Parks & Public Works Superintendent
Annual Salary: $147,382 - $198,966
Plus excellent benefits and 3% salary increases scheduled for July 2025 and July 2026.
Closing Date: February 23, 2025
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:
- Supporting staff in the development and oversight of contracts for various services, including tree pruning, mowing, and maintenance of landscape islands.
- Enforcing safety regulations and rules to ensure the safety and well-being of parks and trails users and neighboring residents;
- Providing routine reporting on work of the team using the Town’s asset management system;
- Preparing reports for and present to Town Council on various topics in their technical areas;
- Working with staff to identify and develop environmental initiatives related to public work operations, in services areas such as stormwater management, waste management and clean energy.
- Responding to resident questions and concerns related to Town owned parks, streets and non-building assets;
- Supervising, training and developing employees to support their career growth and goals;
- Assisting the Director in preparing annual budget for work programs under the Superintendent’s management;
- Supporting the Director to staff the Parks and Sustainability Commission and coordinate parks development issues with the Planning Commission; and
- Developing and managing minor Capital Improvement Projects, such as the resurfacing of tennis and basketball courts in Town parks.
Desirable Qualifications
- Experience in the maintenance and management of park and/or street systems including best practices for maintenance;
- Experience in stormwater management and municipal stormwater permitting;
- Knowledge of processes and laws pertaining to public works bidding and procurement of services;
- Ability to communicate clearly in written and verbal form;
- Experience in developing and managing staff;
- Membership in the American Public Works Association (APWA) or National Recreation and Parks Association (NRPA).
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.
