Public Works Supervisor Internal Promotion

The Position

**THIS POSITION IS PROMOTIONAL- RESTRICTED TO CURRENT CITY OF HUNTINGTON PARK EMPLOYEES** Under general direction of the Director of Field Services this position supervises and assists the work of an assigned public work crew in accordance with established objectives and work standards of the City; implements work procedures; participates in the planning and outlining of work projects; performs related work as required.

Examples of Duties

The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.
Performs skilled and supervisory work over a crew of maintenance employees in street maintenance, sidewalks, curb gutter, and storm drains, paint pavement markings, parks and recreation areas, and grounds and facilities maintenance;
Plans, directs, coordinates and schedules work crews;
Initiates field inspections of assigned areas and inspects work as needed, investigates service request, public complaints, accident and damage reports, and special events;
Insures efficient and accurate record keeping and an ongoing annual maintenance programs;
Participates in the employee recruitment selection, evaluates the job performance of subordinate employees and recommends disciplinary action;
Instructs and trains subordinate employees;
Plans and oversees contract work as assigned;
Manages, prioritize, schedule and outline work projects; investigates service requests; identify maintenance, repair or construction needs;
Reviews service request and assign screws for corrective action;
Provides assistance and coordinates work crew activities with other department staff, City employees, or the public; responds to inquiries and resolves complaints;
Survey City streets to identify maintenance needs;
Assigns and participates in the repair of streets and alleys;
Inspects work projects in progress and on completion to ensure conformance to established work standards, including the work of contractors; may assist in management of maintenance contracts;
Assists and trains subordinates in the safe operation of various tools and equipment;
Operates various sizes and types of trucks and trailers to move equipment and materials;
Uses hand and portable power tools, including jack hammers;
Serves under the direction of the department's emergency operation center;
Coordinates debris and bulky item pickup on public right-a-ways;
Prepares reports regarding work crew activities, including reports regarding usage of materials, supplies and equipment; maintains related records;
Assists in the preparation of the division budget;
Responds to afterhours emergency callouts as needed;
Ensures work of crew is performed in a safe and efficient manner; trains subordinates in semi-skilled and skilled operations, work methods, and safety practices and procedures;
Responds to afterhours emergency call outs as needed;
Assumes responsibility for ensuring the duties of position are performed in a safe efficient manner;
Performs other related duties as assigned or as situation requires
Qualifications

The following generally describes the knowledge and ability required to enter the job and/or be learned within a short period of time in order to successfully perform the assigned duties.

Knowledge of :
The practices, methods and materials used in the assigned maintenance or repair activity;
The operation, uses and maintenance of tools and equipment;
Procedures for requisitions and purchasing necessary materials and supplies;
Occupational hazards and standard safety precautions necessary in the work;
Principles and practices of supervision and training;
Recordkeeping and report writing;
Hazardous material handling, containment, storage, and disposal;
Medium equipment operation;
Department safety policies and budgetary processes;
Applicable regulations including MUTCD, WATCH, SPFPWC and Green book;
Skills:

In the use of various types of tools and equipment;
Possess skills to word process general correspondence, spreadsheets and reports using a personal computer and software application;
Ability to

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Work with limited supervision;
Deal calmly with rude or angry people;
Supervise others involved in related activity;
Handle confidential information with discretion;
Perform all the skills of the public works maintenance crews;
Work in climate weather and/or uneven surfaces;
Interpret written and oral instructions and carry them out;
Respond to service requests;
Use and care for assigned equipment and tools in work area assigned;
Keep records and prepare reports and maintain accurate work records;
Work overtime as requested;
Develop necessary skills from on-the-job training and meet the standards of performance or higher for the classification by the end of the probationary period;
Willingness to work overtime as requested;
Willingness to assume responsibility to maintain a safe working environment;
Establish smooth working relationships and resolve interpersonal conflicts;
Understand and interpret provisions of the municipal code, MOU's, Administrative Policies and Departmental Rules and other City Policies related to their respective job duties;
Review and evaluate employee's job performance;
Effectively supervise subordinates;
Foster a teamwork environment;
Plan, organize and prioritize progress;
Lead, coach, instruct and motivate employees;
Provide leadership;
Provide work instructions;
Willingness to initiate, recommend and carry out personnel actions as required;
Organize, assign, schedule and delegate workload among employees;
Speak before groups of people;
Effectively manage workplace diversity issues in a diverse organization;
Work necessary hours and times to accomplish goals, objectives and required tasks;
Effectively communicate both orally and in writing;
Deal with all levels of employees and the public;
Initiate and accomplish work in a timely manner;
Assume responsibility for providing effective customer service;
Education and Experience Guidelines

Any combination of equivalent education, training and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Education/Training:

Graduation from high school or attainment of GED (General Education Degree) or CHSPE (California High School Proficiency Examination) supplemented by appropriate technology programs.

Experience:

Five (5) years of increasingly responsible experience in related activity, including supervisory experience.

License or Certificate:

Possession of and or ability to obtain within six (6) months of appointment, a valid Class B California Driver's License is required as a condition of continued employment and a satisfactory driving record.
A valid Class C California Driver's License.
Physical Requirements:

Must meet approved physical and pre-placement medical standards for the position.

Disaster Service Worker

Pursuant to California Government Code 3100, all public employees are required to serve as disaster service workers subject to such disaster activities as may be assigned to them by their supervisor or by law.
Applications must be submitted online . Employment application and supplemental questions must be completed. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a City application. Applicants must be specific in describing their qualifications for this position. Failure to state all pertinent information may lead to elimination from consideration. Stating "See Resume" is not an acceptable substitution for a completed application. If you submit multiple applications, only the most recent application will be considered. Application materials will be screened in relation to the criteria outlined in the job announcement. Applicants whose qualifications best meet or exceed the requirements and needs of the City, will be invited to participate further in the selection process. Copies of the required certifications must be submitted with the application. Possession of the minimum qualifications does not ensure continuing in the recruitment process. The selection process may include a written examination, a panel interview and other testing processes designated to predict successful job performance. Communication regarding your application and/or status will be sent to the email address listed on your application. Please check your email regularly throughout the recruitment process as you will not receive communications by any other method. It is the applicant's responsibility to notify Human Resources of any changes to their contact information. THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON PARK IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER The City of Huntington Park is committed to promoting equal employment opportunity to all without regard to political affiliation or opinion, age, race, color, national origin, ancestry, religious creed, marital status, disability, medical condition, gender, pregnancy, or pregnancy related condition. Please note: If you require an accommodation during the selection process, please notify the Human Resources Department. REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION The City of Huntington Park is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Please note: If you require an accommodation during the selection process, please notify the Human Resources Department. LEGAL RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UNITED STATES The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 requires all new hire employees to submit verification of the legal right to work in the United States within three (3) business days beginning with the first day of work. The City is legally prohibited from employing anyone who cannot provide such verification or documentation. PROVISIONS The provisions of this job announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract and any provisions contained in this job announcement may be modified or revoked without notice. The successful candidate will be required to undergo a reference / background check and pass a post-offer pre-employment medical examination (which will include a drug/alcohol screening). The City of Huntington Park utilizes E-Verify and new employees must provide documentation to establish both identity and work authorization. APPLICANT SUPPORT Please contact NeoGov at (855) 524-5627.