SUPERINTENDENT OF STREET SWEEPING

City Of Long Beach • Long Beach, CA

385d • $116,152 - $151,502

About The Position

The Superintendent of Street Sweeping is responsible for overseeing the Street Sweeping and Parking Operations Divisions within the City of Long Beach's Department of Public Works. This role involves managing a team of 87 full-time employees to ensure efficient street sweeping, parking control, and enforcement operations across the city. The position requires a commitment to public service, operational excellence, and community engagement, with a focus on maintaining clean streets and effective parking management.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's Degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, or a related field from an accredited college or university is required.
• Five (5) years of increasingly responsible professional experience in a service delivery or field operation capacity.
• Two (2) years of supervisory or management level experience directing large, complex service delivery or field operations.
• Possession of a valid California Class C Driver License is required prior to appointment.

Nice To Haves

• Master's Degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, or a closely related field.
• Three (3) or more years of professional supervisory experience.
• Experience in organizations of similar size and complexity.
• Experience within the City of Long Beach, non-profit, or equivalent local government.

Responsibilities

• Plans, directs, and coordinates the City's street sweeping and parking enforcement operations.
• Manages Citywide Parking Operations, including oversight of parking structures, lots, and meters.
• Ensures efficient scheduling of personnel and equipment, enforcing safety rules and regulations.
• Establishes operational, maintenance, and equipment performance standards.
• Selects, trains, disciplines, and evaluates subordinates.
• Provides ongoing public education with neighborhood groups and community associations.
• Evaluates and recommends opportunities for cost reductions and revenue enhancements.
• Investigates and resolves operational complaints.
• Ensures cleanliness of city streets, bike paths, and other areas of the right of way.
• Represents the Department in meetings with internal and external stakeholders.

Benefits

• California Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) defined benefit retirement plan.
• Health and Dental Insurance with major premium coverage by the city.
• City-paid term life insurance policy equal to three times annual salary.
• City-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Annual City-paid physical examination.
• Vacation days increasing with years of service.
• Forty (40) hours Executive Leave per year.
• Sick Leave with unlimited accumulation and conversion options upon retirement.
• Eleven (11) designated holidays plus four personal holidays per year.
• Monthly transportation allowance based on classification.
• Optional Deferred Compensation Plan for supplementary retirement savings.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for childcare or medical expenses.
• Flexible/Hybrid Work Schedule available with approval.
• Paid Parental Leave of 160 hours at 100% salary for child-related leave.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees