Operations Supervisor II - Public Works, Highways​/Maintenance Division

Howard County:

Conveniently located in the heart of central Maryland between Baltimore and Washington, Howard County offers the charm of a historic past mixed with the excitement of a cosmopolitan community.

Howard County Government is a leader in innovation, sustainability, and consistently ranked as one of the best places to live and work in the country. In 2025, Howard County Government received a record-breaking 83 Achievement Awards from the National Association of Counties (NACo) – the highest number of annual NACo awards achieved in the history of the State of Maryland, and the highest number of awards out of any county in the State of Maryland which received a collective 136 awards.

NACo is the leading organization representing county-level government operations. These awards recognize innovative and transformative programs that provide new services for county residents, improve existing programs, upgrade working conditions, and enhance citizen participation and public policy making.

We are looking for outstanding individuals to join our team and contribute to excellence in Howard County operations.

• We are committed to workplace excellence in every area of County government.
• We have a highly talented, diverse, and inclusive workplace. Your input will not only be heard, but it will be encouraged!
• We offer competitive compensation and great benefits including medical, retirement, and wellness programs.
• As a member of the Howard County Government team, you'll be helping drive our culture and directly impact what makes us an amazing place to work.

This is a supervisory level position overseeing the operation and planning of the Highway Maintenance Crew. Investigates work orders and responds to concerned party. Deals with appropriate agency and public to resolve concerns.

$35.46 - $39.92
$73,763 - $83,039

Performs intermediate supervisory level and advanced operations service work under general supervision from an administrative or technical superior. Work includes supervising the activities of laboring and equipment operation personnel in areas such as construction, maintenance, landfill disposal, tree care, utility, vehicle repair, contracted refuse collection, water reclamation, parks, horticulture, and forestry work. Include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.

Assigns Supervisor I to roadway maintenance activities, such as road patching, pot hole repair, bridge repair, guardrail repair, excavation, road resurfacing and grading, brush and debris removal, grading shoulders and embankments, snow removal, replacing and installing storm drain pipe, repairing storm drain inlets, and a variety of other highway related operations; oversees complex tasks; spot-checks work in progress; approves finished jobs;

enforces safety regulations and procedures.

Demonstrates methods and techniques of general laboring and motor equipment operation activities; trains personnel in equipment operations, trades practices, care and use of tools and materials, safety precautions; orders materials, tools and small equipment prior to beginning and completion of jobs; may maintain inventory of stock.

Participates with highways superintendent in general planning and scheduling of ongoing and long range work activities.

Obtains daily work orders; assigns crews for fitting out trucks with necessary supplies and equipment; determines kind and amount of materials needed for daily work assignment.

Maintains records of progress of work, work accomplished, time on the job, materials used, accidents, and other relevant information; may participate in budget preparation.

Operates equipment and performs laboring activities as necessary.

Regularly meets with County residents, staff from other County and State agencies, to discuss roadway maintenance activities and appraise them on work status.

This position is considered emergency essential, and as such, the incumbent may be required to report for regular work shift during inclement weather, or when an emergency situation arises.

Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Reviews citizen requests, and provides responses as needed. Tracks work activities and maintains appropriate records.

Enters data into computer data base.

This job has supervisory responsibilities for twenty-five highway maintenance employees that primarily work in Highways Central Zone with approximately 360 centerline miles of roadway. This includes two Operation Supervisor I's, Equipment Operators and Utility Workers.

High School Diploma or GED and six (6) years related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Ability to read and understand blueprints and contract documents.
• Thorough knowledge of principles, practices, methods and techniques of…