Job Abstract

Under direction, manages assigned divisions within the Facilities and Community Services department; provides technical and professional staff assistance; Exercises supervision of professional, technical, and administrative staff.

• Develops and implements goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for assigned divisions;
• Provides day to day oversight of assigned divisions with the department;
• Plans, coordinates, assigns, supervises, and evaluates the work of assigned staff
• Participates in the selection of staff and provide or coordinate staff training;
• Oversees preparation of budgets for assigned divisions;
• Prepares and presents comprehensive and complex reports for management and City Council;
• Serves as liaison to assigned commissions and attends meetings of boards and commissions as assigned; coordinates activities with community organizations and stakeholders;
• Recommends, establishes, and administers plans, policies, and procedures;
• Recommends modifications and improvements for more effective operations;
• Anticipates and responds to citizen requests to meet established customer service objectives; responds to difficult citizen inquires and complaints.
• Develops, plans, and implements action on adopted policies; ensures accurate record-keeping; assists in resolving work problems and interprets departmental policies to subordinates, other departments, and the public.
• Manages special projects;
• Represents the Facilities and Community Services Department at meetings with other departments and outside agencies;
• Oversees the department in the absence of the Director; and
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Experience:

• Five years of experience in the administration of various divisions within a community services and/or public works department;
• Two years of experience in a supervisory or management capacity.

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Public or Business Administration, Engineering, Planning or related studies. For degrees obtained outside of the U.S., an official equivalency evaluation is required.

Licenses and Certifications:

• Possession and maintenance of a valid appropriate California driver's license at the time of appointment.

Special Requirements:
Essential functions and duties require the following physical abilities and work environment:

• Ability to work in a standard office environment; ability to travel to different sites and locations;
• Regularly required to talk or hear. Required to sit; stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
• Occasionally required to climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.