Manager - Transportation & Public Works (Civil Service)

City of Dallas

94d • $77,264 - $96,580

About The Position

The Manager - Transportation & Public Works performs highly advanced and complex management or oversight activities for daily operations of the Public Works Maintenance Crews. Coordinates, administers, and manages department, operations, personnel activities, and budget.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a business, engineering, or construction management field.
• Four (4) years of experience in the construction, maintenance and/or repair of street, roadway, bridge, or storm drainage structures.
• Two (2) years of supervisory/management responsibilities.
• Valid and current driver’s license with good driving record.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED plus eight (8) years of the required experience including two (2) years of supervisory/management responsibilities.
• An associate degree in any field plus six (6) years of the required experience including two (2) years of supervisory/management responsibilities.
• A bachelor’s degree or higher in a non-specified field plus six (6) years of the required experience including two (2) years of supervisory/management responsibilities.
• A master’s degree or higher in a specified field plus two (2) years of the required experience including two (2) years of supervisory/management responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Manages activities of staff and daily operations of the Public Works Street Maintenance and related activities; delegates authority and responsibility for assigned tasks to subordinates; identifies needed areas of change or development and institutes changes to improve operations; plans, implements, coordinates, monitors compliance, and evaluates policies and procedures; reviews and oversees work schedules of others at all subordinate levels.
• Works with Superintendent to establish short-, mid- and long-term goals and objectives; develops and approves schedules, priorities, and standards for achieving goals; performs evaluation activities, oversees the preparation of management and productivity reports and studies, and participates in special investigations, internal audits, and research studies.
• Inspects, evaluates, and reviews work completed by crews and employees for quality and safety standards; provides training to new employees or crew leaders and ensures all permits are pulled and materials and equipment used professionally.
• Analyzes, evaluates, and ensures production goals are met in a timely manner and works to increase productivity; oversees the preparation of and evaluates, implements, and administers the department budget; oversees the planning, development, and operation of special projects or facilities.
• Assists and supports the hiring process for employees and maintenance workers; attends and participates in job fairs and interview panels for new workers; evaluates staff and enforces disciplinary measures for field employees.
• Provides quality customer service by communicating effectively with customers and responding to issues or concerns timely and professionally.
• Represents the program area at meetings, hearings, trials, conferences, and seminars or on boards, panels, and committees; testifies at hearings, trials, and legislative meetings as appropriate.
• Performs any and all other work as required or assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Five-year vested pension plan
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Pet insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Qualifying childcare assistance
• Paid time off

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees