Public Works Supervisor I

Bell Gardens; Bell Gardens (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Bell Gardens is seeking a Public Works Supervisor to plan, coordinate, and supervise the maintenance of streets, parks, and facilities, ensuring efficient operations.

The role oversees contracts, budgets, and safety programs, and requires strong leadership, budgeting, and compliance with city standards.

Eligible candidates will have a high school diploma or GED and relevant public works experience; California driver’s license is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; college coursework in public works preferred.
• Four years in maintenance of streets, parks, public works facilities; three years lead worker level.

Responsibilities

• Oversees street, parks, drainage, and facility maintenance and graffiti removal.
• Manages contracts and coordinates City projects within the division.
• Prepares division budgets and monitors expenditures.
• Evaluates methods, plans schedules, and monitors costs.
• Plans activities, maintains records, issues estimates.
• Reviews bids, ensures vendor and contractor compliance.
• Evaluates employees, enforces safety and conducts discipline.
• Selects staff; sets work methods and safety training.

Skills

Supervision

Budgeting

Contract mgmt

Safety training

Education

HS diploma or GED

Public works coursework

Job description

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Under general direction of the Director of Public Works/Facilities and the Public Works Superintendent, plans, coordinates, supervises and assigns work, services and activities of certain divisions of the Public Works Department which include construction, repair and maintenance of streets, storm drains, building / facilities, parks and grounds maintenance, graffiti removal activities.

Essential Functions: -- Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made as required. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Oversees the maintenance and repair of streets, rights-of-way, parks, grounds and landscape, graffiti removal, drainage systems, facilities and buildings depending on division assigned.
• Oversees contracts administration, coordination of other City projects assigned to the division of the Public Works Department.
• Prepares division budget and controls expenditures.
• Evaluates work methods and operations; plans and schedules division activities, prepares estimates and monitors construction, maintenance, and operating costs, evaluates departmental policies, procedures, and services to determine effectiveness, initiates change as needed to obtain departmental and City objectives.
• Plans work activities, maintains records, prepares estimates and requisitions.
• Evaluates service, product and equipment needs with various vendors; writes and reviews bid specifications, monitors contractors / equipment performance, inspects projects to ensure compliance with City needs, standards and specifications.
• Reviews and evaluates employees; monitors employees for compliance with City standards; team effectiveness, level of resident response; initiates and imposes disciplinary action when needed.
• Selects department employees, plans, organizes, and assigns work activities; develops and establishes work methods and standards; conducts and develops safety training, and is responsible for federal, state and local safety adherence.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Any combination of education, training and experience that has provided the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary for successful job performance. A typical way to obtain the requisite qualifications to perform the duties of this class is as follows:

Education and Experience

High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent, supplemented by college-level coursework or equivalent specialized training in the maintenance of streets, parks, public works, civil engineering; and/or other formal training in public works management and supervisory practices; and four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in the maintenance of streets, parks, facilities, and other related public works facilities; three (3) years of which must have been at a Lead Worker level or equivalent in a Public Works Department or Division.

License

Must possess a valid California driver's license. Valid California Class C driver's license and acceptable driving record is required and must be maintained during the term of employment with the City.

Also, possession of a Class B California driver's license OR possession of one of the following licenses, by the end of the probationary period:

• California Department of Pesticide Regulations Qualified Applicator License (QAL)
• Cross-Connection Backflow Tester Specialist Certification
• ISA Certified Arborist Credential

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of theory practices and techniques of building and street construction and maintenance; landscape maintenance and construction, horticulture practices; operation and maintenance of irrigation systems, pest control practices and safety procedures established by OSHA.

EXAMINATION / SELECTION PROCESS

Following a review of all applicants, the best-qualified candidates will be scheduled for further assessment procedures. The examination components listed below will be used to evaluate the qualifications of those that are invited. Applicants must achieve a passing score on the examination components in order to be placed on the eligibility list.

• Written Exercise: Pass/Fail
• Oral Board Interview: 70% minimum passing score

The purpose of this recruitment is to establish an eligible list from which the current and future vacancies can be filled during the life of the eligible list. This position is subject to and dependent on the continued availability of funds and the manpower needs of the City of Bell Gardens. The successful candidate will be required to satisfactorily complete a probationary period before being promoted to "regular" status.

The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provisions contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice.

NOTICES

Under the California Government Code, Chapter 8 of Division 4 of Title 1, Section 3100 and the City of Bell Gardens Municipal Code Chapter 2.34, all City employees are designated as official disaster workers in the event of a declared disaster. In a declared disaster City employees may be required to report to work at times other than their regularly scheduled shifts and work extensive overtime during the emergency period. Selected candidate will be designated as a "Disaster Services Worker" and will be required to submit to an Oath of Office.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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

If you require reasonable accommodation during the examination components due to a qualified disability, you must inform Human Resources at [phone] at least 5 days in advance of testing date.