Public Works Supervisor Internal Promotion

Responsibilities

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 requests, public complaints, accident and damage reports, and special events;

Ensures efficient and accurate record keeping and an ongoing annual maintenance program;

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, prioritizes, schedules and outlines work projects; investigates service requests; identifies maintenance, repair or construction needs;

Reviews service requests and assigns corrective actions;

Provides assistance and coordinates work crew activities with other department staff, City employees, or the public; responds to inquiries and resolves complaints;

Surveys 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 usage of materials, supplies and equipment; maintains related records;

Assists in the preparation of the division budget;

Responds to after‑hours 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;

Assumes responsibility for ensuring the duties of the position are performed in a safe efficient manner;

Performs other related duties as assigned or as the situation requires.

Knowledge

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

Proficiency in the use of various types of tools and equipment;

Ability to write general correspondence, spreadsheets and reports using a personal computer and software application.

Abilities

Work with limited supervision;

Deal calmly with rude or angry people;

Supervise others involved in related activities;

Handle confidential information with discretion;

Perform all the skills of the public works maintenance crews;

Work in all weather and on 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
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, or ability to obtain within six (6) months of appointment, a valid Class B California Driver’s License 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

All public employees are required to serve as disaster service workers subject to such disaster activities as may be assigned by their supervisor or by law.

Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Huntington Park is an equal opportunity employer and 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.

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