Maintenance Manager 1

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Why it's a great opportunity: In this role as a highly experienced maintenance manager, you will focus on the maintenance, operations, preservation and shared oversight of field operations, land and asset management, administrative services, maintenance engineering, and equipment services sections supporting Pierce County’s roads, stormwater and river systems, as well as two County-owned general aviation airports.

You will manage the daily operations that directly impact the local community while influencing strategy, policy, multiple budgets, and resourcing decisions.

Your knowledge and expertise will coach and develop over 200 dedicated staff and will be instrumental in providing data-driven insight to County and Departmental leadership informing critical decisions that shape policies and long-term service delivery.

Why it's a great department: PPW stewards a healthy and vibrant community by collaboratively planning and investing in our people, infrastructure, systems, and policies.

PPW’s team has more than 800 members that collaborate, innovate and inspire in performing essential services to the community.

The department is responsible for the County road and levee systems, sewer systems, airports, ferries, building permits, environmental review, sustainability, community planning, and code enforcement - just to name a few!

Learn more about Planning and Public Works here.

How to be successful in the role: Your success will come from maintaining and growing relationships with other commissions, municipalities, tribes, divisions, stakeholders, and County residents.

Knowledge of construction, budgetary, planning, and GIS software will be beneficial in daily tasks.

Your consistent leadership development, project coordination, and legal review of maintenance projects will further ensure your success and the success of your teams.

Your future in this role: You will have access to professional development through robust online learning and other training opportunities throughout your career to ensure your success.

This position has multiple career growth and promotional opportunities in Pierce County to build on a great career while directly impacting the communities in Pierce County.

Core daily responsibilities:

• Manage, supervise and coordinate activities of a designated division or several sections of a division; determine work procedures, prepare work schedules and determine methods for expediting workflow.

Assign, review and approve the work of subordinate staff; investigate grievances involving subordinates and recommend resolution; recommend hiring, promotional and disciplinary actions; approve leave requests and overtime; provide adequate coverage during staff absences.

Conduct performance evaluations and develop performance measures and standards

• Ensure consistent interpretation and application of laws, rules, policies and procedures.

Coordinate with department staff to assist in drafting comprehensive long-range maintenance plan and recommending annual and short-term plans of implementation as approved.

Assist in the development and implementation of long and short range goals and objectives including strategic and asset management planning.

Determine maintenance needs of assigned sections which may include but are not limited to: roads, bridges, drainage systems, treatment plant, utilities and other related; assist with proposing work plans, specifications and estimates for labor, equipment and materials for a variety of maintenance activities and projects.

Assist in implementation of work plans.

• Assist in the review and investigation of complaints concerning assigned section function, taking appropriate action as necessary.
• Assist with maintaining records as required by law, ordinance or need, including electronically generated and stored data.
• Evaluate section operations and recommend policy and procedures as necessary to improve efficiency and level of service.
• Coordinate section activities with other divisions and departments and with outside agencies as required.

A classification description with a more detailed list of essential functions can be found here.

Qualifications

• A resume and cover letter are required for this position.
• An equivalent combination of experience and education is allowed.
• Eight years of closely related maintenance and/or operations experience AND
• Five years of maintenance and/or operations supervisory experience.
• A valid driver’s license is required of the position.

As a condition of employment, the applicant will need to authorize and complete a background check. Information received from the background check is reviewed case-by-case and will not necessarily remove an applicant from consideration.

Additional Information

To be considered for this opportunity please:

• Complete and submit a detailed online Pierce County Employment Application by selecting "APPLY" above or go to: www.piercecountywa.org/jobs.
• If you have a question about this opportunity, please email the Recruitment Team at PCHRRecruit@piercecountywa.gov and specify the Job Number and Title.
• If you do not have internet access, you may visit your local public library or any WorkSource location and use their computers.
• Individuals needing accommodation in the application, testing process or need this job announcement in an alternative format may call Human Resources at (253) 798-7480, at least two days prior to the need.

This is a competitive selection process. Your application will be reviewed and evaluated for the quality and quantity of education/experience in the areas listed.

Applicants whose qualifications most closely correspond to the County's needs will be eligible for further consideration.

Notification of application status normally occurs 2 to 3 weeks after the closing date.

Short notice may be given to applicants to participate in further selection processes which may include assessments, phone screen, and interviews.

At Pierce County, diversity, equity, and inclusion means commitment, not a single step.

We strive to foster an inclusive environment that supports equitable access to opportunities throughout your career.

We want to recruit, develop, and maintain a talented workforce from various backgrounds, cultures, lifestyles, and perspectives, committed to our vision.

Employees of the County have local, direct, and visible impact in our diverse community. Will you join us in keeping Pierce County a place people are proud to call home?