CLOSED PROMOTIONAL OPPORTUNITY: STREET MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR in San Marcos, California at City of San Marcos

RECRUITMENT TIMELINE:
Applications Submitted by: 4:00pm, Wednesday, May 13, 2026
First Interviews and Excel/Written Exam: Monday, May 18, 2026
Second Interviews: Thursday, May 21, 2026

Operations, services, and activities related to the maintenance and repair of City streets; materials, methods, techniques, and terminology used in the maintenance and repair of City streets; principles of supervision, training, and performance evaluation; operational characteristics of equipment and tools used in work activities; proper procedures used in the maintenance and repair of hand and power tools; occupational hazards and standard safety practices; customer service principles and practices; methods and techniques of public relations; basic principles and practices of municipal budget preparation and administration; principles and procedures of record keeping; principles of business letter writing and basic report preparation; office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and access management software; pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations.

Ability to:
Coordinate and direct assigned City streets programs; supervise, organize, and review the work of staff involved in assigned maintenance program areas; participate in the selection, training, and evaluation of assigned staff; recommend and implement goals, objectives, policies, and procedures for providing assigned services and activities; understand the organization and operation of the City and of outside agencies as necessary to assume assigned responsibilities; understand, interpret, and apply general and specific administrative and departmental policies and procedures as well as applicable federal, state, and local policies, laws, and regulations; prepare and maintain records including time and material use records; prepare clear and concise reports; participate in the preparation and administration of assigned budgets; plan and organize work to meet changing priorities and deadlines; estimate time, materials, equipment, and costs needed to perform various work; effectively represent the City to outside individuals and agencies to accomplish the goals and objectives of the unit; work cooperatively with other departments, City officials, and outside agencies; respond tactfully, clearly, concisely, and appropriately to inquiries from the public, City staff, or other agencies on sensitive issues in area of responsibility; ensure adherence to safe work practices and procedures; ensure safety around work areas in high traffic; respond to maintenance/repair emergencies; safely drive and skillfully operate equipment and machinery; demonstrate an awareness and appreciation of the cultural diversity of the community; communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; and establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Education/Training

Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade, or equivalent, supplemented by specialized course work related to public works construction and/or maintenance and repair of streets.

Experience

Four years of responsible maintenance experience related to public works construction and/or maintenance and repair of streets, including one year of lead supervisory responsibility.

Possession of an appropriate, valid driver’s license with satisfactory driving record. Within six months of employment, possession of Valid CA Commercial Driver License, either Class A or B. A Commercial driver’s license with a tank endorsement may be required of some positions

Vacation Leave – A new employee will accrue eighty (80) hours of vacation per calendar year for the first two years of service, one hundred, twenty (120) hours for years three through five, one hundred, sixty (160) hours for years six through ten and two hundred (200) hours after eleven years. Vacation accrual begins immediately; however, a new employee is not eligible to take vacation leave until the completion of six (6) months of service with the City.

Sick Leave – A new employee will earn ninety-six (96) hours of sick leave each year.

Bereavement Leave - Employees are eligible to use up to 40 hours of bereavement leave per fiscal year.

Group Health Insurance Program – A new employee will become a member of one of the City's group health plans (Aetna HMO, Aetna AVN HMO, Aetna PPO, or Kaiser HMO) effective the first day of the month following their date of hire. Per current MOU the City will pay 90% of the health care premium and employees will pick up 10% of the premiums of the plan they select.

Voluntary Dental/Vision Insurance Programs – The City offers two voluntary dental insurance programs, an HMO program and a PPO Program, as well as a voluntary vision insurance program.