Road Maintenance Supervisor III

The Position

The current vacancy is in Fort Bragg.

The list developed from this recruitment will be used for a limited period to fill open and promotional, regular full-time, and part-time positions in a variety of departments, service areas, and locations throughout the County, should they occur. Pursuant to current bargaining unit agreements, employees regularly assigned to the coastal region or in Covelo are eligible to receive a 5% assignment premium .

Under limited supervision, plans, coordinates, organizes, supervises, and trains or oversees the training of road crew(s) in the construction, repair, and maintenance of County roads and bridges in assigned areas. Performs road or bridge maintenance as required. Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervisor Academy is mandatory for all supervisors and consists of nine courses that must be completed within two years. Participation is required and completed during work hours.

Job Requirements and Minimum Qualifications

Duties may include but are not limited to the following:

• Carry out supervisory responsibility in accordance with policies, procedures, and applicable laws including: training in job skills; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Perform project management/coordination duties related to projects and programs such as: dust suppression, vegetation management, chip seals, asphalt overlays, striping and grading, stormwater, and corrective maintenance.
• Assist in the procurement of materials and equipment.
• Inspect and evaluate the condition of roads and other related public works projects in assigned area.
• Anticipate and estimate repair costs for road maintenance and re-construction, including the cost of labor, equipment, and materials.
• Supervise various maintenance and construction activities as assigned.
• Assign and supervise the general maintenance and safety of assigned equipment, shops, vehicles, and storage areas.
• Recommend required maintenance, repair, and construction on roads, arteries, bridges, and/or other related public works projects.
• Train and evaluate personnel in the maintenance, repair, and construction of roads, culverts, access areas, and other similar projects.
• Prepare and submit requisitions for materials, tools, supplies, personnel, and/or other necessities.
• Serve as liaison for the department to property owners, businesses, and private contracts.
• Assist in making recommendations in the selection and disciplining of personnel.
• Monitor construction by non-County crews when encroachment or right of entry permits are involved, and ensure compliance thereof.
• Maintain inventory and material stock-piling records.
• Perform maintenance at County landfills.
• Maintain safety and security of worksites, crewmembers, and the public.
• Respond to emergency calls in afterhours as required.
• May transport, direct, and monitor an inmate work crew and ensure compliance with inmate work crew rules and practices.
• Participate in road maintenance, road construction, and equipment operation as needed.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

Education and Experience:
High school diploma or GED and two (2) years of experience supervisory capacity performing supervisorial and road or bridge maintenance construction duties equivalent to Road Maintenance Supervisor I or II; with any combination of related education and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Licenses and Certifications:

Road Maintenance:
Valid CA Class A Commercial Driver's License (Manual Transmission), with Air Brake and Tanker Endorsements.

Special Requirements:
Incumbents assigned to direct an inmate work crew must pass a background check.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of:

• Principles and practices of employee supervision, including interviews, training, work evaluation and discipline.
• Principles and practices of project management and coordination.
• Provisions for safe road construction/maintenance and the operation of light and heavy equipment.
• Light and heavy road construction equipment, including the operation, servicing, and minor repair of equipment.
• Procedures, methods, tools, and equipment utilized in road construction, repair, and maintenance.
• Recordkeeping, report preparation, filing methods, and records management techniques.
• Standard business arithmetic, including percentages and decimals.
• Administration of staff and activities, either directly or through subordinate supervision.
• Applicable state, federal, and local ordinances, laws, rules and regulations.
• Stormwater management and reporting.
• All computer applications and hardware related to performance of the essential functions of the job.

Skill in:

• Planning, estimating, coordinating, and scheduling the work of a crew or several crews.
• Training staff in work procedures.
• Organizing work, setting priorities, meeting critical deadlines, and following up on assignments with a minimum of direction.
• Using tact, discretion, initiative, and independent judgment within established guidelines.
• Communicating clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Planning, organizing, assigning, directing, reviewing, and evaluating the work of staff.

Mental and Physical Abilities:

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of individuals
• Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operation and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, and so forth.
• Interpret a variety of instructions in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• While performing the essential functions of this job, the incumbent is regularly required to: walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; speak and hear; and push, pull, move, or lift above and below the neck objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
• While performing the essential functions of this job, the employee is occasionally required to walk, lift, and/or move more than 100 pounds.

Selection Procedure & Other Important Information

Important Application Information:

• It is your responsibility to demonstrate through your application materials how you meet the minimum qualifications of the position/s for which you apply.
• You must complete all sections of the application. A résumé or other information you feel will help us evaluate your qualifications may be attached to your completed application, but will not be accepted in lieu of completing any part of the application. Blank applications that contain only a résumé or those that reference “see résumé” will be rejected as incomplete.
• Check your application before submitting to ensure it is complete and correct; no new or additional information will be accepted after the closing date.
• Inquiry will be made of your former and current employers; please provide the names and telephone numbers of supervisors on your application.
• You must provide the names and contact information of at least three (3) references (not relatives) that have knowledge of your job skills, experience, ability and/or character.
• Application materials are the property of Mendocino County and will not be returned.
• It is your responsibility to keep your NEOGOV profile updated, including any changes to your telephone number or address. Failure to do so may result in missed notification of exams or interviews.
• The exam process listed on this flyer is tentative. Mendocino County reserves the right to make necessary modifications to the examination plan. Such revisions will be in accordance with approved personnel standards. Should a change be made, applicants will be notified.
• The provisions of this job bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract.

Examination Process: All complete applications will be reviewed; incomplete applications will not be considered. Based on the number of qualified candidates, applicants meeting the job requirements and qualifications will be invited to participate in an oral examination (weight 100) or an unassembled exam, consisting of an evaluation of education and experience as stated on the application form. The examination process will test the knowledge and abilities described above. A minimum score of 70 must be attained for placement on the employment list.

Special Testing: The County of Mendocino is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and California’s Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), if special accommodations for a disability or religious conviction are necessary at any stage of the application and/or testing process, please notify the Human Resources Department in advance at (707) 234-6600. Reasonable notice is required to allow adequate time for review and evaluation of your request.

Special Requirements: Employment in some County departments or positions may require the successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background, which may include fingerprinting, and/or a medical examination, which may include drug screening.

This announcement is a synopsis of duties and requirements of this job. To review the complete classification specification and benefits, please see the HR website. Applications must be submitted to the Human Resources Department by the final filing date.

The County of Mendocino is an Equal Opportunity Employer


This information is a summary of general benefits. Benefits listed in Mendocino County Resolutions or Memorandums of Understanding prevail over this listing. This information is not legally binding, nor does it constitute a Contract.

SALARY
Compensation is based on a five-step salary range, with annual merit-based increases within the salary range.

RETIREMENT
Covered under Social Security and the 1937 act; both employees and the County pay into the retirement fund. For the most current information regarding County Retirement please go to:
https://www.mendocinocounty.org/retirement

HOLIDAYS AND PERSONAL LEAVE
Mendocino County observes 11 paid holidays per year. Employees are granted 24 - 48 hours of personal leave annually, depending upon Bargaining Unit.

VACATION
Accrues at the rate of two weeks per year for three years. Three weeks per year after three years, four weeks after eight years and five weeks after 15 years.

SICK LEAVE
Paid sick leave accrues at the rate of 1.25 days per month, or 15 days per year. Accruals are pro-rated for part-time employees working at least 20 hours per week. Part-time employees working less than 20 hours per week, and extra-help employees receive up to 24 hours (or 3 days) of paid sick leave annually.

MEDICAL, DENTAL, VISION, AND LIFE INSURANCE
The County and the employee share the cost of an employee selected health care plan; enrollment in the plan includes $20,000 Life Insurance.

HEALTH INSURANCE
For the most current information regarding Health Insurance please go to:
http://www.mendocinocounty.org/hr/ehb

EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
For the most current information regarding Employee Assistance please go to:
http://www.mendocinocounty.org/hr/eap

EMPLOYEE WELLNESS PROGRAM
For the most current information regarding Employee Wellness please go to:
http://www.mendocinocounty.org/hr/mcwow

LABOR CONTRACTS
For the complete list of most current labor agreements please go to:
http://www.mendocinocounty.org/hr/labor

Closing Date/Time: Continuous

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