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FOREMAN

Nassau County Board of County Commissioners
Florida, USA
Full-time
Mid Level
Onsite
USD 26.11-39.73 hourly
Discovered 1 months ago

Full Job Posting

General Description

Performs supervisory work and participates in the maintenance and construction of roads and bridges.

Work is assigned by a supervisor who checks work in process upon completion, and who provides detailed instruction of the more technical aspects of the work.

An employee in this class is responsible for supervising work crews, equipment operators, and truck drivers, participating in the construction, maintenance or repair of roads, bridges, and associated road structure.

Responsible for tools, equipment and supplies.

Serves on the On-Call rotation for after-work hours maintenance emergencies.

May require overtime.

Performs supervisory work and participates in the maintenance and construction of roads and bridges.

Work is assigned by a supervisor who checks work in process upon completion, and who provides detailed instruction of the more technical aspects of the work.

An employee in this class is responsible for supervising work crews, equipment operators, and truck drivers, participating in the construction, maintenance or repair of roads, bridges, and associated road structure.

Responsible for tools, equipment and supplies.

Serves on the On-Call rotation for after-work hours maintenance emergencies.

May require overtime.

Essential Functions

Coordinates the use of labor, materials, and equipment on assigned projects.

Lays out work effectively, ensuring to maintain work schedules.

Supervise subordinate employees, giving special instruction as required; reviews the work of subordinates for completeness and accuracy, offers training, advice and assistance as needed.

Supervises the performance of the more complex tasks.

Performs within the limit of plans, instructions, and standard operating procedures.

Supervises and participates in a variety of equipment and labor operations in minor construction and maintenance including, but limited to, the clearing of right-of-ways, building drainage ditches and road shoulders, laying pipe, paving, bulk heading, pipe, building manholes, etc.

Supervises the painting and minor repairs of bridges.

Directs labor operations in the construction of roads and bridges.

Serves as relief equipment operator, as required.

Performs routine duties necessary to ensure safety protocols are followed.

Completes all required documentation related to the job function.

Maintains records of operations, personnel, equipment and materials.

Sets up and maintains proper work zones.

Performs employee performance appraisals of assigned personnel.

Prepares and administers both corrective and disciplinary actions as needed.

Interacts and communicates with various groups and individuals such as the immediate supervisor, subordinates, other County supervisors and employees, contractors, Local, State and Federal agencies, vendors, and the general public.

Performs a variety of routine general house/grounds keeping duties as required.

Performs a variety of office duties as required, which include but are not limited to, preparing reports and correspondence, entering computer data, attending meetings, answering the telephone etc.

Operates a vehicle, truck, heavy equipment, hand/power tools, telephone, two-way radio, survey instruments, etc.

Exercises care and safety in the use and maintenance of assigned equipment.

Attends and remains at work regularly and adheres to policies and procedures regarding absenteeism and tardiness.

Provides adequate notice to higher management with respect to vacation time and leave requests.

Performs related duties as required. (These essential functions are not a complete statement of all duties required of the job.

Employees will be required to perform such other related job duties as may be assigned or required.)

  • Coordinates the use of labor, materials, and equipment on assigned projects.
  • Lays out work effectively, ensuring to maintain work schedules.
  • Supervise subordinate employees, giving special instruction as required; reviews the work of subordinates for completeness and accuracy, offers training, advice and assistance as needed.
  • Supervises the performance of the more complex tasks.
  • Performs within the limit of plans, instructions, and standard operating procedures.
  • Supervises and participates in a variety of equipment and labor operations in minor construction and maintenance including, but limited to, the clearing of right-of-ways, building drainage ditches and road shoulders, laying pipe, paving, bulk heading, pipe, building manholes, etc.
  • Supervises the painting and minor repairs of bridges.
  • Directs labor operations in the construction of roads and bridges.
  • Serves as relief equipment operator, as required.
  • Performs routine duties necessary to ensure safety protocols are followed.
  • Completes all required documentation related to the job function.
  • Maintains records of operations, personnel, equipment and materials.
  • Sets up and maintains proper work zones.
  • Performs employee performance appraisals of assigned personnel.
  • Prepares and administers both corrective and disciplinary actions as needed.
  • Interacts and communicates with various groups and individuals such as the immediate supervisor, subordinates, other County supervisors and employees, contractors, Local, State and Federal agencies, vendors, and the general public.
  • Performs a variety of routine general house/grounds keeping duties as required.
  • Performs a variety of office duties as required, which include but are not limited to, preparing reports and correspondence, entering computer data, attending meetings, answering the telephone etc.
  • Operates a vehicle, truck, heavy equipment, hand/power tools, telephone, two-way radio, survey instruments, etc. Exercises care and safety in the use and maintenance of assigned equipment.
  • Attends and remains at work regularly and adheres to policies and procedures regarding absenteeism and tardiness. Provides adequate notice to higher management with respect to vacation time and leave requests.
  • Performs related duties as required.

(These essential functions are not a complete statement of all duties required of the job.

Employees will be required to perform such other related job duties as may be assigned or required.)

Minimum Education & Experience

Requires a high school diploma or GED supplemented by a minimum of three (3) years experience in the maintenance and repair of roadways and stormwater facilities and three (3) years experience in the operation of the equipment required to perform maintenance and repairs of roadways and stormwater facilities.

Must possess a current Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Intermediate Maintenance of Traffic Certification.

Must have successfully completed Nassau County’s Foreman Training Program prior to application.

Must possess a valid Class “A” Commercial Driver’s License with no restriction for air brake and a tanker endorsement prior to application.

  • Requires a high school diploma or GED supplemented by a minimum of three (3) years experience in the maintenance and repair of roadways and stormwater facilities and three (3) years experience in the operation of the equipment required to perform maintenance and repairs of roadways and stormwater facilities. Must possess a current Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Intermediate Maintenance of Traffic Certification. Must have successfully completed Nassau County’s Foreman Training Program prior to application. Must possess a valid Class “A” Commercial Driver’s License with no restriction for air brake and a tanker endorsement prior to application.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Knowledge of the methods, procedures and policies of Nassau County as they pertain to the performance duties of the Foreman.

Knowledge of the functions and interrelationships of County and other Governmental agencies.

Knowledge of the laws, ordinances, standards and regulations pertaining to the specific duties and responsibilities of the position.

Knowledge of technical construction terminology and skills.

Knowledge of the methods, materials, tools and equipment used in the construction and maintenance of roads and bridges.

Knowledge of the work hazards and applicable safety precautions associated with assigned projects.

Ability to operate in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner.

Skill in operating equipment necessary for road and bridge construction and repairs.

Ability to understand, apply and instruct others regarding proper safety of crews and fellow workers.

Ability to assign and supervise the work of subordinates and to instruct them in proper work methods and procedures.

Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions and to interpret simple plans and sketches.

Prepare and maintain routine work records and reports.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others and County employees.

Ability to give and receive information relating to the department and repair needs.

Ability to work alone.

Knowledge of the terminology used within the department.

Ability to plan and develop daily, short-term and long-term goals related to County purposes.

Ability to make sound, educated decisions.

Ability to plan, organize and direct assigned staff.

Ability to apply supervisory and managerial concepts and principles.

Ability to offer instruction and advice to subordinates regarding departmental policies, methods and regulations.

Ability to perform employee evaluations and to make recommendations based on results.

Ability to take the initiative to complete the duties of the position without the need of direct supervision.

Ability to plan, organize and prioritize daily assignments and work activities.

Ability to learn and utilize new skills and information to improve job performance and efficiency.

Knowledge of proper English usage, punctuation, spelling and grammar.

Ability to assemble and analyze information and make written reports and records in a concise, clear and effective manner.

Knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the job.

Ability to react calmly and quickly in emergency situations.

Ability to communicate effectively.

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL SKILLS: Stooping Kneeling Crouching Reaching Standing Walking Lifting and carrying over 100 lbs.

Pushing and pulling Grasping Talking (Reasonable accommodations will be made for otherwise qualified individuals with a disability) WORK ENVIRONMENT: Works is performed in various locations, both indoors and outdoors.

Exposure to heat, dust, odors, fumes, cold and wet adverse climatic conditions.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Applications will continue to be received until the listed closing date or the position is filled, whichever is earliest.

Submission of an application does not guarantee the applicant an interview.

Applicants will be subject to a criminal background check.

Nassau County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Workplace.

Nassau County values the service veterans and their family members have given to our country and that the County supports the hiring of returning service members, military spouses, and their family members as such this position is eligible for Veterans’ Preference in accordance with applicable laws.

The information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.

It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, environmental conditions, or qualifications required of employees assigned to this position.

This position may be required to work in a safety sensitive capacity at any time based on emergency declaration or other operational need.

Nassau County reserves the right to edit or re-write this job description at any time.

  • Knowledge of the methods, procedures and policies of Nassau County as they pertain to the performance duties of the Foreman.
  • Knowledge of the functions and interrelationships of County and other Governmental agencies.
  • Knowledge of the laws, ordinances, standards and regulations pertaining to the specific duties and responsibilities of the position.
  • Knowledge of technical construction terminology and skills.
  • Knowledge of the methods, materials, tools and equipment used in the construction and maintenance of roads and bridges.
  • Knowledge of the work hazards and applicable safety precautions associated with assigned projects.
  • Ability to operate in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner.
  • Skill in operating equipment necessary for road and bridge construction and repairs.
  • Ability to understand, apply and instruct others regarding proper safety of crews and fellow workers.
  • Ability to assign and supervise the work of subordinates and to instruct them in proper work methods and procedures.
  • Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions and to interpret simple plans and sketches.
  • Prepare and maintain routine work records and reports.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others and County employees.
  • Ability to give and receive information relating to the department and repair needs.
  • Ability to work alone.
  • Knowledge of the terminology used within the department.
  • Ability to plan and develop daily, short-term and long-term goals related to County purposes.
  • Ability to make sound, educated decisions.
  • Ability to plan, organize and direct assigned staff.
  • Ability to apply supervisory and managerial concepts and principles.
  • Ability to offer instruction and advice to subordinates regarding departmental policies, methods and regulations.
  • Ability to perform employee evaluations and to make recommendations based on results.
  • Ability to take the initiative to complete the duties of the position without the need of direct supervision.
  • Ability to plan, organize and prioritize daily assignments and work activities.
  • Ability to learn and utilize new skills and information to improve job performance and efficiency.
  • Knowledge of proper English usage, punctuation, spelling and grammar.
  • Ability to assemble and analyze information and make written reports and records in a concise, clear and effective manner.
  • Knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the job.
  • Ability to react calmly and quickly in emergency situations.
  • Ability to communicate effectively.

Essential Physical Skills

  • Stooping
  • Kneeling
  • Crouching
  • Reaching
  • Standing
  • Walking
  • Lifting and carrying over 100 lbs.
  • Pushing and pulling
  • Grasping
  • Talking

Work Environment

  • Works is performed in various locations, both indoors and outdoors. Exposure to heat, dust, odors, fumes, cold and wet adverse climatic conditions.

Additional Information

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Applications will continue to be received until the listed closing date or the position is filled, whichever is earliest.

Submission of an application does not guarantee the applicant an interview.

Applicants will be subject to a criminal background check.

Nassau County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Workplace.

Nassau County values the service veterans and their family members have given to our country and that the County supports the hiring of returning service members, military spouses, and their family members as such this position is eligible for Veterans’ Preference in accordance with applicable laws.

The information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.

It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, environmental conditions, or qualifications required of employees assigned to this position.

This position may be required to work in a safety sensitive capacity at any time based on emergency declaration or other operational need.

Nassau County reserves the right to edit or re-write this job description at any time.


Nassau County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Workplace.

Nassau County values the service veterans and their family members have given to our country and that the County supports the hiring of returning service members, military spouses, and their family members as such this position is eligible for Veterans’ Preference in accordance with applicable laws.

Benefits

An organization is only as good as the people it employs. To attract and retain the best team possible, the Nassau County Board of County Commissioners offers a competitive benefit program. We believe that if we expect our employees to support the County, we must first support the health and financial well-being of our employees and their families, now and as they plan for their future. BOCC-Contributed Benefits Medical & Prescription Drugs Benefits Health Savings Account (HSA) Contributions with a Qualified Plan Florida Retirement System Employee Assistance Program Tuition Assistance Program Optional Benefits Dental Vision Life & AD&D Supplemental & Dependent Life & AD&D Insurance Long Term Disability Voluntary Benefits Offered By Aflac and/or Colonial 457(b) Deferred Compensation Program Roth IRA NOTE: For detailed information regarding available benefits click here. FLORIDA RETIREMENT SYSTEM (FRS) The Florida Retirement System is a retirement plan designed to provide an income to a vested employee and his/her family when the employee retires, becomes partially or totally disabled, or dies prior to retirement. A defined benefit or defined contribution option may be chosen by the employee. Employees are required to contribute 3% of their salary per Florida Statute. TUITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM The County may provide tuition assistance to cover the cost of tuition and books to County employees requesting tuition reimbursement for courses at an accredited college or university which are applicable to the employee’s field of work and/or are of such nature to directly prepare employees for positions of greater responsibility within the County. Contact the Human Resources Office for additional details. HOLIDAYS The following, as well as any other days the BOCC may declare, are designated as official holidays for County Employees: New Year’s Day Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Presidents Day Good Friday Memorial Day Juneteenth Independence Day Labor Day Veterans Day Thanksgiving Day The Day After Thanksgiving Christmas Eve Christmas Day PTO LEAVE All full-time employees shall accrue Paid Time Off (PTO) Leave in accordance with the following formula: Years of Employment Hours Per Year 0 through the end of the 4th year 180 5 years through the end of the 10th year 200 11 years through the end of the 15th year 220 16 years and over 240 For additional information please view Nassau County's Policies & Procedures .

• Medical & Prescription Drugs Benefits

  • Health Savings Account (HSA) Contributions with a Qualified Plan

• Tuition Assistance Program

  • Dental
  • Vision

• Life & AD&D

  • Supplemental & Dependent Life & AD&D Insurance

• Long Term Disability

  • Voluntary Benefits Offered By Aflac and/or Colonial

• 457(b) Deferred Compensation Program

  • Roth IRA

Supplemental Questions

The information provided in your application must support your selected answers in the supplemental questions.

The information you provide will be verified and documentation may be required.

Please be as honest and accurate as possible.

You may be asked to demonstrate your knowledge and skills in a work sample or during an interview.

By completing this supplemental questionnaire you are attesting that the information you have provided is accurate.

Any misstatements, omissions, or falsification of information may eliminate you from consideration or result in dismissal.

RESUMES ARE NOT A SUBSTITUTION FOR COMPLETING THE APPLICATION.

APPLICATIONS MAY BE REJECTED IF INCOMPLETE.

  • Yes, I understand and agree
  • No, I do not agree

Do you have a High School diploma or GED?

  • Yes
  • No

Do you possess a valid Class "A" Commercial Drivers License with no restrictions for air brake and a tanker endorsement?

  • Yes
  • No

Do you have three (3) years of experience in the maintenance and repair of roadways and stormwater facilities?

If yes, ensure experience has been reflected in your work history.

  • Yes
  • No

Do you have three (3) years of experience in the operation of the equipment required to perform maintenance and repairs of roadways and stormwater facilities?

If yes, ensure experience has been reflected in your work history.

  • Yes
  • No

Do you possess a current Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Intermediate Maintenance of Traffic Certification?

If yes, ensure experience has been reflected in your work history.

  • Yes
  • No

Do you have two (2) years of general clerical or customer service experience?

If yes, ensure experience has been reflected in your work history.

  • Yes
  • No

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