THE OPPORTUNITY
The City of Pacifica is recruiting for a Public Works Superintendent within the Department of Public Works. Under the direction of the Field Services Manager, the incumbents will be responsible for the field services of the Public Works Department. They will plan, organize, and direct the work of field personnel and perform related work as required. The incumbents will be assigned to oversee various subdivisions such as Streets, Streams, Storm Drains, Street Lighting, and Motor Pool programs.
THE DEPARTMENT
The Public Works Department is responsible for maintaining and repairing the City’s infrastructure and wastewater treatment operations in an efficient and cost-effective manner while providing a high level of customer service and a safe work environment for city employees. The Department maintains parks, playing fields and medians and keeps streets and trails clean and well-maintained. The Department also coordinates the tree program, cleans beaches and coordinates the City Beautification program.
The Public Works Department is organized into three divisions including Wastewater Treatment Operations, Field Services and Engineering. The Wastewater Treatment Operations includes the operation of the Calera Creek water treatment plant and management of the collection system. Field Services oversees the maintenance of city streets, parks, trees, vehicles and public facilities. The Engineering Division manages public infrastructure projects, transportation planning and maintenance and repair of the City’s infrastructure. The Public Works Department is supported by 56 full-time staff and an annual operating budget of $4.6 million, along with a FY2023-2028 CIP appropriation of $ 8.6 million.
At the City of Pacifica, we are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. All aspects of employment will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. To us, equal opportunity employment is not just about compliance, it’s about who you are, how you can help our City and who you want to be. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and community members.
If interested, we invite you to explore this opportunity with us. Please note, this recruitment closes on Sunday, January 11, 2026, at 11:59 PM PST, so apply today!
PUBLIC WORKS SUPERINTENDENT
(Streets and Streams, Parks, Building Facilities and Motor Pool)
DEFINITION
Under direction, manages the field services of the Public Works Department; to plan, organize, and direct the work of field personnel, including Parks, Trees, Streams Streets, Buildings, Rangers and/or Motor Pool Divisions.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISITCS
This is a management class with major responsibilities for the City’s Parks, Trees, Streams Streets, Buildings, Rangers and/or Motor Pool maintenance programs, that requires significant independence, initiative, and discretion within established guidelines. This position assists in the strategic planning, organization, and management across multiple operational units.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Receives direction from the Field Services Manager or designee. Exercises general supervision over supervisory, professional, technical and administrative support staff through subordinate levels of supervision.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS - INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING:
- Plan, organize, direct, review and evaluate the work of staff involved in public works operations, including building maintenance, streams, streets, streets cleaning, storm drain maintenance, signs and signals, parking lots, and trails, janitorial service for City owned facilities, and vehicle maintenance and repair directly and through subordinate levels of supervision.
- Establish and carry out division goals, objectives, work plans, reports, policies and procedures.
- Prepare division budget and staffing requirements;
- Plan, organize and direct the work of contractors;
- Responsible for the procurement of goods and services.
- Monitor operations to ensure that operating procedures are followed.
- Control the requisition of supplies, materials and equipment.
- Assist in the recruitment and placement of new employees.
- Attend public meetings and functions.
- Establish division goals and maintain exceptional working relationships.
- Maintain exceptional working relationships
- Perform related duties and responsibilities as required and other duties as assigned.
