Field Services Supervisor - Streets

Essential Functions

• Plans, schedules, and supervises the work of several crews; inspects activities to ensure timely completion of projects.
• Conducts employee interviews and selections; writes and conducts performance evaluations of subordinates; recommends disciplinary actions.
• Assists the manager with budget preparation and tracking; coordinates planning schedules and material estimates with Crew Leaders.
• Monitors the crews’ maintenance work and equipment operations.
• Responds to after‑hours emergencies and leads the crew as necessary.
• May issue tools and materials as necessary to perform maintenance repairs.
• Trains subordinates in the best and safest methods of accomplishing tasks, primarily through on‑the‑job training or individual instruction.
• May transport heavy equipment and materials to and from job sites; may also perform crew duties as needed to include equipment operation.
• Consistently practices consultation, adaptation, and mobilization when dealing with internal and external customers.
• Reports to worksite and supervises staff during emergency events such as flooding situations and snow and ice storms.
• Attends public meetings such as Council, Homeowner, and Mobility meetings as needed.
• Assesses new methods and materials; reviews construction specifications, plans, and document materials needed; orders materials to complete projects and monitors costs to ensure procurement compliance.
• Conducts routine inspections of city infrastructure, including streets, sidewalks, bridges, to identify deficiencies and safety hazards; recommends and implements projects and repairs to remedy the deficiencies.
• Plans, coordinates, and directs the activities and expenditures of crews to ensure that work is performed according to appropriate guidelines, policies, and regulations.
• Manages budgetary needs and priorities on street projects including equipment, staffing, and materials.
• Prepares annual performance evaluations that clearly define expectations.
• Documents performance highlights and provides regular feedback to employees.
• Maintains regular and punctual on‑site attendance.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Public Administration, Business, or a related field.
• Four (4) years of increasing responsibility and directly related experience in public works or a related field.
• Two (2) years of administrative supervisory experience related to maintenance and/or operations program.

• Associate’s degree with major coursework in construction technology, business administration, or another related field.
• Six (6) years of increasing responsibility and directly related experience in public works maintenance and/or operations program.
• Three (3) years of administrative supervisory responsibility.

• High School Diploma.
• Eight (8) years of increasing responsibility and directly related experience in public works maintenance and/or operations program.
• Five (5) years of administrative supervisory responsibility.

• Any combination of related education, experience, certifications, and licenses that will result in a candidate successfully performing the essential functions of the job.

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with direct reports, the public, city management, City Council, and various committees.
• Ability to form and maintain effective relationships with coworkers and customers.
• Ability to interpret/analyze a problem, identify alternative solutions, predict consequences of proposed actions, and implement recommendations in support of organizational goals.
• Ability to review complex plans, specifications, and engineer drawings for purpose, intent, and completeness.
• Knowledge and experience of street construction and maintenance methods, materials, and equipment.
• Knowledge of leadership, supervision, and management techniques and practices.
• Knowledge of pavement management systems and usage in asset management.
• Knowledge of computer software such as Cartegraph and Microsoft Office applications and the ability to use them effectively to produce reports, charts, etc.
• Ability to estimate time,…