Streets and Sanitation Superintendent

Salary: $106,856.62 - $138,913.84 Annually
Location : City of Las Vegas, NV
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 26SEP79465O
Department: Public Works Department
Opening Date: 09/30/2026
Closing Date: 10/28/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
Bargaining Unit: EXEC

About the Position
Career Opportunity

The city of Las Vegas invites applications for Streets and Sanitation Superintendent. This position supervises, assigns and reviews the work of staff and contractors responsible for the construction and maintenance of city streets, alleys, storm drains and sanitary sewer systems; to coordinate activities with other City departments and divisions, contractors and outside agencies; and to provide highly responsible and complex administrative and technical support to the Streets and Sanitation Manager.
Please submit a cover letter and a detailed resume along with your completed application.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate for the Streets and Sanitation Superintendent is a skilled leader committed to providing a safe, equitable, and sustainable maintenance program that will provide a benefit to our community, support our economy, and enhance the quality of life for all public users. They have experience in exercising supervision over projects, programs, and personnel to design, build, operate, and maintain the city's public infrastructure including but not limited to pavement, sidewalks, curb and gutter, storm drain infrastructure, sanitary sewer infrastructure, pump stations, and trails. This individual is collaborative, exhibiting exceptional teamwork, advanced communication skills, address personnel concerns, and can serve as the city's liaison to internal city departments, peer agencies, and other pertinent organizations.

The ideal candidate also has experience managing division programs including but not limited to:

• Asset management and maintenance:
  1. Residential pavement
  2. Arterial pavement
  3. Regional storm drain facilities
  4. Local storm drain facilities
  5. Large diameter sanitary sewer facilities
  6. Small diameter sanitary sewer facilities
  7. Concrete
  8. ADA improvements
• Development of maintenance programs
• Identifying and scheduling training programs

Supervision Received and Exercised

Receives direction from the Streets and Sanitation Manager.

Exercises direct supervision over supervisory and technical staff.

Selection Process
The selection process will include a review of all applications with only the most qualified participating in an interview. Final candidate selection will include hiring interview (if applicable). Any individual offered employment will be required to pass a pre-employment drug test and complete background check. Some positions may require preliminary background checks.The purpose of this recruitment is to establish an eligible list for current and/ or future openings which may include part-time or full-time positions.
Example of Duties
Essential Functions

1. Plan, prioritize, assign, supervise and review the work of staff responsible for the construction and maintenance of city streets, alleys, storm drains and sanitary sewer systems; oversee the work of contractors constructing or maintaining streets, alleys, storm drains and sanitary sewer systems.
2. Oversees the activities of the division's safety committee, developing safety policies and procedures, coordinating safety training to inform staff of proper safety practices.
3. Recommend and implement goals, objectives, policies and procedures for assigned programs; establish schedules and methods for providing division services; identify resource needs; review needs with appropriate management staff; allocate resources accordingly.
4. Plan, direct, coordinate and review work plans for assigned staff; meet with staff to identify and resolve problems; monitor work flow; review and evaluate work products, methods and procedures.
5. Participate in the selection of staff; provide or coordinate staff training; work with employees to develop short and long term goals, monitor accomplishments, establish performance requirements and personal development targets and provide coaching for performance improvement and development.
6. Oversee and administer contracts for the construction and maintenance of city streets, alleys, storm drains and sanitary sewer systems; assist with the development of the contracts, including writing specifications.
7. Monitor and evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures; conduct field inspections, as necessary; recommend, within departmental policy, appropriate service and staffing levels.
8. Manage and supervise the coordination of homeless encampment abatement, trail maintenance, graffiti abatement, and debris removal from the public right-of-way.
9. Serve as liaison to coordinate street, storm drain and sanitary sewer construction and maintenance projects with other divisions and departments, contractors and outside agencies; negotiate and resolve sensitive and controversial issues.
10. Participate in the preparation and administration of the division budget; forecast funds needed for new programs, staffing, equipment, materials and supplies; submit budget recommendations; monitor expenditures; recommend adjustments as necessary.
11. Prepare and present analytical and statistical reports on operations and activities; maintain records of activities; calculate labor and equipment costs.
12. Provide responsible staff assistance to the division manager; conduct a variety of organizational and operations studies and investigations; recommend modifications to programs, policies and procedures.
13. Investigate and resolve difficult and sensitive citizen inquiries and complaints; prepare draft responses to inquiries from City officials.
14. Oversee preparations for town hall meetings and other public forums attended by the division manager.
15. Attend and participate in professional group meetings; stay abreast of trends and innovations in the fields of flood control and street and sanitation engineering and construction.
16. Respond to emergencies such as flash floods, sewer line breaks and motor vehicle accidents involving division staff outside regular work hours; periodically provide on-call services outside regular work hours.
17. Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

Minimum Requirements
Experience

Three years of increasingly responsible experience in street construction and maintenance, sewer construction and maintenance, civil engineering, or a field closely related to the assignment, including one year of administrative or supervisory experience.

Training

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major in civil engineering, construction management, or a field related to the essential functions. A combination of formal education and directly related work experience may substitute for the degree. The City assesses 1.5 years of full-time experience as equivalent to one year of education.

Licenses and Certifications

Possession of an appropriate, valid driver's license on the date of application.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of

Operational characteristics, services and activities of street, storm drain and sanitary sewer construction and maintenance programs.
Principles and practices of program development and administration.
Principles and practices of construction relative to streets, storm drains and sanitary sewers.
Principles and practices of basic engineering including civil, environmental, mechanical and flood control.
Equipment, materials, chemicals and supplies used in street, storm sewer and sanitary sewer construction and maintenance programs.
Principles and practices of budget preparation and administration.
Principles of supervision, training and performance evaluation.
Pertinent federal, state and local laws, codes and regulations.
Occupational hazards and standard safety practices.

Ability to

Apply modern construction principles as they relate to road, storm drain and sanitary sewer construction and maintenance.
Use initiative and independent judgment within established guidelines.
Interpret, apply, explain and enforce applicable laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures.
Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions, recommend best options and implement approved solution in support of goals.
Perform complex mathematical calculations.
Read and understand blueprints.
Manage multiple contracts and assignments.
Handle stressful situations and respond in emergency situations.
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Maintain effective audio-visual discrimination and perception needed for:
-- Making observations;
-- Communicating with others;
-- Reading and writing; and
-- Operating assigned equipment.
Maintain cognitive capacity which allows the capability of:
-- Making sound decisions; and
-- Effective interaction and communication with others.
Maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities which may include the following:
-- sitting, standing or walking for extended periods of time; and
-- operating assigned equipment.

Competencies
In addition to Core Workforce and Supervisor Competencies:

Executive Competencies

Establishing Trust - Noticing, interpreting and anticipating others concerns and feelings; creating opportunities for collaborative, respectful dialogue; showing trust in others first and holding self and others accountable for words and behaviors that build community; using face to face communication as a primary means to build trust within the organization.

Communicating Clarity - Developing and communicating goals in support of the city mission, vision and purpose; clarifying direction of work, roles and expectations for successful attainment of objectives.

Providing Recognition - Identifying and recognizing employees at all levels for their ideas, work and achievements; providing opportunities for both formal and informal recognition within the organization; creating a culture of peer recognition and encouragement.

Reinforcing Organizational Health - Routinely reviewing existing processes, practices and policies to ensure a balance in the ability to work productively and efficiently with employee needs for empowerment and development; changing processes, practices and policies when necessary to achieve the balance; establishing regular professional development time for each employee so they have opportunities to attend classes and other activities to enhance their professional growth; meeting regularly with employees.

Thinking Globally - Finding effective solutions and prioritizing problems using holistic, "big picture" thinking; putting the needs of the broader organization or community ahead of the needs of an individual department or community; developing and analyzing both near and long term impacts of decisions.

Business and Political Acumen - Having expertise in technical, political and budgetary leadership responsibilities; preparing and presenting complex concepts and proposals in a respectful, collaborative, understandable way to build community; comparing competing priorities and agendas looking for ways to establish a win/win solution whenever possible; speaking at community events and to the media to enhance the city's reputation and standing with the broader community.

Community Engagement - Identifying and working with different communities, whether internal, external or both, to achieve city mission, vision and purpose; including groups of stakeholders in decisions that affect them, directly or indirectly, whenever possible to do so; acting on decisions and strategies developed through community engagement.