The Broward County Board of County Commissioners is seeking qualified candidates for Skilled Trades Supervisor.
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THIS JOB ANNOUNCEMENT WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTILSUFFICIENT NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS ARE RECEIVED AND MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME
Incumbents must be able to report to work in any one of the divisions district offices throughout the county.
In accordance with Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI)/Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) security policies the FBI/FDLE Criminal Justice Information Services(CJIS) Access Security Policy requires that all criminal justice agencies (including Broward Sheriffs Office State Attorneys Office and Medical Examiners Office) have documentation of enhanced background screening on file for all personnel who may conduct any type of unescorted work or duties within any location that Criminal Justice Information (CJI) is housed(i.e. any type of computer or computer system/network with direct access to CJI).
Therefore theSkilled Trades Supervisorposition may require: (1) state of residency and (2) passing and maintaining a Level 2 Background Screening.
The primary job duty of the Skilled Trades Supervisoris the supervision of assigned trades people and contractors in the maintenance of Broward County owned or leased facilities.
General DescriptionOversees the construction renovation and repair work of a skilled trades crew.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Requires four (4) years in journey level experience in area of assignment including one (1) year of lead work/supervisory experience.
Special Certifications and Licenses Required
Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Class E Drivers License for duration of appointment.
Must be able to pass and maintain Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) certification depending on area of assignment.
Possession of a CDL may be required depending on area of assignment.
Preferences
- Vocational or Associate Degree in Building Systems Engineering Construction or closely related field
- Bachelors Degree or higher in Engineering Construction Management or closely related field
- Journey Level/Certificate of Competency issued by Broward Countys Building Code Service Division
- Certificate for improving efficiency of commercial or Industrial Boilers
- At least one (1) year of experience using AIM (Assetworks) or other Computerized Maintenance Management System.
- At least one (1) year of experience using PeopleSoft procurement or finance modules.
- At least four (4) years of experience in maintaining Generators and /or electrical switchgear.
- At least (4) years of experience in maintaining plumbing systems commercial HVAC systems or water-cooled chillers.
- At least four (4) years of experience in supervising multiple craft workshop. (Electricians carpenters painters A/C Mechanics etc...).
Physical Demands
Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.
Performs light work that involves walking or standing most of the time and involves exerting up to25poundsor more (depending on area of assignment) of force on a regular and recurring basis or skill adeptness and speed in the use of fingers hands or limbs on repetitive operation of mechanical or electronic office or shop machines or tools within moderate tolerances or limits of accuracy.
Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment)
Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.
Involves routine and frequent exposure to dust noise electrical shocks; heights.
Competencies
Makes sense of complex high quantity and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems. Quickly determines the most critical data and focuses analysis there; recognizes even subtle symptoms that indicate problems; probes deeply for root causes; uses systematic problem-solving methods. Well.
Makes good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward. Knows when to act independently and when to escalate issues. Integrates various inputs decision criteria and trade-offs to make effective decisions. Typically makes good independent decisions.
Takes on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency high energy and enthusiasm. Takes immediate decisive independent action to resolve issues or problems. Persists as needed. Quickly and consistently identifies and pursues beneficial new opportunities.
Provides direction delegating and removing obstacles to get work done. Asks questions to understand the desired outcomes for the role; confirms accountabilities with others so that work can be done effectively and efficiently; informs stakeholders when there are delays or problems that will affect them.
Plans and prioritizes work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals. Outlines clear plans that put actions in a logical sequence; conveys some time frames. Aligns own work with relevant workgroups. Takes some steps to reduce bottlenecks and speed up the work.
Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments. Accepts responsibility for own work both successes and failures. Handles fair share and does not make excuses for problems. Usually meets commitments to others.
Handles conflict situations effectively with a minimum of noise. Seeks out a variety of opinions and options; maintains an open mind; takes steps to ensure conflict remains constructive; avoids polarized or unilateral decisions; seeks agreement on critical issues.
Develops people to meet both their career goals and the organizations goals. shares own experience and expertise with others if asked. Provides constructive feedback and other support for other peoples development.
County Core ValuesAll Broward County employees strive to demonstrate the Countys four core behavioral competencies.
- Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
- Customer focus: Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
- Instills trust: Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty integrity and authenticity.
- Values differences: Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Compliance
Broward County is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to inclusion. Broward County is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. We support the hiring of people with disabilities; therefore if you require assistance due to a disability please contact the Professional Standards Section in advance at or email to make an accommodation request.
Emergency Management Responsibilities
Note: During emergency conditions all County employees are automatically considered emergency service workers. County employees are subject to being called to work in the event of a disaster such as a hurricane or other emergency situation and are expected to perform emergency service duties as assigned.
County-wide Employee Responsibilities
All Broward County employees must serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of Broward Countys Employee Code of Ethics gift and conflict of interest policies.
All Broward County employees must establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public co-workers elected and appointed officials and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds regardless of race color religion sex national origin age disability marital status political affiliation familial status sexual orientation pregnancy or gender identity and expression.