Public Works Water/Wastewater Administrative Manager

City of Colton • Colton, CA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Public Works Department is seeking an experienced self-motivated individual to join the team as our new Public Works Water/Wastewater Administrative Manager. Under the direction of the Public Works and Utility Services Director, this role manages administrative services that provide support to the Public Works Division, Engineering Division, Water and Wastewater Divisions. The position directs the completion of analytical, accounting, budgeting, accounts receivables/payables functions and oversees, on behalf of the Department Director, budgetary, financial, procurement and bid processes, contract processing and administration. The Public Works Water/Wastewater Administrative Manager provides oversight of the financial and administrative staff within the Public Works and Utility Services Department and exercises direct supervision over assigned professional, technical, and clerical staff.

Requirements

• Five (5) years of increasingly responsible professional experience performing administrative, operational, budgetary or similar analyses
• At least two (2) of which were in a supervisory capacity
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in public or business administration, finance, economics or a closely related field.
• Possession of a valid class "C" California Driver's License.

Nice To Haves

• Possession of a master's degree is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Public Works and Utility Services Director in establishing and implementing organizational policies and procedures for department operations; monitor effectiveness of policies and procedures and make recommendations for improvement as appropriate.
• Direct and coordinate the financial and analytical operations of the department, which may include, budgeting, fiscal control, accounting, purchasing, grant preparation and analysis, and contract processing and administration.
• Conduct or direct complex studies pertaining to a variety of administrative and operational issues and /or concerns; advise Director on findings, make recommendations for improvement and prepare written reports.
• Prepare or supervise the preparation of the departmental budgets; review, analyze and compile budgets of various programs and divisions; provide justification for items; review and approve expenditure requests; monitor and reconcile budget variances.
• Oversee, develop, and monitor departmental short-term and long-term objectives, performance measures, outcomes and strategic plans.
• Forecast revenues and monitor departmental expenditures; monitor and make recommendations for cost recovery strategies.
• Evaluate and coordinate the tracking of department's capital assets; develop and monitor Capital Improvement Program procedures.
• Oversee and conduct departmental financial and operational audits to ensure department's operational and financial efficiency and effectiveness.
• Perform other related duties as required.

What This Job Offers

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