Operations Supervisor

Current Washington County Employees: Please apply through the employee portal to be considered for this opportunity.

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Washington County is looking for an experienced Operations Supervisor to lead and inspire crews responsible for maintaining our county's transportation infrastructure. This includes roads, bridges, traffic control devices, vegetation, and drainage systems within road right-of-ways. If you're passionate about public service and thrive in a leadership role, this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact on the safety and accessibility of our community. Operations Supervisor responsibilities include the following:

• Daily - Provide supervision and training opportunities for crew members looking to advance their skills levels. Schedule the necessary materials, personnel and equipment for daily task assignments of the maintenance work crew(s) which may be up to 19 people. Provide support, direction, communication and coordination with other work crews to facilitate programmed work, while also prioritizing emergency responses to road hazards. Supervise the work activities performed by personnel and analyze for efficiency improvements.

• Weekly - Give guidance and direction to personnel for completion of project work. This may include work that is ongoing in nature, but is applied on various road classifications throughout the county. The supervisor will be expected to communicate and collaborate with peers, subordinates and management staff for the efficient completion of work within the road right-of-way.

• Monthly - Once every 5 weeks, the rotation of on-call responsibilities will be for the supervisor to field all non-business hour related emergency calls and to address any reported road hazards, coordinating response efforts through the use of stand-by personnel.

• Seasonally - Throughout the year, seasonal work will be completed within the time frames established for best management practices and performed with the annual work program in mind. Seasonal work completion will include all activities within the assigned area of responsibility (e.g. - paving, patching, plowing, sanding, road striping, culvert replacement and installation, gravel road grading, ditching, installation of raised pavement markers, major bridge component replacements, vegetation cutting and spraying, etc.) that will be performed during optimal seasons throughout the year.

• Yearly - Completion of the annual work program for the assigned section (i.e. - Bridge, Vegetation, Surface, Traffic Maintenance, or Drainage).

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in road or bridge construction and/or maintenance of transportation infrastructure projects. They have grown into increasingly responsible roles, supervising crews, resolving personnel issues, and coaching employees. They are also comfortable working with utilities, government agencies, and the public, and you value fairness, accessibility, and supportive environments. The ideal candidate will have:

To learn more about the Operations Supervisor role, essential duties, knowledge, skills, and abilities, click here: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/cowashingtonor/classspecs/104988

Minimum Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent; AND seven (7) years of increasingly responsible experience in road or bridge maintenance or a construction environment including: heavy and medium equipment operation, road construction techniques; drainage system construction and excavation techniques; traffic control; vegetation control and hazardous materials handling which includes a minimum of two (2) years lead or supervisory experience. OR

• Associate Degree in management, communication, construction, engineering, or related program AND five (5) years of increasingly responsible experience in road or bridge maintenance or a construction environment including: heavy and medium equipment operation, road construction techniques; drainage system construction and excavation techniques; traffic control; vegetation control and hazardous materials handling which includes a minimum of two (2) years lead or supervisory experience.

Additional Requirements

• Must possess a driver's license valid in the State of Oregon and have an acceptable driving record.

Please be clear and specific in the applicable sections of the employment application about how your background is relevant. This information must also be consistent with your supplemental question responses.Please note:Answers to the supplemental questions are typically evaluatedseparatelyfrom your application.

Supplemental Information

Apply Today: We ask that you complete and submit an online application, which will be used to screen for minimum qualifications (MQs) and to determine starting pay in accordance with the provision of the Oregon Equal Pay Law

MQ Review:HR will screen applications for minimum qualifications after the posting closes.

SME Review: Applications for candidates that meet minimum qualifications will be forwarded to a panel of subject matter experts (SME) who will review and score the responses to your supplemental questions and other application materials. This process may take up to 2 weeks.

Panel Interview(s):Our goal is to schedule panel interviews with candidates that meet the minimum qualifications andpass the SME reviewas soon as possible.

Please note:candidates that are successful in the evaluation process may have their applications referred for additional vacancies in the same classification.

Our commitment to you
Washington County is an equal opportunity employer committed to using a merit-based system in which recruiting, selecting, and advancing employees is based on knowledge, skills, and abilities. Our organization embraces innovation, collaboration, and work-life harmony. We promote employee development and offer an award-winning benefits and wellness program as well as an opportunity to serve and support our vibrant community.

Veterans' Preference
If you are a Veteran and would like to be considered for a Veterans' preference for this recruitment, please review the instructions using this link:Veterans' Preference Points.

Accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act
Reasonable accommodation is available to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing this application or participating in the selection process for this recruitment. To obtain confidential assistance please contact Human Resources 503-846-8606, or e-mail:Careers@WashingtonCountyOR.gov at least 48 hours before any step in the recruitment and selection process for which you feel you need accommodation.

Status of Your Application
You will be advised by e-mail of your status at each step in the application process, from initial application to final employment disposition. Please note that Washington County communicates with all candidates via email.

Questions Regarding This Recruitment?
Contact Brighton Bohnenkamp, Talent Acquisition Business Partner
Brighton_Bohnenkamp@washingtoncountyor.gov

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