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Title posted on CivicJobs.ca - Supervisor - Sidewalks and Concrete
Posted on April 09, 2024 by Employer details City of Victoria
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Competition #24/99Internal/External Posting Closing date: April 30, 2024 Supervisor - Sidewalks and Concrete(Continuous) Engineering & Public Works DepartmentPOSITION FUNCTIONReporting to the Manager of Streets Operations, the Supervisor of Sidewalks and Concrete Maintenance will be responsible for the leadership, Supervision and coordination of the operations of the Sidewalks and Concrete Section. KEY DUTIESPlan, coordinate, assign and review the work of approximately 19 staff involved in construction and maintenance of sidewalks, paths, curb & gutter, retaining walls, malls and squares, and related infrastructure. Ensure schedules, procedures, and the highest standards of staff performance, professionalism, conduct and personnel safety standards are met, strengthened and enhanced. Monitor staff attendance; lead staff meetings and discussion sessions; responsible for complete supervisory responsibilities. Initiate and update standard work procedures, standards and specifications, long range strategies and policies for the section; be flexible and goal orientated in a changing work environment; actively identify and solve problems quickly with effective solutions. Plan, budget, schedule, monitor and regulate the section?s annual maintenance programs. Plan, prepare detailed estimates, implement change orders, schedule work, monitor job costs and verify expenditures for capital projects; prepare unit cost and progress reports as required. Make recommendations regarding types of equipment to be acquired, operational changes and related costs; prepare, review and evaluate tenders and Requests for Offer. Create tender specifications, review submissions and recommend qualified bid. Conduct site inspections to review progress and ensure safety, industry and regulatory requirements are met. Respond to inquiries, complaints and requests for service from the public, other sections and outside agencies. Collaborate in a team environment to deliver work programs and capital projects; ensure contractors and outside agencies adhere to tender specifications; investigate damage and accident claims initiated against the City and make recommendations; prepare reports; organize crews for emergency or after hours work. Serve as primary contact for after hour calls and emergencies. Activate and operate the ice and snow control program as required in winter weather conditions. Review engineering drawings; provide technical assistance and recommendations on construction methods and materials. Plan, coordinate and schedule projects with external stakeholders such as Telus and BC Hydro or other internal departments. Prepare application permits to regulatory bodies, such as Department of Fisheries and Oceans for special project work. Maintain a variety of manual and computerized records such as construction and maintenance records, statistics, project files, activity reports, time sheets and attendance records; compose letters. Make recommendations on bylaw and policy changes; represent the section at various meetings. Perform related duties where qualified. INDEPENDENCEWork is generated by annual objectives and goals and reviewed through reports to Supervisor through weekly meetings and reports and as required.Issues such as staffing matters, deviations from departmental policy, schedule changes, and budgetary items are discussed with Supervisor with relevant recommendations. WORKING CONDITIONSPhysical Effort:Normal.Mental Effort:Deal with complaints and negative comments. (occasional)Visual/Auditory Effort:Normal.Focus on engineering plans, spreadsheet and reports for short periods. (occasional)Work Environment:Office.Conduct site inspections of crews and premises. (often) KEY SKILLS AND ABILITIESOrganize and prioritize the work of the section.Understand the principles, and apply the methods of municipal concrete construction and maintenance.Knowledge of machinery, equipment, and materials required for Sidewalk and Concrete constructio- LocationVictoria, BC
- Salary$50.45HOUR hourly
- Terms of employment Permanent employmentFull time
- Start date Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies 1 vacancy
- Source CivicJobs.ca #93392
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