Public Services Director

City of Brainerd•Brainerd, MN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Perform complex supervisory, administrative, and professional work in planning, organizing, directing, and supervising the Public Services Department in the functional areas of (1) Parks and Recreation Programming, (2) Parks Maintenance (3) Street Maintenance, (4) Facility Services, and (5) Transit Services. The Public Services Director shall exercise general, technical, and administrative supervision over all departmental employees either directly or indirectly through subordinate supervisory staff. The Public Services Director shall report to the City Administrator.

Requirements

Considerable knowledge of principles, practices, and methods as applicable to a municipal setting; a thorough knowledge of applicable city policies, laws, and regulations affecting department activities.
Ability to organize and delegate responsibility and to evaluate performance and conduct through administrative review and control procedures.
Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with employees, consultants, other governmental agency representatives, city officials, and the general public.
Ability to read equipment manuals, policy manuals, letters, regulations, and electronic correspondence.
Bachelor’s degree in parks and recreation management, business management, public administration, or related field.
Five or more years of management or supervisory experience.
Demonstrated experience in concurrent management of multiple programs and complex projects.
Possession of a valid driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in parks and recreation management/administration, business management/administration, public administration, or related field.
Previous experience as a Department Head, or Public Services Director of a similarly sized local governmental unit.

Responsibilities

Plan, program, direct, and evaluate the operation of functional areas within the department.
Administer public service capital project in close coordination with other city departments to provide effective, efficient, and professional service to the community.
Develop short- and long-range goals and objectives for the department consistent with direction from City Council, Park Board, and Transportation Advisory Committee.
Represent the department both internally and externally in a manner that conveys a positive image of city government which fosters cooperation and support.
Develop departmental annual budget proposal and execute budgeted dollars in coordination with the Finance Director, and in alignment with departmental priorities.
Allocate resources to ensure departmental goals are achieved in a cost-effective manner.
Formulate, implement, and enforce departmental policy in accordance with city procedures, rules, regulations, and programs.
Prepare and review operational and administrative reports for the department.
Supervise maintenance of records and materials associated with departmental activities or administration.
Supervise all departmental employees either directly or indirectly through subordinate supervisors.
Train, inspect, and assign work to include developing staff schedules, coaching, counseling, conducting performance evaluations, disciplining, and provide recommendations regarding hiring and dismissal of personnel.
Evaluate potential projects, programs, and services to determine feasibility and impact on departmental operations and provide recommendations when requested.
Oversee the city park including maintenance staff, facilities, projects, and special events.
Prepare, coordinate, and communicate a 30-year city facility improvement plan including capital facility project planning with other departments.
Research and prepares technical advice and information for the City Council, Park Board, and the Transportation Advisory Committee.
Manage city fleet including utilization rates and recommendations on how to manage the fleet in the most cost-effective manner.
Manage transit services in accordance with directions from the Transportation Advisory Committee and the City Administrator.
Respond to concerns, issues, complaints, and questions from the public and employees.
In conjunction with HR, mediate disputes and resolve issues as appropriate.
Oversee departmental training to ensure proper training and certification of departmental personnel.
Maintain regular contact with city, county, state and federal agencies, professional and technical groups and the general public regarding departmental activities and services.
Perform other duties as assigned.