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Bellevue, WA - Operations Supervisor

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City of Bellevue: Operations Supervisor

JOB TITLE:

Operations Supervisor

JOB FAMILY:

Maintenance

JOB TITLE CODE:

  

EEO CODE:

Professional

DEPARTMENT(S):

Multiple

WAGE SCHEDULE:

G

FLSA STATUS:

Exempt

EFFECTIVE DATE:

January 1, 2001

JOB SUMMARY

Supervises day-to-day performance of technical, labor and contract staff engaged in Parks maintenance, repair and construction.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

· Plans and administers overall structural maintenance programs.

· Recruits, selects, orients and trains new employees; supervises performance of contracted work.

· Resolves workflow problems and conflicts by analyzing impediments and organizing work to maximize use of personnel and material resources.

· Provides input into division and section budgetary and financial administration.

· Ensures completion of section work by reviewing and monitoring services and work requests assigned to crews.

· Provides technical support to staff.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Works under the general supervision of an Operations Manager.

Exercises supervision over technical, maintenance and/or other staff, as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Graduation from high school or a GED equivalent, some college preferred.

Five or more years of progressively responsible related experience.

Or any equivalent combination of education, experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Required certifications may vary depending on actual work performed.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIREMENTS

Considerable knowledge of equipment, materials and supplies used in landscaping and Parks maintenance; knowledge of equipment and supplies used to do repairs; Knowledge in the proper and safe techniques of landscaping and Parks maintenance; Some knowledge of first aid and applicable safety precautions; knowledge of safe use of pesticides and other landscaping chemicals.

Ability to organize, analyze, interpret and evaluate problems and provide practical, cost effective solutions; ability to juggle multiple priorities; ability to communicate effectively with customers, co-workers, contractors and the general public, both orally and in writing.

Ability to plan, organize and monitor the work and activities of self and direct reports; ability to plan, organize and monitor activities according to priorities, established schedules and deadlines.

Ability to provide leadership, counsel, motivation and constructive performance reviews to staff, securing their respective commitments to the project's goals.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work involves walking, talking, hearing, using hands to handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls, and reaching with hands and arms. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

The employee may be required to push, pull, lift, and/or carry up to 20 pounds.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderately quiet while in the office and moderately loud when in the field.

Work may routinely require the employee to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl.