Public Works Supervisor

City-of-Redding; Redding (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Redding seeks an experienced supervisor to plan, organize, and direct several Public Works divisions. You will oversee staff, ensure safety and regulatory compliance, and contribute to budgeting and procurement processes.

The role requires strong leadership, program development experience, and the ability to coordinate with multiple departments. A valid CA driver license is required, with eligibility within ten days of appointment.

Qualifications

• Five years relevant experience with two years in a supervisory capacity.
• CA driver license or ability to obtain within ten days.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, direct, supervise and review the work of assigned personnel.
• Assist in developing goals, objectives, policies, procedures and priorities for the section.
• Inspect sites, evaluate work, resolve problems, and verify contractor work and billing.

Skills

Supervision

Public works leadership

Budgeting

Communication

Emergency response

Operations planning

Project oversight

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent; AA coursework

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Under direction, plan, organize, direct, supervise and review the activities of one or more assigned section(s) within the Public Works Department (Water-General and Administration, Wastewater Collection, Storm Drainage, Industrial Waste, Streets-General and Administration, Fleet, and Solid Waste Divisions), including the supervision and review of assigned personnel.

• Assist in developing and implementing goals, objectives, policies, procedures, and priorities for the assigned section.
• Plan, organize, direct, coordinate, assign, supervise, review and evaluate the work of assigned personnel.
• Inspect project sites, evaluate work in progress, assess quality, resolve work problems; determine additional needs, assure continuous support and follow-up. Inspect contractors’ work and verify work and billing for payment.
• Assist in the preparation and monitoring of the budget; determine staffing needs as well as equipment, materials and supplies; assist in preparing equipment specifications. Procure and maintain inventory of necessary materials and supplies.
• Supervise, train, instruct and evaluate assigned personnel.
• Respond to inquiries or concerns from citizens and other departments/agencies. Investigate complaints and take corrective action; study maintenance and operation functions and make improvements.
• Prepare and maintain a variety of records, reports, surveys and forms in paper or electronic format. Conduct studies, and review data and analyze results. Take appropriate action.
• Recommend and enforce safety rules and regulations.
• Perform essential maintenance and operation tasks, within assigned section(s), as a result of staff shortages, emergencies, or other compelling reason.
• Perform other duties as assigned within the scope of the job classification.

Knowledge of:

• Materials, methods, practices and equipment used in the assigned section(s) (sewer, storm drain construction, industrial waste, or solid waste), maintenance and repair activities.
• Types and level of maintenance and repair activities generally performed; principles of supervision, training and performance evaluation.
• Principles and practices of administration, budget and personnel management.
• Local, state and federal rules and regulations governing work performed; and occupational hazards and safe work practices.
• Emergency response to correct accidental releases of hazardous materials, i.e., chlorine gas, sulphur dioxide. For the Fleet Division, professional and technical aspects of the operation and maintenance of a large fleet.
• Trends and technological developments pertaining to efficient automotive service, fueling and maintenance techniques.
• Proper utilization of automated fleet management systems.
• Fleet procurement, charge-back systems, utilization and operational management.
• Safety procedures and regulations.

Ability to:

• Interact effectively with the public, managers and employees.
• Supervise and direct assigned area of responsibility.
• Provide effective leadership.
• Interpret and apply laws, regulations and policies governing administrative procedures.
• Conduct field inspections.
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Read and interpret maps, plans and specifications, blueprints, drawings.
• Estimate time, materials and equipment.
• Operate modern office equipment, including personal computer and applicable software.

Education, Experience and Special Requirements

• Any combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying.
• Typical education would include a high school diploma or equivalent, supplemented with college level course work equivalent to an Associate of Arts Degree.
• Typical experience would include five years relevant experience including two years in a supervisory capacity.
• Possession of the appropriate California driver's license, or the ability to acquire one within ten days of appointment.

You will receive notifications pertaining to this recruitment at the e-mail address and text message number provided on your application. Email correspondence may go to your spam and junk mail folders. Applicants requesting a reasonable accommodation for any portion of the testing or interview process should contact Personnel at [phone] by the application deadline.

Examination Process: The examination process may include an oral board examination, a written examination, practical examination or any combination thereof. This recruitment will establish an eligibility list that may be used to fill future vacancies.

Selection Process:

Final appointment is contingent upon:

• Positive past employment references
• Passing a city paid fingerprint criminal conviction check (applicants 18 and older)
• Passing a pre-employment medical exam and drug and alcohol screening test.

Veteran's Credit: Applicants who attach a copy of the DD-214 to their application indicating “Honorable Discharge” from military service and receive a passing score on the examination process will have two (2) additional points added to their final examination score.

The City of Redding adheres to Cal/OSHA COVID-19 requirements.

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