Senior Business Manager - Public Works (At-Will)

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The City of Torrance is recruiting for a Senior Business Manager to be part of the

Public Works Team!

The Department

Public Works is made up of over 200 employees who provide service to our residents, businesses, and other City departments to improve and maintain the City's parks and recreational facilities, streets, sidewalks, landscaping, traffic, sewers, and water system. 

The Position

Under direction of the department Administrative Services Manager, the Senior Business Manager will assist in the planning, organization and direction of the daily process of the Public Works Department.  This individual will be responsible for approximately $150,000,000 of various grant and non-grant funding included in the City's Capital Improvement Program; ensuring compliance with grant agreements; monitoring Engineering Division Capital project expenditures; assisting with completing grant applications and reports; generating and analyzing ad hoc reports; assisting with the department annual budgeting process; ensuring audit compliance; preparing City Council items and making public presentations as required.

The Senior Business Manager may also supervise the activities of assigned subordinate personnel; manage the internship program as budgeting allows; assist with the Engineering Division's website; and act as the liaison between the Public Works Department and other City departments to maintain service efficiencies and advance Public Works initiatives as part of the City's strategic plan.

For more information about the duties of the position, click here. Any combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge and skills is qualifying. A typical way of obtaining the necessary knowledge and abilities is:

• Bachelor's degree in Business or Public Administration or a related field; and

• Four (4) years of progressively responsible administrative or analytical experience. (At least one (1) year of supervisory or lead experience of a major program area.)

Ideal Candidate:

Successful candidates will possess the following:

• Strong audit and budget or account monitoring experience;

• Excellent leadership and supervisory skills;

• Minimum 4 years of auditing and analytical experience;

• High degree of initiative;

• Ability to complete multiple priority assignments;

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills;

• Familiarity with various social media platforms;

• Resourcefulness and reliability; and

• Ability to work independently and shift priorities as needed.

Interested applicants must submit an online application and supplemental questionnaire at www.TorranceCA.Gov/Jobs. Applications will be accepted and on an open continuous basis until the position is filled. First review of applications will be those received by Monday, April 15, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. Prompt application submission is encouraged as the filing period for this position may close at any time.

Only those candidates who best meet the City and Department's needs will be invited to participate in the examination process, which will consist of an oral interview.

Oral Interviews are tentatively scheduled for April 26, 2024.

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The City of Torrance Conflict of Interest Code requires that employees in this classification file an annual Financial Disclosure Statement.  Information about this requirement may be obtained from the City Clerk's office.

Applicants with disabilities who require special testing arrangements must contact Human Resources prior to the examination date(s). If you have a disability for which you require an accommodation, please contact us at (310) 618-2915 no later than five (5) business days before the test date.

As a condition of employment, candidates must pass a background check.

The provisions of this announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract, and any provisions contained in this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice.

City of Torrance Inclusion Statement

The City of Torrance is a welcoming and culturally-rich community. As a pillar of public service, we strive to be an employer of choice by attracting and retaining a talented workforce where people of diverse backgrounds, cultures, religions, and lifestyles are valued. Our mission is to create an inclusive environment where our staff are empowered to perform at their highest level and contribute towards making a positive impact.

The City is an equal opportunity employer and works towards building collaborative teams from all walks of life without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, ancestry, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state and/or local law. Come join us to help cultivate a workplace that welcomes and celebrates the diversity of our employees!