OPERATIONS SUPERVISOR (OPERATIONS SUPERVISOR I)

State of Illinois•Ottawa, IL

1d•Onsite

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 includes optimizing the use of personnel, equipment, commodities, and other allocated resources. This position helps administrative and supervisory functions including personnel issues, recommending discipline, adjusting level 1 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.
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 college with the major courses 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. Additional specialized training will be considered.
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 maintain harmonious relationships with employees, agency officials and the public.
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.
Conducts, as required, investigations in conjunction with the district administrative staff and the district Operations Engineer or Maintenance Field Engineer.
Directs snow removal, emergency maintenance and day-to-day operations to ensure that state-maintained roadways are safe and open to the traveling public on a 24 hour per day, 7 days per week, 52 weeks per year basis.
Conducts annual inspections of all rights-of-way within their assigned geographic area for maintenance issues and 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 and commodities to team sections to ensure that all units are properly used, maintained, accounted for, and replaced.
Inputs and maintains all required data in the Asset Management Program (AMP) system and ensures accuracy and that the system is kept up-to-date for their respective team sections.
Provides for proper traffic controls through maintenance areas.
Coordinates, witnesses and records core thickness tests for new Portland Cement Concrete (PCC) or full depth bituminous pavements.
Ensures staff perform 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

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)
12 paid Sick Days annually
10 paid Vacation Days their first year of service and can earn up to 25 paid Vacation Days annually
3 paid Personal Days annually
13-14 paid holidays annually (based on start date)
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program and/or mental health resources