City of Huntington Park is hiring: Public Works Supervisor Internal Promotion in

Position Overview
Under general direction of the Director of Field Services this position supervises and assists the work of an assigned public work crew in accordance with established objectives and work standards of the City. The position is promotional and restricted to current City of Huntington Park employees.

Responsibilities

Performs skilled and supervisory work over a crew of maintenance employees in street maintenance, sidewalks, curb gutters, and storm drains; paints pavement markings, parks and recreation areas, and grounds and facilities maintenance.

Plans, directs, coordinates and schedules work crews.

Initiates field inspections of assigned areas and inspects work as needed; investigates service requests, public complaints, accident and damage reports, and special events.

Ensures efficient and accurate record keeping and an ongoing annual maintenance program.

Participates in employee recruitment, selection, evaluates job performance of subordinates, and recommends disciplinary action.

Instructs and trains subordinate employees.

Plans and oversees contract work as assigned.

Manages, prioritizes, schedules, and outlines work projects; investigates service requests and identifies maintenance, repair, or construction needs.

Reviews service requests and assigns screws for corrective action.

Provides assistance and coordinates work crew activities with other department staff, City employees, or the public; responds to inquiries and resolves complaints.

Surveys City streets to identify maintenance needs.

Assigns and participates in the repair of streets and alleys.

Inspects work projects in progress and upon completion to ensure conformance to established work standards, including contractor work; may assist in management of maintenance contracts.

Assists and trains subordinates in the safe operation of various tools and equipment.

Operates various sizes and types of trucks and trailers to move equipment and materials.

Uses hand and portable power tools, including jack hammers.

Serves under the direction of the department’s emergency operation center.

Coordinates debris and bulky item pickup on public right‑of‑ways.

Prepares reports regarding work crew activities, including usage of materials, supplies, and equipment; maintains related records.

Assists in the preparation of the division budget.

Responds to after‑hours emergency callouts as needed.

Ensures work of crew is performed safely and efficiently; trains subordinates in semi‑skilled and skilled operations, work methods, and safety practices and procedures.

Assumes responsibility for ensuring duties of the position are performed in a safe, efficient manner.

Performs other related duties as assigned or as the situation requires.

Qualifications
Knowledge

Practices, methods, and materials used in assigned maintenance or repair activity.

Operation, use, and maintenance of tools and equipment.

Procedures for requisitions and purchasing necessary materials and supplies.

Occupational hazards and standard safety precautions necessary in the work.

Principles and practices of supervision and training.

Recordkeeping and report writing.

Hazardous material handling, containment, storage, and disposal.

Medium equipment operation.

Department safety policies and budgetary processes.

Applicable regulations including MUTCD, WATCH, SPFPWC and Green Book.

Skills

Use of various types of tools and equipment.

Proficiency in writing general correspondence, spreadsheets, and reports using a personal computer and software applications.

Abilities

Work with limited supervision.

Deal calmly with rude or angry people.

Supervise others involved in related activity.

Handle confidential information with discretion.

Perform all the skills of the public works maintenance crews.

Work in climate weather and/or uneven surfaces.

Interpret written and oral instructions and carry them out.

Respond to service requests.

Use and care for assigned equipment and tools in the work area assigned.

Keep records, prepare reports, and maintain accurate work records.

Work overtime as requested.

Develop necessary skills from on‑the‑job training and meet the standards of performance or higher for the classification by the end of the probationary period.

Willingness to work overtime as requested.

Willingness to assume responsibility to maintain a safe working environment.

Establish smooth working relationships and resolve interpersonal conflicts.

Understand and interpret provisions of the municipal code, MOU’s, Administrative Policies, and Departmental Rules and other City Policies related to job duties.

Review and evaluate employee’s job performance.

Effectively supervise subordinates.

Foster a teamwork environment.

Plan, organize, and prioritize progress.

Lead, coach, instruct, and motivate employees.

Provide leadership and work instructions.

Willingness to initiate, recommend, and carry out personnel actions as required.

Organize, assign, schedule, and delegate workload among employees.

Speak before groups of people.

Effectively manage workplace diversity issues in a diverse organization.

Work necessary hours and times to accomplish goals, objectives, and required tasks.

Effectively communicate both orally and in writing.

Deal with all levels of employees and the public.

Initiate and accomplish work in a timely manner.

Assume responsibility for providing effective customer service.

Education & Training
Graduation from high school or attainment of GED (General Education Degree) or CHSPE (California High School Proficiency Examination) supplemented by appropriate technology programs.

Experience
Five (5) years of increasingly responsible experience in related activity, including supervisory experience.

License or Certificate

Possession of and/or ability to obtain within six (6) months of appointment a valid Class B California Driver’s License, a condition of continued employment, and a satisfactory driving record.

A valid Class C California Driver’s License.

Physical Requirements
Must meet approved physical and pre‑placement medical standards for the position.

Disaster Service Worker
Pursuant to California Government Code 3100, all public employees are required to serve as disaster service workers subject to such disaster activities as may be assigned by their supervisor or by law.

Equal Employment Opportunity
The City of Huntington Park is committed to promoting equal employment opportunity to all without regard to political affiliation or opinion, age, race, color, national origin, ancestry, religious creed, marital status, disability, medical condition, gender, pregnancy, or pregnancy‑related condition. Please note: If you require an accommodation during the selection process, please notify the Human Resources Department.

Reasonable Accommodation
The City of Huntington Park is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Please note: If you require an accommodation during the selection process, please notify the Human Resources Department.

Legal Right to Work in the United States
The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 requires all new hire employees to submit verification of the legal right to work in the United States within three (3) business days beginning with the first day of work. The City is legally prohibited from employing anyone who cannot provide such verification or documentation.

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

Reference and Background Check
The successful candidate will be required to undergo a reference/background check and pass a post‑offer pre‑employment medical examination (including a drug/alcohol screening). The City of Huntington Park utilizes E‑Verify and new employees must provide documentation to establish identity and work authorization.

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