Planning and Public Works Maintenance Supervisor

Why It's a Great Opportunity: In this role for the Maintenance and Operations division of Planning and Public Works, you will manage with your team the maintenance of county roads, river levees, and storm water assets to ensure that the communities of Pierce County can operate smoothly. Projects you will be involved with include road repair and maintenance, drainage maintenance and installation, and vegetation maintenance. In support of the projects, you will be scheduling crews, equipment, and materials. Your team will also develop from your training, teambuilding, feedback, and constructive interaction. Your interactions with the public, other municipalities, and multiple other Pierce County divisions will ensure that the maintenance work is completed accurately and on time.

Why It's a Great Department: PPW is a diverse and fast-moving department filled with motivated professionals working to ensure Pierce County is positioned to handle growth while building, operating, and maintaining reliable infrastructure to support livable communities. PPW is responsible for a broad and complex portfolio of services that provides unique opportunities to collaborate, innovate, and inspire. We are responsible for the County road and levee systems, sewer systems, airports, ferries, building permits, environmental review, sustainability, community planning, and code enforcement - just to name a few!

How to be Successful in the Role: Your success will come from overseeing multiple projects in office while also providing guidance to Supervisors in the field through excellent written and verbal communication. Having knowledge in ArcGIS, Workday, See Click Fix, and WEBEOC will further ensure your success.

Your Future in this Role: Pierce County offers professional development through the Leadership Certification program, robust online learning, and other training opportunities throughout your career to ensure your success. This position has multiple career growth and promotional opportunities in Pierce County to build on a great career.

Core Daily Responsibilities:

• Assign, review and approve the work of subordinate staff and /or one or more crews of full-time, or extra-hire staff, and contractors to ensure compliance with standards. Prioritize and coordinate work activities, determine work procedures, prepare work schedules and determine methods for expediting workflow.
• Investigate grievances involving subordinates and recommend resolution; recommend hiring, promotional and disciplinary actions; approve leave requests and overtime; provide adequate coverage during staff absences. Conduct employee evaluations and provide workplace expectations and performance feedback to subordinate employees. Document and verbally address minor employee misconduct. Document and make recommendations to administrative supervisor regarding serious and/or repeat employee misconduct.
• Schedule and ensure needed maintenance and repair of construction and maintenance equipment and vehicles are performed.
• Keep records of all work performed as well as equipment maintenance performed and materials used; monitor equipment, tools, and materials utilized on projects; review daily time records for accuracy of information.
• Ensure field staff is complying with applicable safety rules and regulations; review injury reports and recommend corrective actions; inspect work zones and facilities for safety compliance; conduct periodic crew safety and training meetings; and review job site safety checklists.
• Assist in the development, implementation, and monitoring of department functions in order to ensure efficiency, proper tracking, quality and quantity of work standards.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Four years of progressively responsible work experience related to infrastructure maintenance which includes lead or supervisory experience is required.
• Related vocational training or education may substitute for up to one year of experience.
• A valid Washington State Drivers license is required.
• A CDL is desirable.

As a condition of employment, the applicant will need to authorize and complete a background check. Information received from the background check is reviewed case-by-case and will not necessarily remove an applicant from consideration.

To be considered for this opportunity please:

• Complete and submit a detailed online Pierce County Employment Application by selecting "APPLY" above or go to: ... and specify the Job Number and Title.
• If you do not have internet access, you may visit your local public library or any WorkSource location and use their computers.
• Individuals needing accommodation in the application, testing process or need this job announcement in an alternative format may call Human Resources at ..., at least two days prior to the need.

This is a competitive selection process. Your application will be reviewed and evaluated for the quality and quantity of education/experience in the areas listed. Applicants whose qualifications most closely correspond to the County's needs will be eligible for further consideration. Notification of application status normally occurs 2 to 3 weeks after the closing date. Short notice may be given to applicants to participate in further selection processes which may include assessments, phone screen, and interviews.

At Pierce County, diversity, equity, and inclusion means commitment, not a single step. We strive to foster an inclusive environment that supports equitable access to opportunities throughout your career. We want to recruit, develop, and maintain a talented workforce from various backgrounds, cultures, lifestyles, and perspectives, committed to our vision. Employees of the County have local, direct, and visible impact in our diverse community. Will you join us in keeping Pierce County a place people are proud to call home?