Street Cleaning Program Manager (Maintenance Supervisor II)

City of Portland • Portland, OR

10d • Onsite

About The Position

Program Managers (Maintenance Supervisor II) are an essential part of the Maintenance Operation’s divisions. A Maintenance Supervisor II position in Operations Division, Street Cleaning section is required to plan, organize, evaluate and manage all programs and sweeping routes for planned and unplanned maintenance, seasonal maintenance, including leaf day program and elimination of hazards as reported by the public. An emphasis on equity analysis utilizing geospatial information systems is required to ensure program delivery is represented throughout each council district.

The Operations Section cleans streets and right of way by methods that include street sweeping, mowing, brush cutting, herbicide spraying, bike lane sweeping, street flushing, graffiti abatement, bridge and overpass cleaning, deicing, and plowing. Other duties for this Section include managing the Leaf Day program, cleaning before/during/after major events such as the Rose Festival and responding to emergency calls around the city to clear the right-of-way of various debris. This role is mission-critical and essential to accomplish the increased dynamic workload successfully and efficiently.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of progressive responsibility in Public Works program development and supervision.
• Implementation and administration combination of training and experience in public works maintenance.
• Experienced Supervisor: An experienced leader with proven management and supervisory skills.
• Excellent Communicator: A strong communicator to both technical and non-technical individuals, and proficient verbally and in writing
• Innovative: An aptitude for continuous improvement and can excel in change management.
• Problem Solver: Can identify problems early and value collaboration. Utilizes active listening and effective communication and facilitation skills in working with others to find resolutions
• Project Manager: Knowledge of project management principles and can support, lead, and review various operational projects that support the Group Director’s and bureau initiatives.
• Authentic: Effective in a professional, diverse, multi-cultural environment. Treats the community, co-workers and employees with respect and is accountable to commitments
• Results Driven: This position is high paced, dynamic and requires a candidate who can take charge, bring focus, and finish tasks in a timely, accurate and professional manner
• Organized: Able to work on a multitude of tasks and understand/respond to various situations in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment. Can deliver programs on time within budget and recognize when programs are behind
• Relationship Builder: An outgoing professional who values building trust, partnerships, and relationships to support an inclusive culture and accomplish objectives more effectively
• A valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record

Nice To Haves

• An alternate schedule may be available.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for unionized day and night teams focused on creating a workplace culture that is supportive of the City of Portland’s Core Values of anti-racism, communication, collaboration, equity, transparency, and fiscal responsibility
• Plan, organize, evaluate, manage, and optimize the work of staff engaged in the development, implementation, and administration of maintenance and repair programs
• Develop section performance measures, using data to monitor outcomes and report on productivity goals
• Apply continuous improvement principles to grow the Division and ensure the quality, effectiveness, durability and proper timing of maintenance and repairs
• Establish standards and best practices, and use them in monitoring program performance against program goals and objectives to ensure consistent quality and progressive results
• Develop annual work plans, determine, and prioritize work, assign appropriate resources, and manage the budget of this and other related programs as deemed necessary by the Division Manager
• Be creative, innovative, and collaborate with team members and partners to achieve the best outcomes for the City
• Oversee procurement of equipment, parts, and supplies to support operational objectives
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders in a dynamic, team-based environment
• Sustain a culture of safety, organizational excellence, stewardship, and professionalism
• Apply continuous improvement principles in standard daily work and long-range planning
• Experience providing leadership and change management to create a high performance and service-oriented work environment.
• Promoting a culture of safety, professionalism, and accountability including coaching, mentoring, and developing performance improvement for staff
• Experience with the development, monitoring and reporting of performance metrics and indicators with a focus on customer service, quality assurance, and continuous process improvement
• Experience with asset management, analysis utilizing geospatial information systems and project management such as: work planning, managing competing priorities and timelines, implementing standards and best practices in asset management, while ensuring delivery within budget
• Experience with effective written and oral communications, understanding your audience, and documenting successful completion for a wide range of assignments.

Benefits

• Please check our benefit tab for an overview of benefits for this position.
• To view current labor agreements, please visit https://www.portland.gov/bhr/employee-relations/labor-relations/labor-agreements .

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed