Manager of Administrative Services
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Job Location:
Los Angeles, CA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
AtThe Metropolitan Water District of Southern California were not just delivering water were sustaining life for over 19 million people. Behind every drop of water is a team of Talented Employees: innovators problem-solvers and connectors who make it all possible.
We are hiring an Administrative Services Manager to oversee our operational efficiency efforts. We seek a candidate dedicated to fostering productive environments and streamlining essential administrative processes. The ideal candidate will be skilled at organizing complex systems proactively addressing issues and applying innovative strategies to ensure seamless operations. This role provides the opportunity to make a significant visible impact that advances the organizations overall mission.
What youll do
In this critical leadership role you will direct through subordinate managers a diverse section providing essential administrative services across the district. Your oversight will span multiple teams ensuring efficient and effective delivery in key areas including:
- Professional services contracting;
- Purchasing;
- Warehousing operations;
- Inventory control;
- Document services and records management; and
- Reprographics.
You may also be responsible for overseeing a variety of organization-wide initiatives including ADA compliance and Enterprise Content Management.
Who we are looking for
We are seeking a seasoned leader with extensive experience in public or business administration. The ideal candidate will possess deep knowledge of public sector contracting and purchasing principles. budgeting and fiscal administration strategic planning and policy development.
- Deep understanding of public sector contracting personnel practices and relevant federal state and local laws.
- Knowledge of current principles and practices of public and business administration including budgeting fiscal administration strategic planning policy development and project management.
- Proficiency with Information Technology systems and applications and awareness of external business trends.
- Proven management supervisory and team-building techniques alongside strong negotiation skills and customer relationship management.
What youll find working here
Joining our team means contributing to a vital public service operation. You will be part of an environment that values strategic thinking operational efficiency and collaborative management. We offer competitive compensation and the opportunity to lead essential functions that enable our district to fulfill its critical mission across Southern California.
To view the full job description click here: Manager of Administrative Services
EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience:
Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university and fourteen years of increasingly responsible relevant experience of which six years must have been in a management or supervisory position; or an advanced degree from an accredited college or university and twelve years of increasingly responsible relevant experience of which six years must have been in a management or supervisory position.
Relevant Experience is Defined As:
Managing the operation of the end-to-end procurement lifecycle including strategic sourcing and contract negotiations in a complex public sector environment.
CERTIFICATIONS LICENSES AND REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS
License(s): Valid California Class C Drivers License or equivalent (required at time of application) that allows you to drive during your employment.
Benefits:
Competitive compensation
Excellent medical dental life vision plans.
Deferred compensation in the form of a 401(k) plan (with matching contribution) and a 457 plan.
Retirement benefits under the California Public Employees Retirement System
Tuition reimbursement
Training and advancement opportunities
Excellent working environment
Public transportation reimbursements
Hub of public transportation: rail subway buses and taxis
On-site fitness center
For more information on MWD benefits please use the following link: Benefits Regular FT PT Employees (Represented)
ABOUT MWD
The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California is a state-established cooperative that along with its 26 cities and retail suppliers provides water for 19 million people in six counties. The district imports water from the Colorado River and Northern California to supplement local supplies and helps its members to develop increased water conservation recycling storage and other resource-management programs.
The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process please call or email:
Metropolitan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability status as a protected veteran or any other protected characteristic(s).
Application Filing Period:Closes at 4:30 pm PST on the date stated in the job announcement. However it may close prior to the filing end date if sufficient applications have been received. If sufficient applications have not been received then the filing period end date may be extended.
Qualifying Experience:Your resume must at a minimum include the month and year you began and ended employment name of the organization your title and a brief description of your experience. If your employment was part-time make sure you identify it on your resume next to the month/year.
Sponsorship:Applicants for employment with The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States (i.e. H1-B or other employment-based immigration case).
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Business
- Clerical
- Account Payable
- Administrative Skills
- Time Management
- Data Entry
- office supplies
- Accounting
- Project Management
- Administration Office
- Management skills
- Account Receivable
- Administrative Operations
- Problem Solving Skills
- Statistics
About Company
MWD is a state-established cooperative that, along with its 26 cities and retail suppliers, provides water for 19 million people in six counties.
