Superintendent of Streets - Public Works

Superintendent of Streets

The Superintendent of Streets plans, organizes, and administers the activities of the Streets Division of the Department of Public Works. The division is responsible for cleaning, construction, repair, maintenance, and inspection of city streets, waterways, bridges, storm sewers, and alleys, and all public grounds, including mowing, street trees and landscaping within public spaces (not including Park Property). This position will lead five different areas within the Street's division and will lead roughly 120 employees.

The Street Operations division is a maintenance and project-driven operation. Street Operations mixes in-house work with contracted work to perform core functions, such as filling potholes, rehabilitating roadway surfaces, maintaining flow in stormwater channels, repairing trip hazards in sidewalks, patching utility cuts, upkeep of Hazelwood Cemetery, maintenance of public grounds, and completing various other projects. During the winter and severe weather events, the division will stop project activities and road maintenance to address emergency work such as snow removal, flooding, and other storm related events.

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Qualifications and requirements include :

• Typically requires graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Engineering Management, or a related discipline;
• AND Five years of increasingly responsible professional supervisory experience in street management activities.
• A Professional Engineer's (PE) License, as issued by the Missouri State Board of Registration, is desirable;
• Must possess a valid driver's license.

For more information on essential functions and other requirements, please see the job description.

The City of Springfield promotes equal employment opportunities to all without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability, or other legally protected status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

Individuals with disabilities who believe they will need an accommodation to undergo any part of the interview, examination, or pre-employment process, should request a reasonable accommodation in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act prior to the testing or appointment. Requests should be requested by contacting City of Springfield Human Resources by phone, 417-864-1607, or in person at the Municipal Busch Building, 840 Boonville Ave. Springfield, MO 65802.

Proof of United States Citizenship / Authorization to Work in the United States as established by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986 is a condition of employment. We are committed to a drug-free workplace. Pre-employment drug testing is required. All interested candidates MUST complete the City of Springfield on-line application in its entirety. The candidate profile must include all employment history with accurate and complete information prior to submission. Resumes alone will not be accepted as the application, but they may be submitted as supplemental documentation.