8945 - Supervisor IV - Shop Supervisor (Roads & Parks)

Jackson County•Medford, OR

About The Position

Jackson County is hiring a Shop Supervisor to lead a 12-person maintenance team responsible for maintaining and repairing more than 500 pieces of equipment across 13 departments. The fleet ranges from light vehicles to heavy equipment. The position requires planning, organizational, and communication skills to coordinate County maintenance and repair work. The role plans, organizes, and supervises specialized and technical departmental functions, and performs administrative and supervisory work such as budgeting, payroll, purchasing, personnel, and office management. The supervisor helps develop program goals, objectives, policies, and procedures; oversees daily operations and staff; and carries out complex technical work requiring subject-matter expertise and independent judgment. This is a non-represented management/confidential position. Working irregular hours is required. The specific physical demands and working environment depend on the program and assignment. Pre-employment requirements include a criminal background check, an acceptable DMV certified court print, and a drug screen that includes marijuana. Applicants using college education to meet minimum requirements must submit transcripts.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in business, office administration, or a relevant field of assignment, and three years of experience in the area of assignment, plus two additional years of administration, program coordination, or budgeting experience, and one year of experience supervising or leading employees in an official capacity; or an equivalent combination of education and experience providing the required skills, knowledge, and abilities.
Strong planning and organizational skills and effective written and verbal communication skills.
Knowledge of departmental functions and procedures and general knowledge of County-wide departmental functions and procedures.
Knowledge of and ability to interpret and apply County and departmental policies, procedures, and applicable legal requirements.
Knowledge of supervisory and office administration principles, including planning, budgeting, direction, coordination, and evaluation.
Knowledge of office practices, procedures, and related equipment, and business English.
Knowledge of administration, management, personnel, budgeting, accounting, and fiscal practices.
Ability to plan and budget, help develop departmental goals and objectives, and organize work programs.
Ability to prioritize work and train, direct, motivate, and evaluate staff.
Ability to monitor budgets, funding, work schedules, and progress; maintain effective records and information systems; analyze issues and make decisions; and oversee preparation of written materials.
Pass a pre-employment criminal background check, submit an acceptable DMV certified court print, and pass a pre-employment drug screen that includes marijuana.
Submit transcripts if using college education to meet the educational minimum requirements.
Some positions require a valid Oregon driver's license and acceptable driving record; some require an Oregon Class B commercial driver's license. Professional licenses, accreditations, certificates, or a Notary Public commission may be required for specific positions.
Meet the physical and sensory demands applicable to the assigned program, which may include operating shop tools, equipment, machinery, or vehicles; driving and travel; and lifting or moving objects.
Work irregular hours.

Responsibilities

Provide program direction and oversight, plan work to achieve goals, prepare work or service contracts, supervise day-to-day activities, and review operations for compliance with procedures, standards, and legal requirements.
Assign, supervise, coordinate, schedule, and evaluate staff work; organize workloads and assignments; advise, assist, and train employees; conduct performance evaluations; and make recommendations concerning personnel actions.
Assist with developing and preparing budgets, and monitor budgets, expenditures, billings, and department funds.
Oversee or perform purchasing, accounting, and inventory control, and recommend purchases for specialized equipment needs.
Analyze and recommend improvements to facilities, equipment, data-processing resources, and operating systems.
Supervise documentation and form processing; direct the development and maintenance of systems, records, files, and logs.
Perform complex and technical program tasks requiring detailed analysis, technical expertise, and independent judgment.
Assist in developing and implementing division, department, and program goals, objectives, procedures, and short- and long-range plans.
Develop, recommend, and implement policies, procedures, and office systems.
Coordinate activities with other departments and outside agencies, and provide technical or detailed information and assistance to staff, officials, organizations, and the public.
Monitor relevant legislation, legal requirements, and ordinances, and advise staff about procedural changes.
Direct the resolution of inquiries, problems, complaints, and emergencies affecting service availability or quality; respond to sensitive, technical, or complex inquiries and complaints.
Follow County and departmental policies and safe work practices, maintain effective working relationships, attend required trainings, and maintain regular and reliable attendance.
Perform other related duties as assigned.