Public Services Operations Supervisor

Civil Service Status

This is a Civil Service position

Hours of Work

Monday Friday 7:30 a.m. 4:00 p.m.

Hours/days may vary during the construction and winter seasons. There are times when it will be necessary to work night shifts, weekends and be on call and/or work 12-hour shifts.

Tentative Start Date

July 2026

Job Summary

Under the general direction of the Deputy Public Services Director, supervises the Citys operations maintenance activities and crews. Develops specifications, processes invoices on materials and equipment as needed, and purchases materials and equipment in accordance with established policies and procedures. Assists with specials projects and/or ongoing assessment of existing work methods and levels of service.

Deadline to Apply

May 28, 2026 at 11:59 pm

Job Description

Public Services Operations Supervisor

Requires a high school diploma or equivalent and one (1) year of additional related schooling, including management course work, plus at least three (3) years of related work experience or high school diploma or equivalent with at least five (5) years of progressively responsible related experience.

Supervisor experience preferred. Thorough knowledge of associated municipal infrastructure maintenance operations. Thorough knowledge of municipal construction, MUTCD standards, and Public Services related equipment.

Steps to Apply

1. Profile: You MUST complete an online Applicant Profile. A link is provided below to our Online Application System.

2. Attachments: You must attach the following documents to your profile under the Apply For Job section (attachments are job specific, once you click Finish & Apply you will not be able to add any additional documents):

a) Resume

b) Written Questionnaire - You must attach the completed questionnaire to your profile prior to clicking Finish & Apply. Link provided below

Click to open: Written Questionnaire

Resume and completed written questionnaire must be attached to your application by the deadline date, May 28, 2026 by 11:59 pm CDT to be considered for this position.

3. Qualifications/Certifications/Licenses: Under the Resume & Qualifications section, make sure to list any certifications or licenses you currently hold.

4. Applying for Position: Once you have completed your profile, you MUST apply for the position (The link to Finish & Apply is located on the Apply For Job section after you have completed your profile. Once you have applied, it will be listed under your My Applications tab. Any applications marked as Status: Incomplete, have not been submitted.)

All steps MUST be completed before the posted deadline to be considered for this position. We will not accept incomplete profiles. Communication throughout this process (including invitations to any examinations and/or interviews) will be made via the email supplied through the City's on-line application system. It is recommended to check your email "Junk" or Spam folder for emails from the City of West Des Moines. If you have any questions during the application process, please contact Human Resources at 515-222-3616.

Physical/Drug Testing

Post offer, pre-employment physical and drug test are required.

Civil Service Exam

A Civil Service Examination will be administered for this position. Applicants submitting all required application materials, meeting the minimum qualifications for the position and receiving a passing score on the written questionnaire will be invited to continue in the Civil Service Examination process. The next steps include completing the Predictive Index (PI) survey and participating in an oral board interview.

Oral board interviews are tentatively scheduled for the week of June 15, 2026. All dates are tentative and subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances.