Public Works Field Supervisor

Performs responsible supervisory and technical work directing and coordinating subordinate personnel engaged in the implementation of efficient construction maintenance programs of County roads, bridges, and rights-of-way (ROW). Assesses service and maintenance needs, prepares project cost estimates and budgets, formulates work programs, and schedules and monitors the usage of work hours and materials.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Directs, supervises, and coordinates the activities of subordinate personnel engaged in the construction, maintenance, and repair of county roads, sidewalks, storm sewers, drainage facilities, related appurtenances, and maintenance of public ROW. 
• Conducts field visits; supervises crews and ensures and enforces compliance with County rules and regulations; evaluates work plans and makes necessary onsite changes. 
• Establishes work priorities and timetables to ensure efficient task completion; checks daily timesheets; tracks employee leave time; adjusts work schedules; and performs disciplinary action if needed. 
• Monitors equipment and inventory; monitors procurement card charges; orders materials to facilitate work programs; and schedules maintenance of equipment. 
• Participates in the selection, placement, promotion, training, safety, appraisal, and discipline of assigned employees. 
• Holds safety meetings; enforces and monitors adherence to safety guidelines; and schedules training and commercial driver’s license testing. 
• Tracks budgeted work hours, materials, disposal fees, individual work performance, job cost estimates, and crew costs; ensures crews meet average daily production requirements; attends monthly financial meetings; prepares weekly and monthly job cost estimate reports; checks reports for anomalies or data entry errors; and monitors overall cost vs. production to ensure efficiency. 
• Performs basic administrative duties including written reports, memorandums, letters and electronic correspondence, interaction with vendors, and communication through telephone and meetings. 
• Assists with public relations activities; meets with citizens; attends Property Owner’s Association meetings; and provides information and answers questions regarding maintenance programs and projects. 
• Provides exceptional customer assistance, problem-solving, and/or complaint resolution by all forms of communication. 

Education and Experience:
An equivalent combination of relevant training, education and experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Three (3) years of experience in road construction and maintenance.

Licenses and/or Certificates:

• Must Maintain a valid Class “A” Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), including appropriate endorsements.   
• Must obtain and maintain within six (6) months of position assignment:
  • Intermediate Work Zone Certificate from Florida Department of Transportation (F.D.O.T.) 

• Knowledge of departmental policies, plans, and procedures.
• Knowledge of modern office practices, plans, and procedures.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other job-related computer programs and software applications.
• Knowledge of the laws, ordinances, and regulations relative to the construction, maintenance, and repair of County drainage, streets, and public works services. 
• Knowledge of operations and practices of local government. 
• Knowledge of the hazards and applicable safety rules and precautions required of heavy equipment operation. 
• Knowledge of heavy-duty complex construction equipment. 
• Strong analytical and research skills. 
• Project-management skills, including ability to estimate costs. 
• Skill in effective communication, both orally and in writing.
• Skill in prioritizing and organizing work.
• Skill in the use of office equipment such as a computer, multi-line telephone system, scanner, fax machine, and copier.
• Ability to analyze and interpret departmental functions, procedures, and policies. 
• Ability to make recommendations and to use resourcefulness and tact in solving new problems. 
• Ability to plan, organize, direct, and appraise the work of assigned personnel.  
• Ability to ascertain priorities and meet deadlines and objectives. 
• Ability to develop effective proposals. 
• Ability to maintain accurate records and reports. 
• Ability to perform multiple tasks with accuracy and attention to detail. 
• Ability to operate heavy equipment and motor vehicles. 
• Ability to provide internal/external guidance and customer assistance via all forms of communication.
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle. 
• Ability to use computers for data entry, word processing, and/or accounting purposes.
• Ability to author reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. 
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with managers, service providers, other employees, and the general public.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Stooping, crouching, walking, pulling, lifting, grasping, hearing, seeing up close, seeing far away, kneeling, reaching, pushing, talking, standing, climbing, finger movement, repetitive motions, depth perception.  Frequent lifting of up to 25 pounds; occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
Work is performed in a relatively safe, and secure work environment. Work requires some exposure to environmental changes (e.g., outdoor weather and/or field conditions, warehouses, covered loading docks, garages, etc.) or irate customers, extreme noise, odors, heights and/or dust. 

RISK/SAFETY CONDITIONS
The position requires some exposure or risk to physical health and/or physical safety (e.g., exposure to environmentally hazardous material, assault and battery, heavy equipment, communicable disease, etc.).

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily.   Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described.  Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this job description. 

Salary : $28 - $37