Traffic Maintenance Supervisor (Temporary)

Berkeley, California is a small city with a big reputation.

At just ten square miles of land and seven square miles of water, Berkeley is famous around the globe as a center for academic achievement, scientific exploration, free speech, and the arts, and home to over 50 parks, a top-ranked university, and the largest public marina in the San Francisco Bay.

The City of Berkeley invites you to apply for the position of Traffic Maintenance Supervisor in the Public Works Department!

In this role, you will have the opportunity to plan, organize, and direct the work of crews performing traffic painting and signing work along with personally performs traffic control painting and signing work.

This is the first-line supervisory level in traffic maintenance work.

This class is distinguished from the Senior Public Works Supervisor classification in the Transportation, which is responsible for traffic/transportation maintenance and parking meter installation, maintenance, repair and collection programs.

See the full job class specification here: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/berkeley/classspecs/newprint/105996

The City of Berkeley invites you to apply for the position of Traffic Maintenance Supervisor in the Public Works Department!

In this role, you will have the opportunity to plan, organize, and direct the work of crews performing traffic painting and signing work along with personally performs traffic control painting and signing work.

This is the first-line supervisory level in traffic maintenance work.

This class is distinguished from the Senior Public Works Supervisor classification in the Transportation, which is responsible for traffic/transportation maintenance and parking meter installation, maintenance, repair and collection programs.

See the full job class specification here: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/berkeley/classspecs/newprint/105996

A typical way of gaining the knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position is: Equivalent to completion of high school and 4 years of increasingly responsible traffic maintenance experience.

in a lead role over other staff is desirable. Other requirements include: - Must possess and maintain a valid Class "C" California driver's license and have a satisfactory driving record - Must be willing to work out of doors in all weather conditions - Must possess sufficient strength and stamina to lift and carry objects weighing up to 60 pounds - Must be willing to work with exposure to heavy traffic and to work overtime and off-hour shifts in emergency situations.

Applications must be received by Monday, September 7, 2025 at 5:00 PM PT and must include a completed application and responses to all required supplemental questions and requested information.

Please note that resumes are not a substitute for a completed application.

Applications are available in alternative formats (audio-format, braille, large print, electronic text, etc.) upon request to [email protected] .

Please allow 10 days for production of the material in an alternative format.

Applications must be received by Monday, September 7, 2025 at 5:00 PM PT and must include a completed application and responses to all required supplemental questions and requested information.

Please note that resumes are not a substitute for a completed application.

Applications are available in alternative formats (audio-format, braille, large print, electronic text, etc.) upon request to [email protected] .

Please allow 10 days for production of the material in an alternative format.

The exam process will include, but may not be limited to: Application review for minimum qualifications and required documents (qualifying experience will be calculated based on the application close date) Tests may consist of any combination of written, oral or other exercises or assessment procedures that test content and may include, but are not necessarily limited to, typing, math, reading, writing and analytical skills; problem solving ability; computer and software proficiency, or any other job-related knowledge, skill, ability or qualification. The examination process and dates are subject to change. The City may, without notice, change or eliminate any assessment component as needs dictate. Applicants passing all examination phases will have their names placed on an employment eligible list that hiring departments will use to conduct final selection interviews. Reasonable Accommodations: The City is committed to making reasonable accommodations in the examination process and in the work environment. Individuals requesting reasonable accommodations in the examination process must submit a request in writing to [email protected] at the time of application.

The exam process will include, but may not be limited to:

• Application review for minimum qualifications and required documents (qualifying experience will be calculated based on the application close date)

Tests may consist of any combination of written, oral or other exercises or assessment procedures that test content and may include, but are not necessarily limited to, typing, math, reading, writing and analytical skills; problem solving ability; computer and software proficiency, or any other job-related knowledge, skill, ability or qualification. The examination process and dates are subject to change. The City may, without notice, change or eliminate any assessment component as needs dictate. Applicants passing all examination phases will have their names placed on an employment eligible list that hiring departments will use to conduct final selection interviews.

Reasonable Accommodations: The City is committed to making reasonable accommodations in the examination process and in the work environment.

Individuals requesting reasonable accommodations in the examination process must submit a request in writing to [email protected] at the time of application.

Candidates under final consideration for employment with the City will undergo an employment background check that may include, but is not limited to: confirmation of employment history, educational credentials and degrees, certificates, registrations, and licenses including driver's license; credit check; criminal history check; and Live Scan fingerprinting.

The City of Berkeley is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. All employment actions shall be administered regardless of race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, physical or mental disability or medical condition, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, political affiliation, veterans’ status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

All City employees are required to provide services as Disaster Service Workers in the event of an emergency/disaster.

Benefited employees receive a myriad of financial and other benefits , including CalPERS pension and other retirement plans, medical and dental coverage, tuition reimbursement, paid time off and more.

Benefit-eligible employees include those with a regular work schedule of at least 20 hours per week.

Employees working less than 30 hours per week may receive pro-rated benefits.

Retirement CalPERS City employees are included in the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS).

The retirement formula is either 2% at age 62 (PEPRA members) or 2.7% at age 55 (Classic members).

Supplemental Retirement Income Plan (SRIP) The City contributes 6.7% of the first $32,400 of the employee's salary (up to $2,170.80 annually) into a 401(a) account.

The City is not a member of Social Security, therefore only the Medicare portion is deducted from employees' salaries.

Deferred Compensation The City offers voluntary 457 deferred compensation plans with CalPERS or Empower.

Employees may contribute up to the IRS maximum on a pre-tax basis.

Medical Plans Employees can choose coverage under Kaiser HMO or Sutter Health Plan HMO.

The City contributes an amount equal to the cost of the Kaiser premium.

Employees who have medical coverage under another group plan may choose to waive City-provided medical coverage and receive a monthly stipend.

Dental Plan The City provides group dental benefits through Delta Dental of California.

The City contributes up to the family coverage for the plan, which covers 90% of the dental charges up to $2,000 annually per person.

Orthodontic benefits are offered at a $2,000 lifetime maximum per person.

Employees who have dental coverage under another group plan may choose to waive City-provided dental coverage and receive a monthly stipend.

Life Insurance The City provides employees with a Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment policy in the amount of $25,000.

Employees have the option to purchase additional term life insurance up to a maximum of $300,000.

Sick Leave Employees earn one day of paid sick leave per month.

Vacation New employees accrue 80 hours of vacation annually.

Vacation accrual rates increase at 4 years, 12 years, 18 years, and 25 years of service.

Holidays 15 paid holidays and 3 floating holidays annually Uniform Allowance Employees in select classifications receive up to $1,400 annually (see MOUs ) (SEIU MC)

Benefited employees receive a myriad of financial and other benefits , including CalPERS pension and other retirement plans, medical and dental coverage, tuition reimbursement, paid time off and more.

Benefit-eligible employees include those with a regular work schedule of at least 20 hours per week.

Employees working less than 30 hours per week may receive pro-rated benefits.

Retirement CalPERS City employees are included in the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS).

The retirement formula is either 2% at age 62 (PEPRA members) or 2.7% at age 55 (Classic members).

Supplemental Retirement Income Plan (SRIP) The City contributes 6.7% of the first $32,400 of the employee's salary (up to $2,170.80 annually) into a 401(a) account.

The City is not a member of Social Security, therefore only the Medicare portion is deducted from employees' salaries.

Deferred Compensation The City offers voluntary 457 deferred compensation plans with CalPERS or Empower.

Employees may contribute up to the IRS maximum on a pre-tax basis.

Medical Plans Employees can choose coverage under Kaiser HMO or Sutter Health Plan HMO.

The City contributes an amount equal to the cost of the Kaiser premium.

Employees who have medical coverage under another group plan may choose to waive City-provided medical coverage and receive a monthly stipend.

Dental Plan The City provides group dental benefits through Delta Dental of California.

The City contributes up to the family coverage for the plan, which covers 90% of the dental charges up to $2,000 annually per person.

Orthodontic benefits are offered at a $2,000 lifetime maximum per person.

Employees who have dental coverage under another group plan may choose to waive City-provided dental coverage and receive a monthly stipend.

Life Insurance The City provides employees with a Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment policy in the amount of $25,000.

Employees have the option to purchase additional term life insurance up to a maximum of $300,000.

Sick Leave Employees earn one day of paid sick leave per month.

Vacation New employees accrue 80 hours of vacation annually.

Vacation accrual rates increase at 4 years, 12 years, 18 years, and 25 years of service.

Holidays 15 paid holidays and 3 floating holidays annually Uniform Allowance Employees in select classifications receive up to $1,400 annually (see MOUs )

• High School or Equivalent
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree or Higher
• No, I do not possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Yes, I possess a high school diploma or higher and provided accurate information within the Education section of my application.
• Yes, I possess a GED and attached/uploaded the certification to my application.