Maintenance Operations Coordinator

The Position

The list developed from this recruitment will be used for a limited period to fill open and promotional, regular full-time, and part-time positions, should they occur.

Under general direction, assists the Deputy Director Transportation - Maintenance Services in planning and directing the operations and staff of the Maintenance Division; provides a variety of technical expertise; participates in recommending and developing new policies and procedures; and acts as the Deputy Director during absences and when designated. The work consists of complex and responsible managerial duties within a major County department.

Manager Academy is mandatory for all managers and consists of nine courses that must be completed within two years. Participation is required and completed during work hours.

Job Requirements and Minimum Qualifications

Duties may include but are not limited to the following:

• Assist in the administration, direction, and supervision of the operations, activities, and staff of the division, including planning and budgeting, preparing and presenting reports to Director of Transportation, investigating complaints, and administering department matters.
• Carry out supervisory responsibility in accordance with policies, procedures, and applicable laws, including: interviewing, hiring, and training; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Assist in the development of the operating budget for the division. .
• Assist in the development, communication, and monitoring of policies, procedures, and standards for the division; recommend improvements when necessary.
• Review operating policies, procedures, and techniques to determine effectiveness.
• Confer with management to keep them informed on key issues and progress toward objectives and to gain their support and approval; make recommendations to assist management in making needed improvements.
• Participate in, and serve as a member of a variety of committees and groups.
• Advise Deputy Directors and/or Director of Transportation on issues concerning division activities and functions.
• Plan, coordinate, and schedule maintenance, repair, and construction of County-maintained roads, bridges, and structures within road maintenance geographic areas. Assist Road Maintenance Supervisors and their subordinates in projects involving the construction, inspection, operation, maintenance, and repair of county roads and highways, and related systems equipment.
• Prepare the annual work program for the road maintenance geographic areas.
• Oversee the activities and operations of Road Services including planning for improvements, traffic control and encroachments, road maintenance, street landscaping, and drainage maintenance.
• Evaluate the condition of roads, bridges, and other related public works projects within the County.
• Discuss administrative and engineering master plans and operational priorities with engineering staff; make recommendations regarding problem areas and safety hazards; assists in the development and implementation of preventative maintenance programs.
• Receive, analyze, and resolve road-related emergencies from C.H.P., County Sheriff's Office, general public, and other agencies.
• Direct involvement in addressing personnel issues.
• Conduct routine inspections of division equipment, assuring safe and efficient operations. Prepare reports on all work-related accidents involving division personnel and equipment.
• Act as Deputy Director, in his/her absence, for temporary period of time.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

Education and Experience:
Associate degree or equivalent from an accredited two-year college or technical school; and, four (4) or more years of progressively responsible experience performing duties such as planning, overseeing, and directing the work of construction or road (or other) maintenance operations, including at least two (2) years in a supervisory capacity; or, a combination of related education, training, and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Licenses and Certifications:
Valid CA Driver's License

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of:

• Methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in Road Maintenance operations; maintenance and construction activities, including the treatment and disposal of leachate.
• Principles and techniques of effective supervision and training; and occupational hazards and modern safety practices in the operation of light and heavy equipment.
• Generally accepted methods of management and administration; budgeting and financial considerations pertaining to maintenance, operations, and construction projects, and working within established budgets.
• Basic geometric calculations, including basic surveying and field engineering computations.
• Keeping records and preparing clear and concise written reports.
• Keeping informed of current developments in the fields of road maintenance.
• English syntax and grammar.

Skill in:

• Using tact, discretion, initiative, and independent judgment within established guidelines.
• Standard business arithmetic, including percentages and decimals.
• Organizing work, setting priorities, meeting critical deadlines, and following up on assignments with a minimum of direction.
• Applying logical thinking to solve problems or accomplish tasks.
• Understand, interpret, and communicate complicated policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Using mathematics.
• Communicating clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Planning, organizing, assigning, directing, reviewing, and evaluating the work of staff.
• Selecting and motivating staff and providing for their training and professional development.
• Preparing clear and concise reports, correspondence, and other written materials.

Mental and Physical Ability to:

• Plan, organize, and direct the work of subordinate staff.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of individuals.
• Read, analyze, and interpret professional periodicals and journals, technical procedures, and government regulations.
• Define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Interpret a variety of technical instructions with abstract and/or concrete variables.
• Speak effectively before public groups and respond to questions.
• Incumbent is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, speak and hear, and lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
• While performing the essential functions of this job the employee is occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Selection Procedure & Other Important Information

Important Application Information:

• It is your responsibility to demonstrate through your application materials how you meet the minimum qualifications of the position/s for which you apply.
• You must complete all sections of the application. A résumé or other information you feel will help us evaluate your qualifications may be attached to your completed application, but will not be accepted in lieu of completing any part of the application. Blank applications that contain only a résumé or those that reference “see résumé” will be rejected as incomplete.
• Check your application before submitting to ensure it is complete and correct; no new or additional information will be accepted after the closing date.
• Inquiry will be made of your former and current employers; please provide the names and telephone numbers of supervisors on your application.
• You must provide the names and contact information of at least three (3) references (not relatives) that have knowledge of your job skills, experience, ability and/or character.
• Application materials are the property of Mendocino County and will not be returned.
• It is your responsibility to keep your NEOGOV profile updated, including any changes to your telephone number or address. Failure to do so may result in missed notification of exams or interviews.
• The exam process listed on this flyer is tentative. Mendocino County reserves the right to make necessary modifications to the examination plan. Such revisions will be in accordance with approved personnel standards. Should a change be made, applicants will be notified.
• The provisions of this job bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract.

Examination Process: All complete applications will be reviewed; incomplete applications will not be considered. Based on the number of qualified candidates, applicants meeting the job requirements and qualifications will be invited to participate in an oral examination (weight 100) or an application appraisal exam, consisting of an evaluation of education and experience as stated on the application form. The examination process will test the knowledge and abilities described above. A minimum score of 70 must be attained for placement on the employment list.

Special Testing: The County of Mendocino is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and California’s Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), if special accommodations for a disability or religious conviction are necessary at any stage of the application and/or testing process, please notify the Human Resources Department in advance at (707) 234-6600. Reasonable notice is required to allow adequate time for review and evaluation of your request.

Special Requirements: Employment in some County departments or positions may require the successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background, which may include fingerprinting, and/or a medical examination, which may include drug screening.

This announcement is a synopsis of duties and requirements of this job. To review the complete classification specification and benefits, please see the HR website. Applications must be submitted to the Human Resources Department by the final filing date.

The County of Mendocino participates in the E-Verify program to confirm employment eligibility. If hired, the information you provide on your Form I-9 will be used to verify your authorization to work in the United States.

Learn more:

• E-Verify Notice of Participation (Download PDF reader)
• Right to Work (Download PDF reader)

The County of Mendocino is an Equal Opportunity Employer

This information is a summary of general benefits. Benefits listed in Mendocino County Resolutions or Memorandums of Understanding prevail over this listing. This information is not legally binding, nor does it constitute a Contract.

SALARY
Compensation is based on a five-step salary range, with annual merit-based increases within the salary range.

RETIREMENT
Covered under Social Security and the 1937 act; both employees and the County pay into the retirement fund. For the most current information regarding County Retirement please go to:
https://www.mendocinocounty.org/retirement

HOLIDAYS AND PERSONAL LEAVE
Mendocino County observes 11 paid holidays per year. Employees are granted 24 - 48 hours of personal leave annually, depending upon Bargaining Unit.

VACATION
Accrues at the rate of two weeks per year for three years. Three weeks per year after three years, four weeks after eight years and five weeks after 15 years.

SICK LEAVE
Paid sick leave accrues at the rate of 1.25 days per month, or 15 days per year. Accruals are pro-rated for part-time employees working at least 20 hours per week. Part-time employees working less than 20 hours per week, and extra-help employees receive up to 24 hours (or 3 days) of paid sick leave annually.

MEDICAL, DENTAL, VISION, AND LIFE INSURANCE
The County and the employee share the cost of an employee selected health care plan; enrollment in the plan includes $20,000 Life Insurance.

HEALTH INSURANCE
For the most current information regarding Health Insurance please go to:
http://www.mendocinocounty.org/hr/ehb

EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
For the most current information regarding Employee Assistance please go to:
http://www.mendocinocounty.org/hr/eap

EMPLOYEE WELLNESS PROGRAM
For the most current information regarding Employee Wellness please go to:
http://www.mendocinocounty.org/hr/mcwow

LABOR CONTRACTS
For the complete list of most current labor agreements please go to:
http://www.mendocinocounty.org/hr/labor

Closing Date/Time: 6/7/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

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