Public Works Supervisor I

City of Southfield Human Resources; Southfield (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Southfield is seeking a Public Works Supervisor to oversee daily field operations for Streets, Water & Sewer, and related infrastructure. You will supervise crews, assign work, ensure quality, and respond to citizen inquiries.

Responsibilities include coordinating schedules, evaluating work, managing contracts, and using OpenGov for asset logging. A valid CDL and Water/S-3 and Traffic certifications within one year are required or pursued.

Qualifications

• The position supervises daily Public Works crews and oversees water, sewer, pavement, ROW and related infrastructure tasks.
• Direct supervision of staff, with scheduling, coaching, and performance appraisals as needed.
• Requires managing maintenance contracts and coordinating with the Superintendent on work methods.

Responsibilities

• Supervises, directs, and evaluates staff and handles employee concerns and performance appraisals.
• Develops staff through cross training and rotation to support advancement.
• Assists in establishing work schedules, reviews progress, and provides guidance.
• Oversees Streets and Highway operations (ditch, paving, snow removal, mowing, etc.).
• Oversees Water & Sewer activities (connections, meter work, sewer repairs, water mains).
• Responds to citizen inquiries and directs communications as needed.
• Determines materials, equipment, and tools for assignments.
• Assists in purchasing and maintenance contract specifications and management.
• Manages selected contracts and on-call emergency crews outside regular hours.
• Uses OpenGov for task creation, tracking, and logging of work.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Public works operations

Contract management

OpenGov

Emergency response

Education

HS diploma or GED

Tools

OpenGov

Job description

• The purpose of this position is to supervise the daily work of Public Works crews and ensure the quality of work related to water, sewer, pavement, ROW, and other public infrastructure.
• This class works under direct supervision by the Superintendent, working closely with the Superintendent in determining work methods and sequences.

Description

• The purpose of this position is to supervise the daily work of Public Works crews and ensure the quality of work related to water, sewer, pavement, ROW, and other public infrastructure.
• This class works under direct supervision by the Superintendent, working closely with the Superintendent in determining work methods and sequences.

Representative Job Duties

The essential functions listed below are those that represent most of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the class as necessary.

• Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff, processing employee concerns and problems, directing work, counseling, disciplining, and completing employee performance appraisals.
• Develops employees by providing cross training and job rotation to make sure employees can advance within their own job classification levels.
• Assists Superintendent in establishing work schedules; coordinates, assigns and reviews work; maintains standards; monitors status of work in progress; inspects completed work assignments; answers questions; gives guidance and direction as needed.
• Supervises the daily activities of Streets and Highway operations, such as ditching, concrete/asphalt repair, grading, snow removal, dust control, guardrail and fence repair, mowing, litter pickup, and related activities. Evaluates issues, problems, and systems, and develop plans and solutions.
• Supervises the daily activities of Water & Sewer operations, water service connection, water meter repair and installation, repair of sewers, valves and water mains, site plan and construction plan review, and related activities. Evaluates issues, problems, and systems, and develop plans and solutions.
• Responds to citizen complaints and inquiries, via direct contact or written communication.
• Determines appropriate materials, equipment and tools for various assignments.
• Assists in preparing purchasing and maintenance contract specifications.
• Assists in managing maintenance contracts.
• Oversees selected contract operations and emergency crews outside of normal business hours.
• Utilizes computerized asset management system (OpenGov) by creating requests, assigning tasks, following up on active tasks through point of completion and ensuring work has been properly logged in the system.
• Provides 24-hour on-call service as part of a rotating schedule coordinated with other Public Works Supervisors.
• Performs related work as assigned.

Job Requirements - As Determined By the City Of Southfield

Minimum Education And Experience Requirements

• High School graduation or GED equivalent.
• Five (5) years of public works systems, streets and highway and/or water and sewer maintenance or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Physical Demands:

Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.

• Performs sedentary work that involves walking or standing some of the time and involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or sustained keyboard operations.

Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment):

Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.

• None

Special Certifications and Licenses:

• Possession of a Water Distribution S-3 License within one (1) year of employment.
• Possession of Traffic certification within one (1) year of employment.
• Must possess and maintain a valid state commercial driver's license with an acceptable driving history, class A CDL with tanker and airbrakes endorsements required within one (1) year of employment.

Standard Clauses

Shall be required to work nights, weekends and holidays to meet the business needs of the City.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of essential functions and responsibilities that are required of an employee for this job. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Essential Safety Functions

It is the responsibility of each employee to comply with established policies, procedures and safe work practices. Each employee must follow safety training and instructions provided by their supervisor. Each employee must also properly wear and maintain all personal protective equipment required for their job. Finally, each employee must immediately report any unsafe work practices or unsafe conditions as well as any on-the-job injury or illnesses.

We offer a complete benefits package to career employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave and more!

Overview

City of Southfield Employee Benefits Summary

Mandatory Benefits: Medical, Dental and Vision Elections, or Opt Out

Supplemental Benefits: Term Life, Aflac, Met Law, Retirement Savings Account, Tuition Reimbursement, EAP, FMLA, Flexible Spending Account, Residency Bonus

Blended Pension Plan Employees

Defined Benefit SERS

1.5% Multiplier for all years of service

3 Years Final Average Compensation Upon Retirement

10 Years Vesting

5% Employee Contribution

Defined Contribution 401a MissionSquare

3% 401 a City Contribution

3% 401 a Employee Contribution (minimum)

5 Year Vesting Schedule

https://www.missionsq.org/

Retirement Health Savings

Effective July 1, 2020 Tier III and IV employees shall contribute 2% of pensionable wages and the City will contribute $100 per month.

https://www.healthcare.gov/

5 years of years of service: 50% vested

6 years of service: 75% vested

7 years of service: 100% vested

Participation in the RHS begins on the first day of employment and end on the day of separation.

Life Insurance MetLife

Benefits

The city provides term life insurance benefits with accidental death and dismemberment for qualified employees as soon as possible, through the proper insurance carrier in accordance with the following schedule:

AFSCME 329: 0-30 months employment $30,000 life and ADD, after 30 months of employment $50,000 term life, accidental death and dismemberment coverage.

ACS TPOAM PST AFSCME 3636: $50,000 Term life and $50,000 ADD Insurance

Medical Elections

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (2025)

• Community Blue PPO 10
• Community Blue PPO 12
• Community Blue PPO 15

HAP HMO

Dental - Blue Cross Blue Shield

Vision - Blue Cross Blue Shield

Health insurance 1st day of the next month of hire date.

Employee has 30 Days to select benefits, otherwise will wait until open enrollment.

COBRA coverage through TASC – in the event of separation– you are entitled to continuation medical coverage up to 18 months.

Retirement Savings Account

Supplemental

MissionSquare 457b

or

T. Rowe Price 457b

Retirement savings account with no employer contribution. Funds, added to a 457 can be pre-tax or post-tax.

Pre Tax funds lower taxable income in bi-weekly paycheck; however, taxes may have to be paid upon the distribution of funds in retirement.

Post-tax deferrals are taken from already taxed funds in your paycheck, which means that little to no taxes will be taken upon distribution in retirement. Loans are available.

Supplemental

Tuition Reimbursement

75% reimbursement for tuition and fees (excluding late fees) for city-related classes or degree programs with a grade of "B" or better, up to $2,500 annually, plus 75% for required books.

Residency Bonus

Annual residency bonus of 1.5% of annual salary by Jan 1st with proof of residency. Elected officials and contractual employees ineligible.

Fire and Police Excluded

Supplemental

MetLife

Voluntary Term Life and ADD

Additional life Insurance can be purchased for employees and dependents at an additional cost for the employee.

AFLAC Short term disability, cancer, accident and hospitalization insurance. Dennis Patton [e-mail].

Supplemental

EAP Ulliance

Employee Assistance Program through Ulliance- six free counseling sessions, legal, finance and life coaching programs. Supervisors are not notified if employee uses services.

FMLA

Family Medical Leave Act worked up to 1250 hours or one year. Can take off time to care for a medical emergency for themselves or immediate family members for up to 12 weeks unpaid. Absences approved by BASIC or FMLA vendor.

Supplemental

FSA & Dependent Care

Flexible Spending Accounts and Dependent care through TASC are pre-tax funds that are used to cover certain out-of-pocket medical expenses and childcare costs. A total dollar amount is elected, and a debit card is sent to you to pay for incurred expenses.

Pre-tax funds are deducted bi-weekly to cover the cost of the total amount you have elected. There is an annual election limit of $3,300 for 2025.

Renew Annually, it's not automatic.

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