Public Works Fleet Supervisor

THIS IS A NEW ASSEMBLED EXAMINATION.  The eligible list resulting from this examination will cancel any existing list and may last approximately one year, but can be extended.

Supplemental Questionnaire:  A properly completed Supplemental Questionnaire must be submitted with each application. Failure to submit the Application or Supplemental Questionnaire will result in disqualification.

Failure to submit the Application will result in disqualification. Applications must be in the possession of the Human Resource Services Department by 5:00 p.m. on the Last Day for Filing. 

All Candidates must submit evidence from DMV showing the current status of their driving record and proof of having a clean driving record with no violations for the previous 18 months.

Please attach a scanned copy of your DMV printout to your on-line application under the RESUME TAB. The DMV printout must be dated during the period of April 26, 2021 to May 21, 2021. Please scan all related documents and upload one (1) file with your application and not multiple files.

Note: To upload your DMV printout follow the instructions located on the Resume Tab of your application. The Resume Tab is located at the top of the screen after you have completed this supplemental questionnaire. Please remember to upload ONE (1) document with all your files and NOT multiple files of your document.

 Applications and Supplemental Questionnaire will only be accepted on-line.

The Public Works Fleet Supervisor is the first-line supervisor responsible for coordinating, prioritizing, and scheduling the repair and preventive maintenance activities of the Heavy Equipment Repair Shop. Under general supervision the incumbent will oversee the Heavy Equipment Repair Shop operations in the Public Works Agency; and to perform related work as required.

Either I

Experience:

The equivalent of one year of full-time experience in the class of Lead Heavy Equipment Mechanic in the Alameda County classified service. (Non-classified includes District Attorney’s Office, Hospital Authority, and the Consolidated Courts.)

Or II

Experience:

The equivalent of two years’ full-time experience in the class of Heavy Equipment Mechanic, or higher level class specializing in the repair and utilization of heavy vehicles in the Alameda County classified service. (Non-classified includes District Attorney’s Office, Hospital Authority, and the Consolidated Courts.)

Or III

Experience:

The equivalent of three years’ full-time journey-level experience in the maintenance of heavy vehicular equipment for a public agency, construction firm, or similar setting, one year of the required experience must have been in a supervisory capacity.

And

License (required for all above patterns):

Possession of a valid California Class A Driver’s License.

NOTE: The Civil Service Commission may modify the above Minimum Qualifications in the announcement of an examination.

The most suitably qualified candidates will possess the following competencies:

Knowledge of:

· Planning, scheduling, and supervision of repair activities.
· Methods, tools, equipment, and materials used in the maintenance and repair of heavy equipment and vehicles.
· Hydraulic and compressed air brake controls, diesel and gasoline engines, transmissions, differentials, clutch assemblies, generators, ignition and other electrical systems, fuel and water pumps, and all functioning parts of modern heavy equipment and vehicles; methods of efficiently operating a modern repair shop.
· Shop and equipment safety procedures.
· Supervisory techniques.
· Maintenance of a variety of records both manual and automated.

Abilities:

· Make decisions.
· Analyze and problem solve.
· Plan and organize work flow.
· Communicate both orally and in writing.
· Utilize techniques of supervision.
· Deal with others with interpersonal sensitivity.
· Operate a variety of light and heavy equipment safely.
· Make operating decisions with flexibility.
· Operate a standard office computer to enter data, retrieve data, utilize spreadsheet and other applications.
· Analyze and interpret statistical reports.

Working Conditions:

Duties require the incumbent to work in a standard office environment. Additionally, while reviewing work flow, checking equipment breakdowns, and evaluating work completion. The incumbent is required to walk on flat or uneven surfaces; climb on and off large pieces of construction equipment; stoop and squat to look under equipment. Incumbents work in cold and heat while on the repair shop floor and may have to work in all weather conditions outside during equipment breakdowns. While performing duties, incumbents may be subjected to heavy dust from welder; loud noise and vibration in operating equipment; and solvents, cleaners, diesel and gas fumes.

The examination will consist of the following steps:

1. A review of the candidates’ application to verify possession of minimum requirements. Those candidates who possess the minimum requirements for the class will move on to the next step in the examination process.
2. An oral interview which will be weighted as 100% of the candidates’ final examination score. The oral interview may contain situational exercises.

Candidates must attain a qualifying rating on each portion of this recruitment. 

WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO MAKE CHANGES TO THE ANNOUNCED EXAMINATION STEPS.

Alameda County utilizes a Civil Service Selection System founded on merit.  Such a system is competitive and based on broad recruitment efforts and equal opportunity for qualified applicants to test in an examination process designed to determine the qualifications, fitness, and ability of competitors to perform duties of the vacant position.  Many of our recruitments are targeted and specific to the needs of a current vacant position, in which case, the eligible list may be exclusively used for that current vacant position.  Other recruitments may be more broadly used for both current and future vacancies, or for other alternate jobs with comparable scopes of work. 

To learn more about our recruitment and selection process, please visit the “What You Need to Know” section of our website, www.acgov.org/hrs.

Alameda 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 different employee discount, fitness and health screening programs focused on overall well being.  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, 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

• 11 paid holidays
• Floating Holidays
• Vacation and sick leave accrual
• Vacation purchase program
• Management Paid Leave**
• Catastrophic Sick Leave
• Group Auto/Home Insurance
• 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
• 1^st United Services Credit Union 

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

** Non-exempt management employees are entitled to up to three days of management paid leave. Exempt management employees are entitled to up to seven days of management paid leave.

All notices related to County recruitments for which you have applied will be sent/delivered via email. Please add @jobaps.com, acgov.org and Noreply@jobaps.com as 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 box Noreply@jobaps.com are routed to an unmonitored mailbox. If you have questions, please go to our website at www.acgov.org/hrs. 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
Erika.Beams@acgov.org
510-272-6393
www.acgov.org/hrs