Public Works Supervisor

About the role

The Public Works Supervisor is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Parks and Stormwater Divisions under the general direction of the Public Works Superintendent. This position oversees maintenance programs, ensures compliance with regulatory requirements, and coordinates with other City departments.

Responsibilities

• Plan, assign, supervise, and evaluate the work of Parks and Stormwater division staff, including Lead Workers and inspector/maintenance personnel.
• Establish daily work priorities and ensure efficient use of personnel, equipment, and resources.
• Plan, coordinate, and oversee maintenance programs for parks, landscaped areas, irrigation systems, stormwater infrastructure, graffiti abatement, and related public facilities.
• Oversee implementation of stormwater maintenance and inspection programs to ensure compliance with NPDES, MS4, reclaimed water requirements, and herbicide application regulations.
• Ensure field operations are completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with City standards; enforce safety policies, conduct safety meetings, and halt unsafe work when necessary.
• Respond to emergency situations, including storm events, flooding, and infrastructure failures; serve as a secondary on-call contact and coordinate field response efforts as needed.
• Coordinate and support City operations and special events, including park preparation, logistics, and staff assignments; communicate effectively with residents, contractors, and stakeholders.
• Administer progressive discipline up to and including written reprimands; document performance issues and recommend higher-level disciplinary actions.
• Conduct performance evaluations, training, and ongoing coaching and professional development.
• Oversee contractor performance for parks and stormwater services; serve as the primary point of contact, provide field direction, and resolve performance issues.
• Cover activities between Parks and Stormwater Divisions and with other City departments to ensure effective service delivery.
• Respond to service requests, complaints, and operational issues; adjust priorities as needed to meet service demands and ensure timely resolution.
• Provide technical guidance and troubleshooting support to field staff and Lead Workers.
• Read and interpret plans, specifications, and construction documents to support maintenance activities and project coordination.
• Coordinate and prepare documentation, reports, and supporting materials for regulatory audits, inspections, and annual reporting.
• Ensure field activities, inspections, and maintenance records, including labor, materials, and equipment usage, meet regulatory and documentation requirements; coordinate with consultants and agencies as needed.
• Oversee the use of asset and work order management systems to assign, track, and document maintenance activities; ensure data accuracy and completeness.
• Monitor work order completion, response times, and maintenance cycles; generate reports to improve operational efficiency.
• Identify infrastructure deficiencies and maintenance needs to support Capital Improvement Program (CIP) planning.
• Coordinate with Engineering and other departments on project implementation and operational considerations.
• Ensure maintenance standards, policies, and procedures are established and consistently applied.
• Aid in the development of division budgets; prepare cost estimates, monitor expenditures, and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Approve routine purchases and expenditures within established authority limits.
• Aid in the development of scopes of work, contract amendments, and service agreements; coordinate with Lead Workers for quality assurance and control.

Qualifications

• Education: A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Public Administration, Construction Management, Environmental Science, Business Administration, or a closely related field. An Associate’s degree in a related field may substitute for a portion of the required experience.
• Experience: With a Bachelor’s degree or higher - Three (3) years of increasingly responsible experience in public works operations, including parks, stormwater, construction, or facilities maintenance, with at least two (2) years in a lead or supervisory role. With an Associate’s degree - Four (4) years of increasingly responsible experience in the same fields, including at least two (2) years in a lead or supervisory role. Without a degree - Five (5) years of increasingly responsible experience in the same fields, including at least three (3) years in a lead or supervisory role.
• Experience: Coordination of field operations, overseeing maintenance programs, and supporting regulatory compliance is required.