Inspection Supervisor (Supervisor II)

City of Portland•1120 SW 5th Ave, OR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Supervisor II will be supervising a staff that are enforcing regulations and codes relating to public works construction projects and municipal specifications and contracts, ensuring quality of construction, monitoring safety on project sites for Capital Improvement (CIP), Local Improvement District (LID), Fixing Our Streets (FOS) and Permit projects. Specific public works projects may include roads, bridges, culverts, light rail, retaining walls, ADA ramps, traffic and pedestrian signals, installation of permanent signs and striping, utility installations, and complete street building which includes all concrete and paving installations or other transportation infrastructure projects.

Requirements

Experience providing customer service and dealing tactfully and effectively with the public.
Experience monitoring progress on inspection efforts of complex public works projects including the oversight of documentation related to work performed.
Experience engaging in problem solving and team building and relating positively to individual citizens, community groups, law enforcement and staff of other agencies.
Experience establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with a diverse workforce and community.
Experience interacting effectively, problem-solving and partnering with internal and external stakeholders such as: project teams, contractors, engineering and field personnel, citizens, and community groups.
A valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in engineering, public administration, or a field related to the organizational unit, or professional certification in a field related to the unit.
Experience working for a public agency.
Five (5) years of performing work like that of subordinate staff

Responsibilities

Provide lead direction, mentoring, training, problem-solving, work assignments for inspectors and senior inspectors.
Provide leadership focused on creating a workplace culture that is supportive of the City of Portland’s Core Values of anti-racism, communication, collaboration, equity, transparency, and fiscal responsibility.
Plan, organize, manage, and optimize the work of staff engaged in the development, implementation, and administration of maintenance and repair programs.
Develop divisional performance measures, using data to monitor outcomes and report on productivity goals; Apply continuous improvement principles to grow the Division and ensure the quality, effectiveness, durability and proper timing of maintenance and repairs.
Establish standards and best practices and use them in monitoring program performance against program goals and objectives to ensure consistent quality and progressive results.
Develop annual work plans, determine, and prioritize work, assign appropriate resources, and manage the budget of this and other related programs as deemed necessary by the Division Manager.
Innovate and collaborate with team members and partners to achieve the best outcomes for the City.
Oversee procurement of equipment, parts, and supplies to support operational objectives.
Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders in a dynamic, team-based environment.
Sustain a culture of safety, organizational excellence, stewardship, and professionalism.
Apply continuous improvement principles in standard daily work and long-range planning.