ASSISTANT MUNICIPAL SERVICES AND OPERATIONS DIRECTOR

Summary:The City of Lawrence is looking for a committed and compassionate individual to join our Municipal Services and Operations team. Are you interested in engaging projects leading a dynamic group of engineering and technical staff and making a positive impact on the City of LawrenceThe Assistant Municipal Services and Operations Director manages supervises and coordinates the programs projects and activities within the Construction Management Engineering and Development (CMED) division including the capital delivery infrastructure planning and project execution functions. Responsible for resolving highly sensitive issues with citizens the City Managers Office governing body and other departments; coordinates assigned activities with other departments divisions and outside agencies; and provides highly responsible and complex support to the MSO Director and City Managers Duties and Responsibilities:Manage divisions services and programs within Municipal Services and Operations as assigned including oversight of engineering construction fiber/ROW ADA transportation planning asset management and development and execution of the Citys Capital Improvement Program ensuring projects align with regulatory requirements risk and delivery of complex capital projects ensuring adherence to scope schedule budget and operational evaluate and improve project delivery and management systems for greater in procurement processes including RFQ/RFP preparation consultant selection contract negotiation and executive oversight for engineering standards design review and construction quality on infrastructure investment strategies capital programming and policy decisions with the Capital Improvement Committee and other parties as as a liaison for projects and programs focusing on infrastructure investment strategies within the MSO Division. Prepare and present reports presentations and technical documentation for City leadership and governing body complex infrastructure-related issues including public concerns and interagency compliance with engineering standards safety environmental regulations and City and implement division goals objectives policies and priorities; allocate resources and assist in strategic planning in coordination with the and implement solutions for complex organizational and operational a skilled workforce through staff planning recruitment coaching and multidisciplinary teams assign priorities monitor workflow and evaluate department budgets forecast needs monitor expenditures and implement as liaison with other departments agencies associations and community groups; negotiate and resolve significant and collaborates with internal divisions within MSO to improve efficiencies and effectiveness of asset the City and department with Federal and State agencies regarding infrastructure funding and compliance as directed by the MSO support to the MSO Director prepare reports and correspondence and respond to citizen inquiries and in professional meetings and stay current with industry trends and :Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:EducationBachelors degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in civil engineering or a related engineering field required. Relevant graduate coursework and/or Masters degree preferred. ExperienceSix (6) years of increasingly responsible professional civil engineering experience including two (2) years of administrative and supervisory must submit the following to be considered:ResumeCover Letter Three (3) Professional ReferencesAdditional requirements:The successful candidate must pass a background check post-offer physical and drug screen. The candidate must also possess a valid Commercial Drivers Information:Health/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance: Various coverage levels available; FREE Well Care Clinic through LMH; other wellness benefits/perksCaregiver Leave 12 weeks paid leavePaid Time Off:12 Vacation days 12 Sick days accrued per year; 2 days Personal Leave 10 Paid HolidaysRetirement: Kansas Public Employees Retirement System (KPERS)