Supervisor - Business (Dallas Water Utilities - Civil Service)
About The Position
The Supervisor - Business supervises, supports, oversees, and monitors department business, financial, budgeting, payroll, and administrative functions to help ensure the department meets its goals and operates efficiently. The role supervises staff activities, supports financial and budgeting processes, monitors administrative policies and procedures, and provides technical and operational direction for business needs and services. The Supervisor supports short-, mid-, and long-term goals; develops schedules, priorities, and standards; and oversees reports, investigations, audits, and research related to City business services. In collaboration with the Manager, the role helps develop budgets and budget requests, identifies expenses and revenue, and makes recommendations for department budgets. The position may represent the City at meetings and hearings and perform other work as needed or assigned.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Public Administration, or a Social Science field, or an education-and-experience equivalency described in the posting.
- Four years of business or financial administrative experience involving one or more of the following: accounting, budget analysis, accounts payable or accounts receivable, procurement, internal audits, contract administration, or revenue collections.
- Two years of supervisory or management responsibilities; this experience may be included in the required experience above.
- Valid driver’s license and good driving record.
- Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws and regulations; public administration; office management; department-level business operations; and performance management and measures.
- Ability to manage unit or program activities through subordinate supervisors; develop and implement budgets; devise administrative solutions; plan, assign, and delegate responsibility; and implement administrative policies and procedures.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Responsibilities
- Supervise financial, business, payroll, and budgeting activities of staff across various departments.
- Support financial, accounting, and budgeting processes; participate in budget development, report on business metrics, update policies, and implement effective strategies.
- Identify operational changes or development needs and improve business administration, control, and management.
- Supervise department technology use and oversee computers, software, telephones, multipurpose photocopiers, and plotters.
- Implement and monitor policies and procedures; supervise work schedules and provide technical and operational direction for business needs and services.
- Support short-, mid-, and long-term goals and objectives; develop and approve schedules, priorities, and standards, and supervise evaluation activities.
- Oversee and support preparation of reports on business activities and services; lead or participate in special investigations, internal audits, and research studies.
- Work with the Manager on budget development and requests; identify expenses and revenue and recommend budgets for related departments and services.
- Represent the City at meetings, hearings, trials, conferences, seminars, and on boards, panels, or committees; testify as appropriate.
- Perform other work as needed or assigned.
Benefits
- Competitive benefits
- Growth opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
