works unit in the Roads Section; coordinates assigned activities with other County departments and outside agencies;

provides complex staff assistance to management staff in areas of expertise; and performs related duties as assigned.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Receives general direction from assigned management personnel. Exercises supervision over technical and maintenance staff.

The job functions listed below are not inclusive or exclusive and are intended only as illustrations or examples of the various types of work that may be performed in various divisions/departments. Reasonable accommodation will be made when requested and determined by the County to be appropriate under applicable law.

* Plans, organizes, assigns, supervises, and reviews the work of staff providing support to a unit of the Roads Section in the Maintenance and Operations Division; trains staff in work procedures; evaluates employee performance, counsels employees, and effectively recommends initial disciplinary action; assists in selection and promotion.

* Participates in the development of goals, objectives, policies, and procedures for assigned services and programs; recommends and implements policies and procedures including standard operating procedures for assigned operations.

* Monitors activities of the work unit; identifies opportunities for improving service delivery and procedures; provides recommendations concerning process changes; reviews with appropriate management staff; implements improvements.

* Coordinates assigned services and operations with those of other divisions and outside agencies.

* Participates in annual budget preparation; identifies resource needs; prepares detailed cost estimates with appropriate justifications; monitors expenditures.

* Provides staff assistance to management; prepares and presents staff reports and other written materials; supervises the establishment and maintenance of reports, records, databases, and files; ensures the proper documentation of operations and activities.

* Answers questions and provides information to the public; investigates and responds to complaints and inquiries from citizens, other departments, and agencies; recommends corrective actions to resolve issues.

* Inspects County roads, bridges, drainage systems, and related infrastructure to determine the extent and cost of needed maintenance and repairs; estimates materials, labor, and equipment required to perform the work.

* Directs emergency repair operations and performs skilled heavy maintenance and construction equipment operation assignments as needed.

* Oversees proper maintenance and upkeep of section equipment; performs regular equipment maintenance and repair when necessary; assigns equipment to work crews for maximum utilization.

* Performs traffic control at work sites and during forest fires, inclement weather, traffic accidents, and hazardous spills.

* Represents the County in meetings with members of other public and private organizations, community groups, contractors, developers, and the public.

* Ensures staff observe and comply with all County and mandated safety rules, regulations, and protocols.

* Performs related duties as assigned.

Knowledge of:

* Principles and practices of employee supervision, including work planning, assignment review and evaluation, discipline, and the training of staff in work procedures.

* Principles and practices of leadership.

* Principles, practices, methods, and techniques of public works construction and maintenance operations.

* Methods, procedures, tools, materials, and equipment used in the construction, maintenance, and repair of county roads, bridges, and related facilities.

* Operation and maintenance of road and bridge maintenance heavy equipment.

* Geography and road locations of the assigned area of the County.

* Cost, labor, equipment, and materials estimating for projects.

* Occupational hazards and safety equipment and practices related to the work.

* County and mandated safety rules, regulations, and protocols.

* Basic principles and practices of budget administration and monitoring.

* Applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, regulations, and proceduresrelevant to assigned areas of responsibility.

* Principles and procedures of record keeping.

* Principles and techniques for working with groups and fostering effective team interaction to ensure teamwork is conducted smoothly.

* Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public, vendors, contractors, and County staff.

* The structure and content of the English language, including the meaning and spelling of words, rules…