Shop Supervisor

The Shop Supervisor plans, organizes, schedules, supervises, and monitors activities related to the servicing, repair, and maintenance of the County equipment fleet to assure that vehicles and equipment are well-maintained and operating efficiently, effectively, and safely. This position provides technical advice and assistance on the operation of the shop and provides mechanical expertise in maintenance of the County fleet.  ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB

• Assists with the development, administration, and monitoring of an accurate, complex, realistic, and fiscally sound Motor Vehicle Division budget and fiscal operations based on staffing and resource requirements, cost estimates, and County and departmental goals and objectives, and in compliance with Franklin County standard practice, and contract or statutory requirements.  
• Plans, organizes, directs work assignments/schedules, evaluates progress, and shifts priorities for the programs, plans, requirements, and administration of services for the Motor Vehicle division accordance with related codes, ordinances, regulations, laws, and County guidelines, ensuring work is completed in a safe, efficient, and timely manner. 
• Evaluates and communicates consistent and timely performance feedback, coaching, performance evaluations, and improvement plans to employees in the Motor Vehicle division. Provides salary increase recommendations. Identifies, coordinates, or provides training or development activities as needed to enhance employee’s effectiveness. 
• Assists in the development, implementation, interpretation, monitoring, evaluation, and making improvements of the Motor Vehicle division operational standards, processes, policies, procedures, work rules, and guidelines to ensure efficiency and effectiveness. 
• Assists with the Motor Vehicle division staff selection activities and provides recommendations in candidate selection, promotion, and discipline. Provides or coordinates Motor Vehicle new employee orientation, including County, department, and division policies and/or employee handbooks, and initial position task training. 
• Oversees the creation, development, and maintenance of systems and records including files, lists, logs, and other recordkeeping systems utilizing computerized and manual systems that provide for proper evaluation, control, and documentation of assigned operations according to department and County standard practices. 
• Pursues self-development and continuing personal development of skills and knowledge by attending ongoing educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, and establishing personal networks. 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Expert knowledge of Franklin County business and financial acumen and the application and interpretation of Franklin County policies and procedures and federal, state, and local rules, laws, regulations, legislation, codes, and ordinances as they relate to area(s) of assignment according to division, department, and County standard practices. 
• Expert knowledge of principles, practices, and techniques and related tools, equipment, and technology as they relate to area(s) of assignment. 
• Proficient  knowledge of principles and practices of management as applied to supervision, training, performance evaluations, program planning, staffing, budgeting, coordination, analysis, and evaluation of programs, policies, operational needs, and staff development.
• Proficient knowledge of principles and practices of governmental fiscal management including budget preparation, expenditure control, and sound recordkeeping. 
• Proficient project management skills including creating scope and sequence, communication, leadership (providing direction, vision, coaching team, sound judgment, issue and conflict resolution, effective decision making), negotiation, team building, use of project management tools and techniques, organizational savvy, personal organization, risk management, and breadth in administrative services and judicial processes. 
• Proficient skills in proactive troubleshooting, decision making, and resolving issues or problems by analyzing problems, identifying alternative solutions, interpreting compliance documentation, projecting consequences of proposed actions, and implementing recommendations in support of goals.
• Proficient time management and mental and physical organization skills that support the ability to focus, have clarity, and use strategy to fulfill a variety of tasks successfully.
• Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite, and the ability to learn and develop proficient skills in the current County-wide  resource planning, and Public Works accounting and resource management software. 
• Ability to exercise a high degree of independent judgment and discretion and maintain the confidentiality of sensitive and/or confidential information.
• Ability to write and speak clearly and concisely and to express ideas and recommendations effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability and willingness to establish and maintain communication and working relationships with peers, representatives from other agencies, vendors, public officials, and the general public using courtesy, tact, and good judgment. 
• Ability to lead the division by remaining open to new ideas and approaches, managing change, solving problems and making decisions, managing politics and influencing others, taking risks and innovating, setting vision and strategy, managing the work, demonstrating commitment to staff development, communicating information and expectations often and openly, enhancing business skills and knowledge, understanding and navigating the organization, and creating a feeling of succeeding and failing together. 
• Ability to effectively present information, findings, proposals, training, or other information to a variety of audiences by clearly articulating, engaging the audience, assessing the needs of the audience, and using appropriate materials to help audience understand the message.
• Ability to identify and take advantage of opportunities, organize and prioritize several ongoing and frequently changing assignments to meet deadlines, and communicate changes and progress to staff, remaining calm during emergency situations. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Work may be performed in the following environmental conditions:
  • constantly: in an office, or shop environment, 
  • occasionally: outside in various weather conditions, near moving mechanical parts, around fumes or airborne particles, near grease, oil, vibration, water, dirt, dust, and shavings.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate, a typical office environment and occasionally loud when in the shop.

SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS

• May be called in to work occasionally on nights, weekends, and holidays as needed to maintain, repair, or upgrade of County roads during seasonal demands, construction projects, special events, and emergency situations. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 
The person in this position must be able to 

• spend the following amount of time in an activity: 
  • constantly: sitting for extended periods of time, talk or hear, and use hands and/or fingers to handle, feel, or operate equipment or tools, stand or walk for extended periods of time and reach with hands and arms.
  • carry or transport up to 50 pounds occasionally. 
• have peripheral vision, depth perception, the ability to adjust focus, and have close vision (1-20 inches) and distance vision (20 feet or more).

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma, or G.E.D.
• Two years coursework in fleet management, vehicle and/or heavy equipment mechanical maintenance, or related field.
• Eight years of progressively responsible experience in fleet management, vehicle and/or heavy equipment mechanical maintenance.
• Five years of supervisory experience.

OR 

• Any combination of education and experience which would provide the applicant with the desired knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the job.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATES, AND OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

• Employment at Franklin County is contingent upon the results of a background check and eligibility for coverage by the County’s liability insurance carrier. Depending upon the position, background checks may include personal and professional references, social security verification, education and professional licensing verification, financial history, and criminal history.

• Valid First Aid and CPR Card, or ability to obtain within six months of hire. 
• National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification.

• Valid driver’s license, with commercial driver’s license desired.

• Valid Flagging Card or ability to obtain within six months of hire.

OTHER DUTIES DISCLAIMER
The statements herein describe the principal functions of this job, level of knowledge and skills typically required, scope of responsibility, work requirements and working conditions, but are not all-inclusive. Individuals may perform other duties and Franklin County, Washington reserves the right to modify, add or remove duties, and assign other duties as necessary, including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods, or otherwise to balance the workload.

Salary : $69,202 - $92,914