City Manager Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• High school graduation or GED equivalent.
• Experience related to construction, installation, maintenance, and repair of water or wastewater facilities, streets, or related facilities.
• Experience in a lead or supervisory capacity.
• Must possess and maintain a valid, unrestricted Washington State CDL Class B driver’s license.
• Must possess or obtain flagging, first aid, and other certifications required by law, ordinance, or department regulations within six months.
• Computer proficiency, including enterprise software applications and Microsoft Office, Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Knowledge of equipment, facilities, materials, methods, and procedures used in road and underground utility maintenance, construction, and repair.
• Knowledge of materials and supplies used in building and grounds maintenance and equipment used for minor water or sewer pipe repairs.
• Some knowledge of first aid and applicable safety precautions; knowledge of safety procedures.
• Ability to work safely and use equipment and tools properly and safely.
• Ability to plan, schedule, organize, direct, and supervise maintenance and construction crews and delegate effectively.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, supervisors, City officials, and the public.

Nice To Haves

• Competent person training in trenching, shoring, and excavation; candidates may obtain this within 12 months of hire.
• Competent person training in asbestos cement pipe handling; candidates may obtain this within 12 months of hire.
• Water Distribution Managers II certification; candidates may obtain this within 18 months of hire.
• Washington State Department of Agriculture herbicide license; candidates may obtain this within 12 months of hire.
• Confined Space entry certification; candidates may obtain this within 12 months of hire.
• Wastewater Operator I (WWTP); candidates may obtain this within 12 months of hire.
• Possession of at least one of the listed endorsements or certifications at the time of consideration.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, direct, and oversee projects and task execution within the Public Works and Parks Department’s operations and maintenance program.
• Manage City-wide fleet and facilities, maintenance contracts, and asset management programs.
• Plan and schedule maintenance work and equipment use for City programs.
• Provide operational and maintenance support for parks, water distribution and maintenance, streets, sanitary sewer collection and pretreatment, stormwater, and other facilities.
• Directly supervise Maintenance Crew Leads and assign work through them; support Crew Leads and Maintenance Workers in developing competency, expertise, accountability, and productivity.
• Conduct performance reviews and make decisions or recommendations regarding hiring, transfers, promotions, grievances, and discipline.
• Develop Public Works operations service standards, evaluate customer service, and resolve internal and external disputes.
• Coordinate and communicate work activities that may affect City departments, agencies, businesses, or neighborhoods to minimize impacts.
• Manage regulatory permits and assigned professional services and construction contracts.
• Ensure projects comply with applicable policies, rules, regulations, and agreements.
• Prepare and present reports on budgets, staffing, equipment, projects, procedures, water, and other matters; develop prioritized project lists for management review.
• Supervise day-to-day operations, respond to service requests, maintain records, monitor crews, inspect job sites, solicit bids, and inventory or order equipment, tools, materials, and supplies.
• Schedule, monitor, and evaluate outside vendors, contractors, and engineers; assist in developing contract services and community group agreements; resolve problems and provide quality control.
• Coordinate projects with other departments, regulatory agencies, municipalities, private businesses, and community groups; respond to inquiries and concerns and address damage, safety, user-compliance, and special-procedure issues.
• Respond to emergency situations and perform other duties as required.
• Assume management responsibility for Public Works and Parks Department services and activities and recommend and administer policies and procedures.
• Select, train, motivate, and evaluate department personnel; coordinate training, address performance deficiencies, and require regular and reliable attendance.
• Investigate and resolve problems relating to trouble calls and complaints.
• Maintain work logs and track materials and costs.