Operations Foreman

About the Department

Under the general direction of the Director of Operations or designee, supervises the daily operation of a service-oriented activity within the Office of Operations; exercises supervision over employees and contractors as assigned; does related work as required.
 

Position Duties

• Performs related duties as required.
• Organizes and supervises work assignments; supervises, evaluates and coordinates employees’ job performance; supervises and participates in personnel activities and projects in progress; does related work as directed.
• Obtains and maintains equipment, materials and supplies, and supervises and instructs personnel in the proper use and maintenance of such items.
• Ensures the security and proper maintenance of equipment and facilities with a minimum of delay and in a safe and cost-effective manner.
• Prepares budget recommendations.
• Participates in the formulation of departmental goals and objectives and recommends new operating procedures as necessary.
• Responds to emergencies at facilities and citywide areas of jurisdiction.
• Keeps necessary records and files.
• Ensures that workers are instructed in, and maintain, safe operating practices in compliance with O.S.H.A. regulations.
• Inspects areas of responsibility to determine condition and need of maintenance.
• Ensures that adequate supplies and equipment are available for scheduled work.
• Estimates time and material costs.
• Supervises contractual assistance in maintaining areas of responsibility.

Minimum Qualifications

• Ability to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Good knowledge of the operations, procedures and methods used in public works/highway construction and maintenance, building maintenance, repair and modification.
• Knowledge of the methods and practices of the use, installation, maintenance and repair of Parks and Recreation equipment, facilities and supplies; horticultural and grounds maintenance, including basic plant culture and layout; refuse collection operations and management.
• Knowledge of safety practices associated with maintenance operations.
• Knowledge of basic inventory, budgetary and purchasing procedures.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with employees and the public.
• Ability to read plans and blueprints.
• Ability to draft written reports.
• Ability to plan, schedule and direct the work of subordinate personnel. ?Ability to carry out instructions, both written and oral. 

Other Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited high school and four (4) years of experience in facilities or grounds maintenance, refuse collection, public works, or construction, 1 year of which must have been in a supervisory capacity or a satisfactory equivalent combination of training, education and experience.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:  At time of appointment, possession of a valid motor vehicle operator’s license.


Scope of Examination – Operations Foreman (Signs and Lines)

The examination process will consist of two components, each weighted equally. The Training & Experience (T&E) evaluation (50%) will assess candidates’ relevant work history, including experience in signs and lines, supervision, work planning, safety compliance and administrative functions such as record keeping and inventory through supplementary questions. The written examination (50%) will evaluate candidates’ knowledge of signs and lines operations, supervision, safety standards, and supervisory practices.

Final scores will be based on the combined results of both components.