The City of Fairfield is seeking an experienced and motivated Public Works Superintendent to lead over 90 dedicated professionals in Public Works Operations division across four key areas — Building Maintenance, Streets & Drainage, Water & Sewer Distribution, and Landscape Maintenance.

This is an exciting opportunity for a collaborative, service-oriented leader who takes pride in maintaining safe, reliable, and sustainable public infrastructure. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical expertise, a commitment to operational efficiency, and the ability to inspire teams to deliver high-quality infrastructure and essential public services that enhance the daily lives of our residents.

In return, the City offers competitive pay, outstanding benefits, professional development opportunities, and the stability of public service — all within a supportive and team-focused environment.

Join us and make a meaningful difference in the community you serve.

Minimum Qualifications:

Experience: 10 years of progressively responsible experience in construction or maintenance of municipal service systems (i.e. streets, landscape, street lights, traffic control devices, storm drainage, water distribution, sewage collection, and buildings); and a minimum of 5 years supervisory experience are required.

Education:
A high school degree, or equivalent, supplemented with technical courses in engineering, construction methods or related fields is required; a Bachelor's degree is desirable.

License and/or Certificate:
Possession of a valid California Class C driver's license is required. Possession of a valid equivalent is acceptable during the application process.

Examples of Duties
Duties may include, but are not limited to in the following areas:

Direct and Coordinate Operations: Plan, organize, coordinate, and direct the work of the Streets, Water/Sewer, Landscape, and Building Maintenance Divisions through subordinate managers.

Strategic Management: Develop, implement, and maintain division goals, objectives, policies, and procedures; review and evaluate work methods; and establish management systems and standards for program evaluation.

Fiscal and Resource Oversight: Direct the preparation and administration of division budgets, including developing proposals and reports on current and future maintenance needs.

Personnel Leadership: Direct the training, supervision, and performance evaluation for maintenance and operations staff, and oversee the recruitment and selection process.

Inter-Agency and Public Coordination: Confer and coordinate the division's work with other City departments, outside agencies, and the public; ensure adherence to applicable laws and regulations.

THE SELECTION PROCESS: Based on the information provided in the application documents, the best-qualified applicants will be invited for further examination. All applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. Depending upon the number of applications received, the examination may consist of an application screening, written and/or practical exam, oral interview, or any combination.

HOW TO APPLY: Candidates must submit an online application via NeoGov/Governmentjobs.com by 5:00 p.m. of the closing date. If you have any difficulties submitting your online application, please call NeoGov's Applicant Support Line at (855) 524-5627.

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If you feel you will need a reasonable accommodation for any portion of the testing/interview process, please contact Human Resources at (707) 428-7394 at least 1 week prior to the application deadline or examination date.

REFERENCE CHECKS: The City utilizes an electronic reference check process to gather references of candidates referred to an eligibility listing. Do not list your current supervisor in the “References” section of your application if you do not want them contacted prior to receiving a conditional job offer. Please note that if you include your current supervisor in the “References” section of your application, they may be contacted at any point in the recruitment process, without prior notification to you.

Candidates are encouraged to notify anyone they list in the “References” section to help ensure a timely response. When listing references, please identify persons who can assess your professional qualifications in the context of the workplace. Examples include former colleagues/supervisors, mentors, etc. If you have limited or no work experience, you may identify personal references familiar with your qualifications that correlate to workplace experiences. Examples include teachers, volunteer coordinators, mentors, etc.

The City of Fairfield is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and professionalism.

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Public Works Operations Superintendent