Sr. Manager, Facilities And Community Services

Description

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.

Examples of Duties

• 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.

Qualifications

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 dutiesrequire 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.

Supplemental Information

IMPORTANT APPLICATION INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONS

Candidates must clearly demonstrate through their application material that they meet the minimum qualifications of the position. All properly completed applications will be reviewed, and the most appropriately qualified individuals will be invited to continue in the selection process. Examinations for the positions may consist of any combination of written, performance, and oral exams to evaluate the applicant's skills, training, and experience for the position.

Employment application must be completed and submitted online. Applicants must list current and past work experience. Do not indicate "See Resume".

Proof of education such as, but not limited to, university/college transcripts and degrees must be submitted online with your application. Applicants are responsible for attaching proof of education, certification, and/or license to each position for which they apply.

The following documents are required for this position:

1.Transcripts verifying completion of Bachelor's degree. Copies of diplomas will not be accepted in lieu of transcripts.

An applicant with a college degree obtained outside the United States must have education records evaluated by a credentials evaluation service. This evaluation must be submittedby the application deadline.

Failure to provide all required documents will result in elimination from the selection process.

Please note, the City of Redlands' preferred method of communication with applicants is via e-mail. As such, please ensure you verify the e-mail address on your application, and check your e-mail frequently, including your spam and junk folders.

The successful candidate will be required to undergo a reference / background check (to include a conviction record) and pass a post-offer pre-employment medical examination (which may include a drug/alcohol screening depending upon job classification). The City of Redlands utilizes E-Verify and new employees must provide documentation to establish both identity and work authorization.

For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Julie Maher at jmaher@cityofredlands.org.