About the job:

The Construction Supervisor is responsible for coordinating and overseeing the work of contractors, District staff, and volunteers in the construction and renovation of park facilities, site furnishing and landscaping.

 A day in the life:

The information provided below encompasses the typical duties and capabilities linked with this classification. Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Assists the Construction Manager in coordinating and overseeing the work of contractors and subcontractors on park and facilities new construction and major renovation projects; plans and prioritizes District staff and own work; schedules project work; ensures work is accomplished on time and has the least amount of impact on programs and facility and park users; determines whether specifications are adhered to; ensures delays are minimized and project costs are monitored closely; makes minor field site layout decisions; ensures codes and regulations are adhered to; resolves issues when plans and specifications have discrepancies.
• Recruits, trains, schedules, supervises and evaluates construction staff. Identifies and provides technical and safety training for staff. Conducts coaching, conflict resolution and team building for crew.
• Reviews and provides input on plans and specifications for park and facility construction and renovation projects; consults with the design staff in the development of parks and facilities and the selection of various components and materials.
• Attends preconstruction and pre-application meetings with contractors and city staff.
• Assists in developing division budget; supervises contracts; allocates resources; researches and recommends expenditures.
• Ensures worker and site safety; addresses and resolves safety concerns.
• Orders materials, supplies and equipment as needed; solicits quotes. Prepares estimates for projects.
• Obtains required permits; schedules and coordinates inspections as needed.
• Ensures a high level of communication is maintained with the Construction Manager, among District staff, contractors, and other departments.
• Monitors, tracks and reports on project status, budgets and expenditures, and maintains accurate project files and records.
• Performs manual and administrative construction-related tasks as needed.
• Acts as a Mandatory Reporter; reports incidents of child abuse/neglect.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

What you’ll need for success:

Strong Knowledge of:

• Principles and practices of new park construction and large-scale park renovations, including landscape irrigation, drainage, grading, furnishings and amenities, and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements.
• Principles and practices of landscaping and horticulture;
• Supervisory principles, practices and techniques;
• Construction documents and blueprints.
• Project management techniques and methods;
• Safe work practices;
• Construction codes and regulations; and
• Tools materials, equipment and techniques used in the maintenance and construction of park facilities and equipment.

Skill and Ability to:

• Effectively supervise and motivate staff, including plan and direct activities of subordinate employees;
• Strong planning, organizational, leadership and interpersonal skills;
• Effectively supervise a diverse crew;
• Correctly calculate and apply mathematical formulas;
• Effectively manage projects to completion;
• Effectively communicate with others verbally and in writing, including by phone, e-mail or in person;
• Effectively manage frequent interruptions and a wide variety of personalities in a pleasant manner;
• Effectively initiate difficult conversations and ensure compliance with contract documents.
• Exercise initiative and judgment in completing tasks and responsibilities;
• Excellent planning, organization and problem-solving skills;
• Effectively collect, compile and analyze data;
• Demonstrate strong initiative;
• Computer competency in data entry, word processing and spreadsheet applications, operation of standard office equipment;
• Determine appropriate materials and supplies required for work assignments;
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisor, staff, other departments, contractors and suppliers;
• Work independently with minimal supervision; and
• Read and interpret construction drawings

What we’re looking for:

Education, Experience, and Training:

1. Associate’s Degree or equivalent 2 years of college coursework; specialization in civil engineering technologies, construction, or related field preferred; AND
2. Three (3) years of experience in facilities maintenance, managing construction and/or commercial maintenance projects, landscape and irrigation, or related field; AND
3. 1 year of supervisory experience preferred; OR
4. Any satisfactory combination of education, experience and training.

License and Certification:

1. Possession of, or ability to obtain valid Oregon driver’s license within 30 days with an acceptable driving history as defined by district driving policy.
2. May require possession of, or ability to obtain within six months of hire, a valid Public Pesticide Application license.

Supervision Received:

Works under the general supervision of a Manager. Follows standard processes and procedures without supervision but confirms changes to standard practices and significant decisions in advance.

Supervision Exercised:

Direct supervision is exercised over a crew of both full-time and part-time staff, including hiring, training, managing and evaluating performance, developing goals, disciplining, responding to grievances, and effectively recommending termination.

Working Conditions:

The following are working conditions, including environmental and physical demands, required for this classification.

• Work is performed primarily outdoors in all weather conditions on construction sites and facility locations.
• Physical work includes climbing, stooping, kneeling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, grasping, bending, keyboarding, repetitive hand and feet motion, sitting, traverse rough and uneven terrain, and lifting up to 30 pounds unassisted.
• Daily operation of a motor vehicle on public roadways.
• Must be able to travel to locations in, around, or outside the greater Bend area.
• Requires wearing district supplied safety equipment/clothing.
• Attendance at occasional evening meetings may be required.
• May require working for emergency call-outs during off duty hours.

Selection Process:

Applicants are screened based upon their relevant knowledge, abilities, skills, experience, and training. An offer of employment is contingent on the verification of credentials and other information required by Bend Park & Recreation District policies, including a background check and a driving history review when driving is required for position.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Bend Park and Recreation District is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Bend Park & Recreation District Core Competencies:

All positions with Bend Park and Recreation District are subject to district and position competencies. Below is a list of the most critical competencies for this position. Additional competencies are required for the position and may change based on needs. A complete list of the competencies is available from Human Resources.

Accountability • Customer Service Orientation • Safety • Judgment and Decision Making • Teamwork and Cooperation • Results OrientationTo be considered for this position, applicants must have a complete online application. Your application and submitted responses to the supplemental questions will be the information we use for our evaluation. Applicants are asked to provide certification that they are a veteran or disabled veteran to receive veteran’s preference.
ADDITIONAL APPLICATION INFORMATION:

Please note that our application does not allow you to save and come back to complete your application at a later time. You will have to complete the application once you have started it. This position has some supplemental questions that might require extra time and each answer has a one-thousand-character limit. If you would like to write a longer answer, you may do so by completing your answers in a different document and uploading them as part of your application.

Please ensure you have all the information you need to complete the application.

1. Please tell us about your experience in the following areas: 

A. hardscapes and concrete

B. installation of structures and amenities 

C. any machine and equipment operation experience

Please include the length of your experience and your role in each area

2. Describe your supervision experience in the following areas: 

A. Hiring – include number of years and your role (did you make the hiring decision or part of an interview panel) 

B. Disciplining – include number of years, your role and an example of a situation where you took disciplinary action and the resources you accessed for this decision. 

C. Responding to grievances – include number of years, your role, and an example of a grievance you responded to and the resources you accessed for this decision

D. Evaluating performance – include number of years, your role, and the process you used for the performance evaluation. 

E. Firing – include the number of years, your role (did you make the firing decision or effectively recommend), the process you used to make the decision, and the resources accessed

3. Please tell us about your experiences in landscape construction and irrigation.