DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS

Description

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The City of Huntington Beach is seeking a future-focused Public Works professional with a relentless passion for excellence. The ideal candidate will be excited about the opportunity to take a key leadership role in a multi-faceted department in one of the nation's most desirable, premier coastal communities. Considered a visionary in the industry, this individual will have a reputation for advancing activities that support a collective vision and enhance community pride.

An inspiring and hardworking leader who has mastered the art of helping others see what's possible, the ideal candidate will be of the highest integrity and considered a role model in the profession. This person will have the ability to approach day-to-day operations with an optimistic can-do attitude and a constant eye toward results and continuous improvement. Familiarity with technology and tools that support contemporary business practices and maximum efficiency, coupled with a track record that reflects data-driven decision making and the delivery of exceptional outcomes, will be expected. Proven success with modernizing systems and processes and other significant change efforts will also be considered favorably.

The individual selected will be a unifying mentor and team builder who prioritizes people and the needs of the team above personal ambitions. Known for being enthusiastic about people and their work, this person will also be an outstanding people manager capable of fostering an inclusive culture that is also characterized by high standards, accountability, and trust. The ideal candidate will be a highly engaged and motivating manager who is generous with recognition and feedback, and supportive of innovation and problem solving at the lowest level. This person will know how to foster healthy internal debates to arrive at the best outcomes as one cohesive team.

Driven by an obsession for the delivery of exceptional outcomes, the ideal candidate will convey a sophisticated understanding of external as well as internal customer needs and concerns. This individual will exhibit tremendous initiative and have a history that demonstrates the ability to address challenges with courage and confidence. Department leaders in Huntington Beach are expected to be resilient problem solvers and have an admirable ability to adapt while maintaining forward momentum.

One HB
One Team, One Focus, One Goal...

One Team
We are one team... working together to serve the people of Huntington Beach exceptionally to inspire pride in our community.

One Focus
We have one focus... to stay fanatical about achieving municipal excellence by being active caretakers of our unique, people-centric HB culture.

One Goal
We have one goal... to ensure that HB continually improves its standing as a premier coastal community as measured through the health of our people, our organization, our infrastructure, and our community.

Examples of Essential Duties

PRIORITIES FOR THE NEW DEPUTY DIRECTOR:

• Manage Daily operations of the Utilities Division within the Public Works Department. The Utilities group consists of 88 full time employees in Water, Wastewater and Flood Control.
• The City recently adopted water and wastewater rates and the new Deputy Director is tasked with delivery of aggressive Capital Improvement Program which includes: $8 million to replace the Peck Reservoir Roof, $22 million for three new water wells, $36 million to replace aging water pipes, $7 million for aging sewer pipe rehabilitation, $17 million to replace sewer lift station, and $27 million in sewer infrastructure repairs.
• Assist the department with hiring, training, and mentoring staff
• Manage the department in the absence of the Director of Public Works
• Represent the department with City Council, boards and commissions, joint powers agencies, local and regional groups as necessary
• Oversee the infusion of technology into the management of infrastructure, daily operations, and delivery of capital projects

For additional details, please follow the link to the Brochure (above).

Minimum Qualifications

Competitive candidates will possess at least four (4) years of increasingly responsible professional or management level public works experience, including at least two (2) years’ supervisory experience over professional and administrative support staff, and a Bachelor's degree in Public Administration or closely related field. A Water Distribution Operator Certificate of D5 is highly desirable. Previous or current experience in a comparable organization will be considered favorably. A combination of public and private sector experience is acceptable.

APPLICATION & SELECTION PROCESS

The closing date for this recruitment is 5:00 p.m. PST on September 18, 2024. To be considered for this opportunity, upload cover letter, resume, and list of professional references using the "Apply" button at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/huntingtonbeach .

Following the closing date, resumes will be screened in relation to the criteria articulated in the brochure. Candidates deemed to be the best qualified will be invited to participate in a virtual oral board interview tentatively scheduled for early October 2024. Following the initial interview, the top candidates will be invited back for an in-person interview with the department. The Public Works Director anticipates making an appointment shortly, thereafter, following the completion of thorough background and reference checks. Please note that references will not be contacted until the end of the process and, at that time, will be done so in close coordination with the candidate impacted.

The City of Huntington Beach offers a comprehensive benefit package for Non-Associated employees including:

SALARY RANGE for Executive Management consist of a "starting point", "control point" and "high point". Salary increases up to 5% may be awarded based on performance at annual review and market data.

TEN-TWELVE PAID HOLIDAYS provided per year (see MOU).

GENERAL LEAVE with pay of 176 hours is granted to regular employees. After four years' service additional general leave hours are earned, up to 256 hours after fifteen years' service.

EXECUTIVE LEAVE with pay is granted in the amount of 80 hours per calendar year

GROUP INSURANCE PROGRAMS are available to eligible City employees. These programs include medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, life and accidental death and dismemberment insurances.

FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNTS are available where employees use pre-tax salary to pay for regular child care, adult dependent care and/or medical expenses.

RETIREMENT BENEFITS are provided by the California Public Employee's Retirement System. Every regular employee becomes a member immediately upon employment. Effective January 1, 2013, the Public Employees' Pension Reform Act will apply to new members of CalPERS. A new member is defined as a new hire who is brought into CalPERS membership for the first time on or after 1/1/13 and has no prior membership in a California public retirement system; is not eligible for reciprocity with another California public retirement system; or is rehired by a different CalPERS employer after a break in service of greater than six (6) months. All employees hired on or after January 1, 2013 will be subject to CalPERS membership review for applicability of PEPRA. Employees enrolled in CalPERS prior to January 1, 2013 are considered classic members.

The benefit formula, final compensation period, and member contribution rate is as represented below:

Classic Miscellaneous Members:
Benefit Formula Miscellaneous: 2.5% at age 55
Final Compensation Period: 1-year Final Compensation
Member Contribution Rate: 8.0% of Reportable Compensation

New Miscellaneous Members under PEPRA:
Benefit FormulaMiscellaneous: 2% at age 62
Final Compensation Period: 3-year Final Compensation
Member Contribution Rate: 7.25% of Reportable Compensation (eff. 7/1/23)

Classic Safety Members:
Benefit FormulaSafety: 3.0% at age 50
Final Compensation Period: 1-year Final Compensation
Member Contribution Rate: 9.0% of Reportable Compensation

New Safety Members under PEPRA:
Benefit FormulaSafety: 2.7% at age 57
Final Compensation Period: 3-year Final Compensation
Member Contribution Rate: 12.50% of Reportable Compensation (eff, 7/1/23)

DEFERRED COMPENSATION: Two voluntary deferred compensation 457 plans are available.

CREDIT UNION membership is available to all City employees and provides access to low interest loans.

FLEXIBLE WORK SCHEDULES: Employees will have the option of working a 5/40 or 9/80 work schedule with Supervisor and Department Head approval. Employees assigned to the Police Department shall retain the option of working the 4/10 work schedule with Supervisor and Department Head approval. In order to maintain service to the public, departmental effectiveness, productivity and/or efficiency, a Department Head may assign an employee a different work schedule that is in compliance with the requirements of FLSA with City Manager approval.

NOTE: The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute a contract expressed or implied, and any provisions contained herein may be modified or revoked without notice.

For a more detailed overview of the benefits, review the Memorandum of Understanding and Side Letters at: MEMORANDA OF UNDERSTANDINGS Click on the links under "Non-Represented (Non-Associated) Employees'".

Closing Date/Time: 9/20/2024 5:00 PM Pacific

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