Commissioner

City of Toledo•Toledo, OH

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

Under the direction of the Director of Public Service, the Commissioner oversees the planning, coordination, and direction for all activities of the Division Facility and Fleet Operations, including the supervision and management of divisional staff. This role manages a team of employees responsible for purchasing and maintaining city-owned assets, establishes goals and policies for the division, and oversees asset management and procurement processes. The Commissioner provides direction on administrative, fiscal, and personnel operations, reviews the divisional budget, and makes recommendations to the Director, Mayor, and City Council on present and future projects. The position also involves representing the City of Toledo with public and private agencies, coordinating communications, ensuring compliance with regulatory agencies, and handling employee grievances and discipline.

Requirements

Knowledge of procurement process.
Knowledge of operations and activities required to manage municipal assets.
Knowledge of principles of management, supervision, training, and performance evaluation.
Knowledge of pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations.
Knowledge of best practices, standards and requirements for automotive maintenance and repair.
Knowledge of architectural best practices, requirements, and commercial standards.
Considerable knowledge of fiscal management principles and practices.
Knowledge of labor management agreements.
Basic mathematics.
Basic English grammar, usage and spelling.
Strong leadership skills.
Strong problem solving and conflict resolution skills.
Excellent oral communications skills.
Excellent writing skills.
Excellent attention to detail skills.
Ability to engage with community, establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, government officials, business owners and the general public.
Ability to be flexible and adaptable.
Ability to effectively plan, organize, schedule and prioritize work assignments and tasks.
Ability to plan, organize, assign, direct, coordinate and review the work of subordinate personnel.
Ability to analyze and assess programs, policies, and operational needs and make appropriate adjustments.
Ability to respond to citizen requests and complaints.
Ability to serve as a liaison between the City of Toledo, various community partners, vendors, and other agencies.
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Civil, Chemical, or Environmental Engineering, Landscape Architecture or related degree.
Five (5) years of experience in the administration and management of engineering and infrastructure projects.
Must possess a valid driver’s license and have an acceptable driving record.
Must meet and maintain qualifications for driving at all times and as a continued condition of employment.

Nice To Haves

Project management experience obtained under a governmental agency preferred.

Responsibilities

Manages a team of employees with specific skill sets responsible for purchasing and maintaining city owned assets.
Establishes goals, objectives, policies, procedures, rules and regulations in the Division of Facility and Fleet Operations.
Evaluates progress to determine whether goals and objectives are being met.
Oversees divisional processes related to asset management and procurement.
Provides direction on administrative, fiscal and personnel operations.
Reviews and makes determinations related to the administration of the divisional budget.
Keeps abreast of current developments and community needs and makes recommendations to the Director, Mayor and City Council on present and future projects.
Coordinate with the Director of Public Service to meet the broad goals of the Department and the City of Toledo.
Represents and acts as liaison for the City of Toledo with public and private agencies, civic groups, the news media and the general public on issues relating to plant activities.
Coordinates news releases, reports, correspondence and other materials as required.
Directs plant operations to ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory agencies.
Hears employee complaints and grievances, makes adjustments, and/or recommends disposition of same.
Issues discipline to subordinate staff as necessary up to and including suspensions and terminations.
Participates in the interview process for potential employees and makes recommendations regarding appointments.
Reviews and oversees personnel actions with the Division of Facility and Fleet Operations.