Operations Supervisor I - Public Works, Public Works/Utilities/Maintenance Division

**Howard County:** Conveniently located in the heart of central Maryland between Baltimore and Washington, Howard County offers the charm of a historic past mixed with the excitement of a cosmopolitan community. **Howard County Government:** Howard County Government is a leader in innovation, sustainability, and consistently ranked as one of the best places to live and work in the country. In 2025, Howard County Government received a record-breaking 83 Achievement Awards from the National Association of Counties (NACo) – the highest number of annual NACo awards achieved in the history of the State of Maryland, and the highest number of awards out of any county in the State of Maryland which received a collective 136 awards. NACo is the leading organization representing county-level government operations. These awards recognize innovative and transformative programs that provide new services for county residents, improve existing programs, upgrade working conditions, and enhance citizen participation and public policymaking. **What are we looking for?** We are looking for outstanding individuals to join our team and contribute to excellence in Howard County operations. **What you'll like most about working at Howard County Government:** - We are committed to workplace excellence in every area of County government. - We have a highly talented, diverse, and inclusive workplace. Your input will not only be heard, but it will be encouraged! - We offer competitive compensation and great benefits including medical, retirement, and wellness programs. - As a member of the Howard County Government team, you'll be helping drive our culture and directly impact what makes us an amazing place to work. **POSITION SUMMARY:** This is a front-line field supervisory position directing the activities of the Water and Sewer Construction/Maintenance crew. Activities include the layout and scheduling of water/sewer repairs and house connection installation, leak detection, customer inquiry and complaint resolution. **STARTING SALARY HIRING RANGE:****$3203 - $35.02****$66,629 - $72,842** \*This is theanticipatedstarting salary range for this position. Please note that the final salary will bedeterminedby the Office of Human Resources,commensuratewith experience and aligned to ensure internal equity with similarly situated roles.\* **CLASS DESCRIPTION:** Performs supervisory and advanced level operations service work under general supervision from an administrative or technical superior. Work includes directing the activities of one or more crews of laboring and/or motor equipment operation and repair personnel; driving and operating of heavy motor, construction, and complex mechanical equipment; may direct and participate in the day to day operations of a large size site or sites. **\*This is a Classified position, meaning that it is a part of the Howard County Classified Service upon completion of a probationary period of at least six (6) months\*** **\*This position has been designated as "essential personnel," meaning an employee is expected to report for regular work shift during inclement weather, emergency situations, County holidays and on an on-call basis.\*** **\*Please note that this position falls within a collective bargaining unit and is represented by AFSCME Local 3085, Local 3888, or Local 1810. \*****Supervision and Leadership:** - Directs crews in performing water/sewer line maintenance activities.? - Directs crewson taskssuch as excavation, inspection and grouting, road surfacing, laying pipe, tree trimming and removal and a variety of other operations.? - Directs the activities of the repaving subcontractors for all public roadways after water/sewer repair/installation.? - Trains subordinate crew members in equipment operations, trades practices, and care and use of tools and materials.? - Assistsin interviewing personnel and recommends hiring.? - Performs on-call duties for after-hours emergency response on a rotational basis.? *…