Public Works Superintendent

Definition & Distinguishing Characteristics

The County of Colusa is seeking an experienced and dedicated Public Works Superintendent to oversee the repair, maintenance, and construction of roads, bridges, and related infrastructure. This leadership role is responsible for ensuring the efficient operation of public works services, including equipment maintenance and traffic safety measures.

As Public Works Superintendent, you will:

• Supervise and train staff to maintain high performance and safety standards.
• Coordinate with various County departments to streamline operations.
• Oversee budgets, resource allocation, and project planning.
• Implement improvements to enhance service delivery and infrastructure reliability.
  
  

If you are ready to make a lasting impact on public infrastructure and contribute to the County’s growth and efficiency, we encourage you to apply!
For more details, please refer to the job description pages HERE .

This recruitment will remain open until the position is filled. The first review of applications will take place on March 12, 2025. It is to your advantage to submit your application as soon as possible, as the recruitment may close at any time after the first review.

What's this Job All About?
The Public Works Superintendent is responsible for overseeing the daily operations and strategic direction of the County’s Road and bridge maintenance programs, equipment repair, and traffic control systems. This position involves managing a team of skilled workers, ensuring that all public works projects are completed efficiently and safely. You will play a key role in developing and implementing maintenance strategies, managing budgets, and monitoring service delivery to improve overall operations. In addition to supervising staff, the Superintendent will collaborate with other County departments and external agencies to resolve issues, provide solutions, and ensure high-quality public infrastructure services across the County.

Embracing the Colusa County Work Culture
As the Public Works Superintendent in Colusa County, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our rural community’s infrastructure. This is an exciting opportunity to lead and implement positive change, overseeing the maintenance and development of roads, bridges, and traffic control systems that are vital to our residents. Your leadership will drive improvements in service delivery, operational efficiency, and safety standards, while fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation within the department. You will have the chance to make a lasting impact, ensuring that our public works projects reflect the values of quality, responsibility, and community pride that define Colusa County. Through your expertise and vision, you will help create safer, more efficient roadways and contribute to the county’s overall growth and well-being.

What are the benefits?

• A beautiful, safe community in which to work and serve
• A job with WORK-LIFE BALANCE
• A LIFETIME PAYCHECK (3% @ 60 for Classic Members and 2% @ 62 for New Members)
• Amazing health care BENEFITS at NO COST to you - Unless you choose a premium health care plan.
• Authentically kind and engaged leadership who truly enjoy developing staff
• 457 Deferred Compensation
• Management Leave: Forty (40) hours
• PAID vacation, PAID holidays (13), and PAID sick leave
• Vacation Parity! - Previous service with a public agency counts towards vacation accrual at Colusa County (Includes cities, counties, districts, military and similar entities.) To learn more about vacation parity please see our benefit summary.)
  
  

Join us and be a part of making a real difference in Colusa County, where we always prioritize the well-being of our community and team members.

Supervision & Examples of Duties

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
Receives general administrative direction from the Director of Public Works/Airport Operations.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
Exercises direct supervision over maintenance staff, including skilled workers in road and bridge repair, equipment maintenance, and traffic control.

Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Experience:
Five years of increasingly responsible experience in road and bridge repair and construction, construction equipment maintenance and repair, or road traffic control including three years of supervisory and administrative responsibility.

Training:
Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade supplemented by specialized training in construction technology or a related field.

License or Certificate:
Possession of a Class A driver’s license and an acceptable driving record.

Supplemental Information

The salary range above consists of 15 steps. Steps 1-6 are annual merit steps with approximately 5% difference between each step, based on successful performance. Steps 7-15 are additional merit steps, requiring 2 years of satisfactory performance at the previous step. Steps 7-14 provide 2.5% increases, while Step 15 offers a 5% increase. The final salary offered will depend on the applicant's experience and qualifications, ranging from steps 1 to 15.

Colusa County offers an excellent benefit package. For a summary of current benefits, please click here: 2025 Benefit Summary

Closing Date/Time: 3/11/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

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