Street & Sewer Superintendent

About the Department

Description
Under general direction, plans, organizes, directs, and manages the construction, maintenance, and repair of streets, curbs, gutters, sidewalks, sanitary sewers and storm drains, parkway trees, weed abatement, traffic painting, signals, and signs; provides personnel and financial management of the Street and Sewer Division in the Public Works Department; and performs related duties as assigned. 

Class Characteristics
The Street & Sewer Superintendent is a single position classification which has administrative responsibilities such as assigning or coordinating work assignments. The incumbent is distinguished from the Street Lead Worker and Street Foreman in that the incumbent works primarily supervising staff and overseeing street and sewer maintenance operations. 

Supervision Received
Works under the general supervision of the Deputy Director of Public Works-Field Operations. 

Supervision Exercised
Exercises direct supervision over the Street Supervisors, crew members and administrative staff.

Position Duties

Essential functions may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; and reasonable accommodations will be made as required. 
Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following: 

Supervises and manages the operations of the Street and Sewer Division; inspects worksites and work in progress through completion to ensure compliance with approved plans, specifications and standards; 

Reviews project and development plans and provides input and recommendations on strategies for construction, repair, and maintenance; complies with all applicable local and other regulatory agencies, including workplace safety, the Sanitary Sewer Overflow (SSO) Reporting requirements; and National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES);

Proposes and achieves work plan goals, prepares the annual budget and related supplemental requests for the Street and Sewer Division; monitors budget expenditures and revenues to ensure they are consistent with the adopted Division budget; identifies funding sources for a variety of related projects, programs and services; 

Reviews and supervises the preparation of invoices for services provided by the Division, purchasing of all equipment, supplies, materials and including the preparation of cost estimates and Request for Bids/Proposals, ensures compliance with the City's Purchasing policies and procedures; reviews and manages contracts; investigates and follows-up on citizen and other complaints and proposes corrective action; 

Ensures the proper completion and maintenance of Division records such as workplace safety, Maintenance Management System, Daily Activity Reports, and inventory of materials; coordinate work with other City departments, outside agencies, contractors and individuals;

Recommends improved methods of operation in the division; ensures and provides personnel supervision, training, and evaluation and proposes disciplinary action as appropriate in a timely manner; provides input to the Director of Public Works and/or Deputy Director-Field Operations on personnel hiring and promotions; prepares correspondence, reports, and other written materials; makes presentations to various groups; participates in community and other events determined by the Director or Deputy Director-Field Operations; serves as the Deputy Director-Field Operations as assigned; 

Responds to all emergencies including accidents affecting thorough fairs and/or transportation issues, hazardous material incidents earthquakes, and serves as division liaison to the City's Emergency Management Team; confers with Deputy Director-Field Operations and/or Director of Public Works on assigned duties.

Minimum Qualifications

Qualifications 
Education and Experience
Associates degree or equivalent from an accredited college and/or university (e.g., the completion of 60 semester/90 quarter units of college coursework) is required.  Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in street and sewer construction, maintenance and repair management, in which three (3) years must be in the supervision of field activities involving street and sewer infrastructure construction, repair, and maintenance (or closely related field) is required.  Public Works Professional-Supervision Certification from APWA is highly desirable. 

License/Certifications/Special Requirements
Possession of a valid California Class C driver's license and a satisfactory driving record is required throughout employment in this position.  Possession of or ability to obtain within twenty-four (24) months, a Level II Sewer Collection Certification from CWEA and a Pesticide Applicators License from PAPA/CDPR. 

Other Qualifications

California Department of Motor Vehicle (DMV) Pull Notice System
An incumbent appointed to this position is subject to enrollment in the California DMV Pull Notice Program.  The Pull Notice program provides information on the incumbent's driving record and Driver's License status on a periodic basis to the City of South Gate.  An employee assigned a City vehicle must acknowledge receipt and understanding of City Administrative Regulations covering the use of City vehicles. 

Physical Demands and Work Environment
The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, sit, and talk or hear; and may stand for extended periods of time.  The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.  The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet in the office and moderately loud when outdoors.  Incumbents are occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions, traffic, dust, gas, fumes, and chemicals. 

Recruitment Process

Application Packets Must Include:  A fully completed online employment application which:

• Covers at least the past 10 years of employment history (or longer if you have other relevant experience). 
• Responses to the supplemental questionnaire. 
• Must be specific in describing your qualifications for this position.  Failure to state all pertinent information may lead to elimination from consideration.  Stating "See Resume" is not an acceptable substitute for a completed application.
• Individuals who require a reasonable accommodation to participate in any phase of the application or selection process must advise Human Resources and make such a request during the application process.  Every effort will be made to provide a reasonable accommodation where requested.   

Selection Process:  All application materials received by the application deadline will be reviewed and evaluated.  All information supplied by applicants is subject to verification.

1. Application Review: The first phase will be a detailed review and appraisal of each candidate's application.  This phase is for qualifying purposes only.  There is no weight assigned to this phase.  Those candidates who meet the minimum qualifications may be invited to the next phase. 
2. Written Examination (pass/fail):  If a written exam is given, a minimum of 70% must be obtained on the written exam in order to be eligible to continue to the next phase of the selection process which will consist of an oral appraisal interview.  
3. Oral Appraisal Interview (100%): A minimum of 70% must be obtained to pass the oral appraisal interview.  The top 10 qualified candidates will be invited to participate in the oral interview phase of the selection process. 
4. Employment Eligibility List:  The Employment Eligibility List will be established after completion of the examination process.  Current and future vacancies will be filled from this list.  Lists typically last for 12 months, but may be extended or abolished in accordance with the City's Civil Service rules and regulations.  

 
Pre-employment Process

• The City supports a Drug-Free Workplace. 
• All potential employees are required to successfully complete a thorough background investigation, fingerprinting, and pass a post-offer pre-employment medical examination (which will include a drug/alcohol screening). 
• New employees must complete a verification form designated by the United States Department of Homeland Security, Citizenship and Immigration Services, that certifies eligibility for employment in the United States of America.

Hiring of Relatives:  Relatives of existing employees by blood or marriage will not be eligible for employment with the City if potential supervision, safety, security, or morale problems exist; or if potential conflicts of interest exist. Relatives include an employee's parents, children, spouse, brothers, sisters, in-laws, and step relationships.

The provisions of this announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract and any provisions contained in this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice.

Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of South Gate is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  In compliance with all applicable Federal and State laws, it does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, age, religion, disability (mental or physical), medical condition, genetic characteristic or information, sex (including gender, gender identity, gender expression, or pregnancy), sexual orientation (including homosexuality, bisexuality, or heterosexuality), or military or veteran status in its employment actions, policies, procedures, or practices.

The City of South Gate
The City of South Gate is a busy urban community consisting of residential, commercial, and industrial development, spread over 7.41 square miles.  It is currently ranked the 79th largest city in California with a population of approximately 97,000.  Strategically located along the 710 freeway, the City is just 12 miles southeast of downtown Los Angeles.

municipally governed local government focused on public works and community services.