Public Works Supervisor I - Transportation

Pima County•Tucson, AZ

About The Position

This position supervises, coordinates, and implements public works maintenance and construction activities and contracts throughout multiple work sites for a specified department or major division. This differs from Public Works Crew Supervisor which supervises and participates in the activities of assigned crews within a geographically assigned area.

Requirements

Six years of experience in commercial, industrial or public works maintenance, repair or construction AND two years of lead or supervisory experience in a commercial, industrial or public works construction or maintenance setting. (Graduation from an accredited college or technical school in environmental technology, engineering or a related discipline may substitute for four years of general experience. Relevant experience and/or education from an accredited college or university may be substituted.)
OR: Three years of experience with Pima County as a Public Works Crew Supervisor or in another closely related position as determined by the department head at the time of recruitment.
OR: One year of experience with Pima County as a Transportation Maintenance Supervisor or in another closely related position as determined by the department head at the time of recruitment.
Valid driver license is required at time of application.
Valid AZ driver license is required at time of appointment.
The successful applicant will be subject to a 39-month DOT Motor Vehicle Record review to determine applicant’s suitability to operate county vehicles in accordance with Pima County administrative procedures.
Failure to obtain and maintain the required licenses and certifications shall be grounds for termination.
Any offer of employment resulting from this recruitment is contingent upon Fleet Services’ review and approval of the candidate’s driving record.
Some positions may require a valid Arizona commercial driver’s License (CDL) with appropriate endorsements at time of appointment or prior to end of initial probation.
Some positions may require satisfactory completion of a 40-hour OSHA course in hazardous materials management and certification as a Manager of Landfill Operations (MOLO) by the Solid Waste Management Association of North America prior to end of initial/ promotional probation.
Failure to obtain/maintain the required licensure/certification/registration shall be grounds for termination.

Nice To Haves

Minimum two (2) years experience in an Asset Management System.
Minimum two (2) years experience in public works infrastructure maintenance protocols.
Minimum two (2) years continuous supervision of a specified work group.
Experience communicating with multiple stakeholders in both written and verbal dialogue.

Responsibilities

Oversees maintenance, repair and construction work on assigned sections of highways, roadways, drainage ways, solid waste or sanitary sewerage facilities and structures
Ensures quality control, safety practices and completion of all work performed by work crews, vendors and contract construction agencies
Schedules and inspects the implementation of annual and periodic maintenance activities with a computer-based work order system, construction and service contracts for compliance with operating permits, standards and specifications
Forecasts, projects and/or monitors unit costs and expenditures for supplies, equipment and man-hours for maintenance and construction projects and contracts
Inspects assigned areas for road damage or roadway hazards and orders repairs of specialized road and bridge facilities/structures, such as guardrails, cattle guards, corrugated pipe culverts, traffic signs and roadway markings, traffic signal and lighting etc.
Coordinates the construction, repair, inspection and maintenance of sanitary sewer or solid waste facilities, wastewater pumping systems, manholes, piping, spillways and catwalks, to include vector, odor and corrosion control
Coordinates activities involved in the operational maintenance of public solid and landfill waste facilities and authorizes stop-work orders
Interprets blueprints, construction specifications and engineering drawings and discusses specified construction procedures with affected parties to ensure compliance with contract requirements and industry standards and codes
Investigates ROW encroachments and complaints, reviews and inspects traffic control plans, and coordinates with utility companies and contractors operating within the right-of-way
May act as Public Works Supervisor II in their absence.