Public Works Supervisor
Listed on 2026-05-30
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Management
Operations Manager, Water Management
HE POSITION
Public Works Supervisor, under direct supervision of the Public Works Director, is responsible for providing leadership, delegation, scheduling, training, inspections, performance evaluation and oversight during everyday operations of the city’s utility crew and contractors. The public works department’s collective areas of responsibility include operation and maintenance of the city’s systems, including water distribution, storm water collection, parks, streets, and facilities. The job includes work as a supervisor and as a hands‑on crew leader, including operating equipment as needed.
Ideally, the person in this position will serve as the Direct Responsible Charge (DRC) for the water system. Duties include clean drinking water operations compliance.
This position is an opportunity for an experienced public works employee who wants to remain engaged in the day‑to‑day work of operating multiple city utilities and to grow their supervisory skills, leading a crew of 4 to 5 public works professionals. The public works crew members and clerk report to the Public Works Supervisor.
TYPICAL DUTIES- High school diploma or equivalent
- Five years of experience and/or training, which has provided specific knowledge to perform in this position, including at least two years supervisory experience.
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- Any satisfactory equivalent combination of education and experience which demonstrates the knowledge, skills and ability to perform the above‑described duties will be considered.
- Possession of Oregon state class C driver license.
- Possession of Oregon state class B commercial driver license -- or ability to obtain within six months.
- Oregon Water Distribution II certification -- or ability to obtain within thirty‑six (36) months.
- Oregon Cross Connection Specialist certification -- or ability to obtain within one year.
- Flagger Certification -- or ability to obtain within six months.
- Preference given to candidates with Associates Degree or other post‑secondary education in a related field.
- Oregon Water Distribution (II) certificate.
- Veteran’s preference.
- Satisfactory completion of a drug screening test.
- Satisfactory completion of a background check.
- Education and experience verification.
- Demonstrated ability to perform essential functions.
- Accept coaching and works to develop new skills and abilities.
- Work independently with a minimum of supervision.
- Perform the physical requirements of the classification, at times in adverse weather conditions.
- Maintain effective working relationships with other employees, supervisors, and the public.
- Understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
- Direct others in the performance of routine and emergency maintenance of parks, street, water, and storm water infrastructure.
- Proficient operation of heavy equipment, vehicles, machinery, tools, and other equipment applicable to the position.
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