Operational Technical Services (OTS) is one of the fastest growing private water and wastewater utility staffing providers in the country.
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.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities :
- Plans, prioritizes, assigns, supervises, reviews, and participates in the work plan for Operations & Maintenance divisions.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Plans and participates in technical and administrative studies and reviews reports of program needs and accomplishments.
- Manages and evaluates the efficiency and effectiveness of the Division's service delivery.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required :
Knowledge of modern principles, methods, practices, and materials in planning, designing, operating and maintaining public works services.Knowledge of federal, state and local laws, regulations and standards relating to public works operations.Knowledge of safety standards and precautions pertaining to facilities, fleet, solid waste, maintenance of traffic, stormwater management, fertilizers, pesticides, herbicides, parks and playground equipment and golf course.Knowledge of effective managerial practices and methods and ability to plan, organize, prioritize, coordinate, assign, and evaluate the work of subordinate employees.Knowledge of budgeting and fiscal procedures and methods.Knowledge of municipal government organizations.Ability to establish and maintain effective public works programs.Ability to assess overall section effectiveness in carrying out its mission.Ability to assess and define training needs of subordinate personnel.Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.Ability to maintain records and to prepare reports.Ability to identify problems and to initiate solutions and / or corrective measures.Establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, Mayor, City Council, City Administrator and the general public.Coordinate design, construction, inspection, and maintenance activities for a variety of projects.Perform other related duties as assigned.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.
Education and Experience Required :
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in public administration, engineering, construction, business, or related academic field.A minimum of ten (10) years of progressively responsible professional experience in public works administration, engineering, or construction administration is required, preferably in the public sector, of which five (5) years of experience must have been in a supervisory or management capacity.Valid Florida Driver License is required or ability to obtain within 30 days of establishing residency in Florida and ability to maintain a valid Florida driver's license.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.
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