Public Works Supervisor (20620471) B-103

Public Works Supervisor

Public Works Supervisor (20620471)

B-103

Category

Public Works

Region

San Francisco/Peninsula

Job Type

Full-Time

Close Date

6/20/2025 at 5pm or until 50 applicants

Salary

$9,669.00-$11,530.00 Monthly

Additional Questionnaires

Pre-qualification and

About San Mateo

San Mateo is a city of more than 100,000 residents located in San Mateo County, California, on the San Francisco Peninsula. One of the City's strengths is its diversity, both in the ethnic makeup and the physical development of the community. San Mateo has a vibrant business and retail environment with national and international businesses, two major shopping centers and an active downtown.

You would be joining over 500 people whose mission it is to serve the San Mateo community with a collaborative, innovative and professional spirit. We are looking for someone who embodies our shared values of respect, creativity, inclusivity, transparency, and integrity in their words and actions.

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Location

1949 Pacific Boulevard San Mateo, 94403

Description

The City of San Mateo Public Works Department is looking for a Public Works Supervisor

Why Join our Department?

The Public Works Department is comprised of the Engineering and Facilities Services Division and the Environmental Services Division. Each division is led by a Deputy Director reporting to the Director of Public Works. The Department is responsible for the City's major capital projects and infrastructure including streets, street lights, traffic signals, publicly owned parking lots and garages, sewer and storm conveyance systems, wastewater treatment plant, pump stations, a major lagoon, and dams and levees.

The Public Works Department is committed to high performance levels and standards, utilizing best practices relative to performance management and team-oriented approaches. Each manager and supervisor is responsible for ensuring the best possible performance of each employee and the accomplishment of the Department's collective goals and work plans.

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What You'll Do

The Public Works Supervisor will organize and supervise work crews engaged in the maintenance and repair of streets, traffic markings, signs, signals, street lights, drains, storm pump, stormwater conveyance systems and sanitary pumps, lagoons, dams, creeks and ditches; to provide technical staff assistance, including safety compliance and implementation. Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Recommend and assist in the implementation of program goals and objectives; standard operating procedures; establish schedules and methods for street, traffic and stormwater conveyance systems maintenance and repair; safety compliance and implementation; implement policies and procedures.

Organize and supervise crews of skilled and semi-skilled personnel in the repair and maintenance of streets and stormwater conveyance systems, including street resurfacing, streetlights, traffic signals and street markings and signs, repairing and patching; street cleaning; sidewalk, curb and gutter removal and replacement; sewer cleaning and repair; weed control and storm drain cleaning maintenance.

Maintain and interpret time, material and equipment use records; determine and implement adjustments to optimize the effectiveness of the maintenance system.

Investigate complaints and recommend corrective actions as necessary to resolve complaints.

Fully utilize the computerized work systems in accordance with workflow processes.

Participate in selecting, training, motivating, counseling and evaluating staff; participate in monitoring employee performance objectives; prepare employee performance reviews; provide or coordinate staff training; work with employees to correct deficiencies; implement discipline procedures.

Coordinate safety training and support Department safety programs including preparation and updating of City safety practices, standard operating procedures and training materials. May be asked to conduct specific safety trainings depending on training and experience. These activities may be required in both the Engineering & General Services and Environmental Services Divisions as requested by the Director.

Inspect the work of crews while in progress; provide advice and assistance to subordinate supervisors and lead workers.

Assist in preparing cost estimates for street, sewer, traffic and drainage system maintenance and repair activities; make plans and sketches for minor street maintenance and repair projects.

Assist in coordinating street, sewer, traffic and drainage system maintenance activities with other City departments, divisions, and sections and with outside agencies.

Participate in budget preparation and administration; prepare cost estimates for budget recommendations; submit justifications for needed equipment and materials; monitor and control expenditures.

Monitor streets, traffic signs and signals, street lights, sidewalks, curbs, gutters, and drainage facilities for needed maintenance and repairs.

Issue purchase orders to contractors and vendors; requisition materials and supplies

The Public Works Supervisor receives direction from the Public Works Field Maintenance Manager or other Public Works senior management personnel and exercises direct supervision over crew lead workers, crews, and other staff per program assignment.

For a complete list of duties, reference our job specifications at cityofsanmateo/DocumentCenter/Home/Index/86c

Job PDF:

Public Works Supervisor JA 5-2025 Final

Ideal Candidate

Who You Are

An individual who possesses thorough knowledge of materials, methods, practices and equipment used in street, sewer, traffic and storm drain system maintenance and repair activities; types and level of maintenance and repair activities generally performed in a street, traffic, drainage and sewer system maintenance program; occupational hazard elimination and standard safety precautions necessary in the work, OSHA safety standards, training requirements, materials and best practices (Safety Coordinator assignment); basic elements of civil engineering as they relate to street drainage and sewer maintenance and repair; use of Computerized Maintenance Management Systems to develop efficient and effective maintenance practices; budgeting principles and techniques; principles and practices of project management; and principles of supervision, training, and performance evaluation.

An individual who possesses the ability to interpret and work from sketches, penciled layouts and blueprints and prepare plans for minor projects; learn the geography of the City, including the location of pump stations, major utility systems, streets, and sewer and drainage facilities; prepare and maintain records and reports; use computers and handheld electronic devices in the course of work; communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work; and supervise, train and evaluate personnel.

What You Bring

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

You possess three years of increasingly responsible experience in street maintenance, traffic maintenance and/or drainage systems repair, including minimum of one year lead supervisory experience.

You possess the equivalent of a High School diploma or GED supplemented with course work in supervision, management, construction, business, maintenance, safety or another related field.

License or Certificate:

Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California driver's license.

Bonus Points (highly desirable)

Associate of Arts degree or certificate in management, business, safety and/or supervision or another related field.

California Water Environment Association (CWEA) and International Municipal Signal Association (IMSA) Certification.

Benefits

What We Offer

Salary: $9,669 - $11,530/month

Comprehensive benefits package including generous paid leave and health benefits

CalPERS retirement (2% 55 for classic members; 2% 62 for new members). Classic employees contribute 8.34% to CalPERS and New members contribute 7.50% to CalPERS

Participation in the Social Security Program

City contribution of 1.5% of base salary to a 457 Deferred Compensation Plan, and a 1.0% match to the Employee's voluntary contribution.

The City contributes 0.25% of base salary to a Retiree Health Savings Account

Employee housing loan up to $7,500 for home purchase or rental move-in assistance in the City of San Mateo

Free Fitness classes through City of San Mateo Parks and Recreation

Credit Union Membership

Bilingual Differential $195 monthly (if applicable)

This classification is represented by the San Mateo Management Association. For more information, please refer to the Management Association's Benefits Summary effective September 2024.