JOB
Join the Park Authority and our nationally recognized team of professionals! The Fairfax County Park Authority (FCPA) is seeking a Heavy Equipment Supervisor to be a part of one of the most highly regarded park systems in the country. With more than 25,000 acres of parkland, nine RECenters, eight golf courses, three lakefront parks, and more, FCPA is an exciting organization to be a part of and there are many opportunities for staff to make a difference at every level. Under the general supervision of the mobile crew manager, plans, coordinates and supervises the work of crews performing complex and routine maintenance/construction projects with heavy construction equipment. Interprets construction plans. Evaluates work, assigns personnel and equipment to designated tasks, conducts performance evaluations, and provides coaching and training to staff. Participates on interview panels. Coordinates and performs preventive and corrective maintenance on vehicles and equipment. Maintains appropriated maintenance records. Operates heavy equipment in the absence of and/or to supplement heavy equipment operators on a variety of heavy construction equipment. Maintains computerized data entry and employee records. Ensures jobsite safety for personnel and general public and ensures a safe work environment for county staff. Participates on various work groups, teams, and committees. Emergency service personnel. Performs other duties as required.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
(The illustrative duties listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all- inclusive list. A complete list of position duties and unique physical requirements can be found in the position job description.)Supervises, coordinates, and manages the daily activities of a group of Heavy Equipment Operators;Utilizes a computerized maintenance management system to initiate, review and prioritize work orders;Oversees and operates graders, bulldozers, draglines, truck-mounted cranes, hydraulic dredges, scrapers, crawler loaders, backhoes, and/or semi-tractor trailers;Prepares subgrades and/or cuts, and finishes grades;Supervises the transport of sludge from wastewater treatment plants;Trains staff in the safe operation of equipment;Supervises minor mechanical repairs and adjustments to equipment to include preventative and corrective maintenance;Effectively responds to customer complaints, vehicle incidents and on the job injuries;Prepares reports and statistical data;Drafts equipment specifications and replacement recommendations;Monitors equipment billing;Supervises subordinate employees including hiring, coaching, counseling, training and performance evaluations ;Reinforces a safety culture and continually seeks to expand safety knowledge through training, mentoring, self-study or other methods of continuous learning;Investigates, documents and reports safety issues;Clearly communicates safety expectations;Resolves safety-related matters in a timely manner;Complies with the safety competencies.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to a high school diploma or a GED issued by a state department of education or the equivalent, and four years of experience operating heavy motorized equipment and/or semi-tractor trailers.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Three or more years of supervisory experience with crews of 4 or more. Three or more years’ experience operating a wide variety of heavy construction equipment to include but not limited to backhoes, motor graders, excavators, tracked and rubber tire loaders, tandem dump trucks and tractor trailers. Experience in asphalt paving operations. CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED: Driver's license (required)Class A CDL - Required upon hireNECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check, driving record check, and pre-employment medical evaluation to the satisfaction of the employer.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Ability to lift 50 pounds frequently and traverse varied terrain for 2 miles outside. Able to perform equipment and ground maintenance tasks. All duties may be performed with or without reasonable accommodations. SELECTION PROCEDURE: Panel interview and may include exercise.The population of Fairfax County is very diverse where 38.7% of residents speak a language other than English at home (Spanish, Asian/Pacific Islander, Indo-European, and others) and we encourage candidates bilingual in English and a foreign language to apply to this opportunity. Fairfax County Government prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, political affiliation, or military status in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce. Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact 703-324-4900 for assistance. TTY 703-222-7314. DHREmployment@fairfaxcounty.gov. EEO/AA/TTY. #LI-SP1