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  • Public Works Supervisor (Facilities)

    Concord, California United States City of Concord, CA Full Time $103,792.00 - $132,475.20 Annually Jun 28, 2025
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    City of Concord, CA

    City of Concord Nestled in the foothills of Mt. Diablo, Concord is a major suburban East Bay community located 29 miles east of San Francisco. As the largest city in Contra Costa County, with approximately 130,000 residents occupying 31 square miles, Concord has much to offer. The local lifestyle reflects a careful blending of the City’s early California heritage with modern planned development. It is a harmonious community of quiet neighborhoods, an excellent park system, convenient shopping centers, large preserves of open space, a state-of-the-art hospital, opportunities for growth and revitalization, and a wide variety of restaurants. Its central location offers easy access to Oakland and San Francisco, the Silicon Valley, the redwoods of Northern California, the wineries of Napa Valley, the rugged Monterey coastline, and the astonishing beauty of the Sierra Nevada mountain range. Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) high-speed trains, local bus services, and the San Francisco and Oakland international airports provide transportation options for residents, commuters and visitors. Join Our Team! The City of Concord strives to attract, develop, motivate, and retain the best-qualified employees, whose knowledge and skills contribute to and sustain the City as a superior organization. Contact Information jobs@cityofconcord.org  

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    Job Description

    Job Characteristics

    ***OPEN & PROMOTIONAL JOB OPPORTUNITY***
    Public Works Supervisor - Facilities

    ***A 5% salary increase is scheduled for July 7, 2025***

    The City of Concord is currently seeking to fill one Public Works Supervisor vacancy in the Facilities Maintenance Division of the Public Works Department.

    What you will be doing:
    The Public Works Supervisor will be responsible for supervising, assigning, reviewing and evaluating the work of Facilities Maintenance Division staff, including utility, plumbing, electrical, mechanical and HVAC/R equipment and systems; building maintenance; and graffiti abatement.

    We are looking for someone who:
    • Has proven leadership and supervisory skills working in a unionized labor-management environment.
    • Has technical knowledge and experience in maintaining facilities;
    • Has effective verbal and written communication skills;
    • Has a keen eye and attention to detail;
    • Is highly organized and able to prioritize tasks;
    • Is committed to excellence and high quality customer service;
    • Is motivated, creative and flexible; inspired to learn and seek professional development opportunities within our City;
    • Is comfortable working independently as a self-contributor and as leader of a team;
    • Embraces and embodies the City’s Mission, Vision and Values .

    SELECTION PROCESS
    1. Submit a completed City of Concord application and the required supplemental question responses online at www.cityofconcord.org . Only application materials submitted online during the filing period will be accepted.
    2. All qualified applications and supplemental responses will be competitively evaluated, and those candidates demonstrating the strongest qualifications for the position will be invited to a panel interview. If you are selected to participate in the panel interview and are unavailable, we regret that we will not be able to reschedule you.
    3. Candidates that pass the panel interview will be placed on the hiring list, based on rank, for further consideration to fill the current regular vacancy, as well as others occurring over the next 12 months.

    Conviction History and Background Investigation:
    If you receive a conditional job offer, you will be fingerprinted, and your fingerprints will be sent to the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The resulting report of your conviction history (if any) will be used to determine whether the nature of your conviction conflicts with the specific duties and responsibilities of the job for which you have received a conditional job offer. If a conflict exists, you will be asked to present any evidence of rehabilitation that may mitigate the conflict, except when federal or state regulations bar employment in specific circumstances. Having a conviction history does not automatically preclude you from a job with the City of Concord. Appointments to this position are also subject to a polygraph and background investigation coordinated by the Concord Police Department. The following list describes some areas that are covered in the investigation.

    •Your relatives, references, and acquaintances are asked to comment on your suitability for the position.
    •The information supplied regarding your educational history is examined and verified.
    •You must list a history of your residences.
    •Your work history and experience are examined with regard to your dependability, relationships with fellow workers, trustworthiness, and general job performance.
    •Military service records are subject to verification.
    •The background investigation considers your management of personal finances (however, being in debt does not automatically disqualify you).
    •Your criminal, driving, and insurance records are evaluated. Felony convictions will be grounds for disqualification from the selection process.
    •If you have a history of recent or prolonged use of illegal controlled substances (i.e., Cocaine, Methamphetamine, Marijuana, etc.), you may be dismissed from the process.

    Deliberate misstatements or omissions can and often will result in your application being rejected, regardless of the nature or reason for the misstatements/omissions. In fact, the number one reason individuals fail and/or are disqualified during the background investigation is because they deliberately withhold or misrepresent job-relevant information. Applicants must be truthful in all phases of the process and promptly submit documentation when requested.

    Helpful tips when applying:
     •It is important to carefully read the complete job bulletin before submitting your application so you are aware of all requirements of both the position and the process.
    •When preparing your application, consider reviewing the job announcement and classification specification so that you may emphasize work experience relevant to the position for which you are applying.
    •Job duties should be an accurate reflection of the work you completed. Copying and pasting from your job description is not recommended as there may be duties listed that you did not perform.
    •Answer all required supplemental questions completely and honestly. The information you put in the supplemental questionnaire must also be verified in your work history so if you say you have certain experience in the questionnaire, make sure we can see it listed in your job history as well so we know where you performed those functions and for how long.
    •Carefully review your application prior to submittal to ensure its content is accurate and all required documents are attached, and submit it before the closing date.

    Examples of duties include, but are not limited to

    1. Supervise, plan, prioritize, assign, and review the work of staff responsible for providing the construction, maintenance, and repair of public works facilities for an assigned area of responsibility encompassing parks, medians, facilities, fleet, sewer, streets, storm, sidewalks, signs, roadway markings, street sweeping services, street lighting, and traffic signal maintenance services.

    2. Participate in the selection of maintenance staff; provide or coordinate staff training; work with employees to correct deficiencies; implement discipline procedures; conduct performance evaluations.

    3. Prepare various reports on operations and activities.

    4. Recommend and assist in the implementation of goals and objectives; establish schedules and methods for providing maintenance and repair services; implement policies and procedures.

    5. Participate in the preparation and administration of the Public Works budget; submit budget recommendations; monitor expenditures.

    6. Prepare specifications for material and equipment purchases; requisition supplies and materials.

    7. Supervise the maintenance of time, material and equipment use records.

    8. Inspect the work of crews while in progress; provide advice and assistance to crew members.

    9. Ensure the adherence to City, departmental, and safety policies and procedures by personnel; conduct training sessions with employees regarding safety, equipment operation procedures, and related topics.

    10. Investigate liability claims submitted to the City; provide information to appropriate staff; coordinate repair actions if required.

    11. Assist in the preparation of maintenance contracts for work to be performed by outside contractors; assist in the preparation of public works construction or repair plans and specifications; oversee and inspect the work of contractors related to public works construction and maintenance services; ensure work is accomplished in a timely and appropriate manner; ensure compliance with applicable codes.

    12. Assist in a variety of Department and Division operations; perform special projects and assignments as requested.

    13. Inspect City facilities for needed maintenance and repairs; coordinate a system for preventive maintenance.

    14. Inspect work sites before, during and after completion to assure work is completed in a satisfactory and thorough manner.

    15. Respond to and resolve difficult and sensitive citizen inquiries and complaints.

    Non-essential Job Functions
    1. Performs other duties as required.

    To view the full class specification for the position of Public Works Supervisor, please visit www.governmentjobs.com/careers/concord/classspecs .

    Qualifications

    Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
    Knowledge of operations, services and activities of a comprehensive public works maintenance, construction, and repair program; procedures, methods, practices, materials, and equipment commonly used in a public works maintenance, construction, and repair program; weed and pest control pro-grams; wastewater collection; NPDES; occupational hazards and standard safety practices associated with a public works maintenance, construction, and repair program; principles and procedures of record keeping and reporting; basic principles of municipal budget preparation and control; principles of supervision, training, and performance evaluation; pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes, and regulations; modern office procedures, methods, and computer equipment.

    Ability to supervise, organize, and review the work of maintenance personnel; select, supervise, train, and evaluate staff. Interpret, explain, and enforce departmental policies and procedures; ensure staff compliance with Federal, State, and local rules, laws, and regulations; maintain accurate records and prepare clear and concise reports; perform responsible and difficult work involving the use of independent judgment and personal initiative; conduct studies, prepare comprehensive reports and determine cost effective ways for conducting the assigned public works maintenance operations including weed and pest control; prepare reports and carryout programs related to waste water collection and storm water drainage; inspect trees to identify diseases and determine proper treatment; provide advice on selection of and proper maintenance plant materials; operate and maintain machinery and equipment related to the maintenance, repair and alterations of public works facilities; accurately determine work required and estimate the hours, materials and cost of such work; read and interpret engineering blueprints, specifications, and technical manuals; oversee the work of outside contractors; communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

    Education/Experience/Certifications
    Education: Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade supplemented by college or apprentice-level course work in public works maintenance, construction, and repair. Possession of an associate's degree in a closely related field is highly desirable.

    Experience: Four years of related progressively responsible experience in the construction, maintenance, and repair of public works activities, including some lead responsibilities.

    Certifications: Specialized certification related to job discipline (e.g. Wastewater Collection Certification; Qualified Applicator Certificate) is highly desirable.

    Other

    A California Driver License and a satisfactory driving record are conditions of initial and continued employment. Must successfully complete a background investigation as a condition of employment.

    EEO/ADA: The City of Concord is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants.

    If you have a disability and require accommodations in the testing process, please contact Human Resources at 925-671-3308 or hrdept@cityofconcord.org prior to the final filing date.

    The City of Concord takes pride in offering a generous benefits program that provides flexibility for the diverse and changing needs of our qualifying employees.

    For a complete overview, click here .
    Below is a brief listing of what the City offers:
    • Dental & Vision Insurance
    • Employee Assistance Program
    • Health Insurance
    • Holidays
    • Life Insurance
    • Pre-tax Savings Benefits
    • Retiree Medical (3 levels based on date of hire)
    • Retirement Program
    • Short-term Disability*and Long-term Disability
    • Social Security/Medicare
    • Vacation & Sick Leave
    *Not available for sworn personnel.

    Closing Date/Time: 7/21/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
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