Public Works Division Manager Utilities

Definition

The City of Milpitas is home to family-centered communities that embrace cultural diversity quality schooling and conveniently located neighborhood parks and shopping centers. Milpitas has an ethnically diverse array of retail and restaurants and major regional retail destinations that attract shoppers from beyond the city. With over 40800 jobs and 39600 employed residents Milpitas is a jobs rich community and is often called the Crossroads of Silicon Valley. Once a small agricultural town and later a stopover point for travelers between Oakland and San Jose Milpitas has blossomed into one of the worlds premier computer and semiconductor producers.

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The City of Milpitas Public Works Department is seeking a Public Works Division Manager Utilities to provide strategic leadership for operations and maintenance of the water distribution sewer and storm drain collection systems under the direction of the Deputy Public Works Director. If you are an enthusiastic professional with a passion for public works apply today!

The Public Works Division Manager in Utilities will have oversight of 21 staff and an approximate annual operating budget of $6 million and works closely the Public Works Engineering divisions to deliver major utility capital improvements. This experienced decisive and capable Manager will play a critical role in overseeing and modernizing the operations of Milpitas utility systems; focusing primarily on maintaining the drinking water system storm collection systems and sanitary collection systems which serve our community of over 81000 residents.

The ideal candidate for this role combines a deep understanding of the operations and maintenance of water distribution storm and sewer collection systems with a proven history of exceptional leadership. The successful candidate will have a background in managing and developing staff creating systems of accountability and fostering a positive and inclusive work culture.

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Examples of Duties

• Plans directs organizes managers and coordinates the activities of the Water Sewer and Storm Water Utility division in the operation maintenance and minor construction of the Citys systems and related appurtenances;
• Coordinates and collaborates with Public Works Utility Engineering on major Water Sewer and Storm Water construction projects;
• Confers with assigned Maintenance Supervisor or Senior Public Work Lead Works responsible for Water Sewer and Storm Water Utilities to review and discuss day-to-day operations and to plan activities for optimum effectiveness in personnel and material utilization;
• Establish advise and review goals of Water Sewer and storm Water Utilities operations with respective division personnel;
• Develop evaluate and manage staff development and training programs for assigned staff;
• Develop and implement policies procedures priorities and work standards of the division;
• Respond to inquiries and / or complaints from the public and regulatory agencies; develop and implement solutions to complex and sensitive technical and public relations situations;
• Provide technical assistance and consult with other City departments on matters pertaining to Water Sewer and Storm Water Utilities standards;
• Maintain knowledge and compliance of current Federal State County and local rules and regulations as they pertain to safety and the construction maintenance and operation of the Water Sewer and Storm Water Utilities system and implement changes as required to ensure compliance;
• Direct oversee and participate in the development of the Water Sewer and Storm Water Utilities work plans; assign work activities projects and programs; monitor workflow; review and evaluate work products methods and procedures; meet with staff to identify and resolve problems.
• Ensure that department personnel conduct regular safety training maintain accurate records of all training and maintain a safe work environment;
• Propose develop and manage capital projects and contracts;
• Regularly update the asset management system for Water Sewer and Storm Water Utilities;
• Prepare the division budget and assist in various budget development tasks including the forecast of additional funds needed for staffing; equipment materials and supplies; administer the approved budget;
• Supervise train and evaluate supervisory and other assigned staff.
• Participate in recommending the appointment and termination of personnel; work with employees to correct deficiencies; implement discipline procedures.
• Develop and maintain good working relationships with department / division personnel coworkers elected officials professional peer groups and the public.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Typical Qualifications

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be :

Experience : Eight (8) years of increasingly responsible experience involving the construction maintenance and operation of water distribution systems at least two (2) years of which shall have been in a supervisory capacity; AND

Education : Education equivalent to completion of an Associate of Arts Degree in Public Administration Business Administration Civil Engineering or related field.

OR

Experience : Five (5) years of increasingly responsible experience in work involving construction maintenance and operation of water distributions systems at least two (2) years of which shall have been in a supervisory capacity; AND

Education : Education equivalent to completion of a Bachelors Degree in Public Administration Business Administration Civil Engineering or a related field.

REQUIRED LICENSE / S AND CERTIFICATE / S

The following are required upon employment :

The following are required for continued employment in this classification :

Preferred certification / s :

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Please attach an updated Resume or CV to your application in the Attachments Section. Failure to submit all required documents will result in disqualification from the hiring process and your application will be withdrawn.

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Supplemental Information

SELECTION PROCESS

The selection process will consist of an evaluation of the applicants training and experience based on the application and responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire. Only the candidates whose backgrounds best match the position will be invited to proceed in the selection process. Additional phases of the selection process will consist of one or more interviews.

Please note : The examination process (including dates) may be changed as deemed necessary by the Human Resources Department. Meeting the minimum requirements listed in this job description does not guarantee advancement in subsequent phases of the selection process.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Essential duties require the following physical abilities and work environment :

Typically work is performed in an office environment Water Sewer and Storm Water Utility facilities and at construction sites; exposure to outdoor elements; extensive use of the telephone and radio; repetitive keyboarding on a computer; ability to walk on uneven ground; sit for extended periods; maintain concentration and focus for extended periods; drive daily to various locations within and outside the City of Milpitas; ability to work safely in a hard-hat construction zone; some exposure to construction related chemicals and products.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

CONFLICT OF INTEREST

Incumbents in this position are required to file a Conflict of Interest Statement upon assuming office annually and upon leaving office in accordance with Resolution No. 8833.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act the City of Milpitas will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the Human Resources Department. The City of Milpitas is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Required Experience :

Manager

Key Skills

Construction Experience,Lean,Management Experience,Process Improvement,Conflict Management,Experience Administering Injections,SAP EWM,OSHA,Fireworks,Guest Services,Knowledge Management,EHS

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Yearly Salary Salary : 163966 - 204958