Field Crew Supervisor

Responsibilities

Coordinates the activities of personnel, field crews, and individuals responsible for the maintenance and repair of public utilities and infrastructure, including streets, traffic signs and markings, drainage systems, and other right-of-way maintenance. Performs inspections related to public works complaints and documents, in detail, the scope, labor, and materials needed to complete repairs or maintenance. Serves as a coordinator for stormwater management and performs inspections as required by the City’s Stormwater Management Plan.

 

Responsibilities

• Leads, oversees, reviews, and performs the work of staff responsible for maintenance, repair, construction, and installation work on city infrastructure.
• Develops and implements crew assignments.
• Investigates work requests received from the public and identifies corrections needed.
• Assists maintenance staff in troubleshooting and performing more complex maintenance and repair activities.
• Assists with coordinating the maintenance of equipment and machinery, including vehicles, power tools, and related equipment.
• Ensures adherence to safe work methods, procedures, and practices.
• Identifies training opportunities and needs.
• Makes recommendations to higher-level staff.
• Demonstrates a full understanding of applicable policies, procedures, and work methods associated with assigned duties.
• Evaluates assigned work projects.
• Acquires necessary resources, as appropriate.
• Coordinates work activities with other Public Works maintenance units and City departments.
• Communicates and responds to more difficult questions and concerns from the general public.
• Provides information, as appropriate, and resolves public service complaints.
• Performs other duties as assigned. 

Qualifications

• Minimum education: High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Preferred education: Associate degree or technical college training in a related field.
• Five to seven years of related work experience.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Valid driver’s license.

 

Key Skills/Competencies for this position 

• Knowledge of practical problem-solving methods and arithmetic calculations involving fractions, decimals, percentages, area, discounts, circumference, and volume.
• Thorough knowledge of equipment, materials, and procedures used in daily DPW operations.
• Skilled in the operation and proper use of applicable tools and equipment.
• Ability to prepare original correspondence, follow technical manuals, read and interpret rules, and communicate applicable requirements to the public.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with suppliers, vendors, the general public, and customers.
• Ability to coordinate with federal, state, governmental, and regulatory agencies; organize and supervise crews performing construction and maintenance work; and establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other departments, and the public.

Personal Qualities

IBTS places a high value on certain personal traits that work toward creating a positive, professional, and supportive work environment, which is essential for working together and achieving success. We believe “how” you achieve your results is as important as what you achieve. The following highlights the personal traits key for success within the organization.

• Delegation
• Conflict Resolution
• Decisive/Problem Solving
• Work Ethic

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to walk; drive motor vehicles and heavy equipment; grasp and hold objects; perform repetitive movements; use eye-hand coordination; hear and speak; use the telephone; and interact with the general public and customers. The employee frequently stands, sits, reaches, tastes or smells, stoops, kneels, crouches, or crawls. After-hours work may be required during emergency events, City celebrations, or as necessary for other reasons. The employee occasionally climbs stairs and ladders. The employee must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.

Company Overview

Bring your passion, expertise, and experience to IBTS, where we appreciate and are committed to our employees. We offer outstanding benefits, growth opportunities, and work hard to maintain a culture that values our employees. 

 

The Institute for Building Technology and Safety (IBTS) is a 501(c) (3) non-profit organization established to provide unbiased professional building code compliance services, while enhancing the communities in which we work. At IBTS, our mission is to deliver quality services to meet the challenges of governance at all levels while enhancing public safety, economic development, and the general welfare of the community. Our services include Building and Community Development, Energy and Sustainability Services, Disaster Planning and Recovery, Quality Assurance, as well as Compliance and Risk Monitoring.

 

IBTS is headquartered in Ashburn, VA, with additional offices in Louisiana, Missouri, New York, Oklahoma, North Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, and Washington, DC.

 

We are committed to building a community of experts with diverse backgrounds, disciplines, and perspectives who are passionate about our mission. IBTS is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer that maintains a diverse and inclusive workforce.  All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or sexual orientation. This opportunity is open to Section S3 Residents.  Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

 

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