Parks & Public Works Superintendent

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Parks & Public Works Superintendent

Town of Los Gatos Public Works Administrative Office, California, United States

Job Description:

Parks & Public Works Superintendent

Description

Parks & Public Works Superintendent

Annual Salary: $147,382 - $198,966

Plus excellent benefits and 3% salary increases scheduled for July 2025 and July 2026.

The Town of Los Gatos is seeking to fill a Parks and Streets Superintendent vacancy resulting from the retirement of the current Superintendent. This position reports to the Director of Parks and Public Works. The Parks and Streets Superintendent is a critical part of the Parks and Public Works Department Leadership team. The selected candidate will join a high performing and cohesive team and will work closely with the Director, the Town Engineer and their direct reports to deliver top quality services to the Los Gatos community.

The Town is looking for a Superintendent with strong management skills and visionary leadership who is results-oriented and has the ability to prioritize and delegate tasks effectively. They will be able to lead and oversee staff and collaborate to build capacity, implement programs, and drive change. The Superintendent will possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, demonstrating the ability to build consensus and inspire action. The Superintendent is a working manager. This position is not eligible for a remote or hybrid work schedule.

The Career Opportunity

The Superintendent oversees a budget of approximately $5.7 million that includes park maintenance, streets and sidewalk maintenance, environmental programs relating to stormwater and waste hauling, and the street tree program. The position oversees a staff of 14 full-time and seven (7) part-time staff members.

The Town of Los Gatos operates 112 miles of roadways, 17 park and open space areas, and 13 miles of paved and unpaved trails and nine downtown parking lots.

Key Responsibilities

Key responsibilities for this position include but are not limited to:

Desirable Qualifications

See the Parks and Public Works Superintendent job description for more information.

Minimum Qualifications

Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:
Education: A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in civil or structural engineering, construction management, public administration or closely related field is desirable. Completion of high school or equivalent GED and college course work in civil or structural engineering, construction management, public administration or a closely related field may be considered in lieu of a Bachelor’s Degree. Additional years of experience of relative complexity may substitute for college course work.

Experience: Six (6) years of increasingly responsible experience in construction, maintenance, and repair of municipal public works facilities or services, at least two of which must be in a supervisory/managerial position required.

License and Certification: Possess and maintain a valid California Driver's License and a safe driving record necessary to operate assigned vehicle(s). May be required to obtain and maintain a valid Commercial Class A or B California Driver License within twelve (12) months of hire. May be required to obtain endorsements. May be required to participate in the Department of Transportation Drug and Alcohol testing program, which includes submission to random drug and alcohol testing.

QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:
Ability to:

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The individual in this classification will generally work 75% indoors and 25% outdoors. While indoors the individual must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment. While outdoors the individual will inspect Town traffic sites, including traversing uneven terrain, climbing ladders, stairs; operating a motor vehicle; visiting various Town and meeting sites; and working alongside field crews. The individual should have visual capability to read printed materials and a computer screen; and have hearing and speech abilities to communicate in person, before groups, and over the telephone. Standing for long periods of time and walking between work areas and to conduct inspections is required. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator, operate standard office equipment, and handle and feel objects, tools, or controls. The individual in this classification occasionally bends, stoops, kneels, reaches, pushes, and pulls drawers, open and closed, to retrieve and file information. Must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects weighing up to 50 pounds.

ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS

Employee works in an office environment with moderate noise levels, controlled temperature conditions, and no direct exposure to hazardous physical substances. Employee also works in the field and will be exposed to loud noise levels, cold and hot temperatures, inclement weather conditions, road hazards, vibration, construction equipment, and mechanical and/or electrical hazards.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work schedule may include occasional irregular hours. The work schedule will include the need for irregular after hours work as part of the normal job duties, including 24x7 availability for response to emergencies.

Application and Selection Process

To be considered for this career opportunity, click on the "Apply" button to complete the online application and supplemental questionnaire. Resumes may be attached, but not accepted in place of a complete online application. Only complete applications will be accepted.Applications will be screened in relation to the criteria in this job announcement. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee continuation in the process. Only the most qualified applicants with the most relevant experience and education will be invited to continue in the selection process. The information contained within this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice and does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.

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The Town of Los Gatos is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against qualified employees or applicants because of race, color, religion, medical, physical or mental disability, or any other basis protected by law. Qualified individuals with a disability will receive reasonable accommodation, as required by the California Family Rights Act (CFRA), and federal laws including the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 504, during any phase of the selection process, providing such request is made to Human Resources at least five working days in advance. Medical disability verification may be required prior to accommodation. Under federal law, all employees must provide documents that authorize the right to work in the United States.

This is a Management (At-Will / Unrepresented) position.

Please refer to the Benefit Summaries postedon theTown of Los Gatos Human Resources Department Webpage.

Closing Date/Time: 2/23/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

Salary:

Depends on Qualifications
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