Road Operations Superintendent - Public Works

  • Clark County
  • Vancouver, WA
  • Dec 30, 2020
Full time Government

Job Description

Job Summary 

The Clark County Public Works Department is looking for an innovative individual who can lead and inspire a diverse workforce, think creatively, and implement an organized approach to management. We seek a goal oriented and performance driven achiever who brings skill, passion, and commitment to public service.

 As one of three Road Operation Superintendents, you will manage Highway Maintenance Specialists, Heavy Equipment Operators and Crew Chiefs to support rural and urban road maintenance as well as Specialty services. You will work with the other superintendents, road maintenance employees and other division leaders writing policies, facilitating program changes, and implementing new maintenance or operation functions. Other areas of responsibility will include; assisting with writing and maintaining road operations budgets, interpreting and applying the provisions of union contracts and County policies, and administering the full range of performance management including; coaching, mentoring, evaluating performance, applying accountability with clear expectations, navigating difficult conversations, and providing disciplinary action when needed.

Qualifications
Education and Experience:
 

We will consider any combination of relevant work experience, volunteering, education, and transferable skills as qualifying unless an item or section is labeled required. 

  • Equivalent to a Bachelor’s Degree in construction management, engineering, business administration, public administration, or a closely related field
  • Five (5) years of responsible maintenance work related to road maintenance
  • Two (2) years of direct supervisory or lead experience managing road operations and personnel
  • A valid motor vehicle operator’s license is required at time of hire
  • Preferred four (4) years of direct supervisory or lead experience managing road operations and personnel

The ideal candidate will have the following strengths: 

  • Ability to engage employees in a positive manner
  • Experience mentoring and coaching employees
  • Solution focused when working through complex issues
  • Ability to navigate difficult conversations
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships at all levels of the organization
  • Experience working in a union environment

An online application is required.  For complete job announcement, application requirements, and to apply on-line, please visit our website at:

https://www.clark.wa.gov/human-resources/explore-careers-clark-county

Salary Grade: M2.827 ($6,543.00 - $9,244.00) per month

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M2.827 ($6,543.00 - $9,244.00) per month