Deputy Director Public Services

Fahrenheit Advisors is assisting the City of Cincinnati in the search for a Public Services Director. This is full-time on-site position based in Cincinnati Ohio.

General Statement of Duties
This employee participates in the direction management supervision and coordination of the activities and operations of Fleet Management Traffic and Road Operations City Facilities Management Parking Services Solid Waste Management and Collection Green Space Maintenance and Emergency Responses within the Public Services Department. Employee provides direction in the purchasing and receiving of all motorized city equipment; manages the overall operation of the citys manual and automated fuel systems Citys Parts Inventory System vehicle inspections and equipment condition and accident reporting. Directs the management of the activities within the City of Cincinnati Winter Operations Snow and Ice Management Pothole Repair and Stormwater inlet and maintenance. Ensures that departmental mission and goals are met; coordinates assigned activities with other divisions departments and outside agencies and provides highly responsible and complex administrative reports to the Public Services Director. Works closely with the Office of Performance and Data Analytics to manage by data and provide the necessary metrics for open data solutions. Perform related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications (KSAs)

(Illustrative only. Any one position may not require all of the listed KSAs nor do the listed examples include all the KSAs which may be required.)

Knowledge of:

• Operational characteristics services and activities of a municipal public works program. Principles and practices of program development and administration.
• Principles and practices of municipal budget preparation and administration.
• Principles of management supervision training and performance evaluation.
• Principles of total quality management programs.
• Pertinent federal state and local laws codes and regulations especially those pertaining to the environment.
• Workflow analysis and re-engineering.
• Techniques and processes of program planning and evaluation.
• Management information systems computer networking GIS systems and other computer applications as appropriate

Skill to:

• Operate appropriate computer equipment; use properly all related hardware and software.
• Operate assigned vehicle in the course of duty.

Ability to:

• Implement and maintain positive employee relations.
• Promote and maintain highest integrity throughout all personnel.
• Analyze and manage effective EEO/AA programs.
• Oversee and participate in the management of a comprehensive public works program.
• Oversee direct and coordinate the work of lower-level staff.
• Select supervise train and evaluate staff.
• Participate in the development and administration of division goals objectives and procedures.
• Prepare and administer large program budgets.
• Prepare clear and concise administrative and financial reports.
• Analyze problems; identify alternative solutions project consequences of proposed actions and implement recommendations in support of goals.
• Research analyze and evaluate new service delivery methods and techniques.
• Interpret and apply federal state and local policies laws and regulations.
• Communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing to a variety of audiences from colleagues to City leaders to the news media.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationship with those contacted in the course of work.
• Resolve conflict; maintain tact sensitivity and diplomacy

Required Education and Experience

Each applicant must have four to six years of supervisory experience in civil engineering solid waste management and/or traffic and highway maintenance. Additionally each applicant must have a Bachelors Degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in engineering public administration finance or related field

Other Requirements

• Must have a valid Ohio Drivers License.
• Must be an excellent communicator and team builder.

Working and Physical Conditions

Environmental Conditions:

Indoor and outdoor environment; exposure to office computer screens; exposure to extremes in weather conditions; may work around moving objects/vehicles; may have exposure to dust fumes toxic chemicals solvents; potential for high stress in emergency situations.

Physical Conditions:

Duties require maintaining physical condition necessary for sitting standing and walking for prolonged periods of time; moderate and heavy lifting and carrying; pushing pulling reaching climbing; general manual dexterity required; must be able to operate assigned vehicle.

Examples of Work Performed

(Illustrative only. Any one position within this classification may not include all of the duties listed nor do the listed examples include all of the tasks which may be performed.)

• Assumes management responsibility of assigned services and activities of the Public Services Department; provides project management and oversight on interdivisional and cross-functional project teams.
• Manages and participates in the development and implementation of goals objectives policies and priorities for assigned programs; recommends and administers policies and procedures.
• Monitors and evaluates the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures; recommends within departmental policy appropriate service and staffing levels; conducts short- and longrange planning as assigned.
• Performs cost benefit analysis and identifies cost efficiency and savings opportunities for division.
• Maximizes the effectiveness of IT and telephone applications; keeps abreast of communications and social media platforms and software to provide effective customer service to internal and external City of Cincinnati customers.
• Educates Emergency Response Representatives about disaster preparedness for hazards that may impact their area and trains them in basic disaster response skills team organization and disaster operations.
• Plans directs coordinates and reviews the work plan for staff; assigns work activities projects and programs; reviews and evaluates work products methods and procedures; meets with staff to identify and resolve problems.
• Oversees and participates in the development and administration of the divisions annual budget; participates in the forecast of funds needed for staffing equipment materials and supplies; monitors and approves expenditures; implements adjustments; reviews analyses of activities costs and operations.
• Assists with management and operations; negotiates and resolves sensitive and controversial issues.
• Serves as staff on a variety of boards commissions and committees; prepares and presents staff reports and other necessary correspondence.
• Provides leadership on computerizations and technological issues as assigned.
• Assists those contacted in the course of duty in an effective efficient and professional manner.
• Performs duties of supervisor as assigned.

Compensation range:

$136453.67 to $156549.81

Probationary Period

None.

Supervision Exercised

Exercises direct supervision over supervisory professional technical and clerical staff.

Required Experience:

Director