Field Supervisor

Why it's a great opportunity: In this role for the Planning and Public Works Department’s Maintenance and Operations team, you will be ensuring that day to day maintenance activities are completed safely and on time.  You will provide supervision, training, evaluations, and the direction for teams of heavy equipment operators, engineering technicians, field crews, and temporary seasonal employees. You will be utilizing programs such as See-Click-Fix, ArcGIS, and others. The work done will support those providing essential core services to roads, river, and stormwater assets in Pierce County. 

Why it's a great department: PPW stewards a healthy and vibrant community by collaboratively planning and investing in our people, infrastructure, systems, and policies. PPW’s team has more than 800 members that collaborate, innovate and inspire in performing essential services to the community. The department is responsible for the County road and levee systems, sewer systems, airports, ferries, building permits, environmental review, sustainability, community planning, and code enforcement - just to name a few!
 
Learn more about Planning and Public Works here.

How to be successful in the role: Your success will ultimately come from the timely completion of county maintenance programs from the leadership, guidance, and training you provide. Effectively dealing with the public providing a high level of customer service, multitasking of various teams and projects, ensuring critical focus on details, and successfully managing diverse personalities will further ensure your success. 

Your future in this role: You will have access to professional development through robust online learning and other training opportunities throughout your career to ensure your success. This position has multiple career growth and promotional opportunities in Pierce County to build on a great career while directly impacting the communities in Pierce County.

Core daily responsibilities:

• Directs the work of employees on one or more maintenance crews. 
• Reads and interprets engineering plans and other site documents. 
• Investigates complaints and concerns received from the general public, higher level supervisors, or other agencies. 
• Conducts site inspections and determines methods, materials, equipment, and labor requirements for construction, repair and maintenance work, and ensures their availability. 
• Analyzes operating procedures and devises the most efficient methods of accomplishing work; oversees traffic control as required. 
• Analyzes and resolves technical problems encountered on the job. 
• Oversees and ensures effective assignment and utilization of vehicles and equipment. 
• Maintains daily work records and records daily time records for approval. Prepares written reports as required including the following data: work accomplishments, fuel consumed, equipment mileage, and accidents; plans budgets, and schedules anticipated work and equipment needs. Authorizes purchases within limits of authority, may monitor budget for a crew, project or program

A classification description with a more detailed list of essential functions can be found here.

• Related vocational training or education may substitute for up to one year of experience.
• Three years of progressively responsible work experience related to maintenance which includes lead or supervisory experience.
• A resume and cover letter are required for this position. 
• A valid driver’s license is required. 

As a condition of employment, the applicant will need to authorize and complete a background check. Information received from the background check is reviewed case-by-case and will not necessarily remove an applicant from consideration.

To be considered for this opportunity please:

• Complete and submit a detailed online Pierce County Employment Application by selecting "APPLY" above or go to:   www.piercecountywa.org/jobs. 
• If you have a question about this opportunity, please email the Recruitment Team at PCHRRecruit@piercecountywa.gov and specify the Job Number and Title. 
• If you do not have internet access, you may visit your local public library or any WorkSource location and use their computers.
• Individuals needing accommodation in the application, testing process or need this job announcement in an alternative format may call Human Resources at (253) 798-7480, at least two days prior to the need.  

This is a competitive selection process. Your application will be reviewed and evaluated for the quality and quantity of education/experience in the areas listed. Applicants whose qualifications most closely correspond to the County's needs will be eligible for further consideration. Notification of application status normally occurs 2 to 3 weeks after the closing date. Short notice may be given to applicants to participate in further selection processes which may include assessments, phone screen, and interviews.

Pierce County is committed to fostering a Welcoming Workplace where employees are supported, respected, and able to thrive. We believe a strong public workforce is representative of the community it serves and that fair and just access to opportunity strengthens public service.  

Guided by the County Executive’s Forward Together mission, Pierce County works to build communities that are safe, welcoming, and connected. This same commitment shapes how we recruit, develop, and retain our employees. County employees make a direct and visible impact in the lives of residents every day, and we invite you to join us in helping keep Pierce County a place people are proud to call home. 

Salary : $42 - $53