Planning and Public Works Maintenance Supervisor

Why It's a Great Opportunity: In this role you will work daily with other trades, maintenance, and operations personnel to complete tasks and projects in sewer and wastewater systems. While out in the field and in the office, you will be responsible for the planning, scheduling and assigning of daily tasks, training, and ensuring safety of the crews. This is a great opportunity to oversee the maintenance work on equipment, systems and facilities that are relatively new and state of the art. You will use asset management principles and software tools to provide innovative ideas and accountability to the communities in Pierce County. 

Why It's a Great Department: PPW is a diverse and fast-moving department filled with motivated professionals working to ensure Pierce County is positioned to handle growth while building, operating, and maintaining reliable infrastructure to support livable communities. PPW is responsible for a broad and complex portfolio of services that provides unique opportunities to collaborate, innovate, and inspire. We are responsible for the County road and levee systems, sewer systems, airports, ferries, building permits, environmental review, sustainability, community planning, and code enforcement - just to name a few!

Learn more about Planning and Public Works here.

How to be Successful in the Role: Your success will come from the basic principles of supervision and brining a positive attitude with flexibility and a willingness to learn.  Someone with the ability to effectively work through disruptions while demonstrating effective team leadership.  Training and leading a diverse work group, using great customer service, and being a clear communicator will ensure your success.

Your Future in this Role: Pierce County offers professional development through the Leadership Certification program, robust online learning, and other training opportunities throughout your career to ensure your success. This position has multiple career growth and promotional opportunities in Pierce County to build on a great career.

Core Daily Responsibilities:

• Assign, review and approve the work of subordinate staff and/or one or more crews of full-time, or extra-hire staff, and contractors to ensure compliance with standards. Prioritize and coordinate work activities, determine work procedures, prepare work schedules and determine methods for expediting workflow.
• Investigate grievances involving subordinates and recommend resolution; recommend hiring, promotional and disciplinary actions; approve leave requests and overtime; provide adequate coverage during staff absences. Conduct employee evaluations and provide workplace expectations and performance feedback to subordinate employees. Document and verbally address minor employee misconduct. Document and make recommendations to administrative supervisor regarding serious and/or repeat employee misconduct.
• Schedule and ensure needed maintenance and repair of construction and maintenance equipment and vehicles are performed.
• Keep records of all work performed as well as equipment maintenance performed and materials used; monitor equipment, tools, and materials utilized on projects; review daily time records for accuracy of information.
• Ensure field staff is complying with applicable safety rules and regulations; review injury reports and recommend corrective actions; inspect work zones and facilities for safety compliance; conduct periodic crew safety and training meetings; and review job site safety checklists.
• Assist in the development, implementation, and monitoring of department functions in order to ensure efficiency, proper tracking, quality and quantity of work standards.
• Participate in the development and updating of standards for training, licensing, and certification for the unit. Monitor training programs for assigned staff and adjust schedules as needed to achieve training objectives; verify contracted service providers possess required licenses and certifications, as applicable, within contract provisions.

A classification description with a more detailed list of essential functions can be found here.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Four years of progressively responsible work experience related to infrastructure maintenance which includes lead or supervisory experience is required.
• Related vocational training or education may substitute for up to one year of experience.

As a condition of employment, the applicant will need to authorize and complete a background check. Information received from the background check is reviewed case-by-case and will not necessarily remove an applicant from consideration.

To be considered for this opportunity please:

• Complete and submit a detailed online Pierce County Employment Application by selecting "APPLY" above or go to:   www.piercecountywa.org/jobs. 
• If you have a question about this opportunity, please email the Recruitment Team at PCHRRecruit@piercecountywa.gov and specify the Job Number and Title. 
• If you do not have internet access, you may visit your local public library or any WorkSource location and use their computers.
• Individuals needing accommodation in the application, testing process or need this job announcement in an alternative format may call Human Resources at (253) 798-7480, at least two days prior to the need.  

This is a competitive selection process. Your application will be reviewed and evaluated for the quality and quantity of education/experience in the areas listed. Applicants whose qualifications most closely correspond to the County's needs will be eligible for further consideration. Notification of application status normally occurs 2 to 3 weeks after the closing date. Short notice may be given to applicants to participate in further selection processes which may include assessments, phone screen, and interviews.

At Pierce County, diversity, equity, and inclusion means commitment, not a single step. We strive to foster an inclusive environment that supports equitable access to opportunities throughout your career. We want to recruit, develop, and maintain a talented workforce from various backgrounds, cultures, lifestyles, and perspectives, committed to our vision. Employees of the County have local, direct, and visible impact in our diverse community. Will you join us in keeping Pierce County a place people are proud to call home?

Salary : $90,418 - $115,517