Superintendent- Community Preservation Program

DESCRIPTION

The full salary range for this position is as follows: Superintendent $52.93- $67.55. Expected hiring range is as follows: $52.93-$58.35.

To plan, organize and direct the assigned division. Report on the work of field crews in the maintenance, repair, development, and inspection of city and developer-installed facilities; and perform a variety of technical work relative to the assigned area of responsibility.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:

This is a full supervisory level classification assigned only to the Department of Public Works, Maintenance Division. Receives direction from the Maintenance Services Manager and is responsible for supervising subordinate supervisory and maintenance staff and is responsible for planning and coordinating the repair and maintenance of assigned division, city wide.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Essential and other important responsibilities and functions may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Recommend and implement operational goals and objectives; establish schedules and methods for implementing policies and procedures; monitor performance indicators to drive continuous improvement; implement policies and procedures.
• Exercise direct supervision over assigned supervisory and maintenance staff; and plan, prioritize, assign, supervise, and review the work of staff.

• Direct and coordinate, “On-Call” duties; act as off-duty coordinator as required.
• Respond to after-hours calls as needed.

• Conduct field inspections to check for quality and quantity of work performed, procedures, and equipment usage.
• Evaluate operations and activities of assigned responsibilities; recommend improvements and modifications; develop and maintain detailed data, records, and reports in keeping with established procedures.
• Participate in budget preparation and administration; prepare cost estimates for budget recommendations; submit justification for resources necessary for program success; monitor and manage expenditures.
• Project labor, equipment, and material needs; prepare formal solicitations including technical specifications for procurement of commodities and contract services.
• Participate in the selection of staff; manage staff performance, working with employees to correct deficiencies; coordinate staff training to foster continuous improvement; implement disciplinary procedures.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with City staff and the public through high-performing organization principles; investigate complaints and recommend corrective action as necessary to resolve issues.

• Learn, observe, and implement all appropriate safety precautions, including but not limited to, Cal/OSHA General Industry Safety Orders.
• Ensure compliance with safety procedures for working around biohazards.
• Perform a variety of administrative work relative to assigned areas of responsibility.

• Direct and participate in the preparation of short and long-term projects.
• Perform related work as required.

Example Of Essential Functions When Assigned To:

Community Preservation

• Plan, prioritize, assign, inspect, and report on the work of field crews in the maintenance of graffiti abatement, professional painting, removal of illegal dumping, clean-up of homeless encampments, failed landscape maintenance districts, including city stormwater facilities, and vacant city-owned lots.

• Plan, prioritize, assign, and review the work of contractors.
• Collaborate and work closely with Public Safety, Neighborhood Services, Planning, Engineering and Capital Improvement divisions.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge of:

• Principles and practices of maintenance.
• Equipment, tools, and materials.
• Principles of budget preparation and administration.
• Principles and practices of safety management.
• Principles and practices of human resources management.
• Pertinent federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, and rules.
• Effective leadership, supervision, and training concepts, principles, and practices.

Ability to:

• Organize, implement, and direct operations.
• Interpret and explain pertinent City and department/division policies and procedures to subordinates and other City staff as well as members of the public.
• Develop and monitor assigned program budgets.
• Develop and recommend policies and procedures related to assigned operations.
• Supervise, lead, train, and evaluate the work performed by assigned staff.
• Perform work using electronic and mobile devices.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing.

EXPERIENCE & TRAINING / LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATE

Any combination of education and experience that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be:

Experience:

Five years of increasingly responsible supervisory experience.

Education:

Degree from an accredited college with major course work in related field.

Licenses/Certifications/Other Requirements:

• Must possess a Class A driver’s license within one year of appointment. Possession of Hazwoper Certification and CUPA Certification is required. Possession of an ISA Certified Arborist with a T.R.A.Q. is required within one year of appointment.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Physical Demands:

Mobility: frequent use of keyboard; frequent sitting for long periods of time; occasional climbing, bending, reaching, walking, standing for long periods of time, and squatting.

Lifting: frequently up to 50 pounds; occasionally up to 90 pounds.

Vision: constant use of overall vision; frequent reading and close-up work; occasional color and depth vision.

Dexterity: frequent repetitive motion; frequent writing; frequent grasping, holding, and reaching.

Hearing/Talking: frequent hearing and talking, in person and on the phone.

Emotional/Psychological: frequent decision-making and concentration; frequent public and/or coworker contact; occasional working alone.

Environmental: frequent exposure to noise.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

The incumbent in this class works within indoor and outdoor settings. When working indoors, work is performed in a typical temperature-controlled office environment subject to typical office noise and environment. When working outdoors in the field, the incumbent is exposed to frequent loud noises and varying weather conditions.

The City of Palmdale is noted for its highly skilled workforce, with a large concentration of aerospace firms located at Air Force Plant 42 and nearby Edwards Air Force Base. Its family-oriented and culturally enhancing venues, such as the Palmdale Playhouse, DryTown Water Park and Palmdale Amphitheater, make Palmdale "a place to call home."

Palmdale is located approximately one hour north of Los Angeles off the Antelope Valley Freeway (SR-14). It encompasses 106.6 square miles and has a population of approximately 165,450. The City is served by several school districts and has a growing retail and commercial base. For more information, visit www.CityOfPalmdaleCA.gov.

BUSINESS HOURS: Normal operating hours are from 7:30 am to 6:00 pm Monday - Thursday. CLOSED on Friday.

UNION: The Teamsters Local 911 represents certain positions in the City's Public Works Maintenance division.

EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION

APPLICATION MATERIALS must be submitted by the closing date listed in the job bulletin. Resumes cannot be accepted in lieu of a City online application.

RESIDENCE within the City is not required.

AN ELIGIBILITY LIST of the most qualified applicants will be compiled based on the results of the selection process. The list will remain in place for a period to be determined by Human Resources.

The benefits listed here apply to full-time and benefited part-time positions, not to unbenefited part-time employees unless described.

A PROBATION PERIOD of six months minimum applies to initial employment with the City.

VACATION, HOLIDAYS AND LEAVE: The City provides 15 paid holidays per year and 80 hours vacation (years one through four) with a maximum accrual of 240 hours (160 hours for benefited part-time employees). Administrative employees accrue 80 hours of administrative leave per year with a maximum accrual of 240 hours.

SICK LEAVE: Employees accrue 96 hours per year with a maximum accrual of 800 hours (400 hours for benefited part-time employees). Unbenefited part-time employees receive 28 hours of paid sick leave per fiscal year.

RETIREMENT: The City is a member of the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS). Full-time and benefited part-time employees will be enrolled in either the New Member or Classic plan, as defined by CalPERS. New Members are enrolled in the 2% @ 62 formula and pay the full 7.75% employee contribution. Classic Members are enrolled in the 2% @ 60 formula and pay the full 7% employee contribution.

All other part-time employees are covered under the Public Agency Retirement Services (PARS).

WELLNESS PROGRAM: The program includes gym membership discounts, healthy eating programs, exercise classes & other programs.

DIRECT DEPOSIT: Direct Deposit is mandatory for all new employees.

CREDIT UNION: F&A Federal Credit Union & Logix Federal Credit Union (formerly Lockheed) are available options.

INSURANCE: The City offers group health, dental/vision, long term and short term disability, and a $50,000 life insurance policy for full-time employees. The City contributes towards the employee's health insurance.

DEFERRED COMPENSATION: The City participates in the ICMA-RC Deferred Compensation Plan, which enables benefited part-time and full-time employees to contribute on a tax deferred basis.

OVERTIME COMPENSATION: Overtime is accrued at time-and-a-half for eligible employees for time physically worked in excess of the regular 40-hour work week.

PART-TIME EMPLOYEES: Unbenefited part-time employees are reviewed for merit salary advancement but are not eligible for any other benefits listed. Benefited part-time employees are eligible for CalPERS retirement, sick leave, holidays, and vacation on a prorated basis.

MILEAGE PAY: Any employee may be reimbursed for work related mileage at 54 cents per mile when assigned to use their private vehicle on City business.

SOCIAL SECURITY: The City does not participate in Social Security and does not deduct Social Security payments from any employee's salary. The City deducts 1.45% of salary for Medicare and makes a 1.45% matching contribution.

*Benefits can change at any time.

Closing Date/Time: 10/22/2025 1:00 PM Pacific

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