PUBLIC WORKS OPERATIONS SUPERVISOR (NON-COMPETITIVE)

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.(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.

(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.

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 Bachelor's 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 Master's Degree may substitute for years of experience.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Must have a valid Driver's License.
Must be an excellent communicator and team builder.
Other specialized work site certifications may be required.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; [email protected]