CLASS CODE: 91710 / Exempt
SALARY RANGE: $109,948.80 – $132,787.20 annually plus excellent benefits 40.00 Hour Workweek
(Employee pays up to 8% of salary/wage toward CalPERS retirement plan)
DATE POSTED: Wednesday, January 22, 2014
CLOSING DATE: Open until Filled
OPEN TO: All Qualified Applicants
OPENINGS: 1 and To Create an Eligibility List
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
Under general direction from the Deputy General Manager, Bridge Division (Bridge Manager), plans, organizes and directs the activities of the District’s Bridge Painters, Paint Laborers and House and Sign Painters. Prepares instructions, develops and coordinates methods and procedures, sets priorities, assigns work, supervises workers and inspects completed work. Responsible for all paint and coating related maintenance activities on the Bridge and at other District facilities. Prepares and/or reviews plans, specifications and cost estimates for coating and painting projects under his or her responsibility. Responsibilities include planning and direction of department staff, contact with management,
engineering and other District personnel to coordinate activities. Prepares and administers budgets, administers Human Resources policies and Memorandum of Understandings (MOUs) and performs other departmental administrative duties as required.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Education and Experience Equivalent to:
Bachelor’s degree in related field or completion of a four-year apprenticeship program in a related field. Additional or alternate qualifying experience may be substituted and will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
Ten years of position related experience including structural steel painting including at least four years of supervisory experience required.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
Schedules, assigns and supervises, through subordinate supervisory personnel, all activities of the Paint Department.
Review work requests, determines cost and staffing requirements, sets priorities and assigns work to be performed.
Inspects work in progress to assure compliance with applicable codes, specifications methods and procedures. Inspects completed work to ensure that applicable standards have been met.
2 ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES (Continued):
Confers with paint suppliers, manufacturers, chemists and other industry experts to determine most effective materials and methods for paint work on Bridge.
Prepare annual departmental operating budget.
Track expenditures and administer departmental activities to ensure that all operations of department are within budget.
Develop capital budget recommendations.
Administers all provisions of Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) between District and unions within department.
Administers Human Resources policies and procedures in accordance with District policies and procedures in accordance with District policy and applicable MOUs.
Participates in union negotiations.
Administers employee discipline and conducts first step grievance hearings.
Plan, coordinate, direct and inspect all work conducted by Paint Department of both routine and non-routine nature.
Collaborate with Engineering Department in the development of painting related specifications for construction work.
Supervise training of department personnel.
Advises Human Resources Department regarding selection process for new employees and make final hiring decisions for departmental positions.
Performs administrative duties such as: keeping records of work performed, enforcing District rules and regulations, scheduling vacations and holidays, overseeing departmental purchasing and inventory control, reviewing and approving employee time reports, developing and overseeing work safety rules.
Coordinates Bridge Division hazardous waste collection, storage and disposal in collaboration with the EH&S Department.
Coordinate Bridge wastewater disposal in compliance with permit conditions and in collaboration with the EH&S Department
Stay abreast of technologies and developments in the structural steel painting industry. Evaluate these technologies for possible use on the Bridge.
Prepare and maintain documentation related to maintenance painting operations on the Bridge including the performance of various coatings and surface preparation methods.
Represent the District in interviews with the media regarding Bridge painting.
Coordinates Department safety training and related activities.
Ensures that those safety programs activities applicable to his or her department are effectively implemented and the department follows established safe work practices and obey all safety rules.
Regular and reliable attendance is required. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES, SKILLS:
Specific functional knowledge of methods, tools, equipment and practices of structural steel and building painting.
Knowledge of the principles of personnel supervision and general administration.
Knowledge of safety practices and equipment.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES, SKILLS (Continued):
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with all contacted in the course of work.
Ability to plan, organize, schedule, direct and supervise subordinate personnel and department activities.
Ability to maintain appropriate quality control.
Ability to prepare written reports
Ability to use a personal computer.
Ability to read and understand industry standard technical documents, read and understand technical drawings and specifications and prepare detailed instructions and estimates. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Walk/climb structural steel.
Wear respiratory protection.
Ability to work at considerable heights.
As required, work outside in all weather conditions. LICENSE(S):
Must possess and maintain a current, valid California driver’s license and satisfactory driving record.
Operates District vehicles on a frequent basis.
Structural steel coating inspection training and/or certification desirable.
4 APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
FAILURE TO MEET ANY OF THE REQUIREMENTS STATED MAY RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR APPLICATION
THREE WAYS TO APPLY:
E-MAIL to: jobs@goldengate.org:
Please reference the position title in the subject line of your email.
MAIL to: Human Resources Department – PS100786 1011 Andersen Drive
San Rafael, CA 94901-5318
Apply IN PERSON: Drop Off Box located at 1011 Andersen Drive, San Rafael, CA 94901-5318
For Directions, and General Information, visit our Web Site – www.goldengate.org. Office Hours: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Resumes are not accepted in lieu of a completed GGBHTD application. ALL application packets MUST be received in the Human Resources office prior to 4:30 p.m. on the deadline date. Postmarks are not accepted. Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.
THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENT(S)
MUST
BE SUBMITTED AT TIME OF APPLICATION: Employment Application
Evidence of completion of a Painter Apprenticeship (if applicable)
Structural steel coating inspection training and/or certification desirable
Industrial lead paint abatement training and/or certification desirable
THE SELECTION PROCESS FOR THIS POSITION MAY INCLUDE: (***)
Oral Panel Interview
Department interview for final candidates
Pre-employment medical examination (post offer)
Physical abilities assessment (post offer)
Drug screen (post offer)*
Background, Employment and Security Investigations
***The District will invite only those candidates whose qualifications MOST CLOSELY MATCH the position requirements to continue in the selection process.
*** The District is a drug free workplace. Applicants under consideration will be required to undergo and pass drug testing prior to District employment
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
All qualified applicants will receive consideration without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, pregnancy, medical condition, disability, military status, genetic information or sexual orientation.
Applicants with Disabilities: The Human Resources Department will make reasonable efforts to
accommodate applicants with disabilities to complete the Employment Application and in any job related examination process. If you have special needs, please call (415) 257-4521 (Human Resources). The District's telecommunications device (TDD) for Persons with Hearing Disabilities is (415) 257-4554 or you may contact the District’s Equal Employment Opportunity Office at (415) 257-4537.
Revised 01/21/14 KW/FM
HR Coordinator
Human Resources Department GGBHTD
1011 Andersen Drive San Rafael, CA 94901
