DescriptionSuperintendent of Public Works Operations Regular, Full-Time Employment OpportunityThe City of Sunnyvale is seeking a forward-thinking Superintendent of Public Works Operations for the Department of Public Works. This position manages a staff of approximately 60 and oversees the City's Street Operations, Facilities, and Fleet divisions. The Superintendent works directly for the Director of Public Works, is part of the department's management team, and maintains collaborative relationships with other departments and divisions in the City.
The Superintendent of Public Works Operations must exhibit the following traits: demonstrated positive leadership, strong management, and administrative expertise. Technical, problem-solving, and clear communication skills are a must. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills including a participatory, visible, and hands-on management style.
A focus of this position will be to lead the Operations Division by engaging staff and managing workload through mentorship, training, and innovative approaches to service delivery. The ability to develop and manage budgets is critical to success. Experience in creating a plan for succession planning is desirable.
Essential Job Functions(May include, but are not limited to, the following):
- Develops and implements divisional goals, objectives, policies and procedures.
- Plans, organizes, and directs Public Works Operations Division activities including the maintenance of a wide variety of public infrastructure and assets.
- Directs, oversees, and participates in the development of the Operations Division workplan; assigns work activities, projects, and programs; monitors workflow; reviews and evaluates work products, methods, and procedures.
- Prepares the Operations Division budget; directs budget implementation for the division; develops the forecast of additional funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; administers and monitors approved budget.
- Recommends the appointment of personnel; provides or coordinates staff training; conducts performance evaluations; implements discipline procedures as required; maintains discipline and high standards necessary for the efficient and professional operation of the department.
- Represents the division and department to outside agencies and organizations; participates in outside community and professional groups and committees; provides technical assistance as necessary.
- Researches and prepares technical and administrative reports; prepares written correspondence.
- Receives, researches and responds to the more difficult public relations problems.
- Recommends and enforces safety measures and programs; ensures that records are properly kept.
WORKING CONDITIONS Position requires prolonged sitting, standing, walking, reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, squatting and stooping in the performance of daily activities. The position also requires grasping, repetitive hand movement and fine coordination in using a computer keyboard. Additionally, the position requires near and far vision in reading reports and work related documents and using a computer. Acute hearing is required when providing phone and personal customer service. The need to lift, drag and push files, paper, books, and documents weighing up to 25 pounds is also required. Some of these requirements may be accommodated for otherwise qualified individuals requiring and requesting such accommodation.
Minimum QualificationsEducation and Experience: The minimum qualifications for education and experience can be met in the following way:
An Associate's degree or 60 semester units or 90 quarter units from an accredited college or university with major coursework in business administration, public administration, engineering or a related field; AND
Seven years of progressively responsible experience in public works construction and maintenance of streets, street lighting, facilities, and fleet management, including two years of supervisory experience.
A Bachelor's degree can substitute for two years of the required experience.
Knowledge of:- Principles and practices of leadership, motivation, team building and conflict resolution.
- Principles and practices of pavement and sidewalk construction and maintenance, fleet and building maintenance.
- Pertinent local, State and Federal rules, regulations and laws.
- Principles and practices of organizational analysis and management.
- Budgeting procedures and techniques.
- Principles and practices of supervision, training and personnel management.
- Office methods, procedures, software and equipment.
Ability to:- Manage and direct a variety of functional areas related to Public Works operations.
- Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions and implement recommendations in support of goals.
- Interpret and apply City and department policies, procedures, rules and regulations.
- Prepare and present technical and administrative reports, correspondence and other documents.
- Make sound decisions and exercise appropriate independent judgment within broad policy guidelines.
- Effectively plan for the short and long-term maintenance and replacement of a variety of public works facilities and equipment.
- Manage, plan, direct, supervise and evaluate the work of supervisors, professional staff, maintenance, and support personnel.
- Maintain morale and productivity; and provide for staff training and development.
- Operate a computer using word processing and business software and other office equipment.
- Communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
- Establish and maintain and promote positive and effective working relationships with employees, other agencies, public officials, and the public.
- Observe safety principles and work in a safe manner.
Willingness to: Attend weekend and evening meetings.
Licenses/Certificates: Possession and continued maintenance of a valid class C California driver's license and a safe driving record.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS- Previous management level experience.
Application and Selection ProcessIf you are interested in this opportunity, please submit a City of Sunnyvale employment application and responses to the supplemental questions to the Department of Human Resources by
5:00 pm on Monday, September 9, 2024 (postmarks or faxes are not accepted). Candidates are asked to fully describe any training, education, experience or skills relevant to this position.
Electronic applications may be submitted on-line through the City's employment page at Sunnyvale.ca.gov and click on Jobs. Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted.
EXAM PROCESSApplications will be competitively screened based on the minimum qualifications of this position. Based upon a review of the application materials, the most qualified candidates will be invited to participate in the examination process, which may consist of an oral examination scheduled for
Thursday, September 26, 2024.(Note: The examination process may be changed as deemed necessary by the Director of Human Resources). Selection interviews for top scorers will be conducted the first week in October.
SELECTION PROCESSThose candidates that receive a passing score on the examination will be placed on an eligibility list for up to one year, in accordance with the City's Civil Service Rules and Administrative Policies. Top candidates on the eligibility list will be invited to participate in a selection interview with the department. Any candidate selected by the hiring department will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment process, which may consist of a comprehensive background investigation, as well as medical exam(s) administered by a City-selected physician(s) before hire. Prior to starting work, all newly-hired employees will be fingerprinted to check conviction history. A conviction history will not necessarily disqualify an applicant from appointment; however, failure to disclose conviction history will result in refusal of employment or termination.
INFORMATION ABOUT PROOF OF EDUCATIONAny successful candidate selected by the hiring department will be required to submit proof of education (i.e., copy of the diploma or college/university transcripts).
ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONPositions in this job classification are represented by the Sunnyvale Managers Association (SMA).
The information contained within this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice and does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.
The City of Sunnyvale is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the City of Sunnyvale not to discriminate against all qualified applicants or employees on the basis of actual or perceived race, religion (including religious dress or grooming practice), color, sex (includes gender, pregnancy, childbirth, medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth, breastfeeding or medical conditions related to breastfeeding), gender identity and/or gender expression, sexual orientation (including heterosexuality, homosexuality and bisexuality), ethnic or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, uniformed service member status, marital status, family relationship, age, cancer or HIV/AIDS related medical condition, genetic characteristics and/or genetic information, and physical or mental disability. Applicants needing special accommodations for testing should submit a request to the Department of Human Resources at time of application.
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Closing Date/Time: 9/9/2024 5:00 PM Pacific
