El Paso County, Colorado, USA · 9 hours ago
Public Works Operations Specialist (Engineering)
Colorado Springs, CO
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$66K/yr - $72K/yr
5+ years expEl Paso County is a trusted regional leader known for excellence in county service delivery. The Public Works Operations Specialist (Engineering) is responsible for supporting the Road Impact Fee Program by managing program processes, coordinating project workflows, and providing administrative support to ensure compliance with schedules and effective communication with stakeholders.
AssociationGovernmentNon Profit
Responsibilities
Develops, oversees, and maintains daily, weekly, monthly, and annual program schedules for the assigned Division utilizing best practices
Identifies relationships, milestones, and constraints for projects and programs of various types
Responsible for developing, planning, and scheduling project and program workflow and procurement in collaboration with Division Leadership
Analyzes level of service and production data for assigned projects and programs; performs mathematical calculations to determine materials, tools, and human resource requirements to meet scheduled milestones
Identifies required materials, tools, and equipment for projects; orders materials, tools, and equipment in coordination with the Resource Management Division; tracks materials, tools, and equipment ordered
Reviews work orders and customer service requests for accuracy; ensures all labor, parts, and materials have been invoiced prior to closing; closes work orders and customer service requests once complete
Responsible for overseeing and tracking the status of projects and programs; ensures projects and programs meet scheduled milestones. Communicates project and program status and schedules with Division Leadership and internal and external customers
Identifies, oversees, and communicates schedule deviations to Division Leadership. Evaluates schedule deviations and provides recommendations to ensure compliance with daily, weekly, monthly, and annual schedules
Monitors expected and unforeseen events that could negatively impact daily operations; reports those events to the Division Leadership, provides recommendations, and modifies schedules as necessary
Develops and maintains conceptual schedules for programmatic maintenance, including multi-year maintenance and replacement programs
Coordinates with Division Leadership and El Paso County Human Resources to schedule and track evaluations and interviews
Provides administrative support to the Division, including answering phones, data entry, managing purchase card programs, updating service level agreements, conducting inventory audits, scheduling and renewal of certifications, and employee licensing
Establishes and maintains records and filing systems for assigned Division projects and programs
Provides the highest level of customer service to internal and external customers
Compiles and analyzes data and provides requested information and reports; prepares presentations or reports as needed
Perform other duties as required
Qualification
Required
Knowledge of construction and/or fleet operations and management-related issues, as well as related project and program scheduling
Must possess excellent customer service, organizational, planning, and administrative skills
Must have excellent organizational skills
Must possess strong analytical skills and a high level of attention to detail; ensures accuracy in work
Ability to produce timely and accurate reports; ability to make correct mathematical calculations
Ability to work independently and in a team environment with minimal supervision
Ability to work and communicate effectively with County employees, Elected Officials, customers, vendors, and the public
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, manage multiple tasks, reprioritize as work situations change, and meet all required deadlines
Ability to maintain confidentiality. Must possess a high level of professionalism and integrity to handle sensitive and confidential situations and information
Ability to operate standard office equipment. Must be proficient in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, OneDrive, SharePoint, and Teams
Maintain regular and punctual attendance
High school diploma or equivalent education
Five years of experience in logistics, office management and scheduling, or a related field
Three years of leadership experience, including providing guidance and direction to other employees
Three years of experience with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneDrive, SharePoint, and Teams
Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license
Must pass conditional post offer background investigation, motor vehicle record check, and drug screen
Preferred
Associate's degree or higher in business administration management, construction management, project management, fleet management, or related field
Public works experience. Experience with asset and/or project management software
Administrative support and customer service experience
Microsoft Office Fundamentals certification or equivalent preferred
Must obtain and maintain necessary certifications and licenses as applicable to the position
Company
El Paso County, Colorado, USA
El Paso County lies in east central Colorado and encompasses more than 2,158 square miles.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Nikki Simmons
Chief Financial Officer
Eli Peña
Human Resources Business Partner
Recent News
Colorado Springs Business Journal
2025-04-05
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