Road Maintenance Supervisor

Description

*This is an internal opportunity. Only current Boulder County employees are eligible to apply.*

Boulder County Public Works Department is seeking to hire a Road Maintenance Supervisor. The Road Maintenance Supervisor is a management level classification. Under the direction of the Deputy Director of Road Maintenance. The Road Maintenance Supervisor plans, directs and manages road maintenance activities and operations.

This is a full-time, benefited position. The work hours for this position are Monday - Friday 7:00am-3:30pm during the winter October-April and Monday - Thursday 6:00am-4:30pm during the Summer April-October. This position will work at 5201 St. Vrain Rd., Bldg., 5 in Longmont, CO 80503. Under Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) guidelines, this position is exempt.

Boulder County requires its employees to reside in the state of Colorado as of the first day of work.

Hiring Salary Range: $101,868.00 - $124,296.00 Annually

Tentative Hiring Timeline

• Phone Screening: April 11th
• First Round Interviews: April 15th
• Second Round Interviews: April 22nd
• Reference Check: April 22nd
  
  

New employees receive an 80-hour bank of vacation at the time of hire, in addition to 8 hours of both vacation and medical leave accruals each month. Boulder County offers bountiful benefits, including pension contributions.

Boulder County employees may qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Visit studentaid.gov for more information.

Examples of Duties

• Surveys general road conditions, plans work programs and inspects finished projects.
• Sets priorities for projects, coordinates efforts with other County departments and directs Operations/Admin supervisor and Foreperson in allocating equipment and personnel.
• Responds to and handles complaints from County officials and the public.
• Prepares or supervises preparation of road maintenance budget.
• Conducts employee evaluations, counsels employees concerning performance and initiates personnel actions on hiring, termination, promotion and discipline.
• Writes truck and equipment specifications.
• Prepares or reviews work and equipment reports.
• Manages Boulder County's Multimodal Maintenance Program.
• Manages responsibilities for Road Maintenance for the Office of Disaster Management during emergencies.
• May develop and coordinate Road Maintenance Division equipment training program.
• Performs related work as required.
• May be reassigned in case of emergencies.
  
  

Required Qualifications

PLEASE NOTE: When completing your application describe all relevant education and experience, as applications are assessed based on the required qualifications listed. Resumes and other attachments are not accepted in lieu of completed applications and will not be reviewed in the initial screening process. Any personally identifiable information (PII) such as name and address will be redacted from applications that meet the minimum screening requirements and are forwarded to the hiring manager. If the hiring manager selects you to advance in the hiring process, your attachments will then be shared with the hiring team.

Education & Experience

Boulder County is looking for well qualified candidates to fill our positions. Any combination of relevant education and experience is encouraged. In this position, we are looking for a minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent and eight years of experience in road maintenance, including four years in a supervisory or administrative capacity.

Driver's License& Reliable Vehicle

Additional related education may count towards required experience.

• Applicants must have a valid driver's license and a clean driving record
• For more information regarding a clean driving record, please click here.
  
  

Background Check

• A job offer is contingent on passing a background investigation
  
  

Special Requirement

Must possess a CDL to operate heavy road equipment.

Supplemental Information

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Thorough knowledge of procedures, methods, materials, tools and equipment used in road construction, maintenance and repair activities.
• Skills in management, supervision, coordination and organization.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work effectively with other employees, agencies and the public.
  
  

Boulder County is a workplace dedicated to supporting individuals and families of all types and to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful environment for all employees. We prohibit unlawful discrimination against applicants and employees on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, socio-economic status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Benefits

As well as offering competitive pay and a caring work environment, Boulder County offers employees an array of benefits. For all FTE and Term employees, we provide:

• Outstanding options of comprehensive health plans that include vision and dental coverage. Information can be found HERE.
• Additional Benefits can be found HERE.
• Including:
• Family-forming benefits- infertility treatment, adoption and surrogacy reimbursements
• 12 weeks Paid Caregiver leave
• Breast feeding friendly-work environment
• Sick child care, an infants-at-work policy
• Access to LifeMart discount hub, including discounts on childcare centers, event tickets, travel and more!
• Access to a nationally-recognized wellness program
• Employee Assistance Program
• PERA 401k
• Social Security retirement plans
• Additional Life and Disability Insurance
• Critical Illness and Accidental Insurance
• County-paid tuition assistance
• Eligible for PSLF- Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• Free EcoPass
• Hospital Indemnity
• ID Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• 8 Hours of Paid Public Service Leave
• Generous paid time off
• Holidays
• New Year's Day January 1
• Martin Luther King's Birthday January
• Presidents' Day February
• Memorial Day May
• Juneteenth June 19
• Independence Day July 4
• Labor Day September
• Indigenous People's Day
• General Election Day November (first Tuesday after the first Monday, even years)
• Veterans' Day November 11
• Thanksgiving Day November
• Friday after Thanksgiving*
• Christmas Eve- ½ day (full day off depends on day of the week)
• Christmas Day December 25
• New Year’s Eve- ½ day (full day off depends on day of the week)
• Vacation**
• 80-hour bank of vacation at the time of hire
• Eight hours of vacation per month for the first year of continuous service, then accrue twelve hours of vacation per month after the first year of continuous service.
• Medical**
• Eight hours of medical leave for each month employed.
• PERA- The County and all employees pay into both Social Security and PERA
• Employer contribution to Social Security: 7.65% of salary
• Employer contribution to PERA (Local Government Division- most county employees: 14.76%
• The District Attorney’s Office observe Francis Xavier Cabrini Day on the first Monday in October and omit the Friday after Thanksgiving
• Vacation and Medical leave are based off of full time FTE accruals. Part-time FTE/term employees accrue leave based on the percentage of time they work.
  
  
01

Are you a current Boulder County employee?


• Yes
• No
  
  
02

Please explain any experience you have with managing maintenance projects or programs

03

Please list your experience with conducting personnel performance evaluations.

04

What does diversity mean to you?

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Please share an example that demonstrates your respect for people and their differences; how have you worked to understand the perspectives of others?


• Required Question