Public Works Superintendent
Apply NowCompany: City of San Diego, CA
Location: San Diego, CA 92154
Description:
Salary : $110,468.80 - $133,369.60 Annually
Location : City of San Diego, CA
Job Type: Varies by Position
Job Number: SI-T11781-202503
Business Area: N/A - Multiple Departments
Opening Date: 03/07/2025
Closing Date: 3/17/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
JOB INFORMATION
See NOTES below for future wage increases and/or additional compensation opportunities.
Public Works Superintendent positions manage large and diverse units engaged in the construction and maintenance of City owned assets in public Right of Way; supervise the maintenance and repair of the City's street network which includes repair and maintenance of street pavement surfaces, sidewalks, bicycle facilities, traffic control signs, guardrail, fencing, pavement markings, striping, street lights, traffic signals, advance warning traffic control devices, maintenance of trees and graffiti and weed abatement within the public right of way.
For the Stormwater Department - Public Works Superintendent positions are responsible for the day-by-day operations and management of the City's street sweeping and optimization program, storm pump stations, channel dredging, pipes/drains inspections and cleaning; inhouse construction Capital Improvement Project teams; and perform other duties as assigned.
For the Transportation Department - Public Works Superintendent positions manage deferred maintenance and Capital Improvement Projects; serve as subject matter expert in claim and litigation issues related to maintenance and repair; resolve resident complaints, manage human resources, responsible for overall procurement and maintenance of vehicles and equipment; assist in developing, tracking, and monitoring Division budget and performance measures; and perform other duties as assigned.
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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
You must meet the following requirements on the date you apply, unless otherwise indicated.
EXPERIENCE: Four years of full-time experience in the coordination of public facility or utility construction and maintenance projects, which must include four years of planning, assigning, and supervising the work of several crews of a major unit or division engaged in the construction, maintenance and/or repair of street, water, sewer, park, public right-of-way, or public facilities. Qualifying supervisory experience MUST reflect responsibility for the full range of supervisory duties including planning and scheduling the work of employees, employee selection, training, evaluation, commendations, and discipline.
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HIGHLY DESIRABLE:
SCREENING PROCESS
Please ensure all information is complete and accurate as the responses you provide on the supplemental questions will be reviewed using an automated evaluation system. If you are successful in this initial screening process, your application will be reviewed for applicable education, experience, and/or training to ensure all minimum requirements have been met. Successful candidates will be placed on a list which will be used to fill position vacancies during the next six months (180 days). For each vacancy, only those candidates with the most appropriate qualifications will be contacted by the hiring department for an interview.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS: Employment offers are conditional pending the results of all screening processes applicable to this position, which may include the following: confirmation of citizenship or legal right to work in the United States; completion of a pre-employment medical review and exam (which may include drug and alcohol testing); reference checks; and fingerprinting. Fingerprints will be submitted to the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the California Department of Justice for a conviction record report. Certain positions may require additional screening processes, including a polygraph examination and/or background investigation. All screening processes must be successfully completed before employment begins. A positive test result for alcohol, cannabis/marijuana, illegal drugs, or inadequately explained prescription drugs, or misrepresentation, falsification, or omission of pertinent facts in any step of the screening or selection process, may constitute cause for disqualification or termination of employment. Nothing in this job posting constitutes an express or implied contract for employment with the City of San Diego. Candidates must notify the Personnel Department of any change in their name, mailing address, email address, or phone number, otherwise they may miss employment opportunities.
Rev. 2 - March 7, 2025 (New Recruitment Date)
City employees may be eligible to participate in a benefit program including holidays, vacations, savings and retirement plans, health programs, and other benefits.
Eligible City employees initially hired or assuming office on or after July 10, 2021, with the exception of Police Recruits participating in the City's Police Academy, will participate in the City's Defined Benefit Plan administered by the San Diego City Employees' Retirement System (SDCERS).
Benefits may change due to employer-employee contract negotiations.
or review the
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I understand that failure to respond to the following questions in the spaces provided may result in the rejection of my application. In addition, I may miss out on employment opportunities. Resumes are NOT reviewed for assessing the minimum requirements, qualifications will be determined from the answers provided to the supplemental questions.
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Are you a current or former City of San Diego government/municipal employee?
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If you have previously worked or are currently working for the City of San Diego, please enter your PERNR.
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The minimum age for this job is 18, unless you are 17 and a high school graduate. Do you meet the minimum age requirements for this job?
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How many years of full-time experience do you have in the coordination of public facility or utility construction and maintenance projects?
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How many years of full-time experience do you have planning, assigning, and supervising the work of several crews of a major unit or division engaged in the construction, maintenance and/or repair of street, water, sewer, park, public right-of-way, or public facilities?
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In which of the following areas do you have full-time construction, maintenance and/or repair experience?
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Describe your full-time experience in the coordination of public facility or utility construction and maintenance projects, including your experience planning, assigning, and supervising the work of several crews of a major unit or division engaged in the construction, maintenance and/or repair of street, water, sewer, park, public right-of-way, or public facilities. Specify from which employer the experience was gained, your title, level of responsibility, percent of time spent performing the duties, and the total length of your experience. If you do not have any experience in this area, write "None."
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Indicate in which of the following areas you have full-time supervisory experience.
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Describe your lead/supervisory experience in the areas listed below: a. Scheduling assigned functions and ensuring that work is performed correctly; b. reviewing/approving time cards; c. interviewing, selecting and/or recommending qualified personnel for subordinate positions; d. providing orientation and on-the-job training to ensure that responsibilities are understood by subordinates; e. monitoring and evaluating the performance of employees through evaluations which you have written, signed and administered; f. recommending/ administering personnel actions for employee recognition, counseling and/or discipline. For each area, specify from which employer the experience was gained, your title, level of responsibility, percent of time spent on each area, and the total length of your experience. If you do not have any experience in a specific area, write "None."
Required Question
Location : City of San Diego, CA
Job Type: Varies by Position
Job Number: SI-T11781-202503
Business Area: N/A - Multiple Departments
Opening Date: 03/07/2025
Closing Date: 3/17/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
JOB INFORMATION
See NOTES below for future wage increases and/or additional compensation opportunities.
Public Works Superintendent positions manage large and diverse units engaged in the construction and maintenance of City owned assets in public Right of Way; supervise the maintenance and repair of the City's street network which includes repair and maintenance of street pavement surfaces, sidewalks, bicycle facilities, traffic control signs, guardrail, fencing, pavement markings, striping, street lights, traffic signals, advance warning traffic control devices, maintenance of trees and graffiti and weed abatement within the public right of way.
For the Stormwater Department - Public Works Superintendent positions are responsible for the day-by-day operations and management of the City's street sweeping and optimization program, storm pump stations, channel dredging, pipes/drains inspections and cleaning; inhouse construction Capital Improvement Project teams; and perform other duties as assigned.
For the Transportation Department - Public Works Superintendent positions manage deferred maintenance and Capital Improvement Projects; serve as subject matter expert in claim and litigation issues related to maintenance and repair; resolve resident complaints, manage human resources, responsible for overall procurement and maintenance of vehicles and equipment; assist in developing, tracking, and monitoring Division budget and performance measures; and perform other duties as assigned.
NOTES:
- Employees in job classifications represented by Municipal Employees Association (MEA) are scheduled to receive the following general wage increase: 5% effective 7/1/25
- In addition to the scheduled general wage increase, the following special salary wage increase is also scheduled to take effect for Public Works Superintendent: 5% effective 1/1/26
- Eligible benefitted employees originally hired on or after July 10, 2021, will be automatically enrolled in the San Diego City Employees Retirement System (SDCERS).
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
You must meet the following requirements on the date you apply, unless otherwise indicated.
EXPERIENCE: Four years of full-time experience in the coordination of public facility or utility construction and maintenance projects, which must include four years of planning, assigning, and supervising the work of several crews of a major unit or division engaged in the construction, maintenance and/or repair of street, water, sewer, park, public right-of-way, or public facilities. Qualifying supervisory experience MUST reflect responsibility for the full range of supervisory duties including planning and scheduling the work of employees, employee selection, training, evaluation, commendations, and discipline.
NOTES:
- Experience supervising/crew leading the maintenance of buildings or park grounds (e.g., mowing, weeding, planting) is NOT qualifying.
- City of San Diego employees using Out-of-Class Assignment (OCA) experience to qualify must submit written documentation signed by their appointing authority or payroll specialist, detailing the work performed, dates, and total number of qualifying OCA hours. OCA experience without the required documentation will NOT be considered.
HIGHLY DESIRABLE:
- Proficient in using computer software including Word and Excel.
- Experience with Field Mobile Device Units and Work Order Management Systems
- For City of San Diego employees, proof of Out-of-Class Assignment (OCA), if utilized to meet the minimum requirements.
SCREENING PROCESS
Please ensure all information is complete and accurate as the responses you provide on the supplemental questions will be reviewed using an automated evaluation system. If you are successful in this initial screening process, your application will be reviewed for applicable education, experience, and/or training to ensure all minimum requirements have been met. Successful candidates will be placed on a list which will be used to fill position vacancies during the next six months (180 days). For each vacancy, only those candidates with the most appropriate qualifications will be contacted by the hiring department for an interview.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS: Employment offers are conditional pending the results of all screening processes applicable to this position, which may include the following: confirmation of citizenship or legal right to work in the United States; completion of a pre-employment medical review and exam (which may include drug and alcohol testing); reference checks; and fingerprinting. Fingerprints will be submitted to the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the California Department of Justice for a conviction record report. Certain positions may require additional screening processes, including a polygraph examination and/or background investigation. All screening processes must be successfully completed before employment begins. A positive test result for alcohol, cannabis/marijuana, illegal drugs, or inadequately explained prescription drugs, or misrepresentation, falsification, or omission of pertinent facts in any step of the screening or selection process, may constitute cause for disqualification or termination of employment. Nothing in this job posting constitutes an express or implied contract for employment with the City of San Diego. Candidates must notify the Personnel Department of any change in their name, mailing address, email address, or phone number, otherwise they may miss employment opportunities.
Rev. 2 - March 7, 2025 (New Recruitment Date)
City employees may be eligible to participate in a benefit program including holidays, vacations, savings and retirement plans, health programs, and other benefits.
Eligible City employees initially hired or assuming office on or after July 10, 2021, with the exception of Police Recruits participating in the City's Police Academy, will participate in the City's Defined Benefit Plan administered by the San Diego City Employees' Retirement System (SDCERS).
Benefits may change due to employer-employee contract negotiations.
or review the
01
I understand that failure to respond to the following questions in the spaces provided may result in the rejection of my application. In addition, I may miss out on employment opportunities. Resumes are NOT reviewed for assessing the minimum requirements, qualifications will be determined from the answers provided to the supplemental questions.
- Yes
- No
02
Are you a current or former City of San Diego government/municipal employee?
- Current city employee
- Former city employee
- Current & former city employee
- None of the above
03
If you have previously worked or are currently working for the City of San Diego, please enter your PERNR.
04
The minimum age for this job is 18, unless you are 17 and a high school graduate. Do you meet the minimum age requirements for this job?
- Yes
- No
05
How many years of full-time experience do you have in the coordination of public facility or utility construction and maintenance projects?
- None
- Less than 1 year
- 1 year to less than 2 years
- 2 years to less than 3 years
- 3 years to less than 4 years
- 4 years to less than 5 years
- 5 years or more
06
How many years of full-time experience do you have planning, assigning, and supervising the work of several crews of a major unit or division engaged in the construction, maintenance and/or repair of street, water, sewer, park, public right-of-way, or public facilities?
- None
- Less than 1 year
- 1 year to less than 2 years
- 2 years to less than 3 years
- 3 years to less than 4 years
- 4 years to less than 5 years
- 5 years or more
07
In which of the following areas do you have full-time construction, maintenance and/or repair experience?
- Street
- Water
- Sewer
- Park
- Public right-of-way
- Public facilities
- None of the above
08
Describe your full-time experience in the coordination of public facility or utility construction and maintenance projects, including your experience planning, assigning, and supervising the work of several crews of a major unit or division engaged in the construction, maintenance and/or repair of street, water, sewer, park, public right-of-way, or public facilities. Specify from which employer the experience was gained, your title, level of responsibility, percent of time spent performing the duties, and the total length of your experience. If you do not have any experience in this area, write "None."
09
Indicate in which of the following areas you have full-time supervisory experience.
- Scheduling assigned functions and ensuring that work is performed correctly.
- Reviewing/approving timecards.
- Interviewing, selecting and/or recommending qualified personnel for subordinate positions.
- Providing orientation and on-the-job training to ensure that responsibilities are understood by subordinates.
- Monitoring and evaluating the performance of employees through evaluations which you have written, signed and administered.
- Recommending/administering personnel actions for employee recognition, counseling and/or discipline.
- None of the above.
10
Describe your lead/supervisory experience in the areas listed below: a. Scheduling assigned functions and ensuring that work is performed correctly; b. reviewing/approving time cards; c. interviewing, selecting and/or recommending qualified personnel for subordinate positions; d. providing orientation and on-the-job training to ensure that responsibilities are understood by subordinates; e. monitoring and evaluating the performance of employees through evaluations which you have written, signed and administered; f. recommending/ administering personnel actions for employee recognition, counseling and/or discipline. For each area, specify from which employer the experience was gained, your title, level of responsibility, percent of time spent on each area, and the total length of your experience. If you do not have any experience in a specific area, write "None."
Required Question