Public Works Manager

City of La Verne • La Verne, CA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The City is seeking an experienced and forward-thinking Public Works Manager to assist in leading the operations, administration as well as process improvements with the Public Works Department. This key leadership position works closely with the Director of Public Works in overseeing essential departmental functions including public works maintenance, utilities operations, environmental compliance programs, capital improvement projects, budget coordination, and administrative services. The City offers an excellent work-life balance with a 36-hour work week and Fridays off. The City is looking for a candidate who demonstrates excellent communication and interpersonal skills, the ability to build positive working relationships with employees, City officials, outside agencies, and the public, and a commitment to delivering high-quality public services. Experience preparing staff reports, presenting information to City Council, managing complex projects, and responding effectively to public concerns is highly desirable. Under general direction, assist the Director of Public Works in the administration and management of the Public Works Department, including public works maintenance, utilities operations, environmental compliance programs, departmental administration, budget coordination, capital improvement program implementation, and supervision of administrative support functions. Performs highly responsible professional, technical, and administrative work in support of departmental operations, fiscal analysis, regulatory compliance, infrastructure delivery, and strategic initiatives. This position serves as a key operational and administrative leader within the department and supports multiple Public Works divisions in delivering essential public infrastructure and municipal services.

Requirements

• Four (4) years of increasingly responsible public works administration, utilities operations, capital improvement project management, environmental compliance, and municipal infrastructure maintenance experience.
• Equivalent to a Bachelors Degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in public works administration, civil or environmental engineering, construction management, or related field.
• Ability to operate computer, calculator, telephone and portable radio.
• Ability to understand and respond to the public's and staff's requests for assistance both on the phone and in person.
• Ability to prepare detailed narrative reports, perform complex numerical analyses and sort/file documents.
• Ability to sit for up to two hours at a time.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to climb on a stool or ladder for the purposes of retrieving records out of storage.
• Ability to get from one location to another in the course of doing business.
• Ability to make oral presentations.

Nice To Haves

• Experience preparing staff reports, presenting information to City Council, managing complex projects, and responding effectively to public concerns is highly desirable.
• Possession of a Grade 2 or higher certificate issued by the California State Department of Public Health in both water treatment and distribution is desirable.
• Possession of a Professional Engineering (PE) is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the planning, directing, and monitoring of all public works and utilities maintenance and service operations and functions.
• Assists in preparation and administration of the annual Department and Divisional budget; ensures adherence to and compliance with established budgetary parameters.
• Develops, administers, and manages Requests for Qualifications (RFQs), Requests for Proposals (RFPs), bid documents, consultant agreements, construction contracts, and related procurement documents.
• Coordinates and participates in the preparation, administration, and monitoring of the department operating budget and Capital Improvement Program (CIP), including compilation of division budget requests, expenditure monitoring, budget forecasting, and project tracking.
• Assembles and prepares a variety of information and data for the preparation of reports, both written and oral, to the Public Works Director, City Manager and City Council.
• Administers and monitors various restricted revenue programs (Proposition C, Measures R, M and W), grant-funded projects, and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Managing the City’s solid waste, recycling, bulk trash collection and disposal programs including disposal and recycling processing contracts, household hazardous waste disposals, and residential bulk trash drop off.
• Coordinates and ensures compliance with the City’s National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) and Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) permits and related environmental regulations.
• Oversees or coordinates Cal Recycle compliance and reporting requirements related to solid waste, organics/recycling, beverage container recycling, and used oil recycling programs.
• Coordinates departmental activities and projects with other City departments, outside agencies, consultants, contractors, and regulatory agencies.
• Investigates citizen complaints and handles inquiries from the public.
• Meets with the public in small and large groups to discuss City public works policies, practices, and problems.
• Issues press releases and responds to inquiries from the media.
• Serves as Acting Director of Public Works as assigned.
• Supervises and coordinates departmental administrative support functions and assigned administrative support personnel.
• Attends City Council and Council Committee meetings as warranted.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Excellent work-life balance with a 36-hour work week and Fridays off.
• Employees must contribute 1.45% of their gross monthly earnings for Medicare coverage. The City will match the employee's contribution.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager