PUBLIC WORKS OPERATIONS SUPERVISOR (NON-COMPETITIVE)
Salary
$82,274.17 - $110,569.61 Annually
Location
Centennial II, Human Resources Department, 805 Central Avenue, Suite 200, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202, OH
Job Type
Full-time Classified
Job Number
26-03393 (NC)
Department
Public Services
Opening Date
10/12/2026
Closing Date
10/26/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
General Statement of Duties
Manages and supervises assigned program activities and operations within assigned sections; ensures work quality and adherence to established policies and procedures; coordinates assigned activities with other departments; provides highly responsible and complex staff assistance to division.
Performs related duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications (KSAs)
(Illustrative only. Any one position may not require all of the listed KSAs nor do the listed examples include all the KSAs which may be required.)
Knowledge of:
City personnel policies and procedures, civil service rules and regulation.
Union contracts; grievance procedures.
Basic technical principles of equipment operation.
Principles of management, supervision, training and performance evaluation.
Pertinent Federal, State and local laws, codes and regulations.
Safety policies and procedures; OSHA requirements; Employee Safety Instruction Manual.
Office clerical functions and responsibility.
Accounting and billing functions.
City construction standards and electrical codes.
Labor management agreements.
Basic mathematics.
Basic English grammar, usage and spelling.
Basic technical principles of equipment operation.
Basic computer operation.
Skill to:
Operate a personal computer, calculator, and other office equipment.
Operate appropriate motorized vehicles.
Operate telephones, two-way radios, facsimile machine.
Use a calculator; perform basic mathematical computations.
Ability to: Implement and maintain positive employee relations.
Promote and maintain highest integrity throughout all personnel.
Analyze and manage effective EEO/AA programs.
Supervise, organize and review the work of lower-level staff.
Oversee clerical functions of office staff.
Select, supervise, train and evaluate staff. Interpret and explain City policies and procedures.
Prepare clear and concise reports; prepare necessary correspondence.
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work including City officials and the general public.
Examples of Work Performed
(Illustrative only. Any one position within this classification may not include all of the duties listed nor do the listed examples include all of the tasks which may be performed.)
Directs, coordinates, and reviews the work plan for assigned services and activities for the operational section; assigns work activities and projects; monitors work flow; reviews and evaluates work products, methods and procedures; inspects daily work reports; ensures that standards and specifications are met; meets with staff of their operational section to identify and resolve problems.
Selects, trains, motivates, and evaluates assigned personnel; provides or coordinates staff training; works with employees to correct deficiencies; implements City and departmental personnel policies and procedures; maintains attendance and performance records for their operational section.
Establishes schedules and methods for providing services; identifies for their operational section resource needs; reviews needs with appropriate management staff; allocates resources accordingly in assigned operational section.
Participates in the preparation and administration of the operation budget for assigned work section; submits budget recommendations; monitors expenditures.
Investigates accidents and injuries on the job; instructs employees in completion of accident forms; directs employee within their assigned section to appropriate resources if personal problems are affecting job performance; responds to employee grievances.
Participates in the development of policies and procedures; monitors work activities to ensure compliance with established policies and procedures; makes recommendations to Assistant Superintendent/Superintendent for changes and improvements to existing standards and procedures; works with supervisory staff to establish and enforce safety policies and procedures.
Recommends and assists in the implementation of goals and objectives; makes projections of material needs and personnel needs; works with staff to identify and obtain needed equipment and materials.
Supervises and assist in clearing the right-of-way after accidents, storms, spills, etc.; assists with snow and ice removal in appropriate situations; assists with emergency operations.
Coordinates assigned activities with those of other divisions and departments.
Prepares analytical and statistical reports on operations and activities for assigned section; prepares estimates for job projects.
Assists those contacted in the course of duty in an effective, efficient and professional manner.
Required Education and Experience
Each applicant must have three years of experience with the City of Cincinnati as a Service Area Coordinator, Supervisor of Maintenance, or an Assistant Supervisor of Parks/Recreation Maintenance and Construction.
OR
A Bachelors Degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in business administration, public administration, human resource management, construction management, environmental studies, civil engineering, or a closely related field; and three years of experience with management responsibility. A Masters Degree may substitute for years of experience.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Must have a valid Drivers License.
Must be an excellent communicator and team builder.
Other specialized work site certifications may be required.
Working and Physical Conditions
Environmental Conditions: Indoor and outdoor environments; exposure to office computer screens; exposure to extremes in weather conditions; work around machinery and moving vehicles, on ladders or scaffolds, below ground; work with electrical energy; exposure to dust and fumes from construction sites, roadways, motorized equipment and cutting torches.
Physical Conditions: Duties require maintaining physical condition necessary for sitting, standing, and walking for prolonged periods of time; moderate and heavy lifting and carrying; general manual dexterity required; must be able to operate assigned vehicles.
HR Contact; Kelli R. Wright; kelli.wright@cincinnati-oh.gov
The below information is solely intended as a summary of the benefits available and is subject to change. Not all benefits listed are available for every position. Benefits can vary depending on applicable labor agreements and/or salary plan. For specific questions, contact the HR Contact indicated on the Job Posting.
The City of Cincinnati offers its employees competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefit package designed to actively attract and retain quality employees to add additional value to the City of Cincinnatis workforce. A summary of these benefits for full-time employment is listed below. This is a general listing of benefits for all employees and is not intended to be a comprehensive listing for all bargaining units.
The City offers a variety of training programs, ranging from job-specific skills such as computer and equipment instruction, to helping supervisors improve their management techniques.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The City of Cincinnati is dedicated to providing equal employment without regard to race, gender, age, color, religion, disability status, marital status, sexual orientation or transgendered status, or ethnic, national or Appalachian origin, or on the basis of any other category protected under federal, state and local laws.
Holidays
The City of Cincinnati has 11 paid holidays annually that include:
New Years Day
Martin Luther King Day
Presidents Day
Memorial Day
Juneteenth
Independence Day
Labor Day
Veterans Day
Thanksgiving Day
Day after Thanksgiving
Christmas
Health Insurance
The City of Cincinnati 80/20 offers 3 medical plans to all full time City of Cincinnati employees and eligible dependents: the 80/20 PPO medical plan, the HDHP medical plan with an HSA contribution, and a Health Reimbursement Arrangement for those enrolled on another non-city eligible group plan.
Eligible dependents include:
Legal Spouse or Equal Partner
Child (natural child, adopted child, and/or child who the group has determined is covered under a "Qualified Medical Child Support Order")
Step-child
Child for whom the employee or employees spouse/equal partner is a legal guardian
Basic Life Insurance
A $50,000 Basic Life Insurance policy is paid for by the City for certain eligible employees. Full time employees not eligible for the City-paid basic life insurance policy are generally provided a similar benefit through their union group.
Supplemental Life, Long Term Disability, Accident & Critical Illness Insurance
Most full time City employees are eligible to participate in a supplemental life insurance program, a long term disability plan, and accident and critical illness insurance programs at their own expense. Premiums are determined by age, amount of coverage, and various additional factors.
Flexible Benefits Plans
Healthcare Flex Spending Account
City employees can participate in the Healthcare Flex Spending Account that can be used to pay out-of-pocket medical, prescription, dental, and vision care expenses for employees and family members.
Dependent Care Flex Spending Account
City employees can participate in a Dependent Care Flex Spending Account that can be used to pay work-related dependent care expenses. Participants can set aside money each year through pre-tax payroll deductions to pay for these expenses.
Transportation Expense Reimbursement Account
City employees can participate in a Transportation Expense Reimbursement Account (TERA) that can be used to reimburse expenses related to traveling to and from work. Participants can set-up a pre-tax payroll deduction up to an IRS regulated amount.
Healthy Lifestyles Program
City employees can voluntarily participate in a wellness incentive program that encourages and rewards employees and their spouses/equal partners for making positive choices for better health. The City of Cincinnati will contribute up to $300/year to a Health Reimbursement Account for each the employee and their spouse/equal partner for meeting specified program goals. These dollars can be used to offset qualified out-of-pocket medical expenses.
Integrated Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)
This is a voluntary program that serves as an alternative healthcare option to traditional medical plans. If you have alternate group health coverage available to you through a spouse, equal partner, another job, or a non-city retirement plan, you may be eligible for this plan which reimburses you for the difference in premiums between the plans and your covered out of pocket expenses on the other plan.
Retirement Plan
The City provides a defined benefit pension plan for part-time and full-time employees. New hires and re-hired employees are required to participate in the City of Cincinnatis Retirement System (CRS), regardless of previous participation in an Ohio State pension system or any another state or federal pension system. CRS is funded by employer and employee contributions, and investment returns from plan assets. CRS provides retirement and health care benefits subject to eligibility requirements. The following groups are excluded from participation in CRS: Mayor and Members of City Council; Sworn Police & Fire; Police Recruits; and Rehired Ohio Police & Fire Retirees.
Deferred Compensation
As an Ohio government employer, the City offers employees the ability to participate in a 457(b) tax-deferred retirement savings plan. The City makes an annual match to your 457(b) of up to $750, or as otherwise specified in applicable regulations and union contracts.
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If you are a current City of Cincinnati employee, what is your job classification (job title)?
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Which of the following educational and work experience requirements do you meet?
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What is your highest level of education?
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How many years of supervisory experience over technical, lower level supervisory, professional, maintenance, and clerical staff do you have?
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Do you have a valid drivers license?
Required Question
Employer City of Cincinnati
Address 805 Central Avenue Suite 200
Cincinnati, Ohio, 45202
Phone 513-352-2400
Website http://agency.governmentjobs.com/cincinnati/default.cfm
| Location | Cincinnati, OH |
| Salary | $82,274.17–$110,569.61 Per Year |
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