- Salary
- $46 – $67/hr
- Location
- Lake Forest Park, WA, WA
- Type
- Full-time
- Experience
- 18+ years
- Education
- Certification
- Source
- GovernmentJobs
Description
The Public Works Superintendent leads day-to-day field operations and crew supervision for the City of Lake Forest Park. Working under the Director of Public Works, you will oversee a dedicated team of maintenance workers managing local streets, storm drainage systems, building facilities, parks, and sewer maintenance activities. This hands-on leadership role drives cost-effective services, high safety standards, and a high level of customer service.
- Crew & Operations Leadership: Plan, schedule, assign, and review daily work for maintenance staff; coordinate emergency response, severe weather prep, and after-hours callouts.
- Infrastructure Maintenance: Direct ongoing upkeep for streets, storm drainage, sewer systems, municipal facilities, and parks.
- Planning & Budgeting: Collaborate with the Director of Public Works on short-term and long-range operational plans, capital improvements, and department budgets.
- Safety & Compliance: Ensure all field activities and facilities strictly meet local, state, and federal standards, including OSHA/WISHA guidelines.
- Community & Interagency Relations: Serve as a primary point of contact for residents, contractors, vendors, King County divisions, and other partner agencies.
Successful candidates will bring a strong background in public works operations, along with prior management and staff supervision experience, exceptional time-management and problem-solving skills to handle multiple projects with minimal supervision, along with strong organizational and communication skills.
This is a full-time, non-exempt, non-represented, benefit eligible position. The City provides comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, long-term disability (LTD), employee assistance program (EAP), HRA/HSA/FSA, enrollment in Washington State's DRS PERS plan, 401(a) retirement plan (social security replacement plan) with matching employer contribution, and an optional 457 deferred compensation plan (DCP).
Additional Information:
- New hires who have worked for another public entity prior to their employment with the City, will have their prior public employment tenure count at 50% towards the City’s vacation accruals.
- The City of Lake Forest Park participates in a 401(a) plan in lieu of Social Security. Those who contribute to this plan do not participate in Social Security, and do not earn Social Security service credits. The Social Security Fairness Act was signed into law on 1/5/2025 and ends the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government Pension Offset (GPO). For more information visit this link: https://www.ssa.gov/benefits/retirement/social-security-fairness-act.html?tl=0
- The City of Lake Forest Park pays 100% of the employee premiums for Washington State's Paid Sick Leave program and L&I deduction.
- Note: Proposed 2027 Salary Schedule: $47.95 - $69.04 per hour
- Plan, organize and direct the daily operations and activities of the Public Works maintenance and construction of municipal infrastructure such as streets, storm drains, sewer maintenance activities, parks, and public facilities.
- Assist the Director of Public Works in the development and implementation of department goals, objectives, work plans, and long-range plans.
- Supervise the activities of the assigned Public Works operations crew. Supervision includes assignment of duties, review of projects, providing assistance, training, and mentorship, evaluating performance, administering discipline, developing work plans, and making and/or implementing hiring and corrective action recommendations and procedures.
- Communicate with City staff along with contractors and residents to provide information and to resolve issues and conflicts. Handle and resolve complaints from the public concerning departmental activities.
- Provides 24-hour response to emergencies, inclement weather, and after-hours crew callouts, as needed.
- Perform risk management duties and investigate and respond to accidents and issues as they arise.
- Prepare billings and estimates for repair and construction work performed by the Public Works department.
- Make recommendations for improvement and repair of streets, storm drainage, sewer maintenance, building facilities, and park maintenance operations.
- Promote and maintain safety within the workplace. Ensure assigned maintenance staff apply OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) and WISHA (Washington Industrial Safety and Health Act) safety standards to maintain safe working conditions for both City staff and the public.
- Coordinate and oversee participation with King County Roads Traffic Division for traffic related services to include but not limited to, the fabrication, installation and maintenance of signs, radar feedback signs, rectangular rapid flashing beacons, school zone camera flashers, programable LED enhanced signs, sign washing, thermoplastic roadway markings, street striping, sign retro reflectivity ratings, and compliance with current MUTCD sign and roadway marking standards.
- Coordinate and oversee participation with King County Water Land and Resource Division for the ongoing required inspections, maintenance and repairs of the City’s storm water retention and detention facilities. Ensures permitting, permit compliance, and project thoroughness within the Fish and Wildlife’s fish window.
- Coordinate and oversee participation in the annual King County North Overlay Project. Duties include aiding in road selection and budgeting; managing crew activities to prepare the roads for overlay; performing quality control during the overlay.
- Order supplies and services from suppliers.
- Provide technical expertise, information and assistance to the Director of Public Works regarding assigned functions, assist as needed in the formulation and development of policies, procedures and programs.
- Make recommendations and forecasts for future funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials and supplies; develop cost effective Public Works procedures.
- Coordinates and oversees annual required City Hall facility inspections.
- Oversee the department’s training and safety programs.
Education and Experience
Required:
- At least five years of experience in Public Works or related field that would provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities for the position.
- At least two years of supervisory experience.
- Completion of a vocational training program OR two years of college-level coursework in engineering, public administration, business, or a related field OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Valid Washington State Driver’s License and the ability to maintain insurability with the City.
- CPR, First Aid & AED certification within six months from hire date.
- At least 18 years old upon hire date.
- Ability to pass annual CJIS training and required fingerprinting background check.
Preferred:
- At least five years supervisory experience.
- Prior labor relations experience.
- Valid Washington State Class “A” CDL license.
- Flagging card.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
Knowledge of:
- Safety principles and the ability to establish and implement safety programs in accordance with established or mandated procedures.
- Business letter writing and basic report preparation with proficient spelling and grammatical skills;
- Proficient knowledge of computers and applicable computer software applications, including specific knowledge of Microsoft Word and Outlook;
- Working knowledge of modern administrative office procedures, methods and equipment.
Skill in:
- Planning, organizing, coordinating and supervising various phases of maintenance and improvements of City-owned property and facilities.
- Observing and monitoring facilities, equipment and staff to determine compliance with prescribed operating and safety standards.
- Strong organizational, time management, and interpersonal skills;
- Strong problem solving and decision-making skills;
- Strong customer service skills;
- Strong attention to detail, working in a busy and sometimes stressful environment and changing priorities;
- Using initiative and independent judgment within established guidelines.
Ability to:
- Participate and work effectively in an organization committed to treating all people in a fair and impartial manner.
- Report for scheduled work with regular, reliable and punctual attendance;
- Work independently with a high degree of reliability, accuracy, and productivity;
- Read and interpret plans, specifications and diagrams used in the design and construction of streets, storm drains, water systems, water wells, sewerage lift stations, sewer design and necessary related items;
- Read, interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures;
- Safely operate a variety of light and moderately heavy construction and maintenance equipment including, but not limited to hand mowers, backhoe and attachments, dump trucks, street sweeper, water trailer, snowplow, steel roller, riding mowers, trenchers, and a variety of hand tools;
- Follow all safety requirements, policies, and procedures. Identify work hazards and respond appropriately to mitigate safety concerns;
- Provide a high level of customer service to members of the public, City employees, and other agency staff. Includes ability to maintain and establish effective and cooperative working relationships with other agencies, contractors, and surrounding municipalities;
- Prepare and maintain accurate and complete records, forms, and reports;
- Accurately answer questions, mentor, direct work tasks, train, and effectively resolve problems in support of staff;
- Conduct oneself in a professional manner as defined by City policy and maintain confidentiality;
- Effectively represent the City or Department in public meetings;
- Efficiently coordinate a variety of programs and work effectively with other governmental entities, private interests, contractors and citizens;
- Provide clear explanations on procedures and regulations and to deal with contractors, professionals, and the general public with courtesy and tact;
- Work well independently and in support of the team;
- Adapt to changes in the work environment and to shifts in organizational philosophy and expectations;
- Communicate in English clearly, concisely, and effectively, both orally and in writing.
Supervisory Responsibilities
This position supervises a team of six Maintenance Workers (includes one Lead) and Seasonal Maintenance Workers.
Working Conditions / Physical Requirements
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
The position works in a standard office environment working at a computer and outdoors; field inspections and other job duties performed outdoors at work sites in a variety of terrains, under a variety of weather conditions, including sun, rain, wind, mud, and snow. Conditions at work sites may include falling objects, loose footings, loud noises, construction equipment, and working in right-of-way, traffic, or roadways.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be occasionally required to perform both light and heavy manual labor in all weather conditions. This may include physically strenuous labor, continuous or repetitive movements; skillful, controlled manipulations of small objects; fine, highly controlled muscular movements to adjust the position of a control mechanism; bending or stooping repeatedly or continually over time; working in small, cramped spaces; climbing ladders or steps; walking on rough, uneven ground; and performing other physical tasks as required of the position; required to sit, talk, and hear; frequently required to use hand tools and computer which require repetitive arm, wrist, and hand movement; occasionally required to stand and reach with arms and hands, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, bend or crawl. The employee must lift and/or move up to 50 pounds in a variety of indoor and outdoor conditions and terrain as well as perform a variety of physical tasks and heavy labor. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
Frequent evening, night and weekend work is required, as well as call-out services as directed. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.