Public Works Operations Manager

Public Works Operations Manager

The City of Sherwood is hiring a Public Works Operations Manager.

The Public Works Operations Manager will plan, coordinate, direct, and supervise the technical support services, programs and / or the operations, maintenance and repair of the City's broadband construction, buildings / facilities, parks, and utility systems ensuring safe, continuous, and cost-effective operation of the City's water, wastewater, storm water facilities, and streets consistent with local, State and Federal regulations. These tasks are illustrative only and may include other related duties.

Essential Job Functions :

Oversees and ensures compliance with all federal, state and local laws and regulations regarding public works operations; attends meetings and serves on committees relating to local and regional issues including sharing services and the Capital Improvement Team. Assists in determining strategies and procedures regarding local and regional issues.

Prepares departmental budget including receiving requests from operation supervisors and staff, prioritizing requests and balancing revenues and expenditures. Provides justification for budget requests. Participates in capital improvement planning.

Manages the development and implementation of departmental policies and procedures as they relate to Utility Operations, Park Operations, Facility Operations, Compliance Programs, GIS Programs, Broadband construction and customer response.

Composes bid specifications and make recommendations for purchase of materials and equipment.

Advises Director of Public Works and other City officials in matters relating to department activities. Provides information to various groups and individuals regarding water, storm water, sanitary, broadband construction, streets, parks and facilities and / or within the City.

Answers questions regarding citizen complaints and resolve issues associated with City infrastructure including determining solutions and communicating those solutions to the general public. Ensures the department is prepared to respond in a timely manner to emergencies and to citizen complaints.

Manages and monitors environmental programs including water conservation, water quality programs, backflow program, FOG program, Private / Public Water Quality facility programs and GIS programs.

Oversees the safety of assigned crews. Instructs or arranges for instructions in proper safety procedures and monitor's progress; insures proper maintenance of equipment and tools. Train and supervise employees in a safe performance of their duties.

Supervises staff operations including but not limited to, prioritizing and developing work plans, recruitment and selection, evaluating staff performance, monitoring progress on projects, interpreting policies and procedures, discipline and grievance, making pay-rate change recommendations, resolving personnel conflicts and determining training priorities and the development of staff.

Maintain cooperative working relationships with City staff, other organizations and the public.

Coordinates with Engineering Division to review construction design for both Capital and private development projects.

Auxiliary Job Functions :

Provide assistance to other staff as workload and staffing levels dictate. Maintain proficiency by attending training and meetings, reading materials, and meeting with others in areas of responsibility. Maintain work areas in a clean and orderly manner.

Typical Qualifications :

Job Qualification Requirements :

• Demonstrable knowledge of assigned areas of responsibility : including construction methods, materials, and maintenance procedures.
• Considerable knowledge of the federal, state, and regional guidelines and rules related to the maintenance of the City's infrastructure.
• Demonstrable knowledge of the vehicles and equipment used for infrastructure maintenance.
• Thorough knowledge of park and facility / building infrastructure maintenance.
• Thorough knowledge of occupational hazards and safety procedures appropriate for infrastructure maintenance activities.
• Knowledge and experience managing teams.
• Knowledge of computer word processing and spreadsheet programs.
• High School Diploma or equivalent experience and a combination of six years' experience related to any combination of water, storm / sanitary, streets, parks, broadband construction, building / facilities, maintenance and construction.
• Three years as a manager or supervisor, relating to operation and maintenance of utility systems and / or buildings and facilities;

Special Requirements / Licenses :

Desirable Requirements :

Physical Demands of Position :

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, bend, kneel, stoop, communicate, reach and manipulate objects. The position requires mobility. Many duties are physically demanding requiring entry to confined spaces and occasionally moving materials weighing up to 100 pounds. Movement of materials weighing up to 25 pounds may consume up to 15% of the work period. Activity and types of duties performed require manual dexterity and coordination. Manual dexterity and coordination are required over 50% of the work period while using maintenance tools and equipment and operating standard office equipment such as computers, calculator, etc.

Working Conditions :

Work is performed in a wide variety of environments including office, shop, and outside weather conditions, and may be exposed to fumes, oils, and chemicals. Position performs 24-hour emergency duties and may be subject to call-out after normal hours and may be included in pager duty rotation for 1-week periods. Entry to confined spaces is required on an infrequent basis.

Supervisory Responsibilities :

Responsible for supervising 1 to 12 FTE depending on area of assignment. Oversee contracts and programs as needed. May provide training and orientation to volunteers, students and newly assigned personnel on site policies and practices.

Supervision Received :

Works under the general direction of the Public Works Director.

Application and Examination Process :

The City of Sherwood is committed to using a Merit Based System in which recruiting, selecting, and advancing employees is based on their relative knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Application Process :

Interested individuals must submit a City of Sherwood online employment application. This recruitment may close at any time and applications not received by the close of the recruitment may not be considered; therefore prompt application is encouraged.

Examination Process :

Application materials may be used to determine which candidates will be invited to participate in an oral interview.

Veterans' Preference :

If you are a Veteran and would like to be considered for a Veterans' preference for this recruitment, please make sure to upload the required documentation to your application and self-select your veteran status. For more information on how to qualify, visit our Veterans' Preference Form webpage.

Accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act :

Reasonable accommodation is available to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing this application or participating in the selection process for this recruitment. To obtain confidential assistance please contact Human Resources at humanresources@sherwoodoregon.gov at least 48 hours before any step in the recruitment and selection process for which you feel you need accommodation.

Status of Your Application :

You will be advised by e-mail of your status at each step in the application process, from initial application to final employment disposition. Please note that City of Sherwood communicates with all candidates via email. If you "opt out" or "unsubscribe" of email notification from notices in NEOGOV it will impact our ability to communicate with you about job postings.

Questions (?'s) Regarding This Recruitment :

Lydia McEvoy, Human Resources Director recruiting@sherwoodoregon.gov