City Maintenance Foreman II - Street Maintenance

Posting Type: Open Competitive

Work Type: Full-Time

Nature of Work: This is skilled and supervisory work as a foreman in charge of overall effective operation of a City facility, assigned area, or program. Work involves responsibility for supervising subordinate personnel engaged in general duties in the designated area or program. Independence is exercised in the completion of various projects which are subject to review by a designated supervisor.

Education and Experience: The knowledge, skills, and abilities may be acquired through, but are not limited to, the following combination of education and/or experience.

Four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in the assigned area of street maintenance or capital construction, two (2) years of which must have been in a supervisory capacity equivalent to that of the City Maintenance Foreman I classification.

Special Qualifications: Must be able to transport oneself or coordinate transportation to various work sites.

Pay Range: $69,409.60 with step increases to $95,950.40 Annually

Benefits: Forty-hour work week. Paid leave per year: twelve days vacation; five days management; fifteen days sick; and fifteen holidays. Employee's group health insurance, including major medical, vision, and dental, for individual or family. Defined benefit pension plan, plus Social Security, and more. See hr.cityofomaha.org for detailed information.

Who Can Apply: Any person who meets the qualifications and other requirements described in this posting.

How to Apply: Completed City of Omaha employment applications must be submitted using the online application from the City website. It is the sole responsibility of the applicant to check and ensure that any and all required application materials and supplemental forms are received by the City of Omaha Human Resources Department by the stated deadline. You may confirm receipt of any materials and forms by contacting the Human Resources Department. If the materials are not received in the Human Resources Department by the stated deadline, they will not be considered. There will be no exceptions to this rule.

Examination Information: The examination will consist of a structured interview, which will be scheduled at a later date. The structured interview is designed to assess job-related knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position. The final eligibility list will be assembled from those candidates achieving a passing score of 60% on the structured interview (100% weight).

Veteran Points: To claim five (5) points for veteran's preference, you must submit proof of service (such as a DD-214) that includes the date of induction, date of honorable separation, and Social Security number. (You must have completed more than 180 consecutive days of active duty.) To receive an additional five (5) points credit for disability, you must submit proof of eligibility from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs dated within the last 12 months. This information must be submitted to the Human Resources Department by January 6, 2026.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

* Knowledge of and ability to operate a computer or other technology using standard or customized computer or systems software applications appropriate to the assigned tasks.
* Knowledge of the standard methods, materials, tools, and practices used in performing the duties of the assigned area.
* Knowledge of the occupational hazards present in the assigned area and the precautions necessary to prevent them.
* Knowledge of the geography of the City.
* Knowledge of traffic laws and regulations governing equipment operations.
* Ability to learn and adapt to advances in computer and electronics device technology and software.
* Ability to plan, organize, and supervise subordinates engaged in their assigned duties.
* Ability to communicate with other employees and the general public to direct work operations and to respond to citizen complaints.
* Ability to understand sketches and area maps.
* Ability to read and write the English language.
* Ability to understand oral and written instructions.
* Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees and members of the general public.
* Ability to adhere to safety policies, procedures, and guidelines.

Essential Functions: Any one position may not perform all of the duties listed, nor do the listed examples include all of the duties that may be performed in positions allocated to this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

* Plans, schedules, prioritizes, assigns, and supervises subordinates in the processes of sewer maintenance, traffic signage maintenance, parks and forestry, wastewater treatment plants, facilities management, street maintenance, graffiti abatement, environmental quality control, construction and building repair, or another assigned division.
* Maintains accurate work schedules, personnel records, progress reports, time and attendance, and other records.
* Maintains and compiles accurate records for performance appraisals, regulatory compliance, permit processing, and/or grant administration tracking.
* Conducts inspections of completed and in-progress work.
* Inspects work performed by utility companies and private contractors to ensure compliance with City specifications.
* Reviews, verifies, and closes work orders after completion of work.
* Maintains accurate records of work performed and any regulatory compliance requirements.
* Counsels and evaluates subordinates regarding appropriate work methods, safety precautions, and divisional policies; recommends disciplinary actions against employees in violation of policies and procedures and dispenses approved discipline according to the pertinent union contract.
* Coordinates work projects with other maintenance districts or divisions.
* Investigates and responds to questions, complaints, and requests for service from members of the public.
* Oversees snow removal operations.
* Tracks inventory and coordinates acquisition of supplies and equipment.
* Encumbers funds, pays bills, and administers petty cash fund.
* Supervises the use, maintenance, and repair of equipment, supplies, and vehicles.
* Manages special projects.
* Estimates project costs and negotiates, drafts, and oversees contracts between the City and contractors and vendors.
* Enters data into computer files concerning work orders and the general operations of the assigned area or program and compiles reports from that data.
* Maintains regular job attendance in accordance with a schedule established for the position by the supervisor.
* Performs other related duties as assigned or as the situation dictates within the scope of this classification.
* The following essential functions are specific to the designated division:

* Capital Construction and Street Maintenance
* Develops, plans, and organizes activities related to permit issuance, including plan review and building inspection, interpreting and explaining regulation and construction procedures, reviewing minor construction plans for code compliance and completeness, and verifying federal, state, and local regulations pertaining to the issuance of permits.
* Ensures timely processing of construction plans, permits, and applications by managing and coordinating the routing and tracking of plans to various departments and outside agencies for required reviews and clearances.
* Logs, routes, and tracks various permits being processed, and maintains permit applications and drawings for active plan checks.
* Reviews all outgoing monthly invoices.

Conditions of Employment: Candidates must provide proof of U.S. citizenship or proof of permanent residence or authorization to work. The City of Omaha reserves the right to conduct criminal history, driving record, reference and credit checks and a background investigation on applicants for employment. Successfully passing a criminal background review, reference check, and if applicable, a credit check, is required as a condition of employment. If applicable, the City will require that you successfully pass a review of the driver's license, driving abstract, a pre-employment drug test, a hearing test and a back screening examination as a condition of employment. Failure to provide the information requested in the application process in a truthful, accurate and complete manner may result in disqualification, revocation of conditional employment or termination.

Reasonable Accommodation: The City of Omaha does not discriminate on the basis of disability. If you need a disability-related accommodation during the job application or selection process, advise the Human Resources Department at least 48 hours prior to the need by emailing employment@cityofomaha.org.

For a complete description of this job classification, visit hr.cityofomaha.org

Contact Points:

City of Omaha Human Resources Department
1819 Farnam St, Suite 506
Omaha, NE 68183

Phone: (402) 444-5300
Fax: (402) 444-5314

Website: hr.cityofomaha.org
Email: employment@cityofomaha.org