Assistant Operations Supervisor Jobs in Salem, OR

Marion County requires on-site work. Remote work is not available. Road Operations Supervisor - Signs & Pavement Markings/Litter Control Marion County Public Works is seeking a Road Operations Supervisor to add to our Road & Bridge Maintenance & Operations Division.

The Road Operations Supervisor will join a collaborative team taking part of leading crews that maintain and improve traffic safety features including sign and pavement markings for Marion County and outside agencies. In addition, the Road Operations Supervisor will oversee the Litter/Nuisance Control program maintaining community aesthetics throughout Marion County. GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES Oversee and coordinate the activities of a crews engaged in road and bridge maintenance, vegetation controls, constructing or maintaining highway signs, signals, road striping, or pavement markings; ferry operations; weigh master/ truck safety, nuisance control.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED Work under the general supervision of the Operations Division Manager who assigns duties, observes work, and inspects work upon completion for conformance to engineering specifications, standards and departmental policies and practices. SUPERVISION EXERCISED Exercise full supervision over operation maintenance workers, equipment operators, crew leaders, or seasonal and shared workers; participate in the selection of new employees; provide training, evaluate performance, recommend employee transactions; and respond to citizen inquiries. Typical Duties - Duties include, but are not limited to the following Supervises the Public Works - Operations' Signs, Pavement Markings, and Litter/Nuisance Control programs and crews.

Effectively communicate assignments to staff through written and oral instruction. Supervise the preparation of sign layouts, lettering and erection of a variety of signs; all road striping and pavement marking operations; and the maintenance of flashing lights. May work with other department/county staff on varying projects including sharing staff resources; and may work with other agencies on joint projects or by providing services.

Plan and coordinate daily/weekly/annual road maintenance needs. Collaborates with department managers; evaluate equipment needs; determine material needs, distribution methodology and the appropriate vendor per project. Determine cost estimates on projects, prioritizes, and schedules crews to meet goals as identified.

Check, evaluate and provide a timely response to road and right-of-way service requests within the county. Exhibit problem-solving, respond to customers' situations with logic, experience, and knowledge of road maintenance. Responsible for assuring crew leaders and crew members are current of the safety rules and training applicable to a specific work activity.

Responsible for taking corrective action, up to and including ordering a work stoppage when unsafe conditions or practices occur. Assist Fleet with the development of specifications for equipment acquisitions, and maintenance schedules and needs. Ensures accuracy with labor, equipment, materials, productivity, and or contracted services on daily time entries and submitted.

Generates estimates, purchase orders, project numbers, aids in establishing contracts, coordinates scheduling, maintains records and establishes billings for Work for Others. Agencies may include ODOT, cities of Marion County and other regional cities, neighboring and other counties. Attends meetings, seminars, and training.

Participates in Operations division management meetings. Provide adequate public notification for road maintenance and repair projects. Assist in the recruitment of employees: Participates in interviews, recommend new employees for hire.

Aids in the training of staff. Conduct annual employee evaluations: determine performance measures, productivity level, and attention to safety. Aid the employees in their career development, devising training programs.

Works with Human Resources and Public Works staff on employee issues. The ability to provide written documentation, develop consensus, and handle personnel problems within the section. Participates in on-going training and professional development.

Ensure incident reporting is conducted by staff within departmental expectation of the incident and followed up by a summarization of accountability with root cause analysis and collaborative solution-based opportunities. Supervise urgency/emergency work, as well as storm response and county emergency operations; considered a public works essential employee, and available on a year-round 24/7 work schedule. Acts as after-hours emergency response supervisor on a rotating basis.

May work alternative work schedule when needed. Coordinates crews for inclement weather and storm damage response. May take part in either in-house or contracted hazard cleanups, according to training given, for incidents on roads and road-related properties.

May participate in basic incident command training and drills to maintain proficiency in supporting EOC activities, including carrying out field work in connection with EOC operations. May be assigned clerical/support, incident liaison, or other duties at any location within or near the county. Emergency Management duties may require working long hours outside normal business hours, weekend/holiday work, and may occur with little or no advance notice.

Other duties as assigned by your manager/supervisor. Requirements for the Position EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING Graduation from high school or equivalent, and college level course work closely related to the duties and responsibilities of the position; AND Five years of progressively responsible experience in road construction or work directly related to operations maintenance programs, including two years in the specific specialty field for recruitment, such as, road maintenance, vegetation, bridge maintenance, signs, road striping and pavement marking; AND Two years of experience as a supervisor, lead worker or working foreman; OR Any satisfactory combination of work, education, training, or experience relevant to the position, as determined by Marion County. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS 24-Hour Response.

Must be available to perform response duties during an emergency. This classification is essential; a department may designate positions to work during emergencies or business closures to meet operational requirements, ensure health and safety, and protect people and property. This is a safety sensitive/special needs position.

Final candidates selected for this position will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screen, including testing for marijuana. The Marion County Drug and Alcohol Use and Testing Policy can be found at:http://apps.co.marion.or.us/APAP/policy.aspx?p=policy&pid=518. Must possess a current driver's license in the applicant's state of residence and an acceptable driving history

Marion County will obtain a copy of the driving record for all qualified applicants from Driver and Motor Vehicle Services and review the driving record according to the Marion County policy and procedure for Driving on County Business. The policy can be found at: http://apps.co.marion.or.us/APAP/. Must pass a criminal history background investigation; however, conviction of a crime may not necessarily disqualify an individual for this classification

Certification, Credentialing, and Training Must possess, or complete as required; courses such as: FEMA ICS/NIMS IS-100/700 Incident Command; within 90 days of hire Flagger certification with approved State of Oregon trainer; within 30 days of hire Hazardous Material Response: Awareness, and Limited Operations Levels; within 90 days of hire This assignment is not represented by a union. This is a full-time position, which is not eligible for overtime. Typical Work Schedule: Summer: Monday through Thursday, 7:00 am - 5:30 pm / Winter: Monday through Friday, 7:00 am - 3:30 pm, with flexibility depending upon the needs of the department and program.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Road operations have the following major work areas or disciplines, which require both operations and maintenance skills to come from one or more of these: roads; streets and storm drainage; bridges; ferries; signs; pavement markings and traffic control. Thorough knowledge of materials, methods and equipment used in road construction; maintenance and repair; layout, construction and condition of roads within an assigned district; traffic laws and safety rules governing operations of motor vehicles and equipment on county roads; methods, equipment, and materials used in manufacturing of signs, road striping, payment marking; light systems; bridge maintenance; carpentry; concrete work; metal fabrication and assembly; bridge cleaning; environmental laws and procedures; ferry operations; scheduling; dredging; confined spaces; tower and cable work; river flows; and U.S. Coast Guard regulations

Skill and ability in the operation of all equipment used; to prepare cost analysis reports, budgetary reports and project cost estimate spreadsheet reports using word processing software; to plan and direct the work of specialized workers and to attain high quality and production standards; to obtain cooperation of and maintain harmonious relations with employees and the public; and to generate e-mail, spreadsheets, use word-processing software, the Internet, and access geographical information files, department databases, and photo-log files. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Operates a motor vehicle; sees using depth perception; stands; sits; moves about the work area; bends forward; stoops; climbs 1 flight of stairs; crawls; reaches overhead; lifts up to 30 lbs.; carries up to 50 lbs.; pushes and pulls up to 150 lbs.; moves carts weighing up to 150 lbs.; operates a keyboard; uses rapid-mental/hand/eye coordination; speaks clearly and audibly; reads a 12 pt. font; distinguishes colors and shades; hears a normal level of speech; sees using depth perception; works in areas that may be exposed to heat, cold, humidity, dust, vibration, noise, chemicals and blood borne pathogens; works in wet and uneven areas; uses ladders and/or scaffolding

PUBLIC SERVICE LOAN FORGIVENESS Marion County is a qualifying public employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program, full-time employees working at the County may qualify for forgiveness of the remaining balance on Direct Student Loans after 120 qualifying monthly payments under a qualifying repayment plan. Questions about your student loan eligibility should be directed to your loan servicer or the US Department of Education.

VISA SPONSORSHIP Marion County does not offer VISA sponsorship. Within three days of hire, you will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security's I-9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States. Marion County is an E-Verify employer and will use E-Verify to confirm that hires are authorized to work in the United States.

VETERANS' PREFERENCE Applicants are eligible to use Veterans' Preference when applying with Marion County in accordance with ORS 408.225, 408.230, and 408.235 and OAR 105-040-0010 and 105-040-0015. Preference will be awarded only if the applicant meets the minimum requirements of the position and attaches the required documentation at the time of application. DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR VETERANS' PREFERENCE One of the following: MEMBER COPY 4 of the Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214 or 215); OR Letter from the US Department of Veterans Affairs indicating receipt of a non-service connected pension; OR Certification that discharge or release from active duty under honorable conditions will take place not later than 120 days after the submission of the certificate

In addition to one of the above documents, Disabled Veterans must also submit one of the following: A copy of their Veterans disability preference letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs; OR Certification that medical separation from active duty under honorable conditions will take place not later than 120 days after the submission of the certificate. You can request copies of your military service record through the National Archives website at http://www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records/ Marion County is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action, Veteran and Disability employer committed to increasing the diversity of its workforce. Applicants with a disability may request reasonable accommodation, through Human Resources, in any step of the process to assist them in demonstrating their qualifications to perform the duties of the position for which they are applying

Please e-mail Human Resources if you wish to request an accommodation.