PUBLIC WORKS OPERATIONS MANAGER

Public Works Operations Manager

The City of Jurupa Valley is seeking an experienced operations leader with a background in construction, inspections, and/or public works maintenance. The ideal candidate will bring strong maintenance experience, along with the ability to lead staff, manage daily operations, coordinate contractors, and improve service delivery. This position will play an important role in aligning and strengthening the City's maintenance operations to better meet the needs of the community.

Under general direction, manages and coordinates the City's public works field operations programs, services, and activities including street maintenance, sidewalk maintenance, street scape landscape, weed abatement, street sweeping, storm drainage, graffiti maintenance, parks, building and facility maintenance, fleet management, street lighting, traffic operations, and paint and sign maintenance; procures and monitors contracts for services; coordinates activities with other departments and outside agencies; and performs other related duties and responsibilities as required.

This single position class is responsible for planning, scheduling, managing, and evaluating the day to day operations of the field operations staff, programs and activities. The incumbent is responsible for accomplishing division objectives and goals within guidelines established by the Director of Public Works, City Manager, and City Council. Assignments are broad in scope and allow for a high degree of administrative discretion in their execution. This class is distinguished from the Public Works Maintenance Supervisor in that the later serves as the first line supervisor in the field, while the Public Works Operations Manager has over-all responsibility for the Division.

Receives general direction from the Director of Public Works. Exercises direct and/or general supervision over assigned staff field operations staff.

Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Assumes management responsibility for all the Public Works Field Operations Division programs, services, and activities including street sweeping, storm drainage, street maintenance, graffiti maintenance, parks, building and facility maintenance, fleet management, street lighting, traffic operations, paint and sign maintenance.
• Manages and participates in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for assigned programs; recommends, within departmental policy, appropriate service and staffing levels; recommends and administers policies and procedures.
• Monitors and evaluates the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures; assesses and monitors work load, administrative and support systems, and internal reporting relationships; identifies opportunities for improvement and recommends to the Deputy Director of Public Works/Assistant City Engineer; directs the implementation of improvements.
• Plans, directs, coordinates, and reviews the work plan for the division; meets with staff to identify and resolve problems; assigns work activities, projects, and programs; monitors work flow; reviews and evaluates work products, methods, and procedures.
• Selects, trains, motivates, and evaluates assigned personnel; provides or coordinates staff training; works with employees to correct deficiencies.
• Develops bid specifications for maintenance projects, and participates in the selection of contractors; oversees assigned contract services, maintenance, and construction activities; administers provisions and specifications of contracts.
• Manages and participates in the development and administration of the departmental annual budget; directs the forecast of additional funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; directs and implements adjustments as necessary.
• Directs the monitoring of and approval of expenditures; reviews and monitors all purchase orders; monitors and controls supplies and equipment.
• Serves as liaison for the division with other City departments, divisions, and outside agencies; negotiates and resolves significant and controversial issues.
• Provides responsible staff assistance to the Deputy Director of Public Works/Assistant City Engineer; prepares and presents staff reports and other necessary correspondence; prepares City Council agenda reports, ordinances, resolutions, and agreements.
• Conducts a variety of organizational studies, investigations, and operational studies; recommends modifications to assigned public works maintenance and construction programs, policies, and procedures as appropriate.
• Participates on a variety of boards and commissions; attends and participates in professional group meetings; stays abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of public works maintenance and cons