Equipment Shop Supervisor - Open Until Filled

Maintenance And Operations Supervisor

Under general direction, plans, schedules, assigns, reviews, and supervises the work of staff performing repair and maintenance service duties within the maintenance and operations division of the Public Works Department; inspects work in progress and completed; performs a variety of technical tasks relative to the assigned functional area; provides complex staff assistance to management staff in areas of expertise; and performs related duties as assigned.

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 in the repair, and maintenance of heavy road and bridge maintenance and construction equipment used for County roads, bridges, and drainage systems; trains staff in work procedures; evaluates employee performance 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 technical 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, activities and regulatory compliance.
• 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.
• Directs maintenance and repair activities, including planning, estimation, scheduling, inspection, and monitoring of work being performed; develops preventive maintenance and repair schedules for the maintenance and servicing of equipment; provides technical assistance to staff.
• Oversees the requisitioning and storage of supplies, parts, materials, and tools as needed; maintains inventory and records.
• Prepares specifications for vehicles and equipment to be purchased for County use.
• Coordinates assigned activities with County departments, vendors, contractors, and individuals.
• Oversees the vehicle Smog, Diesel capacity, and BIT inspection programs, inventory, and parts purchases.
• 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 maintenance and repair of heavy road and bridge maintenance and construction equipment.
• Practices and techniques of scheduling preventative maintenance.
• Basic arithmetic to estimate supplies, review time sheets, and keep inventory records.
• Operations, work methods and limitations of a wide variety of heavy road and bridge equipment and hand and power tools used in road repair, maintenance, and construction.
• Safe work methods and safety regulations pertaining to the work.
• Basic principles and practices of budget administration and monitoring.
• Applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, regulations, and procedures relevant 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 of composition, and grammar.
• Modern equipment and communication tools used for business functions and program, project, and task coordination, including computers and software programs…