PUBLIC WORKS SUPERVISOR
$83,952 – $102,048 (DOQ)
Open Until Filled
The Community
Gladstone, population approximately 12,000, is comprised of a suburban community encompassing approximately 4 square miles along the Clackamas and Willamette Rivers. The city is nestled in the Northern part of the Willamette Valley in Clackamas County and is located just eight miles south of Portland, Oregon, Gladstone offers easy access to the big city while giving its residents the enjoyment of a community full of small town charm.
Gladstone’s diverse businesses, vibrant neighborhoods, active community involvement, and award-winning schools have together created a strong sense of community.
The Organization
Incorporated in 1911, the City of Gladstone operates as a mayor‐council form of government. The Council consists of an elected Mayor and six City Councilors, with each serving for a term of four years.
The City Administrator oversees all City departments which include: Administration, Police, Public Works (Parks & Recreation, Maintenance, Facilities and Utilities) and Community Center; Planning is a contracted service, Library services are provided by Clackamas County and Fire services are provided through Clackamas County Fire District. The total 2023‐2025 adopted biennial budget is $71,374,314 with a FTE count of 52.44.
In addition to a non-represented group of exempt and non-exempt employees, the City has two represented labor groups – General/Public Works and Police.
The Department
Gladstone Public Works Department has a budgeted staff of 18 FTE not including seasonal employees and has a total operating budget less General Fund transfers, of $38,618,572 and furnishes the following services: water provision, wastewater collection and storm drainage, street maintenance, fleet/facilities services and parks operations.
The Position
This is a non-represented, non-exempt working supervisory position which reports to the Public Works Director and is responsible for the supervision of personnel assigned to parks maintenance, street and road maintenance and facilities. This supervisor will also be expected to perform semi-skilled and skilled maintenance work, and operate a variety of public works equipment.
The Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will have expectations of the following knowledge, skills and abilities:
- Thorough knowledge of equipment, facilities, materials, methods and procedures used in maintenance, construction and repair activities.
- Working knowledge of fiscal management, expenditure control and recordkeeping.
- Working knowledge of management and supervisory practices and principles.
- Skill to effectively supervise and motivate staff to meet the City mission and department goals.
- Skills in computer operation and proficiency with word processing; spreadsheets, databases, electronic communications, and other Microsoft applications. Ability to utilize computer for record keeping, reports, and operation of maintenance programs.
- Skill in preparing and presenting staff reports and keeping compliance reports.
- Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions.
- Ability to organize and supervise the activities of crews performing maintenance work.
- Ability to work as a team leader and to cultivate a team climate, manage, direct, motivate and evaluate the work of division staff.
- Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with the public, members of outside agencies, and employees.
- Ability to establish and maintain positive and cooperative effective working relationships with staff, public officials, outside agencies and the general public.
- Ability to operate and maintain various equipment used in infrastructure maintenance.
- Ability to perform heavy manual tasks for extended periods of time.
- Ability to work safely and to wear task appropriate personal protective equipment.
Other Responsibilities include:
Plans and schedules maintenance, operations and construction activities designed to provide quality parks, open space, natural areas and trails to the City as well as repair and maintenance of all City facilities. Oversees maintenance work performed to determine acceptability and conformance to standards.
Advises the Public Works Director and other City officials in matters relating to departmental activities; provides information to various civic, school, and public groups and individuals regarding the City’s parks and road systems and other maintenance problems and services.
Provides recommendations regarding equipment purchases and requisition of supplies and materials needed for effective division operations.
Participates in hiring and promotion decisions and provides input for the departmental budget.
Provides crew supervision: scheduling work, training, motivating, evaluating and disciplining employees performing divisional duties.
Directs and/or performs required labor involved in construction and maintenance projects as part of a crew, in the maintenance, repair, and construction of the parks system, street and road system and facility/building maintenance.
Operates a variety of power construction and maintenance equipment and trucks of various sizes and weights in the loading, hauling and unloading of various equipment and materials.
Performs all duties in conformance with appropriate safety and security standards, and oversees the safety of assigned maintenance workers and equipment operators by instructing individuals in proper safety procedures and monitoring work in progress.
Maintains a variety of records relating to inspections, and maintenance activities.
Responds to complaints regarding park system issues, street/road hazards and facility problems; evaluates situations, makes corrections, and explains findings to the Public Works Director.
Contacts residents and business owners in areas affected by maintenance activities.
Determines the locations of gas, power, communication, water, storm and wastewater lines from the appropriate sources (call for locates, 811) prior to excavation.
Performs routine inspection and preventive maintenance on assigned equipment, directs needed repairs, or reports them to the Director.
Education & Experience
Graduation from high school or GED equivalent. Two (2) years of post-secondary education in Engineering, Construction, Business or Public Administration, or a related field. Bilingual in English and Spanish is a plus.
Minimum two (2) years of supervisory experience. Preference will be given for experience in a municipal government setting; consideration will also be given for serving in a lead-worker capacity for 5 years or more.
Five (5) years of experience relating to the construction, repair and maintenance of streets/roads, park land, open space, natural areas; and/or as well as experience in facility maintenance including the operation of related maintenance equipment.
A capable leader with tested and proven supervisory skills is needed, and any satisfactory combination of experience and training which demonstrates that ability with the knowledge, and skills, necessary to perform the essential job duties will be considered.
Requirements
Possession of Class B CDL (with a tanker endorsement or the ability to obtain one within sixty (60) days of hire) is required; Class A preferred.
Completion of Public Agency Work Zone Traffic Control training, receipt of a Flagger Certification card and First Aid/CPR Certification.
While professional certification at time of hire is required, acceptable options are listed below:
National Park & Recreation Association as a Certified Park & Recreation Professional; Facilities Maintenance Certification equal to that of Building Owners and Managers Institute (BOMI); Certification as Water Distribution System Operator or Wastewater Collections System Operator – City currently at Level 2.
Must successfully pass a background check and have the ability to obtain City security (CJIS) clearance for unescorted access to certain City facilities.
After (regular) hours work often required as this position is considered “First Response” essential personnel which is required to report to work for scheduled shifts, as well as any overtime or extra hours required. Participation in the Public Works on-call system if necessary.
Compensation
This is an FLSA non-exempt supervisory position with a current annual salary range of $83,952 – $102,048, with an anticipated 3% cost of living adjustment in July.
Initial placement in this salary range is dependent upon experience and qualifications. Performance is reviewed annually making the incumbent eligible for a merit increase, currently set at 5%.
Overtime is paid after forty (40) hours in a work week; current working schedule is five (5) eight (8) hour days per week in addition to participation in the City’s emergency call-out process.
Benefits
Holidays – 10 recognized currently, plus 2 floating.
Career Recognition Pay based on years of service.
Vacation Accrual – 80 Hrs. (first year).
Sick Leave Accrual – 96 Hrs. /Year.
Fitness Club Membership Monthly Reimbursement
Medical, Vision & Dental Insurance – 90% City paid
Current medical plans offered: Regence BC/BS, Co-Pay Plan F, or Kaiser Co-Pay Plan B; either plan includes alternative care & vision.
Current dental plans offered: CIS Dental Plan II or Kaiser Plan II.
VEBA Contribution
Life and AD&D Insurance
Long Term Disability Insurance
Oregon Public Employees Service/Retirement Plan
OR Public Service Retirement Plan
Optional employee participation:
457 Deferred Comp Plan
Flexible Spending Account
Supplemental Insurances –
Life
Dependent Life
Short Term Disability
To Apply:
Send your resume with a cover letter describing your interest and qualifications for consideration:
By email to: hr@ci.gladstone.or.us
Or by fax: 503.557.2761
Or by mail:
City of Gladston
Human Resources
18505 Portland Avenue
Gladstone, OR 97027
Click the link to view the full application packet or visit our Website @ https://www.ci.gladstone.or.us for more information.
Timeline:
Interviews will be scheduled upon receipt of materials from qualified candidates. Targeted start date will be upon successful completion of our entire recruitment process, which typically takes a few weeks.