Maintenance and Project Supervisor

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The Puente Hills Habitat Preservation Authority (Habitat Authority) seeks one full-time Maintenance and Project Supervisor I or II. The Habitat Authority is a government park agency established for the purpose of acquiring, restoring and/or maintaining additional open space and native habitat in the Puente Hills area of Los Angeles County, CA. The Habitat Authority manages approximately 3,891 acres of preserved public open space.

The City provides human resources support for the Habitat Authority. For more information visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

Under direction, directs, coordinates, and supervises the activities and operations of the maintenance and care of Habitat Authority Trailheads, trails, defensible space zones, grounds, amenities and facilities; implements maintenance policies and procedures; develops and monitors the budget for assigned area; ensures quality of programs and safe work practices; maintains appropriate work records; outlines, assigns, and determines work projects; ensures safe work practices;

performs other related duties as required.

The Maintenance and Project Supervisor is the supervisory level classification responsible for assisting with overseeing relevant contractors. The incumbent is responsible for assisting with planning and scheduling contractor assignments and monitoring work production. This class serves as supervisor for the maintenance and upkeep of Habitat Authority Trailheads, trails, defensible space zones, grounds, amenities, related facilities and special projects. The incumbent provides ongoing monitoring of service delivery and manages several contracts.

This classification is distinguished from the next higher classification of Maintenance and Project Supervisor II in that the latter has five years or more of full-time supervisorial or lead experience at level I, more discretionary responsibility for the administration and management of Trailheads, trails, defensible space zones, grounds, amenities, related facilities and special projects. This position is FLSA exempt and at-will.

Receives general direction from the Executive Director. Exercises direct and indirect supervision over assigned contractors or portions of assigned contractors’ tasks.

(include but are not limited to the following)

• Supervises and inspects the work of contractors engaged in maintaining Trailheads and trails, amenities, defensible space zones, grounds, and facilities; picks up trash and maintains park buildings and facilities; coordinates and provides liaison to contractors; monitors and directs contractors’ work; inspects completed work.
• Oversees and coordinates with other Habitat Authority staff and contractors for the clearance of vegetation fuel for fire protection and defensible space. This includes taking before and after photos, and monitoring contract costs, methods, schedules and specifics.
• Performs day‑to‑day administration of grants or other funding sources, prepares required reports and ensures conformance with grant or other funding sources’ requirements. Manages project budgets with funding from multiple sources keeping abreast of status and expense eligibility requirements.
• Maintains files, including authorization for expenses, project progress, contracts, budgets, contacts, Board actions and other items related to a project’s development.
• Participates in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and procedures; evaluates work methods and procedures for improving performance and meeting goals; ensures that goals are achieved; forecasts the needs and resources of the Habitat Authority; assists in assessing current and long‑range goals and objectives.
• Participates in the development of the agency budget; prepares staff reports; monitors contractors’ budget; assists with overseeing and maintaining the inventory, maintenance, and operating condition of departmental tools, equipment, vehicles and supplies; requisitions and orders needed materials, parts, and equipment.
• Prepares and administers…