Deputy Director General Services Department UN

City of Albuquerque•Albuquerque, NM

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Direct, manage, oversee and supervise a wide range of programs and activities within the Department of General Services which may include Facilities Maintenance Division, Energy Management, Fleet Division and Security Division, including policy, personnel, program, budget and administration within assigned areas; coordinate assigned activities with other divisions, department, outside agencies, the public and other stake-holders and provide highly responsible and complex administrative support to the Director of General Services. This is an unclassified at-will position.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Business Administration, Public Administration, Operations Management, Fleet Management, Law Enforcement, Criminal Justice or related field preferred
Nine (9) years of managerial experience in any combination of the following areas: Business administration, public administration, fleet services, criminal justice, law enforcement, or security preferred.
To include six (6) years of supervisory experience preferred.
Master's degree from an accredited college or university in any of the above fields preferred.
Possession of a valid New Mexico Driver's License, or the ability to obtain by date of hire.
Possession of a City Operator's Permit (COP) within 6 months from date of hire.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Business Administration, Public Administration, Operations Management, Fleet Management, Law Enforcement, Criminal Justice or related field
Managerial experience in any combination of the following areas: Business administration, public administration, fleet services, criminal justice, law enforcement, or security
Supervisory experience
Master's degree from an accredited college or university in any of the above fields

Responsibilities

Assume management responsibility for assigned services and activities of General Services including policy, personnel, budget and programs.
Direct management and participate in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies and priorities for assigned program; recommend and administer policies and procedures.
Monitor and evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures; recommend, within departmental policy, appropriate service and staffing levels.
Plan, direct, coordinate and review, through subordinate level staff, the work plan for assigned areas of responsibility, review and evaluate work methods and procedures; meet with key staff to identify and resolve problems.
Serve as the liaison for the Department of General Services in assigned areas and activities with other City departments, divisions or outside agencies; negotiate and resolve sensitive and controversial issues.
Facilitate collaboration with other city departments to achieve common goals.
Assist in the selection, training, motivation and evaluation of General Services personnel; provide and coordinate staff training; interact with employees to correct deficiencies and empower positive actions; implement necessary disciplinary/corrective actions.
Participate in the development and administration of the department/divisions annual budget; participate in the forecast of funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials and supplies; monitor and approve expenditures; implement adjustments.
Seek out additional appropriate funding sources to augment resources.
Promote fiscal responsibility to staff.
Analyze operating policies and procedures and develop recommendations on policy, personnel, programs, budget and procedural changes within the department; design and implement remediation as needed.
Provide staff assistance to the Director; participate on a variety of boards, commissions and committees; prepare and present reports and other necessary correspondence.
Guide interactions with bargaining unit representatives.
Serve as the Director in their absence; represent the Director at assigned meetings.
Exercise supervision of contractors to determine compliance with contract terms.
Attend and participate in professional group meetings; stay abreast of new trends and innovations in assigned areas.
Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.