• Job Description

  Req#: 4924304
  We are accepting applications to fill one (1) full-time Maintenance Supervisor vacancy in Santa Maria for the Flood Control Division of the Public Works Department.
  
  
  BENEFITS:
  Benefits: Click here for more information on County benefits which includes:
  Vacation: 12 to 25 days per year depending on length of public employment.
  Holidays: 13 days per year.
  Sick Leave: 12 days sick leave per year. Unlimited accumulation, one year of which can be converted to service credit upon retirement.
  Health Plan: Choice of medical (with vision care) and dental plans. County contributes toward the employee's premium.
  Retirement: The County offers a Defined Benefit Plan. For more information, please visit: https://www.sbcers.org/
  
  In addition, applicants from other public sector employers may qualify for:
  • Retirement reciprocity
  • Time and service credit towards an advanced vacation accrual rate
  
  We are also accepting applications to establish employment lists for future Full-Time, Part-Time, Civil Service Rule 1414* and Extra-Help Maintenance Supervisor vacancies.
  
  NOTE : Positions vacated as a result of a leave of absence (Civil Service Rule 1414) and the duration of the appointment shall be subject to the return of the individual who is on leave. A person who is appointed to a position under Civil Service Rule 1414 may be able to transition into a regular position in the classification without re-application or re-testing, depending on the performance of the appointee and the needs of the department. *BENEFITS: The 1414 position is eligible for Full-Time benefits.
  
  THE POSITION: Under direction, schedules, assigns, and supervises work crews and equipment engaged in road or flood control maintenance and improvement work in an assigned area or schedules, assigns, and supervises skilled maintenance personnel and work crews engaged in the maintenance and development of county park lands, buildings, and facilities; and performs related work as required.
  
  The IDEAL CANDIDATE will have these qualities, skills and experience:
  
  
  • Solution-oriented
  • Customer service-oriented
  • Ability to effectively manage multiple situations occurring simultaneously
  • Ability to earn and maintain the trust and respect of the Department's maintenance staff, peers, and external stakeholders
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain sound working relationships with diverse people and personalities
  
  DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: Maintenance Supervisors are responsible for the supervision of staff, operations, and related administrative functions in an assigned area and are distinguished from Maintenance Leaders, who primarily supervise line staff.
  
  ABOUT THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT: The Santa Barbara County Public Works Department consists of five divisions: Transportation, Resource Recovery and Waste Management, Flood Control & Water Resources, the County Surveyors Office, and Administration. The County's Public Works Department employees are committed to efficiently providing, operating and maintaining public works infrastructure, facilities and services to make everyday life as safe and convenient as possible for the public we serve. To learn more about us, visit www.countyofsb.org/pwd/.
  
  
  1. Plans, schedules, assigns, and supervises the work of the maintenance personnel and equipment engaged in maintaining channels, ditches, creeks, fences, signs, culverts, drains, channels, pipelines, inlet structures, levees, and other road and flood control facilities.
  2. Patrols assigned area making inspections of work in progress, completed work, or existing conditions.
  3. Inspects work done by outside contractors.
  4. Supervises the preparation, reshaping of access roads and channels.
  5. Confers with and advises engineers concerning maintenance matters.
  6. Prepares time and equipment reports.
  7. Receives and investigates public complaints and takes corrective action.
  8. Trains subordinate personnel; prepares employee performance evaluations; and conducts disciplinary actions when required.
  9. May perform maintenance duties such as: erosion repair; repairing, rock slope protection; spraying chemicals for control of vegetation, using standard formulas for mixing and diluting; clearing ditches and channels; building concrete walls, and catch basins.; removing and trimming trees; running grade stakes on construction; or operating heavy equipment as needed.
  1. Four (4) years of public works maintenance experience involving the operation of heavy equipment, including one (1) year of experience performing lead work duties such as planning, assigning, and reviewing work and training staff; OR,
  2. One (1) year of experience performing duties equivalent to Maintenance Leader with the Santa Barbara County Public Works Department; OR,
  3. A combination of training, education, and experience that is equivalent to one of the employment standards listed above and that provides the required knowledge and abilities.
  Additional Qualifications: Possession of a valid California Class C Driver’s License is required. Possession of a valid California Class A or B Driver’s License may be required for some positions.
  
  Appointees to those positions requiring a Class A or B license will be subject to mandatory testing for drugs prior to beginning work; once on the job, incumbents will be subject to mandatory testing for drugs and/or alcohol on a random, reasonable suspicion, post-accident, return-to-duty, and follow-up basis.
  
  Knowledge of: the methods, materials, practices, and equipment used in heavy construction related to area of assignment (flood control); and basic administrative concepts and practices related to public works operations.
  
  Ability to: estimate needs and coordinate materials, labor, and equipment; maintain effective working relationships; interpret construction plans; maintain records and prepare reports; plan, assign, and review work of staff; train staff; and learn and apply principles of supervision, including staff evaluation and discipline.
  APPLICATION & SELECTION PROCESS:
  
  
  1. Review applications to determine those applicants who meet the employment standards.
  2. Supplemental Questionnaire Ranking – Responses to the required examination supplemental questions will be evaluated and scored. Candidates’ final score and rank on the eligibility list will be determined by the responses to these questions. This process may be eliminated if there are fewer than [11] qualified candidates.
  
  Candidates must receive a percentage score of at least 70 on the supplemental questionnaire to be placed on an employment list. An adjustment may be made to raw scores based on factors listed in Civil Service Rule VI. Those candidates who are successful in the selection process will have their names placed on the employment list for a minimum of three months. At the time the employment list is established, all candidates will receive an email notice of their score on the exam(s), rank on the employment list, and exact duration of the employment list.
  
  
  
  The appointee must satisfactorily complete a one-year probationary period.
  Recruiters will communicate with applicants by e-mail during each step in the recruitment process. Applicants are reminded to check spam filters continuously during the Recruitment & Selection Process steps listed above to ensure they do not miss required deadlines.
  
  
  REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS: The County of Santa Barbara is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants. Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter listed on the job posting. We require verification of needed accommodation from a professional source, such as a Medical Provider or a learning institution.
  Disaster Service Worker: Pursuant to Governmental code section 3100, all employees with the County of Santa Barbara are declared to be disaster service workers subject to such disaster service. Activities as may be assigned to them by their superiors or by law.
  
  
  Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement
  The County of Santa Barbara provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation of any type with regard to any characteristic or status protected by any federal law, state law, or Santa Barbara County ordinance. The County continues to be committed to a merit-based selection process and to eliminating barriers to attracting and retaining top qualified candidates. The County has a long-standing practice of providing a work environment that respects the dignity of individual employees and values their contributions to our organization.
  
  APPLICATION AND SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE DEADLINE: May 20, 2025 at 4:59 PST; postmarks not accepted. Applications and job bulletins can be obtained 24 ours a day at www.sbcountyjobs.com .
  
  Kim Clark, Public Works Human Resources Coordinator, kiclark@countyofsb.org.

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  Santa Barbara County, California, officially the County of Santa Barbara, is located in Southern California.

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