Public Works Supervisor (Streetscape)

The Department
The Public Works Department is a dynamic organization that readily adapts to the needs of the Torrance Community in providing quality and reliable service to the public. The department is made up of over 200 employees within five distinct divisions who provide service to our residents, businesses, and other City departments to improve and maintain the City's streets, sidewalks, landscaping, traffic, sewers, waste collection, and water systems.

The Position
The Public Works Supervisor plans and supervises assigned programs and/or services in the Streetscape Division of the Public Works Department. Assigned programs and/or services include tree trimming, removals and landscape median maintenance within the street right-of-way or other easements. Work involves planning, prioritizing and scheduling assigned programs and/or services; supervising, evaluating and training work crews engaged in daily operations; reviewing and approving completed activity; obtaining, allocating and maximizing resources; and preparing and maintaining operational and administrative records.

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Education and Experience

Three years of progressively responsible experience with at least two of the three years directly related to landscape leadership; and a high school diploma or equivalent.

Formal technical training in a relevant field is preferred.

Licenses and/or Certificates
Requires a valid California commercial driver's license with appropriate endorsements.

NOTE: This position requires a California Class B driver's license at a minimum and

Must possess and maintain an International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) Certified Arborist credential.

Ideal Candidate
In addition to the minimum requirements, the ideal candidate will possess:

• Ability to multi-task and prioritize work;
• Knowledge of supervision principles and practices;
• Strong organizational skills and self-motivation;
• Exceptional oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills;
• Outstanding customer service skills;
• Ability to develop and maintain positive working relationships with management, staff, the public, contractors, and public agencies;
• California Department of Pesticide Regulation Qualified Applicator Certificate (QAC) or Qualified Applicator License (QAL).
• Knowledge of tree maintenance, tree identification, and tree assessment.
• Knowledge of planning, installing, and maintaining irrigation systems.
• Knowledge of Arbor Access tree inventory system.
• Knowledge of Accela system.
• Knowledge of plants; identification, function, characteristics, and health.

Interested candidates must submit an online application and supplemental questionnaire at www.TorranceCA.Gov/Jobs . A resume detailed your work experience is highly recommended. Application submissions will be accepted on a continuous basis until the position is filled. First review of applications will be those received by April 6, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. If a sufficient number of qualified applications are received by the first review date, there is the possibility that the recruitment may close at that time.

Only those candidates who best meet the City and Department's needs will be invited to participate in the examination process, which will consist of the following components:

Oral Interview: 100% ( Tentatively will be scheduled ) Physical Ability: Tasks involve the ability to exert physical effort in sedentary work, but which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials up to 60 pounds. Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or workstation.

Sensory Requirements: Some tasks require the ability to perceive and distinguish colors or shades of colors. Some tasks require the ability to perceive and distinguish sounds. Some tasks require visual perception and distinction. Some tasks require oral communications ability.

Environmental Factors: Some tasks may risk exposure to dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, fumes, and traffic hazards.

Applicants with disabilities who require special testing arrangements must contact Human Resources. If you have a disability for which you require an accommodation, please contact us at ... no later than five (5) business days before the test date.

As a condition of employment, candidates must pass a background check and a pre-employment medical examination.

The provisions of this announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract, and any provisions contained in this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice.