Planning and Public Works Maintenance Program Manager Ferries

Description

Position Summary

Why Its a great opportunity : In this role that is critical to supporting the Anderson and Ketron island communities you will use your technical and project management skills to support preventive and corrective maintenance to ensure the performance of the Pierce County ferry system. Extensive contract supervision vendor management and procurement will ensure timely ferry operations and will provide safe reliable and flexible multi-modal transportation options to over 450000 ferry riders annually. The Countys assets include three ferry terminals and two vessels. You will be joining a small and dedicated team supported by many PPW colleagues.

Why Its a great department : PPW is a diverse and fast-moving department filled with motivated professionals working to ensure Pierce County is positioned to handle growth while building operating and maintaining reliable infrastructure to support livable communities. PPW is responsible for a broad and complex portfolio of services that provides unique opportunities to collaborate innovate and inspire. We are responsible for the County road and levee systems sewer systems airports ferries building permits environmental review sustainability community planning and code enforcement - just to name a few!

Learn more about Planning and Public Works here.

How to be successful in the role : Your success will ultimately come from timely ferry operations. The ability to collaborate and pull in team support while effectively planning procuring and overseeing contract requirements will further ensure your success.

Your future in this role : Throughout the onboarding process you will meet with the Director Ferry Administrator County Engineer and our maintenance and operations staff to define your role prioritize projects and outline the ferry maintenance program. You will have support from the leadership team regularly to discuss expectations set goals gain familiarity with current policies procedures and performance measures.

Core daily responsibilities :

• Based on assets management systems plan the annual maintenance program for a major area(s) of a ferry maintenance program. Assess maintenance needs of ferry assets and evaluate the costs and benefits of maintenance options.
• Oversee contractors and vendors engaged in a wide variety of tasks along partnerships with other divisions and external partners. Respond to urgent repair requests to prevent or recover from loss of service. Engage contractors and other PPW personnel as needed.
• Assign plan schedule inspect and evaluate work of contractors and ensure contract terms are met.
• Provide input monitor and adjust emergency response plans.
• Analyze operating procedures and devise the most efficient methods of accomplishing work.
• Record work accomplished fuel consumed equipment mileage accidents.
• Develop adjust and monitor plans budgets and schedules for anticipated work and equipment; authorize purchases within limits of authority; may monitor or control budget for assigned program.
• Meet with public agencies utility companies other municipalities or maintain favorable agency partnerships.
• Ensure contractors and vendors are complying with applicable safety rules and regulations; inspect work zones and facilities for safety compliance.

A classification description with a more detailed list of essential functions can be found here.

Qualifications

Special requirements :

As a condition of employment the applicant will need to authorize and complete a background check. Information received from the background check is reviewed case-by-case and will not necessarily remove an applicant from consideration.

Supplemental Information

To be considered for this opportunity please :

This is a competitive selection process. Your application will be reviewed and evaluated for the quality and quantity of education / experience in the areas listed. Applicants whose qualifications most closely correspond to the Countys needs will be eligible for further consideration. Notification of application status normally occurs 2 to 3 weeks after the closing date. Short notice may be given to applicants to participate in further selection processes which may include assessments phone screen and interviews.

At Pierce County diversity equity and inclusion means commitment not a single step. We strive to foster an inclusive environment that supports equitable access to opportunities throughout your career. We want to recruit develop and maintain a talented workforce from various backgrounds cultures lifestyles and perspectives committed to our vision. Employees of the County have local direct and visible impact in our diverse community. Will you join us in keeping Pierce County a place people are proud to call home

We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

Required Experience :

Manager

Key Skills

Maintenance Planning,Architectural Design,Franchise,HR,Inspection

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Yearly Salary Salary : 95969 - 122919