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Join the City of Chattanooga Team

Chattanooga, a vibrant and growing community of over 190,000 residents within a metropolitan area of nearly 600,000 is known as the "Scenic City" for a reason. Nestled along the Tennessee River and surrounded by the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, we are a hub of outdoor adventure and innovation. Home to the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (UTC) and Chattanooga State Community College, our city blends a rich industrial history with a tech-forward future—famously powered by the nation’s first community-wide "Gig" fiber-optic network.​  The City of Chattanooga was also recently designated as a "National Park City,” the first of its kind in the United States.  

Our Organization

As a City, we are powered by a dedicated workforce of approximately ​2,600 employees committed to excellence in public service and making Chattanooga the best community in the country. Our team ensures our city thrives through a wide range of municipal services, including:

• Public Safety: Chattanooga Police and Fire Departments.
• Infrastructure & Utilities: Public Works, Waste Resources, and specialized Stormwater management.
• Quality of Life: Award-winning Parks and Outdoors and Community Development systems and the Chattanooga Public Library.
• Transportation: The Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA) and citywide transit and pedestrian friendly initiatives.
• Innovation: Leading-edge  smart-city programs with a commitment to cutting edge workforce development policies to ensure all our residents can get ahead.

Why Choose Chattanooga?

The City of Chattanooga’s workforce is the heartbeat of our community. We don't just offer jobs; we offer careers with purpose: making Chattanooga the best city in America. We are committed to being the premier employer of choice in Southeast Tennessee by providing:

• Competitive Compensation: Robust pay scales that reflect our commitment to our staff.
• Work-Life Balance: Generous paid time off and flexible scheduling where possible.
• Exceptional Wellness: Comprehensive health benefits and wellness programs designed for you and your family that deliver savings to you beyond your paycheck, featuring a centralized health clinic and pharmacy for all City employees. .
• Growth: A focus on professional development and upward mobility within the organization.
• ​The Great Outdoors: Your Backyard Playground:  Chattanooga isn't just near nature, it's immersed in it.  As one of the most biodiverse cities in North America, the "Scenic City" offers an ecological richness that few places on earth can claim.  Whether you are an 
• adrenaline junkie or a weekend wanderer, world-class adventure is always less than an hour away.
• ​Vertical Adventures: Scale legendary sandstone cliffs in what is widely considered the premier rock climbing hub of the Southeast.
• Water & Rapids: From the high-octane whitewater kayaking of the Ocoee River to world-class bass fishing and peaceful paddling on the Tennessee River.
• Trails for Miles: Explore a massive network of mountain biking and hiking trails that wind through lush ridges, hidden waterfalls, and deep river gorges.

In Chattanooga, "work-life balance" means you can finish your shift and be at a trailhead or on the water before the sun sets.

Our mission is to work together to build a safe, vibrant, and sustainable city for all Chattanoogans. To do that, it takes a team of skilled and passionate individuals. So, if you’d like to call Chattanooga home – or maybe you already do! – and want to further your career through meaningful work that makes a true impact where you live, we’d love to talk to you.

Salary: GS.10 $55,085 - $66,549 per year

Work Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 A.M. - 4:30 P.M. (EST)
*Hours may vary due to work assignments or projects.*

Work Location: 274 E 10th Street Building

FLSA Status: This is an Exempt position.

Department: Public Works - Building Maintenance 

SERIES LEVEL: 

The General Supervisor is a stand-alone position.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
(The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.)

Supervises, directs and evaluates assigned staff, processing employee concerns and problems, directing work, counseling, disciplining and completing employee performance appraisals; participates in the hiring process; conducts or coordinates training activities. 

Ensures departmental compliance with all applicable codes, laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies and procedures; ensures adherence to established safety procedures; monitors work environment and use of safety equipment to ensure the safety of employees and other individuals; ensures compliance with established quality standards; initiates any actions necessary to correct deviations or violations. 

Coordinates daily work activities; organizes/prioritizes projects and makes work assignments; consults with assigned staff; assists with complex/problem situations and provides technical expertise. 

Performs administrative work associated with supervision of projects; reviews/processes employee timesheets; reviews/approves leave requests; maintains operation files and historical data on operations; prepares periodic progress reports; completes required forms and paperwork; provides budgetary input; assists in developing long-term plans/goals for the assigned area. 

Manages projects; reviews and processes incoming work orders; determines necessary equipment and materials to conduct projects.

Ensures availability of adequate equipment/materials to conduct projects; determines optimum methods of project completion; schedules projects; inspects job sites prior to commencement of work; ensures proper traffic control at job sites; monitors status of work in progress and troubleshoots problems; monitors work quality and inspects completed work. 

May supervises and directs the implementation of administrative operations, data and records management, clerical support, program research, workflow development, budgeting, Geographic Information System (GIS) applications, and reporting processes; develops and implements lifecycle prediction programs. 

Supervises and assists in performing work associated with signs, paint and the crew. Inspects job and records completions of assigned repairs are in compliance with State and Federal guidelines. 

May supervise and assist in performing work associated with street/roadway  construction/maintenance projects, which may include patching potholes, constructing and paving roadways, maintaining bridges, clearing right-of-ways, cutting vegetation or sweeping City streets; inspecting City streets to identify potential problems or necessary repairs.

Inspects streets for sight distance code violations and litter. 

May supervise and assist in performing work associated with parks/recreational facility maintenance projects; builds or maintains athletic fields, playing surfaces, tennis courts, recreational facilities and equipment, playgrounds and natural ice skating areas; monitors greenhouse operations, orders plants, and monitors scheduled plantings, care, and relocation of annuals, shrubs and trees; draws plans for ball fields, playgrounds, tennis courts, roads, parking lots or other areas; oversees mixing, use and disposal of chemicals; coordinates setup of bleachers, picnic tables and other equipment for events; coordinates projects with landscaping/grounds maintenance personnel. 

May supervises and assists in performing work associated with grounds maintenance which may include mowing/edging grass, cutting weeds, spreading seed, watering grounds, raking ground surfaces, applying fertilizer/pesticide, plowing/shoveling snow or lifting/moving heavy materials. 

May supervise and assist in performing work associated with construction, maintenance or repair of buildings and related systems, which may include performing building repairs, minor carpentry, concrete work, painting, welding, brazing or cutting metal; performs plumbing work such as repairing leaking faucets, installing water lines for pools, repairing steam pipes, installing toilets or repairing flush meters; supervises setup and removal of tables, chairs, stages and other fixtures for meetings/events. 

Drafts construction plans and prints for projects; writes specifications for projects, contracted services, equipment and materials. 

Assigns projects to outside contractors as appropriate; monitors, coordinates and evaluates work performed by outside contractors. 

Monitors inventory of department equipment, materials, tools, and supplies; researches sources, prices, and quality of various equipment, materials, supplies, and services; initiates requests/orders for new or replacement items; writes specifications for the purchase of vehicles or equipment. 

Operates a variety of machinery, equipment, and tools associated with projects and work activities as needed; oversees and coordinates general/preventive maintenance necessary to keep vehicles, equipment and tools in operable condition; monitors equipment operations to maintain efficiency and safety; plans and coordinates regular maintenance or necessary repairs. 

Coordinates staff assistance for emergency situations such as inclement weather, natural disasters, holes in the pavement, downed trees in streets or other situations. Prepares or completes various forms, reports, correspondence, schedules, production reports, purchase vouchers, attendance records, overtime reports, accident reports, performance appraisals, drawings, and other documents. 

Receives various forms, reports, correspondence, work orders, purchase vouchers, invoices, timesheets, leave requests, attendance records, accident reports, job specifications, blueprints, architectural drawings, manuals, catalogs, reference materials, or other documentation; reviews, completes, processes, forwards or retains as appropriate. 

Operates a computer to enter, retrieve, review or modify data; producing routes to optimize efficiency; utilizes word processing, spreadsheet, database, email, and other programs.

Communicates with supervisor, employees, other departments, city/state officials, business leaders, engineers, consultants, contractors, vendors, service providers, the public, outside agencies, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review the status of work, exchange information or resolve problems. 

Coordinates work activities with those of other divisions, other departments, contractors, consultants, outside agencies or others as needed; notifies Traffic Division, Police Department, and Fire Department of road closings or detours due to construction/repair projects. Responds to complaints and questions related to department operations and activities; provides information, researches problems and initiates problem resolution. 

Attends and participates in meetings with employees, department/City personnel, contractors, vendors or others as appropriate.

Maintains comprehensive, current knowledge of applicable laws/regulations; maintains an awareness of new methods, trends, and advances in the profession; reads professional literature; maintains professional affiliations; attends workshops and training sessions as appropriate. 

Uses, carries and answers cell phones for business purposes as determined by the assigned job duties and the Department Head. 
Performs other related duties as required.

This position is deemed essential during inclement weather situations, and must report to or remain at work, even when administrative closings are announced, as determined by the Department Head.

Must meet regular attendance requirements.

Must be able to maintain good interpersonal relationships with staff, co-workers, managers and citizens.

Must accomplish the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations, in a timely manner. 

May be assigned or reassigned to any division within the department.

Performs other duties as assigned.

DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC DUTIES (if any):

When working in Public Works: Assists the Traffic Engineering department to ensure federal and State guidelines are followed.
 
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

High School Diploma or General Education Diploma ED; supplemented by vocational/technical training in equipment operation and maintenance work in the area of assignment; three (3) years of experience and/or training that includes supervision of maintenance projects in the assigned area, commercial or public grounds maintenance, or irrigation operation and repair; and three (3) years of supervisory experience or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. 

LICENSING AND CERTIFICATIONS: 

Valid Class D Driver's License
TN Collections 2 Operator's License preferred for some positions 
TN Pesticides Applicators License preferred for some positions

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS: 

Knowledge of supervisory principles; landscape maintenance principles and practices; irrigation system maintenance principles; procurement principles and practices; horticultural principles; turf management principles; applicable equipment, materials and tools used in grounds maintenance activities; characteristics and care of plants, trees and grass common to the area; irrigation principles work scheduling principles; applicable tools and equipment of the trade; applicable federal, state and local laws, ordinances, codes, rules, regulations, standards, policies and procedures; occupational hazards and related safety precautions; City geography; industry standards and specifications; recordkeeping principles and budgeting principles.

Skill in monitoring and evaluating the work of subordinate staff; prioritizing and prioritizing work; developing and administering budgets; reading blueprints, schematic drawings, and/or construction drawings; inventorying and purchasing materials, equipment, supplies; interpreting and applying policies, procedures, codes, laws and regulations; analyzing situations, identifying alternative solutions, projecting consequences of actions and implementing recommendations; handling multiple tasks simultaneously; overseeing the maintenance of a variety of equipment and trucks; investigating and resolving potentially hazardous situations; training staff on work methods and procedures; operating applicable tools and equipment of the trade; preparing and maintaining a variety of reports and records; communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, and the general public, sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 

Positions in this class typically require standing, walking, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: 

Medium Work: Exerting up-to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up-to 20 pounds of force frequently and/or up-to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Incumbents may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, vibrations, fumes, odors, dusts, oils, extreme temperatures, and infectious diseases.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: 

Safety Sensitive: N
Department of Transportation - CDL: N
Child Sensitive: N

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:

This position requires pre-employment screening(s) that include: background check / drug screening / lift test

The City of Chattanooga, Tennessee is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

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