PUBLIC WORKS ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGER
This recruitment is open until the position is filled.
First review of applications will occur on Friday, April 26, 2024.
Salary Range:
$101,665 - $135,723 Annual
The City of Tempe offers a comprehensive benefits package including:
• Pay Increases occur in July
• 13 Paid Holidays, 1 Personal Day, 8 hours Winter Holiday Leave
• Vacation Accrual; starts at 9.33 hours/month
• Sick Leave Accrual; 8 hours/month
• Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
• Wellness Program Discount on health premiums
• Medical Reimbursement Program; $53/month
• Tuition Reimbursement; $6,000/year
• Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Defined benefit plan with mandatory employer and employee contributions currently at 12.29% which includes a Long-Term Disability benefit
• Supplemental Retirement Plans through Nationwide; 457, 401K, and Employer contribution
• Position is eligible for 16 hours of additional Paid Leave
To view the employee benefit summary, please visit:
Employee Benefit Summary
Department / Division:
Public Works / Administration
Job Type:
Full-Time Regular
Schedule:
Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Job Number:
RC#902060
DESCRIPTION
The purpose of this position is to develop, plan and implement goals and objectives for the division/section that align with the department’s goals and objective; to recommend and administer department-wide policies and procedures; to coordinate assigned activities; to provide highly responsible and complex administrative assistance and serve a technical advisor to the Public Works Director.
Duties include, but are not limited to the following:
• Work closely with the Public Works (PW) Director to provide strong, visionary and innovative management and leadership for the Department in accordance with the City’s Mission and Values.
• Advise and assist with departmental succession planning efforts.
• Select, train, motivate, track, assign and oversee the work of staff; establish schedules and methods for work performed; and ensure adherence to proper workgroup procedures and policies.
• Assist department managers, supervisors and employees with interpreting personnel policies and procedures, human resources guidelines and MOU agreements to ensure departmental connectivity and consistency.
• Provide department oversight, direction and information to deputy directors, managers, supervisors and employees pertaining to recruitment and selection, performance management, employee relations and employee benefits; prepare, develop and update documents for classifications and compensation.
• Coordinate with supervisors and managers and oversee the hiring process for all PW vacancies; serve as the liaison with Human Resources for all hiring activities.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Work Experience:
Requires four (4) years of administrative or program management experience in a public agency, including two (2) years of supervisory responsibility
Candidates must have the minimum amount of work experience. Years of experience are based upon a full-time work schedule (2,080 hours per year). The sum of an applicant’s full-time and/or part-time qualifying work experience must meet or exceed the stated minimum qualification. Education will not substitute for the required work experience; however, related unpaid and/or volunteer work experience may be used as qualifying work experience.
Education:
Requires Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in public administration, business administration or related to the core functions of this position. A master’s degree is preferred.
Certifications, Licenses, and/or Registrations:
• Possession of a valid driver’s license.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Applicants considered for this job classification must pass the following:
- Criminal history background investigation
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
For a complete list of City of Tempe job descriptions go to:
Job Descriptions | City of Tempe, AZ
This position is FLSA Exempt which means employees are not eligible for overtime compensation and/or compensatory time.
Employees in this position are part of the Confidential Supervisory group (CSU)
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: The City of Tempe is an Equal Opportunity / Reasonable Accommodation employer. The City does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, familial status, age, disability, and United States military veteran status. Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will make a reasonable accommodation(s) during the recruitment & selection process. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting Human Resources at 480-350-8276. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.