Maintenance Operations Coordinator

County of Mendocino • Ukiah, CA

14h • Onsite

About The Position

Under general direction, assists the Deputy Director Transportation – Maintenance Services in planning and directing the operations and staff of the Maintenance Division; provides a variety of technical expertise; participates in recommending and developing new policies and procedures; and acts as the Deputy Director during absences and when designated. The work consists of complex and responsible managerial duties within a major County department. Manager Academy is mandatory for all managers and consists of nine courses that must be completed within two years. Participation is required and completed during work hours.

Requirements

• Associate degree or equivalent from an accredited two-year college or technical school; and, four (4) or more years of progressively responsible experience performing duties such as planning, overseeing, and directing the work of construction or road (or other) maintenance operations, including at least two (2) years in a supervisory capacity; or, a combination of related education, training, and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
• Valid CA Driver's License
• Knowledge of: Methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in Road Maintenance operations; maintenance and construction activities, including the treatment and disposal of leachate.
• Knowledge of: Principles and techniques of effective supervision and training; and occupational hazards and modern safety practices in the operation of light and heavy equipment.
• Knowledge of: Generally accepted methods of management and administration; budgeting and financial considerations pertaining to maintenance, operations, and construction projects, and working within established budgets.
• Knowledge of: Basic geometric calculations, including basic surveying and field engineering computations.
• Knowledge of: Keeping records and preparing clear and concise written reports.
• Knowledge of: Keeping informed of current developments in the fields of road maintenance.
• Knowledge of: English syntax and grammar.
• Skill in: Using tact, discretion, initiative, and independent judgment within established guidelines.
• Skill in: Standard business arithmetic, including percentages and decimals.
• Skill in: Organizing work, setting priorities, meeting critical deadlines, and following up on assignments with a minimum of direction.
• Skill in: Applying logical thinking to solve problems or accomplish tasks.
• Skill in: Understand, interpret, and communicate complicated policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Skill in: Using mathematics.
• Skill in: Communicating clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Skill in: Planning, organizing, assigning, directing, reviewing, and evaluating the work of staff.
• Skill in: Selecting and motivating staff and providing for their training and professional development.
• Skill in: Preparing clear and concise reports, correspondence, and other written materials.
• Mental and Physical Ability to: Plan, organize, and direct the work of subordinate staff.
• Mental and Physical Ability to: Establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of individuals.
• Mental and Physical Ability to: Read, analyze, and interpret professional periodicals and journals, technical procedures, and government regulations.
• Mental and Physical Ability to: Define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Mental and Physical Ability to: Interpret a variety of technical instructions with abstract and/or concrete variables.
• Mental and Physical Ability to: Speak effectively before public groups and respond to questions.
• Incumbent is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, speak and hear, and lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
• While performing the essential functions of this job the employee is occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the administration, direction, and supervision of the operations, activities, and staff of the division, including planning and budgeting, preparing and presenting reports to Director of Transportation, investigating complaints, and administering department matters.
• Carry out supervisory responsibility in accordance with policies, procedures, and applicable laws, including: interviewing, hiring, and training; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Assist in the development of the operating budget for the division.
• Assist in the development, communication, and monitoring of policies, procedures, and standards for the division; recommend improvements when necessary.
• Review operating policies, procedures, and techniques to determine effectiveness.
• Confer with management to keep them informed on key issues and progress toward objectives and to gain their support and approval; make recommendations to assist management in making needed improvements.
• Participate in, and serve as a member of a variety of committees and groups.
• Advise Deputy Directors and/or Director of Transportation on issues concerning division activities and functions.
• Plan, coordinate, and schedule maintenance, repair, and construction of County-maintained roads, bridges, and structures within road maintenance geographic areas.
• Assist Road Maintenance Supervisors and their subordinates in projects involving the construction, inspection, operation, maintenance, and repair of county roads and highways, and related systems equipment.
• Prepare the annual work program for the road maintenance geographic areas.
• Oversee the activities and operations of Road Services including planning for improvements, traffic control and encroachments, road maintenance, street landscaping, and drainage maintenance.
• Evaluate the condition of roads, bridges, and other related public works projects within the County.
• Discuss administrative and engineering master plans and operational priorities with engineering staff; make recommendations regarding problem areas and safety hazards; assists in the development and implementation of preventative maintenance programs.
• Receive, analyze, and resolve road-related emergencies from C.H.P., County Sheriff's Office, general public, and other agencies.
• Direct involvement in addressing personnel issues.
• Conduct routine inspections of division equipment, assuring safe and efficient operations.
• Prepare reports on all work-related accidents involving division personnel and equipment.
• Act as Deputy Director, in his/her absence, for temporary period of time.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree