Planning and Public Works Maintenance Field Supervisor - Full-time

About the DepartmentPosition Duties

Why It's a Great Opportunity: In this role for the Planning and Public Works Departments (PPW) Traffic Operations team, you will be ensuring that day to day maintenance activities are completed safely and on time. You will be part of a team supervising maintenance work by checking on crews, inspecting the quality of work produced by the staff, filling out work orders, and training staff on asset management. Your supervision and training will guide the work of your maintenance crews so that they may continue to provide essential core traffic services to the public.

Why It's a Great Department: PPW is a diverse and fast-moving department filled with motivated professionals working to ensure Pierce County is positioned to handle growth while building, operating, and maintaining reliable infrastructure to support livable communities. PPW is responsible for a broad and complex portfolio of services that provides unique opportunities to collaborate, innovate, and inspire. We are 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!  

How to be Successful in the Role: As an entry level supervisor in the division, your success will come from collaborating daily with your team and a Maintenance Program Manager regarding maintenance tasks with effective communication and strong leadership. You will be using data and analytics to assist in the decision-making processes for current and future projects. You will lead, train, and assist a group of high-performing field staff who take pride in their work. Your team and leadership will provide access to quick advice, guidance, encouragement, clear information, and honest feedback to help you grow in this position.  

Your Future in this Role:  In this role you will need to work as part of a team but also help create an environment where innovation and teamwork can thrive to inspire growth in the team. Pierce County offers professional development through the Leadership Certification program, 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.

Core Daily Responsibilities:

• Directs the work of employees on one or more maintenance crews.
• Reads and interprets engineering plans and other site documents.
• Investigates complaints and concerns received from the general public, higher level supervisors, or other agencies.
• Conducts site inspections and determines methods, materials, equipment, and labor requirements for construction, repair and maintenance work, and ensures their availability.
• Analyzes operating procedures and devises the most efficient methods of accomplishing work; oversees traffic control as required.
• Analyzes and resolves technical problems encountered on the job.
• Oversees and ensures effective assignment and utilization of vehicles and equipment.
• Maintains daily work records and records daily time records for approval. Prepares written reports as required including the following data: work accomplishments, fuel consumed, equipment mileage, and accidents; plans budgets, and schedules anticipated work and equipment needs. Authorizes purchases within limits of authority, may monitor budget for a crew, project, or program.
• Follows the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, County and State Standard Plans, and other guidance documents.
• Completes regular employee performance and goal setting reviews.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• A resume and cover letter are required for this position.
• Three years of progressively responsible work experience related to maintenance which includes lead or supervisory experience.
• Related vocational training or education may substitute for up to one year of experience.
• A valid Washington State Driver’s License is required.

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.

Other Qualifications

To be considered for this opportunity please:

• Complete and submit a detailed online Pierce County Employment Application by selecting "APPLY" above or go to:   . 
• If you have a question about this opportunity, please email the Recruitment Team at 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?