Street Maintenance Manager Public Works (FT)

Under the general supervision of the Public Works Director this position supports the Public Works Department and works to lead supervise and coordinate the operations maintenance and repair of the assigned functions for the Street Division which include Streets Snow and Ice Street Signs Storm Sewer Street and Signal Lighting Systems and Street Pavement Markings.

Leads manages and directs division staff; facilitates the identification development and implementation of long and short-term strategic initiatives and develop manages and administers the divisions budget and capital asset management projects. Work is performed independently and under the general direction of the Public Works Director in accordance with established policies and procedures.

• Manage and supervise staff in the division to include selection training motivation direction and work performance evaluation and review.
• Develop and administer division operating budgets and capital improvement and equipment replacement plan budgets.
• Facilitates the identification development and implementation of long- and short-term strategic initiatives to meet the goals and objectives of the Department Division and other City Departments goals that all reflect the Citys mission and City Council priorities.
• Manage the day-to-day operational and procedural direction and functions of the division.
• Provide strategic and professional advice to the City Council City Commissions and other City Departments.
• Coordinate assigned activities with other Public Works divisions City Departments outside agency officials private contractors and the public.
• Represent the Division and the Department to interpret inform and advise the citizens business community and the general public on projects policies systems procedures and proposals.
• Develop and coordinate special projects to include research analysis development and implementation.
• Explore new avenues of opportunity for the department through joint project or grant opportunities.
• Produce written communication reports and correspondence for City Council Commissions City Manager and the Director.
• Develop and coordinate projects to include research analysis development of plans and specifications and implementation.
• Serve as Project Manager on various projects.
• Coordinates with regulatory agencies
• Participate in internal and external work groups as a representative of the city.
• Work flexible hours to attend evening and weekend meetings and events as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Coordinates and determines snow / Ice removal operation schedules and activating Snow Emergency notifications using forecasted data.
• Coordinates with other department Managers and Field Supervisors when all staff are needed for a complete snowplow event. Annual Snow / Ice Budget $1440000.00
• Coordinates with Street Field Supervisor the schedules of routine Street Storm Sewer Street Sign and Pavement Marking repairs.
• Annual Street Maintenance Budget $3500000.00 with 540 lane miles of streets.
• Annual Storm Sewer Maintenance Budget $.00 with 203 miles of storm pipe and 254 storm ponds 537 miles of curbing and 8869 manholes/catch basins.
• Annual Street Sign and Pavement Marking Budget $ 275000.00 with 7800 signs.
• Coordinates and contracts with Electrical Contractors the repairs and maintenance of the Street and Signal Lighting Systems. Including 4438 streetlights and 88 traffic signal intersections. Annual Budget $3180000.00
• Coordinates and contracts with Street Field Supervisor and Utilities department the 15 miles of street necessary to Mill / Overlay yearly using pavement ratings and utility condition data. Annual Budget $.00
• Coordinates and contracts with Engineering for the annual MSA Crack Seal project.
• Coordinates calculates and contracts road salt and fuel needed annually.
• Coordinates and calculates with the Public Works Director the future C.I.P. budget for the 5-year plan for Street Storm Sewer Street / Signal Lighting Street signs Pavement Markings repairs and maintenance.
• Communicates with staff and residents to resolve concerns and make corrections to provide excellent customer service.
• Coordinates with HR and Field Supervisors the interview and hiring process.

Education
Bachelors degree in public works or public administration (or equivalent education and experience in street maintenance fleet management public works public administration or related fields).

Experience
Five (5) years of related experience.

Licenses/Certifications
Valid Class D drivers license.

Equivalency
An equivalent combination of education and experience closely related to the duties of the position MAY be considered.

Knowledge Skills & Abilities

• Ability to work with multiple projects tasks and priorities simultaneously.
• Personal computer experience with general understanding of word processing database and spreadsheet applications.
• Knowledge of best practices and skills in the following full range of public works services: administration planning contracts management civil engineering transportation systems facilities water systems sanitary and storm sewer systems recycling and solid waste collection buildings and park facilities forestry and vehicle/equipment fleets.
• Demonstrated ability to lead influence and motivate people.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with and between co-workers and the public (customers).
• Ability to perform under stress and while performing a variety of duties often changing from one task to another without loss of efficiency or composure.
• Knowledge of applicable federal state and local laws statutes and regulations.
• Ability to build cohesive work teams and foster teamwork to achieve solutions to complex community-wide issues.
• Ability to develop strategic positions and programs to implement and achieve objectives.
• Ability to use project management tools to effectively deliver public services.
• Ability to use performance measurement techniques/tactics to measure quality of public services.
• Ability to communicate clearly concisely and effectively both in verbal and written formats with specific emphasis on effective public speaking and presentation skills and technique.
• Ability to effectively work with commissions boards and elected public officials.
• Ability to professionally exhibit cultural sensitivity patience and understanding in the course of work duties.
• Ability to relate to and work with individuals representing a variety of diverse backgrounds and cultures.
• Ability to provide a level of customer service that meets/exceeds customer expectation and satisfaction.
• Read interpret and explain local state and national codes and regulations.
• Knowledge of and ability to use Microsoft Office Suite and position specific software.
• Embrace and engage in cultural shift toward Continuous Improvement.
• Proven ability and demonstrated commitment to an inclusive workplace related to racial equity diversity and inclusion.
• Demonstrated cultural competence and comfort with supporting the citys strategic objectives for advancing racial equity.

• More than five (5) years of increasingly responsible administrative experience in Public Works Public Administration Engineering and/or Parks & Recreation or equivalent experience.
• Advanced degree in Public Works Parks and Recreation Public Administration or related field.
• Professional Engineer (PE).
• Class A or B Commercial Drivers License (CDL).
• Advanced technical experience in public works budgeting and planning software.
• Previous experience working with diverse populations.
• Fluency in Spanish Hmong Russian Somali Lao or Vietnamese language(s).
• Experience working with people from various cultural socioeconomic racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Work Conditions
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully and safely perform the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to fully and safely perform the essential duties.

• Core business hours are set by departments based on operational needs. Alternative schedules can be arranged but must comply with the Citys Alternative Work Arrangement policy.
• Full-time exempt position non-union position subject to a flexible schedule that includes a standard eight (8) hour work day; generally Monday Friday may require work on some evenings weekends and holidays. Some travel occasionally to other locations.
• Prolonged periods of standing bending sitting stooping kneeling climbing.
• Office environment and fieldwork; exposure to computer screens; working closely with others frequent interruptions.
• Must be able to lift and carry or otherwise move 5-10 pounds occasionally.
• High attention to detail and deadlines.
  

Department/Division: Operations & Maintenance/Streets Division

Anticipated Hiring Wage: $57.10 per hour plus full-time benefit package.

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