STREETS MANAGER

City of Brentwood, CA

Brentwood, CA

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$138,591.72–$168,459.12 Per Year
SKILLS
Amazon Web Services (AWS), Analysis Skills, Business Administration, Business Performance Management, California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS), Capital Project, Coaching, Communication Skills, Compensation and Benefits, Construction, Construction Administration, Continuous Improvement, Dental Insurance, Driver's License, Health Plan, Leadership, Mathematics, Mentoring, Operational Improvement, Operational Strategy, Operational Support, Operations Management, People Management, Public Administration, Public Works, Public/Media/Press/Analyst Relations, Record Keeping, Service Delivery, Team Building, Team Player, Testing, Typing, Vision Plan
LOCATION
Brentwood, CA
POSTED
1 day ago
Salary : $138,591.72 - $168,459.12 Annually
Location : City of Brentwood, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 2026-2840-04
Department: Public Works
Opening Date: 05/01/2026
Closing Date: 5/27/2026 10:00 AM Pacific

Position Information
The City of Brentwood is seeking a highly skilled, motivated, and collaborative professional to serve as its next Streets Manager.

The Streets Manager provides leadership and oversight of the City's street maintenance programs, including roadway and sidewalk repair, right-of-way maintenance, and related public infrastructure services. This position is responsible for managing day-to-day operations while also supporting long-term planning efforts, capital improvement projects, and high-quality service delivery. The role requires balancing operational demands with strategic priorities, ensuring infrastructure is maintained effectively, safely, and in a manner that meets the expectations of the community.
The City is seeking a proactive manager who brings strong leadership, technical knowledge, and the ability to effectively manage people, projects, and resources. The ideal candidate will foster a team-oriented environment, promote collaboration across Public Works Divisions and other City Departments, and build strong relationships with the public. This individual will demonstrate accountability and clear communication while actively coaching, mentoring, and developing staff to reach new levels of performance. The successful candidate will be comfortable operating in a dynamic environment, making informed decisions, and continuously improving operations while maintaining a high level of service.

For more information on this position please see the

What We Offer:
The City of Brentwood provides an engaging, collaborative, and cooperative work environment where you can team up with your peers and with the community to create Brentwood as a premier city. The City is an employer that emphasizes work-life balance, supports employee wellness, and offers a wide range of benefits and retirement alternatives, while also investing in its employees' professional and personal growth.
  • Competitive salary
  • Alternative work schedule (AWS) option, requires Director approval
  • Telework option (up to 2 days a week), requires Director approval
  • 15 paid holidays (13 City observed holidays, 2 floating holidays)
  • Generous leave accruals (Vacation - 16 days per year; Sick Leave - 12 days per year; Personal Time Off - 80 hours per year)
  • Selection of health care plans with City paid contributions; cash-in-lieu offered if waiving coverage
  • City-paid dental and vision insurance
  • CalPERS pension participation
  • City paid contributions toward deferred compensation (457 plan)
  • City paid contributions to Retiree Health Savings account
  • Employee Engagement Program (includes recognition for service, safety, peer nominations, and more)
To review more of what the City of Brentwood offers, please check out our and visit our .
Qualifications

Education and Experience:
Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:
  • Equivalent to an associate degree from an accredited college with coursework in business or public administration, construction technology, engineering, or a related field.
  • Five (5) years of increasingly responsible experience in street maintenance, including two (2) years of supervisory experience.
Licenses and Certifications:
  • Possession of a valid California Driver's License and a satisfactory driving record must be maintained throughout employment.

Application Process
Applicants must submit the following:
  1. A complete City of Brentwood Employment Application
  2. Resume
  3. Cover Letter that outlines your experience working for a city, county, state, or related agency and how that background has prepared you for this role
Postmarks, faxes and incomplete applications will not be accepted. Your application must be filled out completely online. Resumes must also be submitted but it is not a substitute for a completed application.

The examination process will consist of:
  • Application Review - Submitted applications will be assessed based on job-related qualifications, including desirable qualifications and the specific needs of the hiring department. Candidates may be screened to identify those who are best qualified to proceed in the examination process.
  • Panel Board Interview - Those candidates identified as best qualified will be invited to a panel board interview, tentatively scheduled for the week of June 22, 2026.


Eligible List: All applicants that pass the examination process will be placed on the eligible list which is good for at least 6 months and may be extended up to an additional 18 months. This eligible list will be used by the City of Brentwood to fill all current and future openings in this classification as long as the list is active.
DISCLAIMER: The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute a contract, expressed or implied, and any provisions contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice. Tests may consist of any combination of written, oral or other exercises or assessment procedures that test content. Components 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 City may, without notice, change or eliminate any particular assessment component or combination of components as needs dictate.

All correspondence regarding application status, test and/or interview dates, etc. will be sent by email and will be available on your GovernmentJobs account. Please check your email folders, including your junk/spam folders and accept emails from the domain governmentjobs.com, neogov.com, or brentwoodca.gov. It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure a correct email address is provided and that all correspondence is received.
The City of Brentwood is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Applicants requesting special accommodations during the examination process may contact the Human Resources Department at (925) 516-5191.
The City of Brentwood provides a wide range of competitive benefits which can be viewed on our City Benefits page:
01

Please indicate your highest level of education completed
  • Equivalent to completion of the 12th grade
  • Some college
  • Associate's Degree
  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Master's Degree or Higher

02

How many years of increasingly responsible experience in street maintenance do you have?
  • Zero (0) to less than three (3) years
  • Three (3) years to less than five (5) years
  • Five (5) years to less than eight (8) years
  • Eight (8) years or more

03

How many years of supervisory experience do you have?
  • Zero (0) to less than one (1) year
  • One (1) year to less than two (2) years
  • Two (2) years to less than three (3) years
  • Three (3) years or more

04

Briefly describe your experience managing a street maintenance program, including roadway, sidewalk, and right-of-way maintenance. Include the size of the operation, staff oversight, and types of services provided.
05

Describe your experience working with engineering staff or contractors on capital improvement projects. What role have you played in planning, coordination, or construction oversight?
06

Please provide a brief description of your experience managing staff, budgets, equipment, and materials. How do you ensure resources are used efficiently while meeting operational demands?
07

What is your approach to leading and developing a field-based team. How do you build teamwork, maintain accountability, and coach staff to improve performance and reach higher levels?
08

I acknowledge that I am required to attach a resume and cover letter to my application. I understand that failure to include these documents will result in automatic disqualfication.
  • Yes

Required Question

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City of Brentwood, CA