Transportation and Public Works Supervisor (Right of Way)

City of Austin

2d•$71,630 - $90,980•Onsite

About The Position

Austin Transportation and Public Works (TPW) is a highly reliable organization that builds and maintains infrastructure for our community. Our vision is for Austin to be the model for safe, reliable, and sustainable transportation. We value safety, unity, reliability, accountability, integrity, community, and employee fulfillment. Purpose: Under minimal supervision, this position is responsible for planning, directing and managing the programs and activities in transportation and public works enterprise operations and regulations. Reviews and incorporates standards and ensures compliance with existing codes and regulations related to transportation and public works. Duties, Functions and Responsibilities: Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned. Manages the activities of transportation and public works enterprise operations to include various permitted or non-permitted uses of public rights of way. Coordinates operations of the division with other city divisions, departments or outside entities to ensure City of Austin transportation and public works enterprise operations are maintained. Develops and evaluates short- and long-range strategies, goals, and action plans to meet business needs. Ensures that traffic operations comply with city ordinances, state and federal laws. Makes recommendations to management on budget development and expenditures, short and long term programs and enterprise initiatives. Monitors and ensures section operates within appropriated enterprise transportation budget. Develops and implements policies and procedures for enterprise transportation and public works operations. Prepares, presents and communicates information to a variety of audiences including the public, city boards, and City Council. Ensures operations of division are met by managing section with changes to equipment, budget and personnel to meet department needs. Ensures the identification and delivery of all appropriate safety training. Prepares and reviews reports as part of the process of monitoring and communicating section performance results. Recommends major purchases and expenditures, develops specifications for product, price, and services to be received. Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised: Responsible for the full range of supervisory activities including selection, training, evaluation, counseling, and recommendation for dismissal.

Requirements

Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Business, Public Administration, or in a field related to the job, plus four (4) years’ experience in maintenance and/or operations, two (2) years of which were in a lead or supervisory capacity.
Experience or education may be substituted up to a maximum of four (4) years.
Valid Class C Texas Driver License.
Knowledge of fiscal planning and budget preparation.
Knowledge of Federal, State, Local statutes, ordinances and codes.
Knowledge of applicable processes, techniques, and methods.
Knowledge of supervisory and managerial techniques and principles.
Skill in oral and written communication.
Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
Skill in using computers and related software applications.
Skill in data analysis and problem solving.
Ability to quickly recognize and analyze irregular events.
Ability to establish and maintain effective communication and working relationships with City employees and the public.

Nice To Haves

Experience operating complex computer applications.
Experience developing department programs.
Experience developing standard operating procedures.
Experience in supervising others.
Experience in conducting trainings.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

Manages the activities of transportation and public works enterprise operations to include various permitted or non-permitted uses of public rights of way.
Coordinates operations of the division with other city divisions, departments or outside entities to ensure City of Austin transportation and public works enterprise operations are maintained.
Develops and evaluates short- and long-range strategies, goals, and action plans to meet business needs.
Ensures that traffic operations comply with city ordinances, state and federal laws.
Makes recommendations to management on budget development and expenditures, short and long term programs and enterprise initiatives.
Monitors and ensures section operates within appropriated enterprise transportation budget.
Develops and implements policies and procedures for enterprise transportation and public works operations.
Prepares, presents and communicates information to a variety of audiences including the public, city boards, and City Council.
Ensures operations of division are met by managing section with changes to equipment, budget and personnel to meet department needs.
Ensures the identification and delivery of all appropriate safety training.
Prepares and reviews reports as part of the process of monitoring and communicating section performance results.
Recommends major purchases and expenditures, develops specifications for product, price, and services to be received.
Responsible for the full range of supervisory activities including selection, training, evaluation, counseling, and recommendation for dismissal.