Field Services Supervisor - Streets

Job Title

Responsible for providing leadership and supervising the maintenance of the City's Public Infrastructure System, including streets, sidewalks, curb/gutters, ADA ramps, bridges, as well as snow and ice removal programs, policies, practices, and employees of the Street Division.

Essential Functions:

• Plans, schedules and supervises the work of several crews; inspects the activities of the crews to ensure appropriate and timely completion of projects
• Conducts employee interviews and selections; writes and conducts performance evaluations of subordinates; recommends disciplinary actions
• Assists 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 site; 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 meetings, Homeowner meetings, and Mobility meetings as needed.
• Assesses new methods and materials; reviews construction specifications, and plans 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 their crews to ensure that the 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

Additional Duties:

• Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

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

OR

• An Associate's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in construction technology, business administration, or other job-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.

OR

• 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.

OR

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

Core Competencies:

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing specific in techniques with the direct reports, 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.
• Know…