Streets Supervisor

• Position Type:
  Public Works/ Streets Supervisor
• Date Posted: 5/29/2026
• Location:
  
  Service Center
• Date Available:
  
  TBD
• Closing Date: 06/12/2026

GRADE 11 EXEMPT

* Starting salary is dependent upon qualifications, but in most cases is no higher than the midpoint for range.

This position will be responsible for the oversight and operational management of the Streets Division. This is a managerial position and the selected candidate will act with a high degree of independence, performing, delegating and monitoring work. Work involves planning, scheduling, and supervising employees to ensure the effective, efficient, and safe use of equipment to accomplish the work in a timely and cost‑effective manner.

Work includes prioritizing and scheduling multiple projects, participating in skilled maintenance and repair of streets, alleys, and determining materials, specifications and plans for equipment repairs and acquisition. Work consists of serving as a Snow Commander overseeing snow operations, developing programs for pavement maintenance, repairing streets, alleys and sidewalks, formulating short and long‑term plans as they relate to the area of responsibility, motivating/managing staff, and responding to citizen inquiries and complaints.

Oversees the day‑to‑day operations of street, alley, sidewalk maintenance services, leaf collection, and snow removal operations, ensuring efficiency and effectiveness.

Manages and supervises the division's personnel, evaluates work performance, and recommends disciplinary action when appropriate.

Plans and implements work schedule activities, including maintenance and repair of streets, alleys, and sidewalks to meet all necessary standards.

Prepares and manages budgets for streets division; monitoring expenditures and seeking cost-effective solutions.

Prepares and maintains a variety of records and reports.

Motivates employees using human relations skills and encourages teamwork.

Responds to inquiries of a technical nature; investigates complaints, initiates corrective measures.

Performs a variety of staff management activities, including, but not limited to, the evaluation of staff performance, preparation of payroll, conducting safety training activities, and development of new programs/activities, etc.

Responds to all after‑hours emergency calls to determine the workforce and the level of response required.

Oversees the recruitment and selection process of assigned staff within the division.

Answers questions from the general public regarding Public Works issues, advises the public on proper procedures for filing related requests with City Council and/or any other City Boards or Commissions.

Inspects work in progress to ensure workmanship meets specifications and best practices.

Meets with citizens and community groups to present information and/or to obtain input on proposed public right‑of‑way or other Public Works programs.

Responds to and investigates customer and City Council concerns.

Works in coordination with the Project Management Supervisor to monitor the performance of Public Works maintenance projects.

Oversees 24/7 storm/emergency damage operations and assists in snow removal operations in the role of Snow Commander.

Attends and participates in the City Council meetings, Council committee meetings, neighborhood meetings, citizen committee meetings, conferences, meetings of the City management team, etc., as required.

Monitors and maintains the division budget under the direction of the bureau chief.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Bachelor's degree in Public Administration or a closely related field, and five (5) years or more of public works work experience with two (2) or more years of work experience in a supervisory capacity. Ten (10) years of progressive work experience in a related field with five (5) years in street maintenance management with (2) of those years in a supervisory capacity will be considered in lieu of a degree.

Demonstrated skill in the assessment of training needs, and development and delivery of necessary training in the workplace.

Demonstrated ability to supervise staff.

Ability to work with…