Sign and Marking Supervisor

  • King County
  • Renton, WA
  • Apr 23, 2020
Full time Maintenance Construction Government Management

Job Description

Summary

King County Road Services Division has an excellent opportunity for you to be part of local government! We are looking for a hard-working Sign and Marking Supervisor (Supervisor II).  Our successful candidate will be a highly motivated and enthusiastic people leader who has experience in planning, scheduling and supervising crews involved in installing and maintaining traffic control signs and pavement markings. This is an exciting opportunity to work with the Road Services team and make a difference in our community!
 
Scope of Job Duties: To be considered for this opportunity, you must at a minimum, demonstrate knowledge, skill and ability to:
 

  • Be a people leader by planning, supervising and scheduling work activities that include the installation and maintenance of traffic control signs, thermal pavement markings and roadway striping;
  • Problem solve, give direction, inspect projects, prioritize your work, and your team's work and maintain records;
  • Work with our diverse community by investigating and resolving complaints;
  • Develop your team by identifying and executing training needs and making hiring recommendations;
  • Effectively counsel and provide written and verbal reprimands, recommend further disciplinary actions when necessary and prepare performance appraisals to evaluate employees;
  • Execute Lean principals and have a continuous improvement mindset;
  • Ensure proper safety process and procedures are being followed on all jobs and implement and supervise work group safety activities;
  • Other duties as assigned.

 
We are looking for candidates who:
 

  • Have experience journey-level experience OR a combination of skills and experiences;
  • Are knowledgeable with the use of paint, preparation equipment, airless spraying systems, pumps, radio equipment and supplies and maintenance;
  • Have advanced knowledge of and will adhere to federal, state and county safety procedures for construction, road maintenance, or other heavy manual labor areas (fall protection, confined space, hazardous materials);
  • Are knowledgeable of heavy manual labor activities and implementing traffic control;
  • Have effective written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills with a focus on collaboration and ability to motivate, working as a team with the ability to be an independent thinker who looks for new ways to solve problems;
  • Can prioritize and handle multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced and demanding environment;
  • Are comfortable performing work outdoors and in inclement weather;
  • Have the ability to demonstrate behaviors that include fairness, respect, and inclusiveness;
  • Are skilled in working with diverse stakeholders and maintaining effective relationships.


We would love it if you had:

  •  An International Municipal Signage Association (IMSA) Sign Install Level 1, 2 and 3;
  • A Work zone traffic control certificate.

 
Additional Requirements (successful candidates must):

  • Successfully pass a pre-employment physical.
  • Have the ability to obtain a valid Washington State driver's license prior to start date.

Supplemental Information:

  • This position is represented by PROTEC 17
  • This recruitment may be used to fill additional vacancies for up to 6 months for STT, TLT or Career Service positions.
  • The typical work schedule is Monday – Friday 8 hour days.
  • This position is exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act and is not overtime eligible. Working after-hours, weekends, and holidays may be required in emergency circumstances, such as during inclement weather, and on special projects. Overtime hours, weekends, and holidays vary upon business demand, season and weather.


Why King County Roads Division?

  • Competitive – healthcare plans
  • Free – transportation options
  • Manager Support – structured employee assistance program
  • Paid – vacation time (in addition to paid holidays)
  • Paid – sick leave
  • Paid – parental leave
  • Deferred – compensation plan
  • Ten – paid holidays
  • Awesome Employee Giving Program!

 
ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT

King County is the local service provider for the roughly quarter-million people who live in the unincorporated areas of the county; taken together, Unincorporated King County would be the second-largest city in the state. The Department of Local Services includes a Director's Office with a Community Service Area group, and the Road Services and Permitting Divisions. Together, this department provides a single executive point of accountability for delivery of local services to all of the unincorporated areas.

The King County Road Services Division designs, builds, operates and maintains roads and bridges in unincorporated areas of King County in an efficient and environmentally responsible manner to protect the public's investment and facilitate safe travel. The division is committed to ensuring the county's transportation system is safe and efficient for all uses and modes of travel. The Division is responsible for 1,500 miles of road and 182 bridges, 5.7 million feet of drainage ditches, over 44,000 traffic control signs, 78 traffic signals, and 50 traffic cameras in unincorporated King County. 

COMMITMENT TO EQUITY AND SOCIAL JUSTICE

As the only jurisdiction in the world named after Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., one of the most influential civil rights leaders in our nation's history, King County is a vibrant international community with residents that represent countries from around the world. It is a region with increasing diversity that cherishes the traditions of many cultures.

We have a deep commitment to equity and social justice and advancing practices, strategies, and policies that promote fairness, justice, and opportunity for all – in our workplaces and our communities. With this commitment, King County has adopted a pro-equity agenda to advance regional change and ensure that residents from vulnerable communities are incorporated into our emergency planning and public outreach efforts.

King County values diverse perspectives, life experiences, and differences.  The Department of Local Services encourages people of all backgrounds to apply, including people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ+, people with disabilities, and veterans.  

To learn more, please visit http://www.kingcounty.gov/elected/executive/equity-social-justice.aspx
 
Are you ready to APPLY?

The recruitment for this position is open to all applicants. A completed King County Application is required. We highly recommend that you also provide a cover letter and resume.

If you have any questions, please contact Jen Irwin, Senior HR Analyst, by e-mail at jirwin@kingcounty.gov, or by phone at 206-263-0601. Connect with her on LinkedIn.

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