Public Works Crew Supervisor - Internal Promotional

City of Reno•City of Reno, NV

About The Position

The City of Reno is recruiting internally for a Public Works Crew Supervisor in the Streets Division of the Maintenance and Operations Department. The supervisor leads staff responsible for maintaining, repairing, and altering City infrastructure and services, and ensures work is completed safely, efficiently, and according to established standards. The position supervises, assigns, and reviews crew work, addresses operational challenges, and may support maintenance across streets, facilities, equipment, vehicles, sewer lines, and other infrastructure. One vacancy is available, and the recruitment may also establish an eligible list for future vacancies. This is a promotional opportunity for qualified current classified City of Reno employees. The role includes coordinating daily and seasonal maintenance activities, allocating resources, managing work orders and materials, monitoring budgets and contracts, and ensuring compliance with City policies and safe work practices. The supervisor also responds to emergencies and public inquiries, prepares operational reports and documentation, and supports staff training and performance management. Applicants must meet the stated minimum qualifications and pass an examination consisting of an online Training and Experience evaluation (20%), Cognitive Abilities Test (30%), and Situational Judgement Exercise (50%).

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent, supplemented by specialized training in public works maintenance and repair or a related field; relevant on-the-job training may qualify.
Four years of experience in construction, maintenance, repair, and alteration of City streets, facilities, equipment, and/or vehicles.
At least one year of lead supervisory experience, which may include assigning and prioritizing work, providing training and technical guidance, reviewing work quality, and coordinating daily crew activities.
Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid commercial driver's license (CDL) with appropriate endorsements may be required for some positions.
Must be a qualified current classified City of Reno employee to apply.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

Plan, prioritize, assign, supervise, and review staff work involving maintenance, repair, and alteration of City streets, facilities, equipment, vehicles, sewer lines, and related infrastructure.
Establish schedules and service methods, identify resource needs, review them with management, and allocate resources.
Participate in developing goals, objectives, policies, and procedures; recommend changes; implement approved policies; and monitor compliance.
Participate in staff selection, coordinate training, address performance deficiencies, and implement discipline procedures.
Schedule daily and seasonal maintenance activities, including snow and ice control, street paving, painting, and weed abatement.
Receive and prioritize maintenance work orders and requests; order materials and schedule crews according to needs.
Supervise and coordinate comprehensive building and facility maintenance and repair, including electrical, HVAC, mechanical, plumbing, carpentry, welding/fabrication, roofing, painting, and safety/security systems.
Monitor worksites and ensure safe work practices; respond to and resolve complex work-related or equipment-operating problems.
Inspect work during progress and upon completion; correct inefficient use of workers and equipment; ensure work meets specifications and City requirements.
Provide maps and documentation of needed sewer-line placement changes and research right-of-way, parcel-line, and easement information using City and County resources.
Respond to emergency calls and assist with fires, floods, chemical spills, traffic signal malfunctions, inclement weather, and accidents.
Prepare specifications for and administer maintenance contracts; process payments and monitor budget expenditures.
Maintain information flow for the computerized maintenance management system.
Prepare analytical and statistical reports; estimate and requisition materials, parts, and supplies.
Participate in professional meetings and keep current on developments in public works maintenance and repair.
Respond to and investigate public complaints and inquiries and recommend corrective action.
Ensure staff have up-to-date computerized test and diagnostic equipment for troubleshooting and repairing heavy- and light-duty equipment.
Perform related duties as required.