How to hire a section supervisor

How to hire a section supervisor, step by step

Here's a step-by-step section supervisor hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a section supervisor job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new section supervisor
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you post your section supervisor job, you should take the time to determine what type of worker your business needs. While certain jobs definitely require a full-time employee, it's sometimes better to find a section supervisor for hire on a part-time basis or as a contractor.

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   A section supervisor's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, section supervisors from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   This list shows salaries for various types of section supervisors.

   Type of Section Supervisor	Description	Hourly rate
   Section Supervisor		$15-65
   Quality Assurance Supervisor	A quality assurance supervisor oversees and leads the quality control operations within a manufacturing plant or similar establishment. They are primarily responsible for crafting and implementing policies that prioritize the efficiency of products or services, supervising and evaluating the performances of the workforce, and setting standards and procedures that align not just with the goals of the company, but the national and international level of production standards... Show more	$22-45
   Section Chief	A section chief's job varies with the type of organization. In most cases, a section chief is the head of a given section in an organization that is tasked with performing certain duties... Show more	$17-78

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Safety Procedures
   • Direct Supervision
   • Proficiency Testing
   • Chemistry
   • Combat
   • Career Development
   • Performance Evaluations
   • Hematology
   • Corrective Action
   • Logistical Support
   • DOD
   • R
   • Disciplinary Actions
   • Preventive Maintenance

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   Responsibilities:

   • Supervise ammunition resupply operations ensuring all jobs are accomplish on time.
   • Lead division payroll meetings and maintain documentation available in share directory and portal to facilitate communication and standardization of payroll procedures.
   • Supervise and assist in the transportation, loading, and unloading of multiple types of hazardous materials between multiple DOD organizations.
   • Handle subpoenas, court orders.
   • Train variuos areas in HIPAA compliance.
   • Supervise the design and build unique laser and electronic systems for DoD applications.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in the section supervisor job description is a good way to get more applicants. A section supervisor salary can be affected by several factors, such as the location of the job, the level of experience, education, certifications, and the employer's prestige.

   For example, the average salary for a section supervisor in Georgia may be lower than in Massachusetts, and an entry-level engineer typically earns less than a senior-level section supervisor. Additionally, a section supervisor with lots of experience in the field may command a higher salary as a result.

   Average section supervisor salary

   $67,204yearly

   $32.31 hourly rate

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   Entry-level section supervisor salary

   $33,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 14, 2025

   Average section supervisor salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	Massachusetts	$109,466	$53
   2	District of Columbia	$98,908	$48
   3	Ohio	$91,325	$44
   4	New Jersey	$87,258	$42
   5	Washington	$84,509	$41
   6	Nevada	$76,823	$37
   7	California	$76,808	$37
   8	Idaho	$71,143	$34
   9	North Carolina	$70,938	$34
   10	Illinois	$68,948	$33
   11	Iowa	$67,688	$33
   12	Kentucky	$66,538	$32
   13	Nebraska	$64,537	$31
   14	Texas	$58,901	$28
   15	Missouri	$57,843	$28
   16	Georgia	$55,949	$27
   17	Alabama	$55,790	$27
   18	Florida	$53,372	$26

   Average section supervisor salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	CITRUS VALLEY PHYSICIANS GROUP	$133,373	$64.12
   2	Corning Incorporated	$124,131	$59.68	11
   3	Putnam Memorial Health	$122,049	$58.68
   4	The Medical Center Inc	$116,933	$56.22
   5	CONSOL Energy	$109,495	$52.64
   6	Catholic Health East	$102,705	$49.38
   7	Halifax Health	$102,244	$49.16	1
   8	Huntington National Bank	$100,749	$48.44	1
   9	Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center	$100,043	$48.10
   10	St. John's Riverside Hospital	$98,128	$47.18
   11	North Arkansas Regional Medical Center	$96,894	$46.58
   12	Lexington Medical Center	$96,786	$46.53
   13	Jacobs Engineering Group	$95,118	$45.73
   14	Saalex Solutions	$94,460	$45.41
   15	Shore Medical Center	$93,858	$45.12
   16	Piedmont Healthcare	$93,738	$45.07	8
   17	The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory	$91,823	$44.15	3
   18	CACI International	$87,641	$42.14	7
   19	Motherson Group	$85,512	$41.11	2
   20	Florida Power and Light	$85,345	$41.03

4. Writing a section supervisor job description

   A good section supervisor job description should include a few things:

   • Summary of the role
   • List of responsibilities
   • Required skills and experience

   Including a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager is also appreciated by candidates. Here's an example of a section supervisor job description:

   Section supervisor job description example

   Time Type: Full time
   Minimum Clearance Required to Start: DOJ MBI
   
   Employee Type: Regular
   
   Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%
   
   Type of Travel: Local
   
   Assist and support the Department of Justice in their efforts to prosecute perpetrators of Fraud by supervising a staff of law clerks and paralegals who provide direct support to Federal prosecutors.
   Provide legal support to trial attorneys with case organization, document management, witness interviews, discovery matters, administrative tasks, and trials Supervise staff in trial preparation to include copying, document review, document organization, legal research and searching documents in Relativity and other databases Assist in legal and administrative duties in the course of fraud investigations Responsible for ensuring that staff work meets contract and attorney requirements and is delivered on time Manage eDiscovery process using review platforms such as Relativity Designs and develops systems and procedures for tracking, controlling, and managing case files, exhibits, and other case-specific materials Communicate (orally and in writing) detailed summaries and analysis of review findings Communicate with other DOJ components, Federal agencies and others as required in the course of investigation and litigation Report to a Project Manager
   
   You'll Bring These Qualifications
   Bachelor's degree At least three years of litigation paralegal experience, including trial experience At least one year of experience in automated litigation support Must have supervisory experience, including proven capabilities and communication skills to successfully interact with clients and attorneys Requires paralegal certificate or one year of law school Sound working knowledge of federal and state court system, legal research procedures, and legal research resources Excellent written and oral communication skills and thorough knowledge of legal research tools such as LEXIS and Westlaw. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite software Must have familiarity with a variety of computer applications, including word processing, databases (such as document review and file management systems), spreadsheets, and imaging Familiarity with ESI tools and knowledge of e-discovery procedures and resources preferred Ability to consistently deliver highest quality work under extreme pressure will be very important Flexibility to work overtime on short notice Requires paralegal certificate. An equivalent level of legal training may be substituted with the approval of the COR DOJ MBI must be obtainable (US Citizenship required)
   
   These Qualifications Would Be Nice to Have
   Leadership experience Coursework or experience in law and finance Ability to perform quality control analysis and report any issues with data Ability to work in a deadline-driven, fast-paced environment Excellent attention to detail and ability to perform tasks accurately and quickly Customer-focused, congenial, professional attitude for working on-site with government clients eDiscovery experience and demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks similar to the duties and responsibilities described Proficiency with Relativity eDiscovery software
   
   Company Overview: At CACI, you will have the opportunity to make an immediate impact by providing information solutions and services in support of national security missions and government transformation for Intelligence, Defense, and Federal Civilian customers. CACI is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.
   
   As a federal contractor, CACI is subject to any federal vaccine mandates or other customer vaccination requirements. All new hires are required to report their vaccination status.

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5. Post your job

   There are a few common ways to find section supervisors for your business:

   • Promoting internally or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to meet candidates with the right educational background.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to recruit passive job-seekers.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your section supervisor job on Zippia to find and recruit section supervisor candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Recruiting section supervisors requires you to bring your A-game to the interview process. The first interview should introduce the company and the role to the candidate as much as they present their background experience and reasons for applying for the job. During later interviews, you can go into more detail about the technical details of the job and ask behavioral questions to gauge how they'd fit into your current company culture.

   Remember to include a few questions that allow candidates to expand on their strengths in their own words. Asking about their unique skills might reveal things you'd miss otherwise. At this point, good candidates can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new section supervisor

   Once you've decided on a perfect section supervisor candidate, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, it should include benefits and perks available to the employee. Qualified candidates may be considered for other positions, so make sure your offer is competitive. Candidates may wish to negotiate. Once you've settled on the details, formalize your agreement with a contract.

   It's also important to follow up with applicants who do not get the job with an email letting them know that the position is filled.

   To prepare for the new section supervisor first day, you should share an onboarding schedule with them that covers their first period on the job. You should also quickly complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Finally, Human Resources must ensure a new employee file is created for internal record keeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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