Bridge and Pump Supervisor

The mission ofPublic Works is to enhance the quality of life for the people of Alameda Countyby providing a safe well-maintained and lasting public works infrastructurethrough accessible responsive and effective services. Public services providedby the Alameda County Public Works Agency include flood control planning anddesign storm water pollution control transportation planning and designroadway and flood control maintenance and inspection and construction andbuilding inspections.

The goals of theAgency are to keep roads safe and well maintained provide the highest level offlood protection provide service levels that optimize infrastructure lifecycles minimize deferred maintenance ensure that development and constructionadhere to applicable State and County rules optimize disaster preparednessresponse and recover ensure that the Agencys operations and services minimizenegative impacts on the environment and sustain and advance County and Agencyprograms through a vital business and administrative support system.

For more informationabout the Alameda County Public Works Agency please visit their website at POSITION

• Governmental regulations and codes relating to the operation and maintenance of movable bridges and pumping plants.
• Methods tools and equipment used in the skilled trades necessary for the maintenance and repair of drawbridges engines electrical and mechanical systems buildings structures gear drives and pumps.
• Building construction trades such as masonry plumbing structural iron work carpentry painting and welding.
• Drawbridge operations including safety practices; regulations governing operations of movable bridges over navigable waters in the State of California.
• Pump Station and ground water pumping principles.
• The F.C.C. Radio Operators Guide.
• Principles and practices of supervision and leadership.
• Principles of municipal budget preparation and administration.
• Correct English usage including grammar spelling business letter writing and formatting.
• Computer applications operations software and hardware of various types including MS Office products accounting/budgeting software maintenance management systems GIS/GPS systems SCADA systems mobile devices tablets etc.
• Contract and purchase order development and administration accounting and record-keeping practices report writing etc.

• Make sound decisions quickly and during pressured situations.
• Plan coordinate and direct the work of a small to moderately sized group of Maintenance and Operations workers in the performance of bridge and pump station maintenance and operations.
• Analyze data and reports and provide recommendations options and/or conclusions.
• Set standards of performance in order to control and optimize the productivity of staff.
• Estimate the staffing equipment and materials required in the category of work assigned.
• Keep detailed organized records and special files as necessary.
• Read and interpret complex plans blueprints specifications government regulations and contract documents.
• Demonstrate proficiency in utilizing computer applications and software at an intermediate level or higher for MS Office and other business-related applications.
• Train subordinates in all phases of work and safety.
• Keep abreast of changing technology work methods and materials and utilize new technologies to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
• Communicate in a clear and concise manner in written and verbal format and demonstrate effective reading comprehension.
• Perform operations of draw bridges and pump stations with safety and skill.
• Create develop and administer contracts work plans budgets etc. and monitor expenditures.

Applicants will beinformed via email with reasonable notice in advance of any examination processwhich will require their attendance.

The following datesare tentative and subject to change based on the needs of the Agency:

*The combined oralexamination/hiring interview in addition to establishing an eligibility listmay serve as the final selection interview for vacancies in thisclassification. Candidates selected to participate in the oral exam willreceive an email notification at least 10 business days in advance of the examdate.

WE RESERVE THE RIGHTTO MAKE CHANGES TO THE ANNOUNCED RECRUITMENT & SELECTION PLAN.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

Alameda County and the Human Resource ServicesDepartment will make reasonable efforts in the examination and/or selectionprocess to accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities and/or medicalconditions in accordance/compliance with the California Fair Employment andHousing Act (FEHA) the federal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) andAlameda Countys Reasonable Accommodation Policy and applicable statutes. Torequest an accommodation due to a disability/medical condition during this or otherphases of the examination/selection process please contact the assigned HumanResources Representative listed on the job announcementno later than the recruitment filing deadline.If this is a continuous open recruitment without a filingdeadline please contact the assigned Human Resources Representative listed onthe job announcementwithin ten (10) business days ofsubmitting your application.Unless your disability isreadily apparent (for example you use a wheelchair and needwheelchair-accessible spaces) Alameda County requires applicants to providesupporting documentation to substantiate a request for order to qualify for a reasonable accommodation applicantsmust have a disability/medical condition pursuant to the ADA FEHA andapplicable statutes.

For more information regarding our ReasonableAccommodation procedures please visit our websiteReasonable Accommodation HRS.

The County offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that affords wide-ranging health care options to meet the different needs of a diverse workforce and their families. We also sponsor many employee discount fitness and health screening programs focused on overall wellbeing. These benefits include but are not limited to*:

For your Health & Well-Being

• Medical HMO & PPO Plans
• Dental HMO & PPO Plans
• Vision or Vision Reimbursement
• Share the Savings
• Basic Life Insurance
• Supplemental Life Insurance (with optional dependent coverage for eligible employees)
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• County Allowance Credit
• Flexible Spending Accounts - Health FSA Dependent Care and Adoption Assistance
• Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits - Accident Insurance Critical Illness Long-Term Care Hospital Indemnity and Legal Services
• Employee Assistance Program

For your Financial Future

• Retirement Plan - (Defined Benefit Pension Plan)
• Deferred Compensation Plan (457 Plan or Roth Plan)

For your Work/Life Balance

• 12 paid holidays
• Floating Holidays
• Vacation and sick leave accrual
• Vacation purchase program
• Management Paid Leave**
• Catastrophic Sick Leave
• Pet Insurance
• Commuter Benefits Program
• Guaranteed Ride Home
• Employee Wellness Program (e.g. At Work Fitness Incentive Based Programs Gym Membership Discounts)
• Employee Discount Program (e.g. theme parks cell phone etc.)
• Child Care Resources
• 1stUnited Credit Union

*Eligibility is determined by Alameda County and offerings may vary by collective bargaining agreement. This provides a summary of the benefits offered and can be subject to change.

**Employees in management-designated classifications may be entitled to management paid leave. Refer to the applicable MOU or Salary Ordinance for more information.

All notices related to County recruitments for which you have applied will be sent/delivered via email. Please add@ andas accepted addresses to any email blocking or spam filtering program you may use. If you do not do this your email blocking or spam filtering program may block receipt of the notices regarding your application for recruitments. You are also strongly advised to regularly log into your County of Alameda online application account to check for notices that may have been sent to you. All email notices that will be sent to you will also be kept in your personal online application account. You will be able to view all of your notices in your online application account by clicking on the My applications button on the Current Job Openings page.

Please take the steps recommended above to ensure you do not miss any notices about a recruitment for which you have applied. The County of Alameda is not responsible for notices that are not read received or accessed by any applicant for a County recruitment.

NOTE: All notices are generated through an automated email notification system. Replies to the email boxand are routed to an unmonitored mailbox. If you have questions please go to our website at You may also contact the Human Resources Analyst listed on the job announcement for the recruitment for which you have applied.

Erika Beams Human Resources Analyst
Human Resource Services Division County of Alameda
Analyst Email Address Link:
SERVICEWORKER

All Alameda Countyemployees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and locallaw. Employment with the County requiresthe affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to report to work asordered in the event of an emergency.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENTOPPORTUNITY

Alameda County has adiverse workforce that is representative of the communities we serve and isproud to be an equal opportunity aspects of employment are based on merit competence performanceand business need. Alameda County does not discriminate in employment on thebasis of race color religion sex (including pregnancy and gender identity)national origin political affiliation sexual orientation marital statusdisability genetic information age membership in an employee organizationretaliation parental status military service or other non-merit factorsprotected under federal state and local law. Alameda County celebratesdiversity and is committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming workplaceenvironment.