Crew Chief, Transportation Operations (Sweeping & Graffiti)

POSITION TITLE: Crew Chief, Transportation Operations (Sweeping & Graffiti) (Full-Time Regular) (Classified)
REQUISITION #: req7816
DEPARTMENT: Streets
LOCATION: STREETS DEPT MAIN FACILITY
BENEFIT CATEGORY: Classified (Non-CBU)
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full-Time Regular
ANNUAL SALARY RANGE: $60,824.00 - 101,373.00 (Salaries are paid biweekly)
ANNUAL ANTICIPATED HIRING RANGE: $70,000.00 - 79,000.00 (Salaries are paid biweekly)
SELECTION PROCESS: Application deadline is 3:00 p.m. MT on 10/11/2024 .

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Why Work For the City of Fort Collins?

• Medical, dental, vision (for self, spouse, domestic partner, children) – eligible on the 1st of the month following date of hire
• Paid vacation, paid holidays, sick leave, and additional one-time bank of 40 PTO hours for new, full-time, Classified and Unclassified Management hires
• Retirement + company contributions – after 6 month probation period and immediate vesting
• Flexible spending: Medical expenses FSA, dependent FSA or both
• Employee Assistance Program: counseling, legal, financial assistance
• Life insurance, short-term and long-term disability
• Wellness program, workout facilities
• Employee/family onsite health clinic
• Learning and development opportunities at all levels in the organization with opportunities for career mobility
• Collaborative work environment

Job Summary

Work related to day-to-day operations and functions of the Streets Department. This Crew Chief position will be overseeing the graffiti abatement team, and the street sweeping crew. This position will also support the Streets department in maintenance, cleaning, repair and/or operation of minor and major construction of streets and alleys; snow removal, and crushing recycling operations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The following duties and responsibilities are illustrative of the primary functions of this position and are not intended to be all inclusive.

• Develops work assignments, schedules and assigns crews to complete a variety of complex skills such as construction, installation, maintenance or repair activities, recycling operations, street sweeping, maintaining road shoulders, mowing operations, alleys, and other Streets Department operations as needed.
• Provides interpretation and guidance regarding City policies, safety and environmental regulations.
• Ensures crews work cooperatively in a professional setting.
• Provides customer service by answering questions, providing information and referrals, and resolving complaints and problems.
• May manage a database program by collecting and entering information and produces reports using information.
• Completes work orders, billings, material requisitions, reports and mappings of work completed and other forms and reports as needed.
• May take the lead in the evaluation, purchase, and maintenance of equipment, vehicles, and supplies.
• Assumes responsibility for job site safety.
• May frequently perform the functions of employees supervised.
• Responsible to monitor and track employees’ time, authorize leave, and sign time sheets.
• May interpret and implement complex engineering project designs.

Management Responsibilities

Yes

City Competencies

• Demonstrated cultural competence to effectively interact, work, and develop meaningful relationships with people of diverse identities, perspectives, and cultural backgrounds.
• Strong learning orientation. Leverages all resources and is creative in ways of learning for self to continue adapting to changing issues and trends.
• A desire and ability to understand the diverse needs of internal and external customers, and to create experiences and deliver services that exceed their expectations.
• A desire and ability to utilize digital tools for organizational information, individual, and teamwork.
• Experience building teams and implementing practices to lead others well in an inclusive, high-performance organization. Skill in integrating and synthesizing others’ viewpoints to build alignment of diverse perspectives to achieve results.
• Capable of creating conditions of emotional safety and demonstrates self-awareness and regulation in responding to others.

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Ability to operate farm tractors, dump trucks, Bobcats, ATV’s, and other large equipment.
• Ability to use various power and manual tools, including weed whips, chainsaws, power saws, and drills.
• Ability to operate, maintain, and repair vehicles and equipment.
• Ability to occasionally work “on call”.
• Ability to interpret blueprints, maps and conduct work based on those documents.
• Knowledge of construction, maintenance, or installation techniques or procedures.
• Ability to communicate both orally and in writing.
• Ability to demonstrate customer service skills.
• Ability to recognize hazardous and unsafe situations.
• Ability to use City works, GIS, ArcView, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, graphics, database, and spreadsheet software.
• Knowledge of applicable equipment, devices and their general maintenance.
• Working knowledge of functions and operations of specific work group supervised.

Required Qualifications

MINIMUM

PREFERRED

High School Diploma or GED and or functionally related licenses or certificates

Bachelor's Degree in related field.

Experience Requirements

• 2 or more years specialized training which may include technical or vocational school, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Previous supervisory experience preferred.

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they can perform every job description task. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may come from a less traditional background. The City may consider an equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education, and experience to meet minimum qualifications. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role.

Certifications/Licenses/Specialized Training

• Valid driver’s license. Requires Valid Commercial Driver's License. May require special certification specific to area of operation.

The City of Fort Collins will make reasonable accommodations for access to City services, programs and activities and will make special communication arrangements for persons with disabilities. Please call (970) 221-6535 for assistance.

Notice Regarding Medical and/or Recreational Marijuana Use
Because the possession and use of marijuana, whether for medical use or otherwise, constitutes a federal offense and because the City is a drug free workplace, the City will not accommodate the medical use of marijuana and enforces written policy prohibiting working for the City while marijuana is in the body. The fact that state law recognizes medical marijuana as a prescribed, or otherwise permitted, medication does not alter or otherwise change this policy.

The City of Fort Collins is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants are considered for positions for which they have applied without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, sexual orientation (including perceived sexual orientation), gender identity and expression, disability, age 40 years or older, pregnancy or related condition, genetic information, and, in certain specific circumstances, marriage to a coworker or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

BACKGROUND CHECK, MOTOR VEHICLE REPORT AND DRUG TEST REQUIRED WITHIN 48 HOURS OF OFFER.

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