Roads Operations Superintendent - Public Works

Job Summary

Clark County is seeking a dedicated and experienced Road Operations Superintendent to oversee three to four operational crews within the Road Operations and Maintenance Division. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills and a proven track record in problem-solving, enabling them to effectively guide teams in diverse work environments. Experience managing Union-represented staff is essential, ensuring compliance with collective bargaining agreements while fostering a collaborative and inclusive workplace. The successful leader will be well-versed in road operations practices, policies, and procedures, and will demonstrate a commitment to enhancing team performance and operational efficiency. This role is integral to maintaining the safety and functionality of Clark County''s roadways and promoting a culture of excellence within the division.

The Division includes the following crews, managed by four superintendents:

Rural & Urban Road Maintenance: Responsible for maintaining roads in both rural and urban settings. This includes tasks like pothole patching, vegetation removal, roadway debris removal, ditch and culvert maintenance and snow removal.

Street Signs & Pavement Markings: Install, maintain, and replace street signs, road markings (lines, arrows, etc.), and other traffic control devices.

Asphalt & Guardrails: Repair asphalt surfaces; repair, replace, maintain guardrails, and conduct other road surface maintenance.

Enclosed Drainage: Inspect and maintain enclosed drainage systems, including catch basins, storm drains, manholes, and other associated drainage infrastructure.

Water Quality: Maintain public water quality infrastructure, including cartridge vaults, water quality facilities include retention and detention ponds, bio-retention facilities and similar erosion control and sediment management.

Sweeper: Operate street sweepers to remove debris, prior to entering the stormwater system and maintain road cleanliness.

While the Superintendent position may have primary responsibility for specific crews (like Street Signs and Pavement Marking), they are expected to have a comprehensive understanding of the work performed by all crews within the division. The specific crews assigned to a Superintendent are not fixed and can be adjusted by the Division Manager based on operational needs and individual strengths. Superintendents must possess the knowledge and skills to effectively oversee all crews within the division, even if their primary focus is on a specific area. This flexibility in crew assignments allows for better resource allocation and ensures that the division can effectively respond to changing demands and priorities.

As a Superintendent, you will play a pivotal role in shaping our division's success by developing and managing program budgets, planning initiatives, and setting ambitious goals and objectives. You will take the lead in implementing innovative maintenance and operations functions while overseeing a dedicated team that includes crew chiefs, traffic control technicians, and highway maintenance specialists. Your leadership will be instrumental in hiring, promoting, and guiding staff, as well as interpreting and applying union contracts and county policies. You will have the opportunity to foster a positive workplace culture through performance management, coaching, mentoring, and delivering constructive feedback. Join us and make a meaningful impact in our community through effective program management and team development.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• A bachelor's degree in business administration, public administration, or a closely related field, or equivalent experience
• Two to four (2-4) years of direct experience supervising and/or managing road maintenance operations and personnel
• Five years of responsible maintenance work related to road maintenance together with two years of supervisory experience may substitute for the degree and experience requirements. Additionally, any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities will be considered.
• Required licenses and Certifications
• A valid motor vehicle operator's license is required.

Knowledge of: and skill in techniques and methods of maintenance and repair of roadways/bridges, drainage systems, medians and rights-of-way; traffic control signs and markings, maintenance needs analysis, planning and prioritization, including labor needs, supplies and equipment needs identification; maintenance equipment functions and capabilities; roadway design, construction and maintenance management; and skill in techniques of cost estimation, geotechnical engineering theory and practice as it relates to reaction of roadway materials to applied roads, effective management and supervisory principles and techniques developing and implementing cost effective work procedures, reading and interpreting blueprints, plans, maintenance manuals and labor agreements, resolving the full range of procedural, personnel and property owner problems, computer skills in conjunction with basic reports and records preparation.

Ability to: Manage operations and designated staff through the leadership of crew chiefs operating at remote locations, develop and maintain effective working relationships with community representatives, employees, managers, and officials from county and other governmental agencies, and the general public; operate a variety of maintenance related equipment including but not limited to light trucks, sedans, vans, etc..; establish and maintain accurate records, reports, and schedules; research and evaluate advances in highway maintenance.

Any combination of education and experience which may reasonably be expected to provide the knowledge, skills, and abilities may qualify.

The ideal candidate will have the following strengths:

• 2 years supervisory experience including developing and implementing work plans and managing a diverse group of workers with union contracts.
• Leadership skills with the ability to mentor and coach employees
• Principles and practices of the application of an asset management system (OpenGov EAM preferred)
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships at all levels of the organization
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Selection Process:

Resume and other documents must be attached together in the 'Resume Upload' section of the application. Multiple files are allowed, but all applicant attachments must be uploaded simultaneously, as there is no way to edit or append uploaded materials after submitting the application.

Application Review (Pass/ Fail) - An online application is required. Attaching a resume does not substitute for a completed application; incomplete applications will not pass the application review. Candidates deemed most qualified will be invited to participate in the remainder of the selection process.

Practical Exam (Pass/Fail) - This recruitment may require a practical exam which will be job related and may include, but not limited to, the qualifications outlined in the job announcement. Candidates deemed most qualified will be invited to participate in the remainder of the selection process.

Oral Interview - The interview will be job related and may include, not limited to, the qualifications outlined in the job announcement. Top candidate(s) will continue in the process.

Employment references will be conducted for the final candidates and may include verification of education.

It is general policy of the County that new employees should be hired at the lower steps of the applicable range and advance through the range at the normal progression.

First review of candidates will be October 22nd. This recruitment may close at any time on or after the first review date with no additional notice.

Examples of Duties

Duties may include but are not limited to the following:

• Manages maintenance programs and projects by developing, implementing and evaluating projects, programs and procedures for overall effectiveness and efficiency.
• Works with crew chiefs to plan, develop and arrange for maintenance and repair activities, programs and projects, both ongoing and special.
• Works with traffic engineers and engineering technicians for field review, plan review, implementation of safety and capacity improvements to the road network.
• Develops, maintains and manages the program budget. Ensures necessary funds are budgeted and available to complete designated maintenance projects and program within designated time frames.
• Identifies and ensures that staffing levels and needs, equipment and necessary supplies are met.
• Develops contracts with vendors, identifying specifications and project requirements. Works directly with program managers, purchasing, and other staff to estimate quantities, research and develop specifications and functional requirements, and recommending time requirements.
• Establishes schedules for routine maintenance functions to insure maximum service at lowest cost.
• Reports to Road Operations Division Manager on the specifications of major projects and on requirements and methods.
• Manages all program staff and projects. Oversees line staff performance evaluations with input by crew chiefs.
• Examines and interprets blueprints, plans, maps and street maintenance manuals and consults with appropriate staff to establish procedures.
• Works with Fleet Division to ensure that equipment is available when needed.
• Works directly with the Road Operations Division Manager and Human Resources in recruiting and selecting candidates for all positions within the assigned work unit.
• Consults with the Road Operations Division Manager and Human Resources on corrective action taken, to ensure compliance with legal, policy and contract requirements. May be assigned to participate on the management team for union contract negotiations.
• Assigns workers to crews ensuring effectively accomplishing project goals.
• Mobilizes crews and equipment to respond to emergency road/bridge services needs resulting from snow, floods, ice, mud slides, other weather conditions and accidents.
• Instructs workers in and assures ongoing adherence to safety practices in performance of work activities.
• Reassigns crew members to different projects/activities as needs for workers vary during projects or seasons.
• Monitors activity and project progress insuring timely completion of work.
• Travels to work sites and spot checks ongoing maintenance functions to ensure compliance with program schedules, goals and objectives.
• Confers with contractor and utility representatives, as project needs require.
• Consults with crew chiefs and crew members to ensure productivity, resolves procedural and/or personnel problems and assures progress meets schedule.
• Arranges for additional supplies and equipment as project status indicates.
• Explains project/activity to property owners, utility representatives, contractors and the general public; responds to and resolves complaints regarding activities.
• Completes various reports and records regarding equipment used and work accomplished.
• Attends program-related meetings and conferences, serves as a representative for or a liaison on division maintenance issues. May be designated to attend and/or serve on various committees or meetings on behalf of the division, the Road Operations Manager or the County Engineer.

Salary Grade

M2.203

Salary Range

$7,722.00 - $10,811.00- per month

Close Date

Open Until Filled

Equal Opportunity Employer

Clark County is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal opportunity in employment, access, and delivery of all county services. Clark County's Equal Employment Opportunity Plan is available at http://www.clark.wa.gov/human-resources/documents.

Employee Benefits and additional compensation

Clark County provides regular full-time and part-time employees with a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, vision and dental insurance, paid leave, flexible spending accounts, life insurance and long-term disability, retirement, and deferred compensation. Some types of employees in some positions and bargaining units might have different benefits and additional compensation. More specific benefit information for the different bargaining units can be found at https://clark.wa.gov/human-resources/employee-benefits. Also please refer to the specific bargaining unit contract for additional compensation at https://clark.wa.gov/human-resources/documents.

Retirement Information

All Clark County employees must participate in a WASHINGTON STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM PLAN (PERS, PSERS or LEOFF).Employee contributions begin the first day of work. Current contribution rates vary by plan but could range from 5% to 15% of gross pay, depending on the plan choice.

For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems' web site here: http://www.drs.wa.gov/

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