Supervisor - Utility Services-PW Yard
5 days ago
Lancaster
Job Description Closing Date: Tuesday, December 16th at 9:00 PM (PST) or once 200 applications have been received Position: Supervisor - Utility Services - PW Yard Department: Public Works Classification: Full-Time Annual Salary: $98,125.82 - $125,236.02 FLSA: Exempt - Not Eligible for Overtime EEO Category: 1.2 First/Mid-Level Officials and Managers Position Summary: Supervises, assigns, and schedules the work of field maintenance crews involved in the maintenance, construction, and repair of sewer/recycled water system facilities; provides technical staff assistance. Direction is provided by assigned management. Position exercises direct and indirect supervision of field maintenance personnel Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: • Recommend and assist in the implementation of goals and objectives; supervise, assign, schedule, and inspect maintenance and repair work; act as bi-weekly on-call supervisor for standby., • Inspect repair work during its performance and upon its completion., • Plan check sewer, drainage, and recycled water., • Arrange for and scheduled appropriate equipment and materials necessary for maintenance and projects, • Identify safety and repair needs and recommend corrective action., • Purchase necessary, authorized materials and recommend major capital purchases., • Respond to citizen inquiries and complaints., • Maintain daily records of equipment, personnel and materials used for each maintenance project., • Prepare departmental reports, complaint forms, etc., • Track and oversee budget for assigned area; participate in budget preparation., • Operate equipment and perform the most difficult and complex maintenance tasks as necessary; schedule and implement work for other departments., • Supervise, train, assign, counsel and evaluate subordinate personnel., • Schedule and assign work to contract labor work force., • Assist engineering in design and specifications for contracts., • Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade, supplemented by specialized training in the field of public works maintenance and supervision., • GIS and PACP Certification desirable., • Possession of a valid Class C California Driver’s License is required. Possession of a Class A California Driver’s License with a tanker endorsement is highly desirable., • A Grade III or higher Sewer Collection Systems Certificate (or ability to obtain within 12 months of hire.), • Five years of increasingly responsible experience in public works construction and maintenance work, including at least one year supervisory experience., • Proven knowledge of materials, methods, equipment, and tools used in streets, public works maintenance, and those used in the maintenance, construction, and repair of sewer/recycled water systems facilities, including pumps and force mains; methods of estimating time, cost, and equipment necessary to perform assigned work; safe and efficient work practices; purchasing procedures, forms and techniques; principles and practices of supervision, training and performance evaluation; operation of a variety of maintenance and construction equipment., • Proven ability supervise, assign, and schedule the work of street and public works maintenance personnel; maintain accurate and up-to-date records; read and interpret blueprints, diagrams, and construction drawings; communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; understand and carry out oral and written instruction; inspect work in progress and upon completion; identify areas needing improvement; operate a variety of street maintenance equipment safely and efficiently; work effectively with others; respond courteously and tactfully to public inquiries and complaints; supervise, train, evaluate and schedule subordinate personnel., • Develop and recommend policies and procedures related to assigned operations; communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing; develop and monitor assigned budget program/project budgets; and carry out goals and objectives., • Ability to work independently under pressure; proactive thinker/self-starter; ability to identify methods to maximize service effectiveness and efficiency., • Ability to work independently in the absence of supervision; ability to work in a team environment; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships; ability to work with all levels of employees and management, and willingness to give assistance to co-workers., • Ability to interpret and carry out a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form., • Possess excellent interpersonal communication skills both verbal and written; ability to communicate clearly and concisely., • Intermediate to advanced skill in Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Outlook and PowerPoint; proficiency in common office equipment, i.e. printer, scanner, copier and fax machine., • Problem Solving – Analytically and logically evaluating information, • Learning Agility – Seeking learning opportunities and applying the lessons to work, • Handling Stress – Maintaining emotional stability and self-control under pressure, challenge, or adversity, • Professional Integrity & Ethics – Displaying honesty, adherence to principles, and personal accountability, • Safety Focus – Showing Vigilance and care in identifying and addressing health risks and safety hazards, • Customer Focus – Attending to the Needs and expectations of customers, • Informing – Proactively obtaining and sharing information, • Teamwork – Collaborating with others to achieve shared goals, • Valuing Diversity – Appreciating the benefits of varied backgrounds and cultures in the workplace, • Put people first., • Be visionary., • Be an ambassador for Lancaster., • Be Fiscally Responsible., • Be Creative., • Always Improving., • Ascend/Descend stairs/ladders/balance (moderate), • Position self to bend or twist (frequent), • To move, transport, position items up to 15 lbs. (frequent), • Exposed to outdoor weather conditions (infrequent), • Operate Equipment (none), • Work under time pressure (moderate to frequent), • Analyze (continuous), • Computations (frequent), • Generate Written Work Product (moderate), • Independent Problem Solving (continuous), • Interruptions (frequent), • Maintain Positive Public Relations (continuous), • Organize (frequent) Disaster Service Worker: Pursuant to California Government Code Section 3100-3109, all public employees are declared disaster service workers subject to disaster service activities as may be assigned to them in the event of fire, flood, earthquake, or other natural or man-made disaster Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time; The City of Lancaster will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if the City of Lancaster is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting . The City of Lancaster is an Equal Opportunity Employer.