OPERATIONS SUPERVISOR (OPERATIONS SUPERVISOR I)

State of Illinois•Springfield, IL

1d•$7,145 - $10,753•Hybrid

About The Position

This position is accountable for preserving the highway investment and ensuring the safety and efficient operations of the primary and interstate routes by planning and directing the regular maintenance activities which requires optimizing the use of personnel, equipment, commodities, and other allocated resources. This position performs administrative and supervisory functions including personnel issues, discipline, grievances, employee evaluations, accident reports, and leave slips.

Requirements

Completion of two years of college in civil engineering technology, pre-engineering or a related technical/science curriculum PLUS five years of experience in civil engineering, roadway construction, highway maintenance, traffic operations, public works, or a related field; OR Seven years of experience in engineering technology, civil engineering, roadway construction, highway maintenance, traffic operations, public works, or a related field.
Valid Driver’s license.
Frequent districtwide travel.
Overtime.
On call 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, 52 weeks per year.
Successful completion of a background screening.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge and skill equivalent to the completion of three years of college, with a major course of study being in pre-engineering, completion of a two-year program in civil engineering technology or a four-year degree in a scientific program other than engineering.
Twelve years of engineering technician experience under the direction of a professional engineer or equivalent with a minimum of three years in a supervisory position.
Ability to plan and direct efforts of work for efficient accomplishments of program objectives.
Strong oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

Maintains acceptable standards of productivity through effective organization of work crews, proper allocation of resources, continuous equipment usage, and proper employee assignment and motivation.
Participates in disciplinary and grievance resolution proceedings.
Conducts, as required, investigations in conjunction with the district administrative staff and the district Operations Engineer.
Directs snow removal and emergency maintenance operations to ensure that state-maintained roadways are safe and open to the traveling public.
Recommends revisions in project scope of work and proposed plans to minimize future maintenance problems.
Counsels staff regarding work performance; approves time off; adjusts first-level grievances; prepares and signs performance evaluations; and coordinates staffing needs, in conjunction with the Maintenance Field Engineer.
Meets with the local residents regarding complaints, access permits, and right-of-way problems.
Directs repairs, inventory, and allocations of equipment to team sections to ensure that all units are properly used, maintained, accounted for, and replaced.
Provides for proper traffic controls through maintenance areas.
Coordinates, witnesses and records core thickness tests for new concrete pavement core (CPC) and full depth bituminous pavements.
Ensures staff performs duties in accordance with departmental safety rules, practices, and programs.
Assists other bureaus with the “Work Site Protection Manual /Other than Highway Maintenance and Traffic Crew.”
Performs duties in compliance with departmental safety rules.
Performs all duties in a manner conducive to the fair and equitable treatment of all employees.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Monday-Friday work schedule
Flexible work schedules in several program areas (flexible time, hybrid scheduling)
Health, Life, Vision, and Dental Insurance
Pension Plan
12 Weeks paid Maternity/Paternity Leave
Deferred Compensation Program and other pre-tax benefit programs (Medical/Daycare)
Employees earn 12 paid Sick Days annually
New Employees earn 10 paid Vacation Days their first year of service and can earn up to 25 paid Vacation Days annually
Employees earn 3 paid Personal Days annually
13-14 paid holidays annually (based on start date)
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program and/or mental health resources