Stormwater Field Operations Supervisor at City of Greensboro, NC

About the Department

As the Stormwater Field Operations Supervisor, you’ll play a vital role in protecting our community’s infrastructure, environment, and neighborhoods. You’ll lead a skilled, purpose-driven team that ensures stormwater systems operate efficiently, streets remain safe, and public spaces reflect the pride of our residents.


Why You’ll Love This Opportunity:
Your leadership directly supports the city’s mission to shape an inclusive future with equitable economic opportunities and sustainable, safe neighborhoods. Every day, you’ll help advance our vision of being a community with endless opportunities and exceptional quality of life—all while working in a culture built on innovation, resilience, and people-centered service.

Compensation and Benefits:

Estimated Hiring Salary Range: $69,858.00 - $79,838.00   Full Salary Range: $60,677.00 - $108,580.00 Annually

 

We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, and life insurance; paid time off; retirement savings contributions; and professional development support.
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About the Role:

In this key supervisory role, you’ll manage section resources to deliver exceptional service in one of the city’s critical operational areas:

• Stormwater construction and maintenance

• Solid waste collection and disposal

• Right-of-way landscaping and maintenance

You’ll oversee daily operations, project planning, budgeting, and staff supervision while ensuring safety, environmental compliance, and exceptional service delivery. Collaboration is central—you’ll work closely with other divisions, departments, and partner agencies to keep our city moving smoothly and sustainably.

Key responsibilities include:

• Planning, organizing, and reporting on section projects and daily work activities

• Managing budgets and resources to meet operational goals efficiently

• Supervising, training, and evaluating assigned staff to promote safety, accountability, and professional growth

• Ensuring compliance with OSHA, environmental, and other regulatory standards

• Investigating and resolving citizen service requests and complaints

• Supporting the development and oversight of annual section contracts

• Participating in emergency operations, such as storm debris or snow and ice removal, with little or no notice

Your Career Path:

This role offers a strong foundation for growth within the Field Operations and Public Works divisions. Successful supervisors may advance to Division Manager or Departmental Leadership positions, or specialize further in infrastructure management, stormwater engineering, or environmental services—continuing to make a lasting impact on our community’s resilience and sustainability.

Our Commitment to You:

We are a purpose-driven, people-centered, and data-informed organization that values innovation, equity, prosperity, and resiliency. We believe diverse perspectives strengthen our team and enhance our service to the community.

Join us in building the safest city, most connected infrastructure, and most desirable mid-sized community in the nation. 

This position is EXEMPT under FLSA.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED with 4+ years of experience in stormwater construction or maintenance, public works, utilities, sanitary sewer, water main systems, or a related field 
  • No High School Diploma/GED with 6+years of experience in stormwater construction or maintenance, public works, utilities, sanitary sewer, water main systems, or a related field 
• Valid Driver's License

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2+ years of supervisory experience
• Experience with MS Office, CAD, and GIS software 
• 5 + years of progressive experience in the public works field 

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