Operations Maintenance Manager

Operational Technical Services (OTS) is one of the fastest growing private water and wastewater utility staffing providers in the country. We provide certified water treatment, distribution, wastewater treatment, collections, engineering, laboratory, water quality, maintenance, and training professionals to municipalities, special districts, and private utilities throughout the country. OTS offers temporary, temp to hire, direct hire and emergency on-call opportunities including great benefits.

TITLE : Operations & Maintenance Manager

SALARY : $85,000 - $107,000 / year

LOCATION : Manatee County, Florida

WORK HOURS : This position normally works a regular weekday daytime shift 7 am – 4 pm and requires scheduled / unscheduled work hours, including evenings, weekends and holidays and / or immediate response to emergency conditions.

Scope of Services :

Highly responsible with advanced operations and administrative duties directing the Operations and Maintenance section of the Public Works & Utilities Department. Works under the general supervision of and receives assignments from the Associate Director and Director of Public Works & Utilities and / or City Administration. Considerable independent judgment and initiative are required; direct supervision is minimal concerning day-to-day activities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

• Plans, prioritizes, assigns, supervises, reviews, and participates in the work plan for Operations & Maintenance divisions as listed on the department's most recent organizational chart.
• Establishes and implements operational policies, goals, and objectives for the section consistent with the policies, goals and objectives of the Department of Public Works and Utilities. Ensures compliance with city-adopted safety policies and procedures.
• Evaluates the work of division superintendents and supports staff; identifies training needs; provides counseling as needed.
• Provides structure, policies, procedures, and training to support the American Public Works Association (APWA) accreditation.
• Plans, organizes, prioritizes, and directs the activities of the section; delegates appropriate responsibilities to division superintendents and staff ensuring operational effectiveness.
• Evaluates needs for facilities and services in the assigned areas of responsibility. In collaboration with City Administration, Public Works & Utilities Director and Associate Directors, and Finance, assesses financing possibilities and available resources in relation to needs; recommends priorities accordingly and develops programs to obtain objectives.
• Prepares and maintains a 5-year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) for all divisions in the Section.
• Prepares and manages the annual budget for the section; works with the superintendents to prepare and manage the annual budgets for each division; determines resource needs and financing requests; oversees section budgetary administration.
• Plans and participates in technical and administrative studies and reviews reports of program needs and accomplishments. Maintains records and prepares reports on a variety of subjects.
• Manages and evaluates the efficiency and effectiveness of the Division's service delivery. Prepares related comprehensive written reports and provides status updates to Associate Directors, Director of Public Works & Utilities, and / or City Administration, as required (weekly, monthly, quarterly, etc.).

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required :

Computer Equipment and Software Requirements :

Office equipment, communications equipment, proficiency in MS Office software, and the ability to adapt to other software programs with ease. Required to drive non-COL vehicles. Although not required, may operate CDL vehicles if properly licensed. Safety equipment is provided.

Education and Experience Required :

Environmental Conditions :

Indoors office work and outside exposure to all types of weather, traffic, hazardous / toxic substances and work in or near construction sites

MUST HAVES FOR ROLE :

Operational Technical Services, (OTS), is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colors, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.