Water Utility Public Works General Supervisor

General Description

This is highly responsible supervisory work involving the planning, organization and direction of large field operations through lower-level supervisors. This position is responsible for supervising the operation and maintenance of the City’s water distribution system. The work is characterized by the exercise of independent judgment and discretion in supervising the activities of large numbers of workers with varied skill levels. Under general supervision, this position reports to the Water Utility Operations Manager and is a part of the management team.

Employees may be eligible for loan forgiveness through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

Minimum Qualifications

• Three (3) years of supervisory experience involving the supervision of unskilled, semi-skilled and skilled labor and equipment operations in areas directly related to the duties of the position similar to that gained as a Public Works General Foreperson.
• -AND-
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• -OR-
• Four (4) additional years of related advanced level maintenance or directly related leadership experience over public works maintenance crews.
• Post-high school coursework in maintenance/repair activities.
• -OR-
• Four (4) years of experience in applying the following:
• Principles, techniques, methods, equipment, tools and materials commonly used in the area of responsibility.
• Computer software applicable to the duties of the position.
• Staffing requirements and efficient utilization of equipment and staff resources.
• Safety hazards of the work and methods of promoting a safe work environment.
• Full range of supervisory principles and practices, labor relations and personnel management.
• AND
• Two (2) years of experience in applying the following:
• Budgeting and program administration principles and practices.

Department

Water Utility

Opening Date

07/02/2026

Closing Date

7/16/2026 11:59 PM Central