Public Works Operations Supervisor - Streets

City of Grand Forks•Public Works - 724 N 47th St Grand Forks, ND

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Grand Forks is seeking a Public Works Operations Supervisor in the Streets department. This leadership position is responsible for supervising the daily operations of the Streets Division, including planning, organizing, and directing crews responsible for street maintenance, snow and ice control, right-of-way maintenance, and related public infrastructure. This position provides leadership, ensures work is completed safely and efficiently, coordinates personnel and equipment, and supports the department's commitment to providing exceptional service to our community.

Requirements

Six years of increasingly responsible experience in Public Works, including two years of administrative and supervisory responsibility.
Equivalent to an associate’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in environmental, engineering, management, mechanical, project management, or a related field.
Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Municipal Solid Waste Landfill Operator certificate for the State of North Dakota or Manager of Landfill Operations (MOLO) certification from Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA)
Possession of, or ability to obtain FEMA NIMS Series Training Certificates
Possession of or ability to obtain American Public Works Association (APWA) Winter Maintenance Supervisor Certificate
Possession of, or ability to obtain within one year, an appropriate, valid commercial driver's license with air brake endorsements
Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid driver's license

Responsibilities

Plan, prioritize, assign, supervise, review, and evaluate the work of staff.
Identify opportunities for improving service delivery methods and procedures; review with and provide appropriate justification, and upon approvals implement improvements, managing continuous improvement performance standards.
Identify, research, analyze, and report resource allocations in equipment and personnel with consideration to program costs and sustainability.
Receive, investigate, communicate, recommend, and implement appropriate solutions to external and internal customer concerns or complaints.
Ensure consistent regulatory compliance. Employ best practices in the management and appropriate use of staff hours, facilities, inventories, mechanical equipment, and mobile equipment.
Participate in the selection of staff, develop and propose training methods and schedules, work with employees to correct deficiencies, and participate as appropriate in corrective measures and discipline procedures.
Train and empower staff to effectively represent the City in service delivery, reporting safety issues, requesting service/repairs, and in appropriate use and maintenance of City resources.
Provide operational budget recommendations to the Public Works Operations Division Director for consideration and inclusion in the budget processes. Participate in budget planning sessions.
Co-Lead the Procurement Team for the Division in coordination with fellow Operations Division Supervisors to ensure purchases provide maximum utility, operational efficiency, and overall value to the City.
Ensure revenue is collected, transferred, recorded, verified, and deposited as per established procedures.
Determine, assign, and coordinate warranty or non-warranty work to ensure vehicle and equipment availability, safety, and performance.
Communicate and prioritize within budget limitations the specification, procurement, maintenance, inspection, and disposal of City owned equipment.
Participate in meetings regarding regulatory compliance, project concept and construction activities, capital improvements, resource allocations, facility maintenance, budgeting, and customer relations.
Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.