The Department of Public Works seeks well-qualified candidates for the position of Crafts Supervisor.
Crafts Supervisors are working supervisors who coordinate and supervise a variety of building repairs and maintenance activities at facilities throughout San Mateo County. Their primary responsibility includes supervising the work of skilled trade and service workers, carpenters, painters, electricians, and utility workers. The position also manages the construction of project work for the Capital Program assigned to Construction Services; develops cost estimates, manages project budgets, meets with clients, manages MS Project schedules, and promotes the work that the Construction Services Section (CSS) can provide to its client base. The supervisor is also responsible for developing and managing the annual budget for this division of the department. This vacancy is in the Construction Services Section, located at 40 Tower Road in San Mateo, CA.
The ideal candidate can work independently; shows initiative; develops strong working relationships with customers, contractors, vendors, and co-workers; inspires teamwork and creative "outside-the-box" thinking; and fosters positive employee morale, accountability, efficiency, and superior quality in the delivery of services. The ideal candidate is also up-to-date on the latest building and safety codes, is a champion for safety, and has the aptitude for learning and interest in using computers as a tool for improving how we do our business.
In addition, the ideal candidate will possess demonstrated success with:
- Managing the bid and award process, including solicitation and evaluation of bids
- Ensuring assigned projects are on schedule, on budget, and the project manager is effectively communicating with impacted parties, such as stakeholders, contractors, consultants, and staff
- Using a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to schedule, dispatch, track, and document work accomplished
- Using CMMS to develop Key Process Indicators to manage the progress of the team
- Maintaining records pertaining to design and construction progress, job expenditures, and budget balances
- Performing skilled journey work in the area of expertise
- Supervising skilled trade and service workers, carpenters, painters, electricians, and utility workers
Willingness to work outside normal work hours - weekends, on-call, and/or evenings - is required.
NOTE: The eligible list generated from this recruitment may be used to fill future extra-help, term, unclassified, and regular classified vacancies.
QUALIFICATIONS
License: Possession of a valid California class C driver license or equivalent.
Education and Experience: Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to qualify is four years of journey level experience in a construction trade such as carpentry, electrical, plumbing, painting, or other related trade. Supervisory experience is strongly preferred.
Knowledge of: State Safety Orders; Uniform Building Code; National Electric Code (electrical option only); supervisory principles and practices, including work planning, scheduling, employee motivation, training, and evaluation; project management principles, practices, methods, and techniques; principles and techniques of construction cost estimating; basic mathematics for measuring, calibrating, and estimating; methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in construction and building maintenance and repair work; basic computer operations; building codes, construction standards, and safety regulations related to building maintenance, repair, and construction; and purchasing and warehousing of materials, equipment, and supplies.
Skill/Ability to: Supervise, train, direct, motivate, and evaluate skilled trades workers and general maintenance workers; plan and organize the work of subordinates; follow and teach safety practices; manage all aspects of repair, maintenance, and construction projects; read and interpret plans and specifications; prepare project schedules, cost estimates, and work sketches; perform skilled journey work in the area of expertise; follow oral and written instructions; prepare and maintain accurate records; operate a personal or on-line computer; use a Computerized Maintenance Management System; establish and maintain effective and courteous relationships with customers and co-workers; effectively communicate orally and in writing; lift and carry materials, supplies, and equipment; climb ladders; and crawl in tight spaces.
Other Requirements: Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance as a condition of employment. Must be willing to work evenings, weekends, on-call, or outside normal work hours. Prior to starting work, most prospective employees are required to pass a medical examination administered by the County. Positions may also require special exams required by the DMV, OSHA, or other regulatory bodies.
APPLICATION/EXAMINATION
Open and Promotional. Anyone may apply. Current County of San Mateo and Superior Court of California in San Mateo County employees with at least six months (1040 hours) of continuous service in a classified regular, probationary, SEIU or AFSCME represented extra-help/term position prior to the final filing date will receive five points added to their final passing score on this examination.
Applications for this position will only be accepted online. If you are currently on the County's website, you may click the 'Apply' button. If you are not on the County's website, please go to https://jobs.smcgov.org to apply.
The supplemental application form must be submitted in addition to our regular employment application form.
The examination process will consist of an application screening (weight: pass/fail) based on the candidates' application and responses to the supplemental questions. Candidates who pass the application screening will be invited to a performance exam (weight: 100%). All applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination process. All examinations will be given in San Mateo County, California and applicants must participate at their own expense.
~ TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE ~
Deadline for Applications: March 4, 2021
Application Screening: March 9 and 10, 2021
Performance Exam: March 22 and/or 23, 2021
At the County of San Mateo, we welcome and celebrate the diversity of our employees, and strive to create a workplace where they feel valued every day.
The County of San Mateo is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
Analyst: Chet Overstreet (02192021) (Crafts Supervisor-E/T013)
