Public Works Superintendent

City of Vernon; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 124,000 - 151,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation leave

Holiday pay

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision coverage

CalPERS retirement

Hybrid work

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

The City of Vernon is seeking a Public Works Superintendent to lead Facilities Maintenance, Street, and Fleet Services within the Public Works Department. This full-time role offers leadership over daily operations and strategic planning, with a strong emphasis on safety, contract administration, and budget input.

Monthly salary ranges from $11,122 to $13,518, with an immediate need to fill the vacancy. Applicants should have relevant education and several years of supervisory experience.

Qualifications

• Two years of college level coursework in Public Administration, project management, construction management, or related field.
• Six years of experience, including three years supervisory, in Facilities Maintenance, Street, and/or Garage management.

Responsibilities

• Supervises staff; sets work priorities; creates schedules; provides training; conducts evaluations; enforces discipline as needed.
• Assists with budget recommendations; supports policy reviews and department goals.
• Develops RFPs, bids, and requisitions; oversees contractors and invoicing; manages contracts.
• Oversees department safety training; ensures compliance with safety procedures.
• Performs site inspections to ensure safety for employees and the public.
• Prepares reports on Public Works activities and presents findings.
• Responds to public and staff concerns in a timely, professional manner.
• Represents the City on regional committees and Joint Powers Authorities.
• Supports City-Public interaction with courtesy and confidentiality.

Skills

Administrative management

Supervision

Regulatory management

Contract administration

Public works maintenance

Public finance

Project management

Strategic planning

Customer service

Communication

Team leadership

Education

Public Administration or related field

Six years experience incl. three years supervisory

Job description

Job Summary

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY WITH THE CITY OF VERNON

PUBLIC WORKS SUPERINTENDENT

Plus, An Excellent Benefits Package

OR ONCE 100 QUALIFIED APPLICATIONS ARE RECEIVED, WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST.

External Panel Interview Date: Tentative December 1, 2026

Selection Panel Interview Date: Tentative December 9, 2026

Position Details

MONTHLY SALARY: $11,122 - $13,518

FINAL FILING DEADLINE SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2026, 11:59 PM

OR ONCE 100 QUALIFIED APPLICATIONS ARE RECEIVED, WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST.

THIS RECRUITMENT IS TO FILL ONE FULL-TIME VACANCY IN THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT AND TO ESTABLISH AN ELIGIBILITY LIST TO BE USED FOR FUTURE VACANCIES.

SUMMARY: Under limited supervision, provides leadership and direction over the activities of the Facilities Maintenance, Street, and Fleet Services, Divisions of the City’s Public Works Department.

Essential Functions

• Supervises subordinate staff; sets work priorities; creates work schedules; provides training; resolves workload and technical issues; conducts performance evaluations; rewards and/or disciplines employees.
• Assists department director with budgetary recommendations regarding Public Works divisions; provides assistance with public policy reviews and department goal and objective development.
• Develops request for proposals, bids and requisitions for a variety of services, supplies and materials; oversees contractors' work and invoicing; administers contracts for various City services.
• Coordinates and oversees the department's safety training programs and ensures employee compliance and enforcement of safety procedures in accordance with applicable policies, procedures and regulatory statutes.
• Conducts site inspections to monitor and ensure safety precautions are followed to protect employees and the general public.
• Conducts studies, prepares and presents reports regarding Public Works Department activities.
• Reviews and responds in a timely and professional manner to public and City staff concerns and complaints.
• Represents the City at various regional committees and Joint Power Authorities.
• Supports the relationship between the City of Vernon and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with visitors and City staff; maintains confidentiality of work-related issues and City information; performs other duties as required or assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Two years of college level course work or equivalent, in Public Administration, project management, construction management, or a closely related field; AND six years of experience, including three years of supervisory experience, in one or a combination of Facilities Maintenance, Street, and/or Garage, management.

Knowledge Of

• Principles and practices of administrative management.
• Principles and practices of effective employee supervision.
• Principles and practices of regulatory management.
• Principles and practices of contract administration.
• Principles and practices of public works maintenance operations, time management and benchmarking.
• Principles and practices of public finance.
• Principles and practices of project management.
• Principles and practices of strategic planning.
• Customer service standards and protocols.

Skill In

• Directing the work of subordinate staff.
• Defining problems, establishing facts and drawing valid conclusions.
• Managing situations requiring diplomacy, fairness, firmness and sound judgment.
• Interpreting and applying City, state and federal policies, laws and regulations.
• Building effective teams and providing efficient customer services.
• Communicating effectively verbally and in writing.
• Dealing tactfully and courteously with the public.
• Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with managers, supervisors, staff, external public agencies and other entities.
• Operating a personal computer and various software applications.

License And Certification Requirements

Possession of a valid State of California Class C Driver’s license is required.

Physical Demands And Working Environment

Work is performed in an office and outdoor work environment and offsite field work. May be required to climb ladders and enter confined spaces. May be exposed to dangerous machinery and extreme weather conditions.

Pursuant to California Government Code 3100, all public employees are required to serve as disaster service workers subject to such disaster service activities as may be assigned to them by their supervisors or by law.

JOB SERIES

Public Works Superintendent

Deputy Director of Public Works

Director of Public Works - City Engineer

Selection Process

Completed application packets will be reviewed and applicants whose qualifications best meet or exceed the requirements of the position and needs of the City, will be invited to participate further in the selection process. Candidates must be specific and complete in describing their qualifications for the position. Failure to state all pertinent information may lead to elimination from consideration.

The City of Vernon is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

CITY OF VERNON - HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT

Lisette Grizzelle, Human Resources Manager

[e-mail]

[phone], ext. 166

Benefits

The City of Vernon offers a comprehensive benefit package including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental vision, life, and long term disability insurance.

Retirement Benefit: Retirement benefits are provided by the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS):

Effective January 1, 2013, newly hired non-safety employees who are new CalPERS members, as defined by the Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2013 ("PEPRA"), will be enrolled in the CalPERS 2% at 62 benefit formula. New members will be required to pay 8% as their member contribution.

An employee who is a "classic" member of CalPERS, will be enrolled in the CalPERS 2.7% at 55 benefit formula. Classic employees currently pay an 8% employee contribution and a 3% share of the employer contribution.

Cafeteria Benefits Plan: The City offers a monthly allowance towards the purchase of a HMO, PPO or HSA medical plan for the employee and their family members. Any remaining amount can be used towards the purchase of a HMO or PPO Dental plan and Vision coverage for dependents. Vision coverage is included at no cost to the employee. Supplemental Insurance plans are available.

Holiday pay: The City has 14 authorized holidays per calendar year.

Bilingual pay: Employees in eligible positions who successfully demonstrate Spanish speaking skills would be eligible to receive an additional $300.00 a month.

Vacation Mid-Management Staff

Continuous Years of Service Vacation Hours Earned Bi-Weekly Accrual

1st year thru 4th year 80hrs; 3.08 accrual rate

5th year thru 9th year 100hrs; 3.85 accrual rate

10th year thru 14th year 120hrs; 4.62 accrual rate

15th year thru 24th year 160hrs; 6.16 accrual rate

25th year and more 190hrs; 7.31 accrual rate

City offers vacation cash out.

Sick Leave: 80 hours of sick leave per calendar year, at a rate of 3.08 hours per pay period.

Administrative Leave: Mid Management eligible for 60 hours per calendar year. First year receives administrative leave on a pro-rated rate depending on hire date.

Tuition Reimbursement: $2,200.00 is available to those who satisfactorily complete job related college courses.

Hybrid Work Program

The City offers a hybrid work schedule for eligible positions. The City allows a combination/flexible work schedule up to 50% remote work.

Other Benefits

Most employees work a 4/10 schedule. In addition, the City offers paid parental leave, bereavement leave and jury duty.

Miscellaneous Benefits

The City provides an interest-free loan program for the purchase of a computer, corrective eye surgery and a hearing aide device.

The City of Vernon encourages you to log onto our website for the benefit details www.cityofvernonca.gov