Field Operations Supervisor Iii

Description:

POSITION DESCRIPTION: Supervise subordinate supervisors and crew members in the planning, directing, and control of all phases of highway maintenance operations including heavy equipment operations. Assist in the performance of work needs assessment in the field. Coordinate and execute preventive, corrective, and emergency maintenance plans to consistently provide a safe transportation system that ensures the mobility of people and goods while preserving the quality of our environment and communities.

Supervises employees spending majority of their time communicating with, motivating, training, and evaluating employees, and planning and directing employees’ work. Supervise subordinate supervisors and crew members in the field concerning the planning, directing, and control of minor improvement projects on the State Road System.

Manage assigned resources and keep accurate and complete accounting of time, material, and equipment usage.

Respond to internal and external customer concerns in a tactful and efficient manner. Keep higher level management and appropriate staff apprised of situations that may impact the department operations.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of Department regulations, policies and procedures relating to highway maintenance operations including Department’s Personnel procedures. Ability to interpret roadway design standards, maintenance rating standards, specifications and plans to ensure work completed is in compliance. Skill in determining maintenance work priorities and organizing resources to meet deadlines. Ability to lead and influence individuals or a group to accomplish a task. Ability to inspect completed maintenance or construction projects to ensure quality products. Knowledge of proper and available equipment, materials, and techniques along with acceptable substitution. Knowledge of construction, maintenance operations for vegetation control and aesthetics. Knowledge of safety procedures required in maintenance and repair work. Skill in identifying and documenting personnel performance or conduct deficiencies. Ability to supervise and instruct. Ability to deal with internal and external customers in a courteous manner. Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationship. Ability to maintain accurate paperwork concerning assigned personnel and projects. Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing.