Maintenance Supervisor - Promotional

This recruitment is promotional only. You must presently be a full or part-time regular or probationary County of Sonoma, Community Development Commission, Sonoma County Fairgrounds, or Sonoma County Water Agency employee in order to apply for this position.

The Sonoma Public Infrastructure (SPI) Department has requested a department promotional certification to fill a Maintenance Supervisor position. Only qualified permanent and/or probationary SPI employees on the eligible list may be eligible for referral to the department for the advertised position . This employment list may also be used to fill future full-time or part-time positions as they occur during the active status of the list.
As the Maintenance Supervisor, you will supervise staff engaged in the maintenance of Sonoma County's public works, including road construction, maintenance projects, and drainage projects . Additional responsibilities will include:

• Assigning and evaluating the work of staff performing road maintenance activities, pothole patching, vegetation removal, and drainage maintenance
• Resolving daily operational challenges
• Prioritizing projects, which also includes preparing estimates, scheduling labor, and ordering materials
• Creating and implementing occupational and safety programs
• Maintaining records and preparing operational activity reports
• Gathering data and making recommendations on materials and equipment budgets
• Responding to written, phone, and electronic inquiries
• Training staff in preventative maintenance, pre-trip inspections, troubleshooting, and routine repairs

The ideal candidate will possess many of the following:

• Lead experience performing both semi-skilled and skilled Public Works road maintenance tasks, as well as supervising a team
• Generalist maintenance experience ranging from working in different types of construction environments
• Experience with job site construction and project safety
• Experience researching and finding resources to resolve maintenance issues
• The ability to read and interpret plans, estimate job costs, and order necessary materials
• Experience planning, organizing, and prioritizing work within set deadlines
• The ability to use computer systems to write reports, enter data, and track information
• The following certifications are desired, not required:
  • Forklift Certification
  • Trench Safety Training
  • Aerial Lift Certification

Note: A valid Commercial Drivers License (Class A CDL) with a minimum of a Tanker endorsement is required for this position.

Application submissions require the Supplemental Questionnaire be completed. Any combination of education and training which would provide the opportunity to acquire the knowledge and abilities listed. Normally this would include:

Experience and Education: Four years of recent experience performing public works or road maintenance work, including one year of experience in a lead capacity.

License: Possession of a valid driver's license at the appropriate level including necessary special endorsements, as required by the State of California to perform the essential job functions of the position. Considerable knowledge of: methods, materials, machines, tools and equipment used in public works and road construction and maintenance projects; the occupational hazards and modern safety practices in maintenance and construction work; preventive maintenance requirements and standards for vehicles, light and heavy equipment, machines, and power and hand tools; effective methods of supervising and training maintenance personnel.

Ability to: make estimates and to interpret and work illustrative plans, sketches and grade stakes; set grades and alignments; supervise and evaluate the work of unskilled, semi skilled and skilled maintenance employees; establish and maintain harmonious relationships with employees, the public and other agencies; inspect maintenance or construction work performed to established specifications; maintain records and prepare reports; demonstrate physical strength, endurance and mechanical aptitude; read and write English at a level appropriate for successful job performance; utilize electronic information systems and analyze and interpret information; and perform basic mathematical calculations.

• Your application information and your responses to the supplemental questions are evaluated and taken into consideration throughout the entire selection process.
• You should list all employers and positions held within the last ten years in the work history section of your application. Be as thorough as possible when responding to the supplemental questions.
• You may include history beyond ten years if related to the position for which you are applying. If you held multiple positions with one employer, list out each position separately.
• Failure to follow these instructions may impact your competitiveness in this process or may result in disqualification.

Please visit Getting a Job with the County of Sonoma to review more detailed information about the hiring process, including the application process, examination steps, and department selection process.

Application submissions require the Supplemental Questionnaire be completed.

Responses to supplemental questions may be scored using position-specific criteria. Please provide specific and detailed responses of a reasonable length to allow for a thorough assessment of your qualifications. Responses that state, "See Resume" or "See Application" may be considered insufficient and therefore may not be scored.

The selection procedure will consist of the following examination:

An Application and Supplemental Questionnaire Appraisal Examination (weight 100%) may be conducted to evaluate each applicant's application and supplemental questionnaire for satisfaction of minimum qualifications (pass/not pass); and for educational coursework, training, experience, knowledge, and abilities which relate to this position. Each applicant will be evaluated based on the following criteria:

• Relevance of work history, related experience, and achieved level of education and/or training as described in the application and responses to the supplemental questions.

Candidates demonstrating possession of the minimum qualifications will be placed on an employment list in order of most qualified to least qualified based on the achieved score received in the Application and Supplemental Questionnaire Appraisal Examination. Scores may be adjusted based on such factors as the number of candidates, anticipated vacancies, past practice, and natural breaks in the scores achieved by this group of candidates.

Additional Information

A background investigation may be required prior to employment. Candidates referred to departments for a selection interview are typically required to sign authorization and release forms enabling such an investigation. Failure to sign prescribed forms will result in the candidate not being considered further for that vacancy. Reference information will not be made available to applicants.

Additional requirements, such as successful completion of a physical exam, drug screen, etc., may apply, depending on the duties and responsibilities of the position. If you receive a conditional job offer for the position, the requirements upon which the offer is contingent will be outlined in the conditional job letter. You may also review the Job Classification Screening Schedule to determine the requirements for this position.

How to Apply

Applications are accepted online at www.yourpath2sonomacounty.org . Paper applications may be submitted by person, fax ...), email, or through the mail. All applications and appropriate supplemental information as outlined in the job bulletin must be RECEIVED by the time and date specified on the first page of this job announcement. Applications received after the recruitment closes will not be accepted.

The County of Sonoma values diversity and is dedicated to creating a workplace environment that provides individuals with a sense of belonging. We are committed to having a diverse workforce that is representative of the communities we serve. The County is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer where all aspects of employment are based on merit, competence, performance, and business need.

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