Assistant Construction Services Superintendent - City

PAY

$37.24 - $56.96 Hourly

The normal starting pay for this position is the minimum of the pay range listed above. A higher rate of pay may be considered, dependent on the qualifications and experience of the selected applicant and/or the City's step placement policy.

APPLICATION QUESTIONS/WORK HISTORY

• When completing the application, applicants will be asked to respond to application questions. These application questions are based on the Job Requirements for the position.
• Completion of the application questions is required.
• Applicant responses to the application questions must specifically answer the questions asked.
• Responses to application questions must be supported by work history/information listed on the application/resume, sufficient to demonstrate qualifications for the position.
• Applications may not be reviewed if specific responses to application questions have not been provided.
• Each application submission is reviewed independently.

BENEFITS

• The City offers competitive pay and robust benefits: Benefits Overview

DEPARTMENTAL INFORMATION

The Oklahoma City Public Works Department's Field Services Division has 49 employees that provide inspection, testing and survey services to City Staff, the public and the development communities so they can design, construct, and maintain reliable and safe infrastructure in a timely manner. The Public Works Department is one of the largest City departments with approximately 400 employees, seven divisions, and an annual budget exceeding $59 million, not including general obligation bond funds. The Public Works Department has committed, talented staff, engaged leadership, and is seeking a forward-thinking, effective leader to be its next Assistant Construction Services Superintendent. The ideal Assistant Superintendent is a results-driven manager with proven expertise as a committed problem-solver, partnership builder, and communicator with management experience both with professional and union employees. This individual may routinely serve in the absence of the division head.

JOB SUMMARY

This position is located in Field Services Division of the Public Works Department within the City of Oklahoma City and is under the direction of the Construction Services Superintendent. The primary purpose of this classification is to assist in the management and/or supervision of the division. The incumbent may routinely serve in the absence of the division head and provide specialized management or operations support to other departmental work units. The Assistant Construction Services Superintendent is also responsible for implementing divisional program functions and policies, coordinating operations activities, and planning projects and activities of the work unit. Essential job functions include: assigning, prioritizing, and monitoring work projects; assisting in the preparation and assessment of divisional budgets and goals and objectives; writing specifications for needed equipment, materials, supplies, services, etc.; reviewing contract bids or proposals to determine the best supplier; monitoring operational expenditures; reading and interpreting codes and regulations, reviewing plans and specifications for proposed new constructions or modifications; implementing established productivity improvement measures; analyzing program accomplishments for timeliness and compliance with instructions, procedures, and budgetary limitations; and answering complaints, inquiries or preparing reports for submission to the various City officials, federal and state agencies, etc. The employee has frequent contact with City employees or officials, contractors, architects, engineers, citizens, outside agencies, etc., to exchange information or provide technical assistance. The instructions received define program objectives as well as personnel and budgetary limitations. Work is reviewed by the division or department head for program accomplishments; management effectiveness; and adherence to policies, procedures, and directives.

VETERANS PREFERENCE

Honorably discharged veterans of the United States Active Duty Armed Forces, National Guard, and Reserve Forces who are not currently employed full-time by the City of Oklahoma City and who meet the qualifications for the position shall be given preference. To receive preference, veterans must submit verification of honorable discharge from the United States military service (Department of Defense Form DD214 or NGB Form 22) prior to the closing date of the vacancy announcement.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Knowledge of and skill in applying administrative and managerial principles and practices.
• Knowledge of functionally related codes and regulations.
• Skill in interpreting, explaining, and clarifying applicable codes, rules and regulations.
• Skill in communicating verbally and in writing with tact and diplomacy.
• Skill in coordinating and supervising the activities of professional, technical, and clerical staff.
• Ability to manage operations of the assigned work unit.
• Ability to develop, monitor and maintain divisional budgets and goals and objectives.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to administer and maintain current systems and system improvements.
• Willingness to assume responsibility for work performed.
• Possession of a valid Driver License (Operator).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• A minimum of a bachelor's degree in Management, Public Administration, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, or related field or three (3) years of progressive managerial and leadership experience in a construction-related field.
• Minimum of five (5) years' experience in public infrastructure construction, engineering, construction inspection or construction quality assurance/quality control.
• Supervisory experience managing a diverse workforce comprised of professional, administrative, technical, and union employees in public infrastructure construction and/or construction inspection.
• Strong communications skills evidenced by internal division communications and organizational wide communications, including skills working with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook).
• Skills in recognized construction standards such as pavement, water, sanitary sewer, storm sewer, and right-of-way inspections, plan review, ADA requirements, and survey services are also expected.

COMPETENCIES

• Execution and Results: (1) Sets well-defined and realistic goals and high standards of performance for self or self and others; (2) displays a high level of initiative, effort, and commitment toward performing work; (3) completes assignments in a thorough, accurate, and timely manner, and delivers results; (4) works with minimal supervision, is motivated to achieve, and demonstrates responsible behavior; (5) demonstrates understanding of all aspects of the job and application of accrued knowledge in carrying out duties and responsibilities; technical knowledge; skill in the techniques, equipment, procedures, and work required; (6) recognizes opportunities and takes action for improvement to programs, policies, procedures, practices, and processes; (7) understands and is able to apply the principles, methods, and tools of quality improvement; (8) collects, examines, analyzes, and interprets data from a variety of sources; (9) makes data-driven recommendations/decisions and achieves results; (10) effectively achieves results through others to achieve the Department or City's mission.
• Judgment: (1) Plans, coordinates, and executes business functions efficiently, effectively, and in a fiscally responsible manner; (2) identifies risks and develops and implements measures to avoid, mitigate, or minimize those risks; (3) makes effective, timely, well-informed, objective, and transparent work-related decisions; (4) exhibits emotional maturity and stability, effectively manages conflict, and remains optimistic and calm during stressful situations; (5) uses resources effectively to achieve results aligned with organizational priorities; (6) applies understanding of financial management/budgeting principles to ensure decisions are fiscally sound and responsible and in accordance with policies, procedures, processes, rules, regulations, and laws; (7) makes business decisions that drive positive, fiscally responsible performance; (8) manages ambiguity, business insight, financial acumen, makes decisions using data and insight that achieves the best outcome for the department and City.
• Teamwork/Team Oriented: (1) Recognizes, values, and leverages the ideas, opinions, and perspectives of others; (2) participates willingly and effectively as a team lead or team member; (3) builds consensus; fosters team commitment, spirit, pride, and trust; (4) collaborates with others to accomplish goals and objectives and achieve results; (5) expresses facts, ideas, messages, and information (technical and non-technical) to individuals or groups clearly, concisely, accurately, understandably, with honesty, tact, and diplomacy and in a manner that is appropriate for the intended audience; (6) actively listens, clarifies information as needed.
• Customer Centric: (1) Demonstrates commitment to public service; (2) serves and satisfies internal and external customers in a timely and effective manner; (3) establishes, commits to, and maintains high standards for producing quality work products and being responsive to customers; (4) supports the Department/City's mission; develops and executes strategies with the customer in mind.
• Strategic Thinking: (1) Thinks conceptually, imaginatively, and systematically; (2) envisions the future; (3) defines the vision, direction, and goals; (4) develops a road map for achievement; (5) anticipates change and plans for it; (6) considers long-term value and consequences; (7) influences others to achieve results; (8) understands where the organization is headed; knows the organization's mission and functions, and how its social, political, and technological systems work; (9) aligns business strategies to long-term success of the City; (10) sets the vision, direction and compelling course of action; (11) operates effectively within the systems, programs, policies, procedures, codes, ordinances, rules, and regulations of the organization; (12) knows industry and stays ahead of best practices; (13) understands the political environment, management priorities, staff roles and responsibilities, and grasps external factors impacting the organization; (14) identifies when issues need to be escalated to higher authorities and effectively alerts appropriate officials.
• Leads Through Influence: (1) Persuades others; builds consensus through give and take; (2) gains cooperation from others to obtain information and accomplish goals; (3) works with others towards achieving agreements that may involve exchanging resources or resolving differences; (4) understands the concepts, practices, and techniques used to identify, engage, influence, and monitor relationships with individuals and groups connected to a work effort including those actively involved; (5) leads through influence over the process and its results, and those who have a vested interest in the outcome (positive or negative).
• Empathic Leadership: (1) Fosters a workplace where employees are engaged; (2) seeks to know and learn about, and respects the values, attitudes, and beliefs of others; (3) welcomes varied ideas, perspectives, and thoughts when carrying out the work of the organization and making decisions; (4) builds trust through transparency, open communication, feedback, consistency, and humility; (5) seeks to build high performing teams through practices that demonstrate a commitment to hiring the most qualified candidates; promotes advancement opportunities for all (e.g., coaching, mentoring, providing personal and professional development opportunities); (6) resolves conflict and maintains effective working relationships with others through open dialogue, collaboration, empathy, active listening, understanding, tact, diplomacy, and professionalism; (7) treats others with fairness and dignity; (8) demonstrates emotional maturity; and (9) recognizes contributions and celebrates accomplishments. Note: This competency is not applicable for employees who are not supervisors.
• Commitment to Continuous Improvement: (1) Recognizes opportunities for improvement with regard to programs, policies, procedures, practices, and processes; (2) understands and is able to apply the principles, methods, and tools of quality improvement; (3) collects, examines, analyzes, and interprets data from a variety of sources; (4) makes data-driven recommendations/decisions and achieves results.
• Agility: (1) Values collaboration, communication, and feedback and is flexible and open to new ideas; (2) learns rapidly and transforms learning into action; (3) examines processes and practices to perform work most effectively; (4) demonstrates courage and willingness to take calculated risks; (5) assesses readiness; proposes new approaches, methods, and technologies plans, implements, and evaluates change in a transparent, positive, and thoughtful manner; (6) exhibits emotional maturity and stability, effectively manages conflict, and remains optimistic and calm during stressful situations; (7) rapidly adapts to change and leads others through change, while producing tangible results and identifying new opportunities.
• Talent Development: (1) Provides tools, materials, equipment, and resources; (2) provides performance feedback, coaching, mentoring, encouragement, and support; (3) discusses personal and professional goals; (4) provides formal and informal learning and development opportunities that support achievement of personal and professional goals; (5) attracts and develops talent; (6) manages performance throughout the department or City; (7) sets the leadership tone for area of responsibility. Note: This competency is not applicable for employees who are not supervisors.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Indoors frequently; subject to sitting or using the telephone for extended periods.
• Outside occasionally, may be exposed to heat, cold, humidity, rain, etc.
• Subject to local travel to monitor divisional work projects
• Occasionally required to work beyond normal working hours or to change working hours.

Note: Typical City employee working hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. However, working hours vary (may require work to begin before 8:00 a.m. and/or end beyond 5:00 p.m., and/or may require work on weekends and holidays), and are subject to change, based on the duties and location of the position and the business needs of the assigned work unit/department.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Near vision enough to read and draft written and machine-generated communications.
• Speech and hearing enough to communicate effectively in person and via telephone.
• Manual and fingers dexterity enough to operate standard office equipment, such as a telephone, computer keyboard, ten-key, copier, fax, etc.
• Mobility enough to move one's self from place to place when conducting field inspections.

OTHER DETAILS

Attachments: Applicants may upload only two attachments. Applicants may choose to combine documents into one file for upload.

Pay Method: City employees are required to receive pay electronically, either via direct deposit or pay card.

Former Employees: If this position is open to external applicants and you are a former employee, you must be eligible for rehire to participate in any selection process. If you are unsure of your rehire status, please contact the Human Resources Department at .... If your rehire status has been coded "Not Eligible," "Eligible 3," or "Conditional," you will need to request a review of your rehire status through the Human Resources Department's Employee and Labor Relations Division.

Background Investigation, Drug Testing, Physical Examination: Upon a conditional offer of employment/acceptance of position, the City of Oklahoma City will conduct a criminal history background check for external applicants. Applicants will be provided contact information for any third-party reporting agencies used to collect background information in connection with conditional offers of employment.

If the position accepted includes a driver license (commercial or non-commercial) Job Requirement, the City of Oklahoma City will obtain a Motor Vehicle Report for internal and external applicants.

If the position accepted is safety sensitive and/or a driving position, internal and external applicants will be provided a copy of the City of Oklahoma City's Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy prior to being directed for a drug test. A copy is also available at the link below:

HRB 25-01 Drug and Alcohol Testing Procedure.FINAL 030325_AM.pdf

If the position accepted is cyber security sensitive, internal and external applicants will be subject to a Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Interstate Identification Index (III) Fingerprint Background check. Additionally, employees in this job classification must complete Level 4 Security Awareness Training and pass an online certification test.

If the position accepted includes a lift/push/pull/carry Physical Requirement of 25 pounds and greater, internal and external applicants will be directed for a physical examination.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

If you require reasonable accommodation at any time during the hiring process, please notify one of the Human Resources Department Representatives by calling .... The City of Oklahoma City will not discriminate against any applicant or employee because of race, color, creed, national origin, ethnicity, religion, sex (to include sexual orientation and gender identity and/or expression), age, genetic information, disability or political affiliation.