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OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE DIVISION MANAGER
Pay Range GC25
INTRODUCTION
This classification serves as manager of the operations and maintenance division of the public works department and has administrative and management responsibility to plan, organize, direct and evaluate the functions of the division in areas of: road maintenance, bridge and special projects, environmental operations programs; ensures work performed is in compliance with governmental regulations. Incumbent supervises division support staff and operations and has responsibility for work performed within the division. Incumbent may serve as department head in the absence of the director.
EXAMPLES OF PRINCIPAL DUTIES
(Duties assigned to this classification include, but are not limited to, the following examples.)
1. Manage the
operations and
maintenance
division which
includes
develop,
implement and
evaluate
programs and
services for
division
operation;
prepare budget
and monitor
fiscal
recordkeeping;
establish,
maintain and
interpret
policy and
procedure.
Plan both
short- and
long-range
corrective and
preventative
maintenance
programs.
2. Direct,
supervise,
assign work
to, set
priorities and
monitor work
performance of
support staff
through
section
supervisors
and is
involved in
selection,
transfer,
promotion and
evaluation of
support staff;
maintain
standards of
efficiency of
employees
through
established
goals and
objectives.
Assume
responsibility
for work
performed
within the
division.
Interpret
policy and
procedure.
3. Assure
citizen
complaints
related to
departmental
activity are
properly
resolved,
either solving
personally or
assigning to
support staff.
4. Direct
preparation of
a variety of
utilization
records,
statistical
and costing
reports,
involving
research,
statistical
data,
analysis;
assembles data
for regular
and recurring
reports
related to
services of
division.
5. Provide
technical
advice and
expertise to
other County
departments as
necessary to
achieve goals
of County
programs and
policies.
6. Represent department to the community, advisory boards, committees, regulatory agencies, consultants and vendors; interpret policy and procedure to the public.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITY REQUIRED BY THIS POSITION
Knowledge of: Thorough knowledge of modern methods, techniques, materials and equipment as applied in the corrective and preventative maintenance of roads, bridge and special projects, environmental operations programs; thorough knowledge of federal and state statutes and ordinances that govern public roadways; thorough knowledge of principles, methods and techniques of effective administration including personnel management and fiscal management to develop, implement and evaluate programs. Skill in: Preparation and presentation of reports. Ability to:
Communicate
effectively in
written and oral
forms; make
decisions
independently in
accordance with
established policy
and procedure,
establish new
policy when
applicable, and
use initiative and
judgment in
completing tasks
and
responsibilities;
utilize problem
identification and
resolution
techniques; remain
calm and use good
judgment during
confrontational or
high pressure
situations;
supervise and lead
support staff;
courteously meet
and deal
effectively with
other employees,
Board of
Commissioners,
department heads,
public agencies,
contractors,
engineers,
committees,
advisory groups,
vendors and the
public.
Education, experience and training: Eight years progressively responsible work experience in corrective and preventative maintenance of roads, bridges, structures and buildings which includes three years supervisory or management experience. At time of appointment, must possess valid Oregon driver's license.
Desirable qualifications: Some formal education in business management and engineering or technical experience. Experience in owning and managing private business.
SUPERVISORY CONTROLS OF THIS POSITION
This classification works with policy guidance from the public works director. Responsibilities are fulfilled under broad policy guidelines provided by results oriented expectations.
GUIDELINES
Work is performed within established departmental policy and procedures, federal and state statutes, rules, regulations and ordinances; management theories, principles and practices; personnel rules and union contract. Incumbent uses seasoned judgment in interpreting and determining appropriate guidelines. As division manager, is involved in establishing and maintaining department policies and procedures.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
Regular and consistent attendance is required. This work is divided between office and field environments and requires bending, hearing voice conversation, pulling, pushing, reaching, sitting, and walking rough terrain. A moderate amount of driving is required.
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