WORKING SUPERVISOR

Location: City of Ithaca, NY
Department: Department of Public Works – Streets and Facilities Division
Classification: Non-Competitive
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: DPW
Salary: $26.48/hour - $31.78/hour (2024 rate)
$27.27/hour - $32.79/hour (2025 rate)

The City of Ithaca, a top Finger Lakes Area employer, is seeking qualified applicants for the
position of Working Supervisor. This position serves the Department of Public Works – Streets
and Facilities Division and reports directly to the Assistant Superintendent of Public Works –

Streets and Facilities.

Position Description: The work involves responsibility for supervising and participating in public
works projects including the construction, maintenance and/or repair of municipal streets, bridges,
parks and grounds, water distribution systems, wastewater collection systems, and street signage
and markings. The incumbent plans and oversees the details of assigned work projects and
supervises public works crews and work site activities. The incumbent also directly participates
in project work activities, including operating construction equipment, utilizing construction
machinery and tools, and performing other manual work as needed. This position differs from
that of a Maintainer in that a Working Supervisor has regular supervision of a public works crew,
plans out assigned public works projects, and has final responsibility for the successful, efficient
and timely completion of assigned projects. The work is performed under general supervision of
a higher-level public works supervisor with leeway allowed for the exercise of independent
judgment in carrying out the details of the work. Supervision is exercised over the work of Heavy
Equipment Operators, Light Equipment Operators, Maintainers, Maintenance Workers, and
Laborers. Does related work as required.

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Minimum Qualifications: Four (4) years of full-time paid experience, or its part-time paid
equivalent, in public works activities, such as highway construction or maintenance, parks and
forestry maintenance, water or sewer main construction or maintenance, etc. Such experience
must have been at the level of skilled or semi-skilled labor.

Special Requirements: Possession of a valid driver license appropriate to the vehicles or
equipment operated. Said license must be maintained for the duration of employment.

Residency Requirements: There are no residency requirements for this position.

Benefits: Refer to the Fringe Benefits webpage and DPW Unit collective bargaining unit.

Supplemental Information:

• Computers are available for use by appointment. To schedule an appointment, contact

• The City of Ithaca values diverse perspectives and life experiences. We encourage people

• The City of Ithaca is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. Consistent

Application Materials Required:
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City of Ithaca application 
Copy of driver license

Submit required application materials by December 11, 2024 to:

Attn: City of Ithaca
Human Resources Department

All applications must be submitted electronically through our online application program. We do
not accept paper applications, faxed applications, e-mailed applications or photocopies of
applications.

Ithaca is Gorges! We would love to have you on our team!

Issued: November 21, 2024