Transportation Operations Supervisor

The City of Hillsboro is searching for a Transportation Operations Supervisor in our Public works department. This opportunity contributes directly to the well-being of our community that will align well to someone with the desire to make a tangible difference for the City of Hillsboro. This role involves collaborating with various city departments as well as community members to ensure a clean and safe environment for residents and the public.  

In this role: 
You will be a City liaison for city cleanliness and safety, developing policy and procedures, development and management of contracts, management of vendors and contractors, special event permit reviews, cooperative agreement negotiations, management and installation of roadway safety devices.

Upcoming Projects:
Development and issuance of community cleanup request for bid, developing policy and workflow for debris cleanup sites, develop procedures for anti-vehicle barrier installations.

PURPOSE STATEMENT:

Under the direction of the assigned supervisor, the Transportation Operations Supervisor performs supervisory-level activities and performs the work of subordinates in support of maintenance and operations activities and directives in the assigned area of responsibility in Transportation Operations. Responsibilities include supervising staff; overseeing day-to-day operations and activities; participating in the development of unit goals, objectives, and procedures; managing inventory; resolving complex customer complaints; and overseeing regulatory compliance. Incumbents supervise other maintenance and operations staff including conducting performance evaluations, coordinating training; and implementing hiring, discipline and termination procedures.

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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, DUTIES, AND TASKS:

The following list of functions, duties, and tasks is typical for this classification.  Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform other closely related or department-specific functions, duties, and tasks from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.

• Oversee the maintenance of public streets, alleys, drives, etc., traffic signals, street lighting, signs, and markings etc.
• Oversee asphalt & concrete repairs.
• Manage right-of-way maintenance, including tree trimming and mowing.
• Perform and oversee utility locating for traffic signal, street lighting, and fiber-optic infrastructure.
• Oversee seasonal winter operations, including snow plowing, sanding, de-icing.
• Supervises staff to include: prioritizing and assigning work; conducting performance evaluations; ensuring staff is trained; ensuring that employees follow policies and procedures; maintaining a healthy and safe working environment; and making hiring, termination, and disciplinary recommendations.
• Oversees the daily operations of assigned area; prioritizes, schedules, assigns and performs maintenance and operations activities; ensures quality maintenance and service operations that are in compliance with applicable regulations and standards.
• Identifies, responds to, and resolves complex issues and concerns from customers and/or related to policies, procedures, or safety issues.
• Manages inventory and approves purchase orders and requests for expenditures of tools, parts, equipment, and supplies within established guidelines. Participates in the preparation of specifications and obtains quotes for jobs and equipment in assigned area of responsibility. 
• Oversees and maintains database management systems, files, reports, and records according to established guidelines. Assists in project plan development.
• Participates in the development and monitoring of goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of assigned area. Provides monitoring of and input to budget and project development.
• Oversees contracted work including tracking performance and productivity of trade services.
• Participates in Department Operations Center (DOC) activities during major disasters and emergency events. 

OTHER DUTIES:

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

(At time of application)

Knowledge of:

• Applicable local, state, and federal laws, rules, and regulations
• Supervisory principles, practices, and techniques
• Project management techniques and methods
• Utility vehicle operation techniques
• Equipment, tools, materials, principles and practices of roadway maintenance and signage 
• Occupational hazards and related safety precautions and practices
• Positive and effective customer service principles
• Inventory maintenance principles
• Procurement principles
• Recordkeeping principles
• Budgeting principles
• Modern office equipment

Skills and Abilities to:

• Provide positive and effective customer service
• Interpret and applying applicable laws, codes, regulations and standards
• Supervise, monitoring, training and evaluating staff
• Prioritize, allocate resources and assign work
• Use and oversee the use of applicable tools and equipment
• Oversee and implement safe work practices
• Manage and administer projects and contracts
• Monitor equipment and supplies inventory
• Purchase materials, equipment, and supplies
• Read and interpret technical manuals, schematics and documents
• Analyze situations, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of actions, and implement recommendations
• Prepare activity reports, invoices and documentation
• Provide input to and monitoring of budget
• Utilize a computer and relevant software applications
• Promote a culture of teamwork and communication by working in collaboration and treating coworkers with respect and dignity and maintaining an open mind to diverse voices and ideas

JOB QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS:

(At time of application and in addition to the Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities listed above.)

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

High school diploma or GED; and five years of increasingly responsible experience in assigned area of responsibility, including one year of lead or supervisory experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.

LICENSE(S) / CERTIFICATIONS:

• Class A Commercial Driver’s License with applicable endorsements and safe driving record
• CPR and First Aid Certification
• Traffic Control Flagger Certification
• TriMet Track Access Certification
• Forklift Certification
• Incident Command System (ICS) Levels 100, 200, 300, 700

Salary : $86,624 - $113,991