Title:  Maintenance Inspector Supervisor

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF JOB:

Oversees the inspections program within the Road & Bridge Division and supervises the Maintenance Inspectors. Performs a variety of technical, administrative, and supervisory duties to achieve program objectives.

DUTIES:

Leadership and Supervision

• Supervises the maintenance inspections team through a collaborative, team-based approach. Meets regularly with team members to provide support and feedback. Encourages and inspires staff to develop, grow, and perform their best. Fosters a welcoming work environment.
• Performs the full range of supervisory duties, including recruiting, hiring, training and development, coaching and mentoring, conflict resolution, assigning and reviewing work, employee recognition, and performance management. Provides timely and meaningful feedback to team members. Collaborates with Infrastructure Manager and team members in establishing annual performance goals.
• Develops, monitors, and determines staff workload responsibilities and resource allocation. Consults with the Infrastructure Manager when additional resources are needed for the team.
• Provides leadership and support in implementing change initiatives that are initiated at the Division, Department, or County level.
• Ensures the flow of key communication to staff members from sources such as Quarterly Communication Meetings, Department Staff Meetings, etc.

Oversight of Program

• Collaborates with Infrastructure Manager to establish annual priorities, goals, and objectives for the inspections program. Monitors and reports on progress in achieving goals/objectives.
• Ensures policies and procedures are being adhered to, identifies gaps, and makes recommendations for changes.
• Tracks and reviews data in support of performance measures. Makes recommendations on new performance measures that would benefit the operations.
• Provides input on budgetary matters related to the inspections program as requested/needed.
• Identifies and makes recommendations for areas of improvement in the inspections program, Road and Bridge Division, or overall in the Department.
• Actively participates in a variety of meetings with Department and County colleagues, customers, colleagues in other jurisdictions, and with elected officials.

Technical Duties

• Develops estimates for maintenance projects such as concrete replacements, street surface seals, and pavement overlays. Determines the extent of work necessary for each program.
• Creates project specific specifications.
• Defines and documents standard procedures for all routine activities of the Inspection group; reviews and revises these procedures as required.
• Proactively identifies and coordinates needed technical training/briefings for staff and external partners.
• Performs the full range of Inspector duties as needed.

REQUIREMENTS:

Skills, Abilities and Competencies:

• Knowledge of State and County construction standards and construction specifications related to roadway construction and maintenance and County rights-of-ways.
• Knowledge of the rules and regulations within the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD).
• Knowledge of effective supervisory principles and practices.
• Ability to read, interpret, and evaluate blueprints or plans and profile sheets relating to construction and repair.
• Ability to perform engineering evaluation of work with limited review by other professional engineers.
• Ability to operate tools and equipment associated with road inspections.
• Ability to operate standard office equipment and a variety of computer systems and applications.
• Ability to direct and coordinate the work of technical and support staff.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Education and Experience:  

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• At least six (6) years of relevant work experience in the public works construction field.
• Any equivalent combination of education and work experience that satisfy the requirements of the job will be considered. 

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in construction project management, civil engineering, or related field
• Experience as a team lead or supervisor

Pre-Employment Additional Requirements:

• Must successfully pass pre-employment testing which includes an acceptable motor vehicle record (MVR) and background check.
• Possession of a valid Class “R” Colorado Driver’s License or the ability to obtain one within two weeks of appointment.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Work requires frequent exposure to weather conditions, road hazards, the hazards associated with new construction, and possible exposure to radioactive material while using nuclear soils density testing equipment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The following are some of the physical demands commonly associated with this position.

• Spends 60% of the time sitting and 40% of the time either standing or walking.
• Occasionally lifts, carries, pulls or pushes up to 40 lbs.
• Occasionally uses cart, dolly, or other equipment to carry in excess of 40 lbs.
• Occasionally climbs, stoops, kneels, balances, reaches, crawls and crouches while performing office or work duties.
• Verbal and auditory capacity enabling constant interpersonal communication through automated devices, such as telephones, radios, and similar; and in public meetings and personal interactions.
• Constant use of eye, hand and finger coordination enabling the use of automated office machinery or equipment.
• Visual capacity enabling constant use of computer or other work-related equipment.

Definitions:

• Occasionally: Activity exists less than 1/3 of the time.
• Frequently: Activity exists between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time.
• Constantly: Activity exists more than 2/3 of the time.