ASSISTANT DIRECTOR FIELD OPERATIONS - Precinct 4

Tarrant County•Tarrant County, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Director of Field Operations will be responsible for assisting with the daily functions of their Precinct, providing strategic and tactical direction to lower-level managers and supervisors in the operation of the Precinct’s functional duties. This includes managing work assignments, service delivery, resources, and appropriate operating and capital budgets. The role involves ensuring the training, evaluation, and personal development of employees, handling difficult problems, promoting innovation, managing the development, implementation, and oversight of applicable programs and services, monitoring financial and work unit resources, and ensuring compliance with policies and laws. The Assistant Director serves as a principal advisor to the Director on budgeting, financial planning, procurement, contracts, operational efficiency, capital planning, and long-range initiatives, while providing significant professional and functional services to the County, its citizens, and the general public.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent preferably in business administration, finance, accounting, public administration, construction management, transportation planning, or a related field
Four (4) years of related experience
Five (5) years of supervisory experience required
Class C driver license required
Excellent and high-level persuasive verbal and written communication and presentation skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Must be able to stay organized and know how to prioritize the workload.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Competency with computers and Microsoft Office 365 Suite and other office equipment
Advanced analytical skills.
Ability to demonstrate experience creating clearly defined programs and initiatives that have yielded successful outcomes.
Knowledge of local government operations, budgeting, financial management, procurement, contract administration, internal controls, and capital planning.
Extensive knowledge of concepts, practices, and procedures of roadway management, maintenance, and construction.

Nice To Haves

Experience developing and managing operating and capital budgets and negotiating or administering contracts, interlocal agreements, and governmental partnerships preferred.
Spreadsheet, word processing, and financial management software knowledge and appropriate utilization experience preferred.
Advanced interpersonal, analytical, negotiation, conflict resolution, and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

Directly responsible for the day-to-day management of employees assigned to the Maintenance Center.
Fills in for the Director in his/her absence.
Conducts management analysis or problem solving of day-to-day issues affecting the department.
Assesses the effectiveness of service delivery methods, identifying opportunities for improving service and implementing improvements.
Turns successful outcomes into clearly defined programs and initiatives.
Performs or delegates to managers and supervisor’s managerial functions to plan, organize, and prioritize projects and tasks; acquire and assign staff; and coordinate, review, and control the department in full compliance with existing laws for achievement of both short- and long-term goals and facility plans.
Works with the Director to develop and monitor the implementation of applicable policies, procedures, business processes, financial controls, and operational practices.
Develops and maintains positive working relationships and trust with other agencies and county, state, and federal departments.
Keeps staff and supervisors informed of associated agreements, negotiations, and discussions.
Under the direction of the Director, may develop project cost estimates and negotiate and prepare interlocal agreements (ILAs) with other governmental agencies.
Monitors compliance with agreements within the Precinct.
Coordinates activities and programs with other departments to expedite work and improve interdepartmental performance using tact and diplomacy.
Coordinates with the Auditor, Budget Office, Purchasing, Human Resources, Risk Management, and other County departments as needed.
Attends various committees and work unit meetings and may represent the County on local, state, or federal boards; may participate in regional transportation agency meetings.
Administers and supervises division and personnel matters that include hiring and terminating employees, reviewing and evaluating employees, motivating employees, recommending pay increases or actions, approving leave, training new hires, and recommending continuing education opportunities available for staff.
Handles personnel matters including disciplinary actions and resolution of departmental employee disputes.
Provides leadership, coaching, performance evaluations, and professional development for assigned staff.
Acts as a resource for staff questions regarding customer, client, or citizen issues, policies, procedures, financial matters, procurement, and other operational matters.
Works with the Director in the development, administration, and monitoring of the Precinct’s annual operating and capital budgets, including capital and fixed-cost expenditures.
Monitors revenues, expenditures, contracts, encumbrances, staffing levels, equipment, materials, and supplies; monitors and approves expenditures; identifies cost-saving opportunities; and recommends corrective actions as needed.
Develops and maintains working knowledge of operational, construction, infrastructure, procurement, and contract practices.
Supports planning and oversight of construction, infrastructure, and capital improvement programs from a financial, contractual, and operational perspective.
Works with the Director to identify and determine Precinct’s annual goals, objectives, and workload measures, and financial priorities.
Develops executive reports, financial analyses, performance measures, and recommendations; monitors, directs, and implements measures to ensure precinct goals and objectives are met.
Attend meetings; travel locally; inspect or visit County facilities and project sites; and collaborate with staff, vendors, contractors, and governmental representatives.
Performs all other related duties involved in the operation of the Precinct as assigned or required, including supporting long-range financial planning, procurement, contract administration, negotiations, and organizational performance initiatives.