Working Supervisor

WORKING SUPERVISOR

Starting Salary: $56,457

Full Time Position – Department of Public Works

Excellent CSEA Benefits Package

Non - Competitive Class (No Civil Service exam required)

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:

Leads in the work of a small group of unskilled or semi-skilled employees engaged in routine work; does related work as required.

DISTINGUISHED FEATURES OF THE CLASS:

This is manual work of ordinary difficulty involving responsibility for acting as work leader over a small group of unskilled or semi-skilled help. A Working Supervisor serves as a "Straw-boss" and as such actively participates in work projects being carried out. His/Her supervisory responsibilities are usually restricted to insuring that the employees with him/her are doing their jobs properly and diligently. A Working Supervisor exercises supervisory responsibilities only as the particular occasion demands.

EXAMPLES OF (Illustrative only)

• Leads and participates in the construction, repair, and maintenance of gravel, asphalt, or concrete roads.
• Leads and participates in the construction, repair, and maintenance of bridges.
• Leads and participates in excavation, drainage, and embankment projects.
• Leads and participates in the cleaning, repair, and maintenance of ditches, culverts, basins, collection pipes, and miscellaneous work in the sewer collection system.
• Leads and participates in the cutting of brush and grass, trimming of trees, planting of trees, and setting of guide posts.
• Leads and participates in snow removal activities.
• May oversee the servicing of trucks.
• Leads and participates in building cleaning, building maintenance, and building repair tasks.
• May operate a truck or other mechanical equipment in connection with above work.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGES SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Ability to supervise the work of others engaged in routine tasks; ability to understand and follow oral and written directions; ability to get along well with others; ability to keep records and make reports; dependability; physical endurance; good physical condition.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION:

Graduation from High School or possession of a High School equivalency diploma and two years of experience in general labor or construction work or work of related nature.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:

Possession of valid New York State Drivers' License at the time of appointment. (Class B CDL) and throughout tenure.

• On-line submission of application, resume and copy of degree at:

https://www.cityofnewburgh-ny.gov/Jobs.aspx

Deadline to apply: July 17, 2026

City of Newburgh- An Equal Opportunity Employer

Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion are core values to the City of Newburgh, where there is a strong commitment to establishing and maintaining an environment free of discrimination. These values are promoted through the daily practice of professionalism, respect, acceptance and understanding. As such, City residents along with women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, member of the LGBTQ community, and veterans are encouraged to apply.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $56,457.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $56,457