Class Code: 00832
PORT
NATURE OF WORK
This is advanced
professional supervisory and administrative work in the contract administration
and the operation and maintenance of Port-owned container gantry cranes.
An employee in this
class is responsible for the planning, assigning and reviewing the work of a
staff of professional subordinates engaged in monitoring the performance of the
crane maintenance contractor.
Responsibilities
include the development of contracts and amendments, review and response to
contract-related issues, provision of technical assistance to the crane
maintenance contractor, contract management, and development of reports
resulting from the crane maintenance contract monitoring process.
The incumbent
exercises considerable independent judgment in ensuring the crane maintenance
contractor is in compliance with the administrative and financial requirements
of the contract.
Supervision is
exercised over a staff of professional subordinates engaged in monitoring the
crane maintenance contract, providing technical assistance, and preparing
evaluation reports.
Work is reviewed
periodically through meetings and written reports.
ILLUSTRATIVE
TASKS
Plans, assigns and
reviews the work of subordinate professional employees engaged in planning and
scheduling inspections of the Port-owned container gantry cranes and ensuring
adherence to established policies and procedures, preparing reports, and
resolving issues and concerns.
Reviews cases where
the crane maintenance contractor is not achieving contract performance goals or
not following required procedures and takes corrective actions as necessary.
Supervises the
contract development and amendment process including negotiating programs and
budgets, preparing agreements for execution, and implementing approved
contracts.
Oversees contract
budgets, budget revisions, and contract agreements for the purchase of goods
and services; coordinates dissemination of pertinent documents.
Supervises the
reporting and documentation of expenditure of funds and provision of technical
assistance.
Coordinates training
for subordinate staff; ensures communication of policies and procedures.
Makes
recommendations regarding hiring, discipline and promotion of subordinates;
authorizes leave and overtime; evaluates employee performance.
Performs related
work as required
KNOWLEDGE,
ABILITIES AND SKILLS
Thorough and
extensive knowledge of the principles, practices, procedures, operation and
maintenance of rail mounted container gantry cranes at a major seaport
facility.
Thorough knowledge
of the principles, practices and techniques of contract monitoring and
administration, including terminology, contract specifications, documents,
forms and procedures pertaining to work performed by outside contractors and
consultants in the operation and maintenance of rail mounted container gantry
cranes at seaports.
Thorough knowledge
of the design, principles, practices and interrelationships of electrical,
electronic, hydraulic, structural, mechanical, and machinery systems as related
to rail mounted gantry cranes in a marine environment.
Considerable
knowledge of local, state and federal laws, regulations and rules governing the
care and use of seaport container gantry
cranes.
Considerable
knowledge of supervisory principles and practices.
Ability to ensure
contract monitoring and development, and performance reporting in accordance
with established procedures.
Ability to plan,
direct and coordinate the work of professional, technical and clerical
subordinates in a manner conductive to full performance and high morale.
Ability to be
proactive in developing maintenance procedures and schedules.
Ability to
understand complex engineering descriptions, drawings and schematics.
Ability to
simultaneously manage several projects in various phases of completion.
Ability to
communicate clearly and concisely, verbally and in writing.
Ability to serve the
public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the
letter and spirit of
Ability to establish
and maintain effective working relationships with management and employees of
the crane maintenance contractor, the customers of the Port, general public,
co-workers, elected and appointed officials and members of diverse culture and
linguistic backgrounds regardless of race, color, religion, age, gender,
ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, marital status or political
affiliation.
REQUIRED
EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING
Graduation from an
accredited four (4) year college or university with major course work in
engineering or closely related field; six (6) years of experience in container
gantry crane operation and maintenance including at least three (3) years in a
senior supervisory and administrative position, which must have included
experience in contract administration.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Bargaining Unit: Unrepresented
FLSA Status: Exempt
Code of Ethics
Certification: No
Class Spec.
Estab./Revised: E08/05