Supervisor - Engineering Civil Construction The City of Swan is the largest local government area within metropolitan Perth, covering more than 1,044 square kilometres and located less than 30 minutes from the Perth CBD. The City is a unique blend of residential, commercial, industrial and rural areas, including tourist destinations and historic sites. The City is responsible for over $2 billion of infrastructure including over 1,300km of roads, extensive stormwater drainage systems and footpaths. The City's construction crews undertake an interesting and varied range of work including multi-million civil construction projects. Strong and professional leadership, communication and presentation skills are required as you will be responsible for building and motivating multi disciplinary teams and liaising with a wide range of customers. To succeed in this role, you will have: Formal qualifications in Civil Engineering (Degree or Diploma) or 3-5 years practical experience in road & drainage construction and maintenance. Demonstrated experience in implementing works programs within specified quality standards, budget parameters and agreed timeframes Thorough knowledge and ability to motivate a team in proactively applying Occupational Safety & Health legislation, policies, procedures and practices Proficiency in a variety of MS Office and specialised software, and communication devices C Driver's License, Safety Awareness Training (White Card) The salary for this position is from $70,542 to $82,475 per annum, depending on the skills and experience of the successful applicant, plus commuter use of a City vehicle and up to 15.25% superannuation. The position is offered on a 9 day fortnight. To discuss this position in more detail, contact Ian Lynch on 9267 9434. To apply, please submit your resume and a cover letter addressing the criteria listed above at www.swan.wa.gov.au/careers. Please note, applications not addressing the criteria will not be considered. Closing Date: Monday 18 November 2013
1. Position Identification Title: POSITION DESCRIPTION Engineering (Civil) Construction Supervisor Position Number: 30407 Jobscope Level: 7 - LGIA Agreement/Award: Modern Award 01 Jan 10 Division: Operations Business Unit: Construction & Maintenance - 71502 Date effective: November 2013 1. POSITION SUMMARY STATEMENT Supervise and monitor council staff and contractors involved in engineering construction and maintenance programmes. Provide the full spectrum of Supervisor responsibilities, including but not limited to the following :- Undertake Road Construction and Maintenance Undertake Drainage Construction and Maintenance Work to and monitor agreed project Budgets Work to and monitor agreed Programmes Work with Coordinator to develop estimates for each capital project Supply technical advice to team members on all projects Undertake Survey Set Out and Levelling on all projects Lead, motivate and facilitate the teams under your supervision Assist in ensuring that engineering activities are undertaken in an efficient and cost effective manner with a focus on best work practices, achieving productivity targets and providing feedback to workplace teams. Opportunity to participate in after-hours callouts on a roster system with other Supervisors. Assist workplace teams in the review and re-engineering of existing business processes and in the development of new processes. Support workplace teams in the development or implementation of new initiatives in a consultative environment. Participate in the development and application of quality management procedures. Participate in the development of work team agreements. Participate in the development, implementation and monitoring of customer service policies, standards and programs. Attend Divisional training sessions promoted by the Division. Assist with the implementation of Divisional strategies and policies.
2. BUSINESS UNIT ORGANISATION CHART 2.1 Reports to Engineering Construction Coordinator Engineering Construction Coordinator Engineering (Civil) Construction Supervisor Engineering Construction Crew 2.2 Headcount and Budget a) Number of Budgeted FTE Positions directly supervised b) Number of Budgeted FTE Positions indirectly supervised c) Total Number Budgeted FTE positions directly and indirectly supervised Note a + b = c Operational Budget including Salaries and Wages - FTE = Full Time Equivalent Engineering Construction Crew - up to 10 Approx 10-15 Engineering Construction Crew + Approx 10-25 $...
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES and OUTCOMES Live and work the ORGANISATIONAL VALUES of the City and ensure that the Business Unit exemplifies the Values All employees are expected to work within City of Swan Values and display the following behaviours. Respect: We will work co-operatively with our City colleagues, community and stakeholders. We will respect the individual, with an understanding of our diverse roles, whilst working and living in One City. Excellence: We commit to providing excellent customer services with a can do approach. It is our can do attitude that is built into our actions and behaviours, and allows us to be responsive to our changing environment. Accountability -.We will take responsibility for our actions and behaviour. We will be ethical and act with integrity. Our professional behaviour will be reflected in our open and transparent decision making. We will provide good governance that addresses legislative and organisational compliance. Leadership: We will lead by example, with professional pride in our City. We will set direction, provide guidance and help people to be the best they can be.
Key Accountabilities & Outcomes (including delegated Authority) These are the Critical Success Factors for the role. All underpinning Knowledge Skills and Abilities required to deliver the Purpose KAs and Outcomes of this position Specialist knowledge & skills Judgement & problem solving skills Interpersonal and Teamwork skills Management skills Supervise and monitor all council staff, their team and contractors involved in engineering construction and relevant maintenance projects Ensure that engineering activities are undertaken in an efficient and cost effective manner with a focus on best work practices. Achieve set productivity targets on each project; communicate with team members, to achieve best value on each project. Work to agreed budgets, monitor daily expenditure against agreed estimates and programmes, ensuring set targets are met.. Ensure all OHS Polices and Procedures are implemented on all Construction and Maintenance projects Ensure the supply of materials and raising of appropriate purchase orders for authorisation Undertake basic engineering survey work as required Supervise and report on standard of work carried out by staff and contractors Attend to call-outs after working hours and organise the availability of employees for work after hours Have the ability and experience to supervise the construction and maintenance of road and drainage systems. Ability to follow processes and report any issues to Coordinator Use initiative to improve operational performance and apply problem solving skills Lead teams in monitoring performances, providing all necessary training and mentoring to ensure optimum output from all team members on each project. Ability to solve financial problems as requested Deal directly and promptly with customers (internal and external) in a respectful, sensitive, accurate and timely manner Provide effective communication skills both written and verbal formats Work cooperatively with other team members and contribute to group solutions through constructive feedback, ideas and suggestions Use appropriate negotiation, persuasion and authority in dealing with others Liaise effectively with Council staff, public authorities, customers and contractors on matters associated with Council s Plan and allocate daily workload to Supervised staff Co-ordinate staff daily time cards for attendance and ensure work performed is allocated to correct job numbers Work within set processes Ability to review job costs and problem solve in City s financial programme Ensuring budgets are set, monitored and controlled
Opportunity to participate in afterhours callouts on a roster system with other Supervisors Assist workplace teams in the review and re-engineering of existing business processes and in the development of new processes. Ensure all Plant and Resources are selected to achieve optimum output for each project. Monitor expenditure against budget construction and maintenance works Support workplace teams in the development or implementation of new initiatives in a consultative environment Apply legislative obligations under OH&S Regulations and Equal Opportunity Policies Key Accountabilities & Outcomes (including delegated Authority) These are the Critical Success Factors for the role. All underpinning Knowledge Skills and Abilities required to deliver the Purpose KAs and Outcomes of this position Specialist knowledge & skills Judgement & problem solving skills Interpersonal and Teamwork skills Management skills Responsible for the application of quality management systems and procedures on all projects Participate in the development of work team agreements Participate in the development, implementation and monitoring of customer service policies, standards and programs Assist the Engineering Coordinators in the preparation of tenders for local council and external construction projects Undertake and assist in the completion of special projects as directed by the Engineering Coordinators Chair regular team meetings and provide feedback to staff on significant issues. Liaise with other supervisors to ensure optimum usage of Council s plant and equipment Ensure the provision of induction and training to new staff members Supervise, lead and develop supervised staff Assist with the implementation of Divisional strategies and policies
Qualifications and Experience Requirements (essential and beneficial) to effectively perform the role. 1. Qualifications Current C class drivers licence Essential Beneficial Comments Current National Police clearance Formal qualifications in Civil Engineering (Degree or Diploma) or 3-5 years practical experience in road & drainage construction and maintenance. Current Senior First Aid Certificate 2. Experience Experience in roadworks and drainage construction and maintenance projects Experience and ability to multi task on a number of projects. Experience and ability to motivate and develop work crews to ensure harmony within the crew. Experience in monitoring and controlling financial expenditure Experience in work's programming/scheduling and cost estimating Demonstrated ability to interpret plans and undertake engineering surveying (set out and levelling) Apply contemporary human resource management principles to all customers Experience in writing correspondence and provide factual information verbally either by telephone or in person to a wide range of customers in a timely manner Lead and facilitate team meetings promoting OHS requirements and participate as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
Experience in using personal computers and associated software including but not limited to (Outlook, Project, Excel, Word, Financial systems) Ability to create systems or processes to enhance current procedures
VERIFICATION The content of this Position Description is an accurate statement of the duties, responsibilities and other requirements of the job. Position Descriptions will generally be reviewed and updated where necessary and / or within a period of 12 months. Incumbent employees must be consulted on any proposed changes to the content of Position Descriptions. Employee (N/A if position is vacant) Name Date Signature Business Unit Manager Completed / Revised by Date Name Signature Executive Manager Verified and Authorised by Date Name Signature