Public Works General Support Supervisor

About the role

This position oversees, plans, coordinates, and reviews the work of staff supporting all Public Works divisions including Administration, Traffic, Parks, Stormwater, Facilities, and Fleet Management.

Responsibilities

• Plans, prioritizes, assigns, supervises, and reviews the work of staff responsible for general support functions across all Public Works divisions.
• Establishes schedules and methods for providing general support services; identifies resource needs; reviews needs with appropriate management staff; allocates resources accordingly.
• Participates in the development of policies and procedures; monitors work activities to ensure compliance with established policies and procedures.
• Collaborates with Administration, Traffic, Parks, Stormwater, Facilities, and Fleet Management divisions to provide effective support services.
• Prepares and manages budgets for materials, supplies, and equipment; maintains inventory control systems.
• Maintains comprehensive records of all support activities and prepares detailed reports.
• Supervises support for complex cleaning, repair, and maintenance of City owned buildings.
• Oversees advanced carpentry, painting, and plumbing projects across multiple departments.
• Coordinates support for HVAC system maintenance, repair, and replacement programs and is familiar with Metasys software.
• Manages large-scale moving, building, and storing of furniture/office equipment.
• Develops and implements emergency response protocols for all Public Works divisions.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and public works management software systems.
• Coordinates tree clearing and removal operations that present safety hazards to citizensand/or city property.
• Serves as chief inspector on traffic signal installations under contract when needed.
• Coordinates equipment and grounds maintenance throughout City owned parks and rights-of-ways.
• Manages support for sidewalk, roadway, and stormwater repair/maintenance projects.
• Coordinates support for fleet maintenance operations.
• Implements interdepartmental projects as directed by the Public Works Director.
• Serves as a key member of the Public Works management team.

Requirements

• Associate's Degree in Public Administration, Construction Management, or related field and five years of increasingly responsible experience in public works operations, including two years of supervisory responsibility; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• I.M.S.A. Level 2 Certification and Work Zone Safety Program Level2TrafficSignal Field Techniciancertificationrequired.
• Must be highly proficient in the use of equipment necessary to perform tasks with the ability to supervise staff effectively and coordinate with multiple departments.

Qualifications

• Experience managing or supervising staff.
• Able to operate, maneuver, and/or control heavy duty equipment such as skid steers, mini excavators, non CDL dump trucks, pickup trucks, and trailers.
• Able to work occasional evenings or weekends during events or emergency operations.
• Able to lift and/or carry weights of up to 50lbs.
• Have an Associate's Degree or higher in Public Administration, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Able to work outdoors and perform duties in varying weather conditions, including extreme heat, rain, or storms.
• Possess a valid South Carolina driver's license.
• Have an International Municipal Signal Association (IMSA) certification.

Skills

• Advanced knowledge of municipal public works operations including traffic systems, parks maintenance, stormwater systems, facilities management, and fleet operations.
• Electrical theory and practice; low voltage systems; lighting and control circuits; materials, methods and equipment used in the installation, maintenance and repair of various infrastructure systems.
• Methods, materials and equipment used in construction and repair.
• Safe driving practices; safe work practices; principles of supervision, training, and performance evaluation.
• Basic budgeting principles and practices; applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations.

Benefits

The City of Beaufort offers a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave. Part-time employees who work an average of 30 hours per week over the course of a year, receive benefits on a pro-rated basis.