Unit Operations Supervisor - City

Unit Operations Supervisor

This position is located in the Streets and Drainage Maintenance Division of the Public Works Department within the City of Oklahoma City, and reports directly to a division or department head. The Unit Operations Supervisor is primarily responsible for coordinating and managing staff and operational activities of multiple small work sections or a large specialized work section of clerical, administrative and technical classifications. Essential job functions include preparing sectional budgets and goals and objectives reports for submission to the Division or Department Head; writing specifications for bids on equipment, materials, supplies, etc., and reviewing bids submitted to determine best supplier; monitoring operational expenditures; reviewing federal, state and local standards and regulations to ensure compliance with guidelines; implementing productivity improvement measures; preparing complex technical reports for submission to Department Director, City Manager and/or federal/state agencies; etc. The employee has frequent contact with division personnel, other City employees, contractors, citizens, outside agencies, other municipalities, etc. in order to obtain or provide information and/or provide administrative and technical assistance related to divisional activities. The employee works under minimal supervision. Final results are appraised as to attainment of program objectives; adherence to regulations and City policies; and effectiveness and efficiency of management.

Honorably discharged veterans of the United States Active Duty Armed Forces, National Guard, and Reserve Forces who are not currently employed full-time by the City of Oklahoma City and who meet the qualifications for the position shall be given preference. To receive preference, veterans must submit verification of honorable discharge from the United States military service (Department of Defense Form DD214 or NGB Form 22) prior to the closing date of the vacancy announcement.

Knowledge of and skill in applying general administrative and managerial techniques and methods. Skill in critically assessing and organizing a wide variety of information. Skill in supervising and coordinating activities of administrative, technical, and clerical staff. Skill in verbal and written communication. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships. Ability to plan, design, implement and evaluate current systems and system improvement. Ability to travel. Willingness to assume responsibility for operations of the assigned work unit(s).

Possession of a Bachelor's degree in Management, Public Administration, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, or related field, OR a minimum of five (5) years of progressive managerial and leadership experience in a construction-related field. Experience in implementing effective processes and policies and continuously looking for improvements/efficiencies. A minimum of five (5) years of construction-related work experience in paving, drainage, guardrail or similar areas. Strong communications skills, as evidenced by both effective internal team and organizational-wide communications. Proficient in using technology and software products. Examples include Microsoft Office, workorder software, timekeeping software, and/or fleet related software.

Primarily indoors in a climate-controlled environment. Subject to sitting, standing, walking, or using a telephone for extended periods of time. Occasional local travel. Subject to working irregular hours such as overtime, weekends, and/or holidays.

Vision enough to read and draft written communications. Speech and hearing enough to communicate in person and by telephone. Manual and finger dexterity enough to operate office equipment such as keyboards, telephones, 10-key, etc.

The working conditions and physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

City employees are required to receive pay electronically, either via direct deposit or pay card. If this position is open to external applicants and you are a former employee, you must be eligible for rehire to participate in any selection process. If you are unsure of your rehire status, please contact the Human Resources Department at View phone number on click.appcast.io. If your rehire status has been coded "Not Eligible," "Eligible 3," or "Conditional," you will need to request a review of your rehire status through the Human Resources Department's Employee and Labor Relations Division.

Upon a conditional offer of employment/acceptance of position, the City of Oklahoma City will conduct a criminal history background check for external applicants. Applicants will be provided contact information for any third-party reporting agencies used to collect background information in connection with conditional offers of employment.

If the position accepted includes a driver license (commercial or non-commercial) Job Requirement, the City of Oklahoma City will obtain a Motor Vehicle Report for internal and external applicants.

If the position accepted is safety sensitive and/or a driving position, internal and external applicants will be provided a copy of the City of Oklahoma City's Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy prior to being directed for a drug test. A copy is also available at the link below:

HRB 25-01 Drug and Alcohol Testing Procedure

If the position accepted is cyber security sensitive, internal and external applicants will be subject to a Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Interstate Identification Index (III) Fingerprint Background check. Additionally, employees in this job classification must complete Level 4 Security Awareness Training and pass an online certification test.

If the position accepted includes a lift/push/pull/carry Physical Requirement of 25 pounds and greater, internal and external applicants will be directed for a physical examination.

The City of Oklahoma City will not discriminate against any applicant or employee because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, actual or perceived sexual orientation, and gender identity and/or expression), national origin, age, disability (mental or physical) and genetic information (including family medical history).