Street & Sewer Superintendent

About The Position

Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis until a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received. The deadline for the first review of applications is on Wednesday, April 22, 2026. Applicants are encouraged to apply early. Applicants that apply after the first review are not guaranteed to be considered for this recruitment.

Class Characteristics

Works under the general supervision of the Deputy Director of Public Works-Field Operations. Exercises direct supervision over the Street Supervisors, crew members and administrative staff.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Supervises and manages the operations of the Street and Sewer Division;
• Inspects worksites and work in progress through completion to ensure compliance with approved plans, specifications and standards;
• Reviews project and development plans and provides input and recommendations on strategies for construction, repair, and maintenance;
• Complies with all applicable local and other regulatory agencies, including workplace safety, the Sanitary Sewer Overflow (SSO) Reporting requirements; and National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES);
• Proposes and achieves work plan goals, prepares the annual budget and related supplemental requests for the Street and Sewer Division;
• Makes sure budget expenditures and revenues are consistent with the adopted Division budget;
• Identifies funding sources for a variety of related projects, programs and services;
• Reviews and supervises the preparation of invoices for services provided by the Division, purchasing of all equipment, supplies, materials and including the preparation of cost estimates and Request for Bids/Proposals, ensures compliance with the City's Purchasing policies and procedures; reviews and manages contracts;
• Investigates and follows-up on citizen and other complaints and proposes corrective action;
• Ensures the proper completion and maintenance of Division records such as workplace safety, Maintenance Management System, Daily Activity Reports, and inventory of materials;
• Coordinates work with other City departments, outside agencies, contractors and individuals;
• Recommends improved methods of operation in the division;
• Ensures and provides personnel supervision, training, and evaluation and proposes disciplinary action as appropriate in a timely manner;
• Provides input to the Director of Public Works and/or Deputy Director-Field Operations on personnel hiring and promotions;
• Prepares correspondence, reports, and other written materials;
• Makes presentations to various groups;
• Participates in community and other events determined by the Director or Deputy Director-Field Operations;
• Serves as the Deputy Director-Field Operations as assigned;
• Responds to all emergencies including accidents affecting thorough fairs and/or transportation issues, hazardous material incidents earthquakes, and serves as division liaison to the City's Emergency Management Team;
• Confers with Deputy Director-Field Operations and/or Director of Public Works on assigned duties.

Minimum & Desirable Qualifications

• Associates degree or equivalent from an accredited college and/or university (e.g., the completion of 60 semester/90 quarter units of college coursework) is required;
• Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in street and sewer construction, maintenance and repair management, in which three (3) years must be in the supervision of field activities involving street and sewer infrastructure construction, repair, and maintenance (or closely related field) is required;
• Public Works Professional-Supervision Certification from APWA is highly desirable.

License/Certifications/Special Requirements

• Possession of a valid California Class C driver's license and a satisfactory driving record is required throughout employment in this position;
• Possession of or ability to obtain within twenty-four (24) months, a Level II Sewer Collection Certification from CWEA and a Pesticide Applicators License from PAPA/CDPR.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, sit, and talk or hear; and may stand for extended periods of time.
• The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet in the office and moderately loud when outdoors.
• Incumbents are occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions, traffic, dust, gas, fumes, and chemicals.