What are the responsibilities and job description for the Skilled Trades Supervisor (Highway & Bridge Maintenance Division) position at Broward County Government?
Requirements And Preferences
The Broward County Board of County Commissioners is seeking qualified candidates for Skilled Trades Supervisor in Highway & Bridge Maintenance Division.
**Broward County is not accepting attachments for this recruitment, including resumes or similar supporting documentation. Please ensure you complete the application in its entirety and include all information you want considered**
Please Note: This announcement will remain open until a sufficient number of applications are received and may close at any time.
The Broward County Board of County Commissioners is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Skilled Trades Supervisor for Highway and Bridge Maintenance Division (HBMD).
HBMD maintains and improves the County's highway/street system, operates and maintains drawbridges, and oversees mosquito control operations. HBMD is also responsible for cleaning and mowing rights-of-way, street patching and resurfacing, intersection improvements, sidewalk repairs and upgrade, guardrail maintenance, bridge maintenance, street cleaning, and storm-water drainage improvements.
HBMD is seeking a Skilled Trades Supervisor to perform front-line supervision of skilled trades crews involved in the construction, maintenance and repair of County-maintained roads and and bridges (fixed and bascule), maintenance and repair of drainage and stormwater infrastructures, guardrail installation and maintenance, and/or landscaping projects with contractors or in-house crews. Incumbent will provide project support and coordination of assigned construction and maintenance projects, conduct site inspections and prepare technical reports. General duties include: supervision of subordinate trades crews involved in the construction, schedule and assignment of equipment and duties to subordinate crews to ensure completion of assigned projects; monitoring and evaluating the performance of personnel, participating in the selection, interview and hiring process; and training and counseling employees in proper performance of work assignments, plan development and construction site inspections and documentation, project documentation, invoice review and vendor submittal review.
Ideal candidate posses broad knowledge in: roadway construction and FDOT standards, structural maintenance and repair of bridge-houses and fixed bridges, maintenance of traffic and construction job site standards, scheduling of equipment needs and assignment of duties to staff to ensure completion of assigned projects; procuring materials and supplies, site inspection of work for conformance to construction plans, creating specifications and standards for contractor work and projects; prioritize, coordinate and schedule repairs and maintenance plans for moveable and/or fixed bridges; schedule repairs of construction related heavy equipment and vehicles, and understanding of electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic components of moveable bridges and/or heavy equipment.
General Description
Oversees the construction, renovation and repair work of a skilled trades crew.
Works under general supervision, independently developing work methods and sequences.
Minimum Education And Experience Requirements
Requires four (4) years in journey level experience in area of assignment including one (1) year of lead work/supervisory experience.
For consideration of international degrees, candidates must have it evaluated by an approved member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES), or Association of International Credential Evaluators (AICE). All associated expenses incurred are the responsibility of the candidate. To access the NACES directory of current members, please visit https://www.naces.org/members . To access the AICE directory of endorsed members, please visit https://aice-eval.org/endorsed-members/ . Completed evaluations do not guarantee an offer of employment and are subject to approval by Broward County Human Resources.
Special Certifications And Licenses Required
May require license depending on area of assignment. Possess and maintain a Florida Class E Driver's License based on area of assignment.
Depending on area of assignment, a Florida Class A/ B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with Air Brake and Passenger Transport Endorsement must be obtained within ninety (90) days of employment.
Preferences
The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the job as necessary.
Prioritizes staff assignments, plans and implements work projects and methods; determines application procedure and oversees the purchasing of all materials, submits requisition forms and specifications for supplies and materials; determines what new equipment should be purchased as well as what equipment is needed for various projects; performs and oversees equipment maintenance and planning for support of heavy equipment as needed.
Determines if safety hazards exist and implements necessary corrections; inspects buildings and grounds for various needed repairs and maintenance.
Plans, assigns and supervises trades staff, equipment operators and maintenance personnel engaged in carpentry, electrical, plumbing, masonry, painting, lawn cutting, natural area maintenance and repair and/or preventive maintenance of equipment and vehicles, etc.; inspects jobs in progress as well as completed jobs and assignments.
Oversees requisition of parts and supplies, checks and orders stock and repair parts; manages heavy equipment fleet; repairs, replaces, diagnoses, and troubleshoots related equipment and machinery.
Consults and assists other agencies within Broward County.
Assumes the duties of superior when needed.
Handles personnel issues regarding attendance, hiring and progressive discipline, payroll functions, various reports, filing, staff meetings, purchase tracking and recording approvals of requests as needed; monitors assigned budget, as applicable.
Inputs data and work logs into computer; communicates with peers and upper management on any maintenance issues; attends relevant meetings.
Performs related work as assigned.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Physical Demands
Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.
Performs light work that involves walking or standing most of the time and involves exerting up to 25 pound s or more (depending on area of assignment) of force on a regular and recurring basis, or skill, adeptness, and speed in the use of fingers, hands, or limbs on repetitive operation of mechanical or electronic office or shop machines or tools within moderate tolerances or limits of accuracy.
Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment)
Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.
Involves routine and frequent exposure to dust, noise, electrical shocks; heights.
SPECIAL INFORMATION
Competencies
County Core Values
All Broward County employees strive to demonstrate the County's four core behavioral competencies.
Broward County is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to inclusion. Broward County is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. We support the hiring of people with disabilities; therefore, if you require assistance due to a disability, please contact the Professional Standards Section in advance at 954-357-6500 or email Profstandards@broward.org to make an accommodation request.
Emergency Management Responsibilities
Note: During emergency conditions, all County employees are automatically considered emergency service workers. County employees are subject to being called to work in the event of a disaster, such as a hurricane, or other emergency situation and are expected to perform emergency service duties, as assigned.
County-wide Employee Responsibilities
All Broward County employees must serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of Broward County's Employee Code of Ethics, gift, and conflict of interest policies.
All Broward County employees must establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, co-workers, elected and appointed officials and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity and expression.
The Broward County Board of County Commissioners is seeking qualified candidates for Skilled Trades Supervisor in Highway & Bridge Maintenance Division.
**Broward County is not accepting attachments for this recruitment, including resumes or similar supporting documentation. Please ensure you complete the application in its entirety and include all information you want considered**
Please Note: This announcement will remain open until a sufficient number of applications are received and may close at any time.
The Broward County Board of County Commissioners is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Skilled Trades Supervisor for Highway and Bridge Maintenance Division (HBMD).
HBMD maintains and improves the County's highway/street system, operates and maintains drawbridges, and oversees mosquito control operations. HBMD is also responsible for cleaning and mowing rights-of-way, street patching and resurfacing, intersection improvements, sidewalk repairs and upgrade, guardrail maintenance, bridge maintenance, street cleaning, and storm-water drainage improvements.
HBMD is seeking a Skilled Trades Supervisor to perform front-line supervision of skilled trades crews involved in the construction, maintenance and repair of County-maintained roads and and bridges (fixed and bascule), maintenance and repair of drainage and stormwater infrastructures, guardrail installation and maintenance, and/or landscaping projects with contractors or in-house crews. Incumbent will provide project support and coordination of assigned construction and maintenance projects, conduct site inspections and prepare technical reports. General duties include: supervision of subordinate trades crews involved in the construction, schedule and assignment of equipment and duties to subordinate crews to ensure completion of assigned projects; monitoring and evaluating the performance of personnel, participating in the selection, interview and hiring process; and training and counseling employees in proper performance of work assignments, plan development and construction site inspections and documentation, project documentation, invoice review and vendor submittal review.
Ideal candidate posses broad knowledge in: roadway construction and FDOT standards, structural maintenance and repair of bridge-houses and fixed bridges, maintenance of traffic and construction job site standards, scheduling of equipment needs and assignment of duties to staff to ensure completion of assigned projects; procuring materials and supplies, site inspection of work for conformance to construction plans, creating specifications and standards for contractor work and projects; prioritize, coordinate and schedule repairs and maintenance plans for moveable and/or fixed bridges; schedule repairs of construction related heavy equipment and vehicles, and understanding of electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic components of moveable bridges and/or heavy equipment.
General Description
Oversees the construction, renovation and repair work of a skilled trades crew.
Works under general supervision, independently developing work methods and sequences.
Minimum Education And Experience Requirements
Requires four (4) years in journey level experience in area of assignment including one (1) year of lead work/supervisory experience.
For consideration of international degrees, candidates must have it evaluated by an approved member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES), or Association of International Credential Evaluators (AICE). All associated expenses incurred are the responsibility of the candidate. To access the NACES directory of current members, please visit https://www.naces.org/members . To access the AICE directory of endorsed members, please visit https://aice-eval.org/endorsed-members/ . Completed evaluations do not guarantee an offer of employment and are subject to approval by Broward County Human Resources.
Special Certifications And Licenses Required
May require license depending on area of assignment. Possess and maintain a Florida Class E Driver's License based on area of assignment.
Depending on area of assignment, a Florida Class A/ B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with Air Brake and Passenger Transport Endorsement must be obtained within ninety (90) days of employment.
Preferences
- Vocational or Associates Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or closely related field
- Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or closely related field
- Valid State of Florida Class "A" or "B" Commercial Driver's License
- State of Florida Public Health Applicator's License
- State or County certification for asphalt, concrete and/or roadway construction
- Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) Certification
- Stormwater Operator Certification or Bridge Inspection Certification
- At least one (1) year of experience in bridge repairs or maintenance and/or experience with diagnostic scan tools for light/heavy equipment (Insite, Snap-On, Diesel laptops, Autel)
- At least two (2) years of experience in construction contract management. OR At least one (1) year experience with GIS in a roadway and/or bridge maintenance or construction environment
- At least two (2) years of experience with Sage Timberline Office and/or a similar construction software system. OR of two (2) years of experience with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) and Adobe Acrobat
- At least four (4) years of experience supervising labor crews in the public sector and/or a unionized environment
- At least four (4) years of experience in the operation and servicing of light to heavy construction equipment used for road maintenance
The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the job as necessary.
Prioritizes staff assignments, plans and implements work projects and methods; determines application procedure and oversees the purchasing of all materials, submits requisition forms and specifications for supplies and materials; determines what new equipment should be purchased as well as what equipment is needed for various projects; performs and oversees equipment maintenance and planning for support of heavy equipment as needed.
Determines if safety hazards exist and implements necessary corrections; inspects buildings and grounds for various needed repairs and maintenance.
Plans, assigns and supervises trades staff, equipment operators and maintenance personnel engaged in carpentry, electrical, plumbing, masonry, painting, lawn cutting, natural area maintenance and repair and/or preventive maintenance of equipment and vehicles, etc.; inspects jobs in progress as well as completed jobs and assignments.
Oversees requisition of parts and supplies, checks and orders stock and repair parts; manages heavy equipment fleet; repairs, replaces, diagnoses, and troubleshoots related equipment and machinery.
Consults and assists other agencies within Broward County.
Assumes the duties of superior when needed.
Handles personnel issues regarding attendance, hiring and progressive discipline, payroll functions, various reports, filing, staff meetings, purchase tracking and recording approvals of requests as needed; monitors assigned budget, as applicable.
Inputs data and work logs into computer; communicates with peers and upper management on any maintenance issues; attends relevant meetings.
Performs related work as assigned.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Physical Demands
Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.
Performs light work that involves walking or standing most of the time and involves exerting up to 25 pound s or more (depending on area of assignment) of force on a regular and recurring basis, or skill, adeptness, and speed in the use of fingers, hands, or limbs on repetitive operation of mechanical or electronic office or shop machines or tools within moderate tolerances or limits of accuracy.
Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment)
Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.
Involves routine and frequent exposure to dust, noise, electrical shocks; heights.
SPECIAL INFORMATION
Competencies
- Manages Complexity
- Decision Quality
- Action Oriented
- Directs Work
- Plans and Aligns
- Ensures Accountability
- Manages Conflict
- Develops Talent
County Core Values
All Broward County employees strive to demonstrate the County's four core behavioral competencies.
- Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
- Customer focus: Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
- Instills trust: Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
- Values differences: Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.
Broward County is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to inclusion. Broward County is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. We support the hiring of people with disabilities; therefore, if you require assistance due to a disability, please contact the Professional Standards Section in advance at 954-357-6500 or email Profstandards@broward.org to make an accommodation request.
Emergency Management Responsibilities
Note: During emergency conditions, all County employees are automatically considered emergency service workers. County employees are subject to being called to work in the event of a disaster, such as a hurricane, or other emergency situation and are expected to perform emergency service duties, as assigned.
County-wide Employee Responsibilities
All Broward County employees must serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of Broward County's Employee Code of Ethics, gift, and conflict of interest policies.
All Broward County employees must establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, co-workers, elected and appointed officials and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity and expression.
Salary : $65,401 - $104,381
