Salary: $2,319.20 – $2,783.04 Biweekly
Closing Date: 10/15/11
General Purpose: Plans, organizes, schedules, directs and controls the activities, personnel, equipment and resources of the Road and Bridge Department.
Essential Functions:
- Carries out supervisory responsibility in accordance with County policies, procedures and applicable laws including: interviewing, hiring and training, and planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
- Inspires, motivates, and guides others toward goal accomplishments. Consistently develops and sustains cooperative working relationships. Encourages and facilitates cooperation within the organization and with citizen groups; fosters commitment, team spirit, pride, trust. Develops leadership in others through coaching, mentoring, rewarding, and guiding employees.
- Directs and oversees the department’s safety program; ensures that training, communications, and policies are presented and adhered to by all department employees.
- Plans, directs and coordinates departmental project design, estimation, construction, project and equipment bidding, work scheduling, manpower projections, equipment maintenance and replacement, and purchasing and stockpiling of materials.
- Develops, coordinates and implements a Road Maintenance Program including maintenance operations, snow removal and maintenance project oversight.
- Develops annual work plans, department goals and annual budget. Executes approval for budgets and exercises control over the expenditure of funds. Develops and implements methods to execute equipment and materials. Prepares bid specifications and purchase orders for supplies, equipment and materials.
- Directs the preparation and maintenance of County road system comprehensive records and reports. Insures that all County highway property is maintained safely, clean and in good working order.
- Serves as the County spokesperson in communicating with the public concerning complaints and inquiries relative to the maintenance and repair of roads, drainage devices, bridges, and right-of-ways. Responds to public requests for repair, pick-up, etc.
- Coordinates with Engineering Department on Road and Bridge Capital Replacement Planning and project management.
- Prepares periodic written and verbal reports to indicate progress and/or status of work. Provides informational presentations to the Board of County Commissioners and other groups as necessary.
- Prepares estimates for various phases of work in order to determine the most cost effective alternatives costs regarding materials, time, personnel, and equipment.
- Establishes departmental organization, policies, procedures and overall work priorities to accomplish department goals and objectives; monitors and maintains records of road maintenance.
- Operates equipment as needed to meet priorities of the department, especially in the winter months during snow events.
- Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
Supervisory Duties:
- Direct supervision of Road and Bridge employees.
Job Qualifications:
Education/Formal Training and Experience:
- B.S. Degree in Engineering, Public Administration, Construction Management or related field; and,
- Six (6) or more years experience in road and bridge maintenance and operation including a minimum of five (5) years progressively responsible supervisory or public administrative experience, or,
- Any combination of education, training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
Licenses, Certifications and other requirements:
- Valid Class A Commercial Drivers License
- Flagging Certificate
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of:
- Technical understanding of road construction and construction inspection.
- Item/activity, unit cost, total cost, cost accounting, cost allocation, and project cost estimating.
- Applicable Colorado Revised Statutes and Code of Federal Regulations.
- Supervising an operations crew.
- Road maintenance practices and industry standards.
- Administrative principles and practices including goal setting and program budget development and implementation.
- Record keeping, report preparation, filing methods and records management techniques.
- General office procedures, policies and practices, as well as basic knowledge of computer and other general office equipment.
Skill in:
- Organizing work, setting priorities, meeting critical deadlines, and following up assignments with a minimum of direction.
- Using tact, discretion, initiative and independent judgment within established guidelines.
- Researching, compiling, and summarizing a variety of informational and statistical data and materials.
- Applying logical thinking to solve problems or accomplish tasks; to understand, interpret and communicate complicated policies, procedures and protocols.
- Scheduling activities and tasks.
- Accuracy and attention to detail.
- Excellent customer service techniques.
- Planning, organizing, assigning, directing, reviewing and evaluating the work of staff.
- Selecting and motivating staff and providing for their training and professional development.
- Using a PC with intermediate level proficiency in document/file management, word-processing, database management, email usage and Internet browsers.
Mental and Physical Abilities:
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of individuals.
- Ability to maintain a courteous and helpful manner in dealing with the building tenants and the public.
- Ability to communicate orally and in writing; expressing facts and ideas in a clear, convincing and organized manner.
- Ability to speak effectively before public groups and respond to questions.
- Ability to operate effectively in a team environment.
- Ability to multitask and be flexible.
- Ability to learn about occupational hazards and safety precautions.
- Ability to respond to emergency duty after normal working hours.
- Ability to read and comprehend county, state and federal regulations; to read and comprehend technical/mechanical manuals; to work on or supervise several projects at once; to prioritize work; to analyze safety situations.
- While performing the essential functions of the job, the employee is frequently required to walk, stand, sit, climb or balance, stoop, kneel crouch or crawl; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; speak and hear, taste or smell, and have close and color vision, depth perception and the ability to focus; lift and/or move up to twenty (20) pounds; and is occasionally required to lift and/or move up to fifty (50) pounds.
To apply, candidates must submit an application and supplemental questionnaire. For the full job description, benefit information, minimum job requirements and to apply for this opportunity visit: www.aspenpitkin.com/countyjobs . Only applications submitted through the website will be considered. EOE
DEPUTY CHIEF OF OPERATIONS – HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY FIRE RESCUE DEPARTMENT, FL
Salary Range: $80,496 – $120,786 Annually
Major Functions:
The Deputy Chief of Operations assists in overseeing the Fire Rescue Department which services an area of 931 square miles and a population of 885,000 with approximately 900 career personnel and 175 volunteers, and a $115+ million budget.
Minimum Qualifications:
Note: Minimum Qualifications MUST be attained before the recruitment ending date.
- An Associate’s Degree from an accredited college or university; and
- Ten years of progressively responsible supervisory experience in a fire rescue organization; and
- Possession of a valid Driver’s License; and
- Possession of a valid EMT certification; and
- Florida State certified Firefighter
Note: The Fire Rescue Department prefers candidates with the following qualifications:
- A Bachelor’s degree
- Five years experience at a chief officer level
- Possession of a valid Paramedic certification
Note: The appointing authority may consider other combinations of experience and education.
Appointing Authority Requires:
The successful candidate will be required to be a resident of Hillsborough County within six months of appointment.
The entire recruitment can be reviewed at the following website: http://www.jobaps.com/hill/sup/BulPreview.asp?R1=U8077&R2=00&R3=o19901
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Salary: $140k to $210k
Closing Date: October 10, 2011
The Southern California Regional Rail Authority (SCRRA) is the joint powers authority that oversees Metrolink, Southern California’s premier commuter rail service. Metrolink has operated in the Los Angeles basin since 1992 and has a dedicated core staff of approximately 250 full time employees and over 800 contract staff. One of the fastest growing commuter rail systems in the country, Metrolink has expanded to seven rail routes, 55 stations and 512 miles of track in six counties that transport over 40,000 passengers daily. SCRRA’s FY 2010-2011 operating budget was $173.3 million. The newly created role of General Counsel will be a member of in-house staff and participate as a member of the Agency’s executive team. This position will provide a broad range of legal services directed at promoting the public service and safety objectives of SCRRA while protecting the agency from risk and loss. Requires a juris doctor from an accredited law school and a license to practice law in California; and at least 10 years work experience (within the last 13 years) as a practicing attorney advising public agency clients in Contract Law, Public Liability, and Labor/Employment law including “At Will” status in a public agency. Experience with rail or transportation issues is desirable. Please apply online at www.allianceRC.com by October 10, 2011. For more information, contact Sherrill Uyeda or David Armijo at apply@alliancerc.com or call (562)901-0769. EEO/ADA
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Salary Range: $39,145 – $60,000
Closing Date: October 26, 2011
Performs professional work managing the programs of the Capital Projects Management Division of the Public Works Department; does related work as required. Work is performed under general supervision. Manages a program of activities that focus the City’s efforts on capital projects management. Considerable independent judgment and initiative is required in performing assigned tasks thoroughly and without error. Considerable tact and courtesy are required in frequent contact with applicants, developers, contractors, consultants, other department managers, the department director, division staff, other department staff, other City departments involved in the capital projects management process, city officials, other governmental agencies, and the public. Reports to the Assistant City Manager.
Essential Job Functions: (All responsibilities may not be performed by incumbents.)
- Manages the program of the Capital Projects Management for the City of New Smyrna Beach and Community Redevelopment Agency
- Manage the development of multiple and diverse capital projects including streets, buildings, parks and drainage.
- Manage the public involvement, oversee consultants, meet schedule and budget objectives for assigned projects.
- Oversee City capital improvement projects; provide estimates and forecasts of costs for long-range improvement projects; provide assistance in the development of long-range plans for City facilities, research and prepare projections related to expenditures, revenues and needs.
- Prepare the Capital Projects Management Division budget and monitors expenditures for capital projects management activities.
- Mediates and resolves disagreements regarding Engineering Standards Manual, Land Development Code, Code of Ordinances, and Comprehensive Plan interpretation.
- Coordinates with other departments and governmental agencies involved in the capital projects management process.
- Coordinates and directs capital projects management consultants.
- Attends and participates in Pre-construction, Development Review Committee, Land Planning Agency Board of Adjustment, Code Enforcement Board, and/or City Council meetings.
- Supervises the development of contract documents for capital construction projects.
- Supervises the building of capital construction projects including but not limited to attending pre-bid conferences and bid openings; reviewing bids; checking bidders’ references, and preparing recommendations to award bid.
- Supervises, coordinates, designs, inspects, and monitors capital construction projects.
- Supervises and prepares permit requests for capital construction projects to send to appropriate authoritative agencies.
- Prepares engineering drawings.
- Assists in the selection of consultants and contractors for capital construction projects.
- Reviews and approves developer-driven capital projects to ensure good engineering design, practices and compliance with the Engineering Standards Manual, Comprehensive Plan, and Land Development Code.
- Meets with the project professional consultants, contractors, applicants, and property owners.
- Prepares staff reports and makes presentations to the City Commission and CRA Board.
- Responds to inquiries for information regarding capital projects management matters and associated departmental and city policies, rules, regulations and procedures.
- Analyzes and summarizes existing and future conditions, derives conclusions, and makes recommendations.
- Conducts a variety of studies and research projects relating to capital projects management issues.
- Prepares reports and supporting graphic display materials descriptive of research and recommendations.
- Prepares and maintains various construction plans, as-build drawings, files, graphics, and records.
- Gathers, selects, compiles and analyzes data pertaining to characteristics of the community.
- Interprets Federal, state and/or local regulations and ordinances.
- Provides public information regarding capital projects, policies, regulations, and needs.
- Meets with homeowners’ groups and individual citizens to address capital projects management related concerns and determine the community’s future needs.
Materials and Equipment Used:
Vehicle, Computer, Calculator, Miscellaneous Hand Tools
Minimum Qualifications Required:
Education and Experience:
- Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor’s degree with major course work in civil engineering or other related field.
- A minimum of 5 years of increasingly responsible experience in capital projects management; civil engineering; or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required skills, knowledge and abilities.
Licenses and Certifications:
- Valid Florida Driver’s License
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Comprehensive knowledge of the modern principles and practices of civil engineering.
- Comprehensive knowledge of design and construction of capital project, comprehensive knowledge of land and engineering survey systems, methods, and techniques.
- Thorough knowledge of professional techniques related to the review of development and construction plans, construction, and capital project management.
- General knowledge of budgeting; ability to prepare technical reports pertaining to capital projects; ability to analyze and systematically compile technical information, ability to prepare and present technical information and in an interesting manner to lay groups and the public.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, municipal officials, community groups and the general public; ability to manage projects and appropriate priorities.
- Ability to effectively coordinate with other departments.
Skill in:
- Using tact, discretion, initiative and independent judgment with established guidelines.
- Organizing work, setting priorities, meeting critical deadlines, and following up assignments with a minimum of direction.
- Planning, organizing, assigning, directing reviewing and evaluating the work of staff.
- Researching, compiling, and summarizing a variety of informational and statistical data and materials.
Mental and Physical Abilities to:
- Apply computer applications and software.
- Make detailed technical inspections
- Locate, diagnose, and correct problems.
- Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operations and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, and so forth.
- Plan and assign work in an efficient manner.
- Speak effectively before groups of employees.
- Write reports, correspondence, procedure manuals.
- Deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
- While performing the essential functions of this job the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Working Conditions:
- While performing the essential functions of this position the employee is frequently exposed to inside and outside environment conditions, noise, vibration, hazards and atmospheric conditions.
For more information or to apply for this position, visit www.cityofnsb.com.
SPORTS COMPLEX MANAGER – NEW SMYRNA BEACH, FL
Salary Range: $18.12/hr
Closing Date: October 10, 2011
Job Summary: To manage, supervise and administer the City of New Smyrna Beach’s sports complex and to manage and direct assigned staff.
Essential Job Functions:
- Administers and manages contracts to ensure the terms and conditions are met in a timely manner.
- Administers contracts including the operation and the maintenance of the license agreement for the stadium concessionaire; the agreement for maintenance of the exterior landscape of the stadium including the parking areas as required.
- Maximizes revenue by booking the City sports complex for attractions and shows.
- Acts as liaison to community organizations to ensure access of local teams to the stadium.
- Coordinates design additions and alterations to facilities within the department.
- Compiles necessary estimates and coordinates proposals in accordance with standard operating procedures.
- Approves in the compilation of all records pertaining to maintenance operations, construction and purchasing.
- Administers the management of an active and effective public relations program in coordination with licensees and contractors in the Sports Complex for the purpose of stimulating community interest, price and enthusiasm relative to the course and its operation.
- Maintains a close working relationship with users and service firms operating in all facilities.
- Maintains courteous relationships with the public served by the facilities and tactfully and efficiently responds to complaints and problems that may arise.
- Provides for the safety of both the public and employees relative to the use of machinery, insecticides, fungicides and fertilizers, as well as the presentation of events at respective facilities.
- Makes assignments and schedules work to facilitate the most efficient and productive use of employee time and talent.
- Supervises or directs supervision of stadium for events.
- Ensures the safe operation of all venues at all times.
- Evaluates and inspects the adequacy of all venues, noting the need for major and minor repairs.
- Coordinates and maintains work schedules for necessary maintenance and custodial work by the stadium crew or by other City employees.
- Inspects maintenance and repair work for satisfactory completion.
- Initiates requisitions for equipment and supplies required to rent or purchase for the operation and maintenance of the stadium.
- Acts as liaison between the City and outside league operations, stadium concessionaire operations, and the New Smyrna Beach Sports Council.
- The intent of this class description is to provide a representative summary of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of classifications given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Incumbent may be required to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this job description.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
- Directly schedules and supervises employees assigned to work at the Sports Complex.
- Other Skills and Abilities:
- Proven supervisory and administrative ability.
- Computer skills in Microsoft office.
- Practical knowledge of public recreation principles and practices, policies and procedures, trends and methods as it pertains to stadiums, auditoriums or other major public assembly facilities.
- Knowledge of sports and recreational activities, sources of talent, booking practices and the special physical requirements of a wide variety of events ranging from special presentations to sporting events.
- Knowledge of Public Assembly operations, business management, contract management and finance procedures and practices.
- Knowledge of complex bookkeeping procedures and accounting systems including knowledge of modern computer/accounting procedures, practices and equipment
- Knowledge of horticultural practices for Florida turf and corresponding maintenance practices for a sports facilities.
- Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective relationships with the general public, City officials, Parks and Recreation Board, lessees, stadium concessionaire, the New Smyrna Beach Sports Committee and fellow City employees.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Education and experience equivalent to a Bachelors Degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Recreation Administration, Business or Public Administration, Sports Administration or a closely related field.
- Five (5) years experience in the management and marketing of a municipal sports stadium and/or auditorium, or a similar public assembly facility; or any combination of practical experience and training providing the necessary skills, knowledge and abilities in lieu of educational requirements.
- Must have current State of Florida Restricted Pesticide Applicator’s License in ornamental and turf grass.
- Possession of and ability to maintain a valid State of Florida Driver’s License is required.
- Possession of a valid Commercial Driver’s License.
- Must be willing to take continuing education classes on Athletic Field Maintenance.
Physical Demands:
This is medium work requiring the exertion of 50 pounds of force occasionally and up to 20 pounds of force frequently. Work requires considerable physical activity including walking, lifting, reaching, stooping, pulling, grasping, balancing, climbing, kneeling, standing and crouching. Incumbent is subject to inside and outside activity with no effective protection from weather changes. Safety precautions will be taken when handling cleaning chemicals and other hazardous materials. Visual acuity is required to operate equipment and perform routine maintenance tasks. Incumbent is required to hear sufficiently to perceive information at normal spoken word levels. Manual dexterity is required to operate equipment in performance of duties.
For more information or to apply for this position, visit www.cityofnsb.com.
HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER – LOS ALAMOS COUNTY, NM
Salary Range: $80,813 to $129,300 annually
Closing Date: October 7, 2011
Los Alamos County, located in beautiful northern New Mexico, is seeking an experienced, team-oriented Human Resources Manager. The successful candidate will lead our team in providing excellent customer service as we provide a full range of programs. Among these are labor relations, compensation and classification, policy formulation and implementation, performance development and review, payroll, benefits, recruitment, staff training and development, employee relations, records management, and HRIS and self-service function.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Public or Business Administration, Human Resources or closely related field, plus eight years of progressively responsible experience in human resource administration, including four years of management and supervisory experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Professional in Human Resource (PHR) or Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) certification.
- Public Sector Human Resources experience.
- Human Resource Information Systems experience.
Position Summary:
Under general supervision of the Assistant County Administrator, accomplishes the Human Resources Division’s objectives by planning, organizing, and supervising all assigned functions required to operate and maintain divisional activities and services. Ensures recruitment and employment; compensation and benefits; automated and manual record-keeping systems; management education; training and development; employee relations; labor relations, policy formulation and implementation; and performance development and evaluation programs are maintained in accordance with established laws, regulations, policies, and procedures. Serves as or appoints staff liaisons to the Personnel Board and the Labor Management Relations Board. Maintains confidentiality of all privileged information.
County application is required. Application and full information are available at www.losalamosnm.us or by calling 505-662-8040. Deadline to apply is October 7, 2011. EOE
RESOURCE MANAGEMENT DIRECTOR – OLATHE, KS
Salary Range: $96,207/yr – $123,342/yr DOQ
Closing Date: Open until filled
Resource Management – At the City of Olathe, Kansas we are “Setting the Standard for Excellence in Public Service” and we have the results and the awards to prove it! We have received national recognition for everything from Legacy and Advocacy awards, to LEED Certifications and Certificates of Excellence in Financial Reporting. Our customer service results lead the public sector, and our city has been recognized by Money magazine in 2008 as a “best place to live”. Our award-winning Resource Management department drives organizational progress through innovative management of people, finances and policies. Through the efforts of this talented team we received the highest honor given to a city government for its efforts in performance measurement and management with the 2011 ICMA CPM Certificate of Excellence. Our highly successful Wellness Program enjoys a 5:1 ROI and has become a model for programs nationwide, earning the City of Olathe mention in the 2011 Fast Cities issue of Fast Company magazine. To continue this trend of excellence, we are recruiting for a Director of Resource Management. In this role, you will lead a team in developing and implementing an innovative business plan that optimizes our resources. Your scope will include accounting, budget, procurement, human resources, risk management and the city clerk’s office. You will also collaborate with the City’s Leadership Team to make strategic visionary decisions that ensure Olathe continues to lead the nation in values-driven performance. If our values of customer service, learning, communication, teamwork and leadership through service align with yours, and you have proven success in leading a team of professionals to ever higher levels of performance, we would like to speak with you! Experience: At least 10 years of experience in municipal government, including at least 7 years administrative and/or supervisory responsibility, and demonstrated political acumen. Education: Masters Degree or above from an accredited college or university with major course work in Finance, Human Resources, Business, Public Administration, or related field. Proven ability to manage human resources, finance, accounting, budgeting, risk management, procurement and the city clerk’s office directly or through subordinate managers. We offer a highly competitive total compensation package and opportunities for your growth and development. Salary: $96,207/yr – $123,342/yr DOQ. Apply on-line at www.olatheks.org. Application Deadline: Open until filled
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Salary Range: DOQ
Closing Date: October 31, 2011
This progressive and culturally sophisticated community of 64,000 represents an exciting mix of tradition and innovation. Reflecting the high standards of the community, the City of Palo Alto employs a diverse, professional workforce of 1,000 within 13 departments. Reporting to the City Manager, the City is seeking a solutions- and people-oriented team leader to oversee 16 staff within a comprehensive human resources operation and to serve as a thoughtful and strategic catalyst of organizational culture and value alignment. Bachelor’s degree in organizational development, public administration, human resources, or related field is required; Master’s desirable. Salary DOQ.
Please send your cover letter and resume electronically to:
Peckham & McKenney
apply@peckhamandmckenney.com
Call Bobbi Peckham at (866) 912-1919 for more information or to request a detailed brochure. The brochure is also available on our web site at www.peckhamandmckenney.com.
Filing deadline: October 31, 2011
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Salary Range: DOQ
Closing Date: October 21, 2011
Salary DOQ. Known as the “Birthplace of Silicon Valley,” and located in the San Francisco Metropolitan Bay Area, the City of Palo Alto is home to more than 7,000 businesses and some of the nation’s best schools. Reporting to the City Manager, the Director of Public Works/City Engineer oversees a staff of 199 employees and will ensure that Capital Improvement Projects are conducted in a technically competent and economical manner and that street/storm/drainage/park maintenance, and contractual activities meet established standards. He/She is also responsible for the preparation of a five-year Capital Improvements Program and the preparation of an annual department operating budget. Requires a civil engineering degree (a master’s degree is desirable), registration as a civil engineer in California, and at least 8 years of experience in a management capacity. Please apply online atwww.allianceRC.com by October 21, 2011. For more information, contact Sherrill Uyeda or Syldy Tom atapply@alliancerc.com or call (562)901-0769. EEO/ADA
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PLANNER IV – OKLAHOMA CITY, OK
Salary Range: $62,944-$96,340 annually
Closing Date: Open until filled; applications received by October 7, 2011 may receive first preference
The City of Oklahoma City has a position open for Head of the Housing and Community Development Division within the Planning Department. The position is employed at a Planner IV level ($62,944-96,340 annually) and reports directly to the Director.
The position is responsible for management of programs funded primarily by federal grant funds, including housing, homelessness, community development, and economic development. The successful applicant will possess:
- A Masters degree in city and regional planning, urban redevelopment, public administration, economic development or equivalent qualifications
- A minimum 7-10 years experience managing economic development, urban redevelopment, urban planning, grants management, or related fields
- Experience managing complex planning projects and programs
- Experience recruiting and managing consultants
- Ability to problem solve complex planning and urban redevelopment issues
- Skill in managing multiple complex tasks simultaneously
- Experience in plan implementation and project completion
- Experience interpreting and applying census and other data sources to accomplish community development goals
- Ability to organize and deliver on multiple project deadlines
Oklahoma City is undergoing a major renaissance, and this position provides an opportunity to be part of that change. The City has an excellent executive leadership team that works very closely with a diverse array of private interests, all aligned towards the betterment of the city. Developing innovative new ways to address long-standing community development issues will be a primary function of this position.
Application forms and a full job description may be downloaded from the jobs section on the City’s website atwww.okc.gov. Applications and/or resumes will be accepted until the position is filled and should be submitted to the Personnel Department. Applications/resumes received by October 7, 2011 may receive first preference.
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Salary Range: $74,736 – $91,237 per year with retirement benefits of 2.7% @ 55
Closing Date: Open until filled; first cut-off date of October 19, 2011
The County of Nevada, CA, located in the scenic Sierra foothills, seeks a qualified candidate to perform complex administrative and analytical functions related to the County’s budget, staffing complement, departmental operations, and federal and state legislation. Serve as subject expert and resource to assigned departments, undertake special projects, and serve as a liaison between department and County Executive Office.
Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree, preferably with major course work in business or public administration, political science, industrial relations or a related field; and two years of responsible professional analytical and/or management experience performing duties in an area to which the incumbent is assigned at a level equivalent to the Nevada County Management Analyst II classification. A Master’s degree from an accredited college or university may be substituted for one year of the required experience.
This position is open until filled with a 1st cut-off date of October 19, 2011. Please no emails. For complete job information and to apply, visit www.mynevadacounty.com, or call our job line at (530) 265-1225 (Option 1).
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Salary Range: $7,419-$13,455
Closing Date: Open until filled; first review date in October, 2011
The City of Kansas City, Missouri (population, 459,000) is seeking a highly experienced Housing Director with excellent analytical and problem solving skills who will quickly be able to become familiar with the operations of the Department and manage them effectively. The Director of Housing and Community Development is a highly responsible administrative, professional position and is expected to lead and shape housing policy in consultation with the City’s Manager’s Office, elected officials, other City department directors and community stakeholders. The Director will be principally responsible for directing the Community Development Block Grant and HOME financing programs, which includes directing, supervising and coordinating the activities of 36 FTE’s, while interacting with numerous community leaders, stakeholders and others to implement projects and achieve visible results. Leadership traits include a professional who is forward-thinking, innovative, creative and willing and confident in making tough decisions. The individual must be a skillful motivator and negotiator in working with a wide variety of community and civic interests in the public, private, philanthropic and non-profit sectors. The Director will report to an Assistant City Manager.
Kansas City is a world class community with a long tradition of performing arts, outstanding sports, superb restaurants and spectacular entertainment. The elected leadership of the City is comprised of a Mayor elected at large and 12 Council Members, with these members elected for four-year terms of office with a two-term limit. The City Manager is responsible for a large, varied, multiple-purpose municipal organization, representing a workforce of over 7,200 FTE spread across 23 departments and a current annual budget of $1.245 billion.
The Director serves as the primary representative and spokesperson for the City’s Housing and Community Department by coordinating with the City Manager’s Office as necessary, working with City Council representatives as appropriate, and meeting with non-profit and community leaders on housing-related issues. The Director must develop and maintain effective working relationships with all constituencies.
The Director directs and supervises the Department’s professional, technical, and clerical personnel engaged in housing and CDBG programs, in assembling and interpreting economic, social and related data for city housing projects. This includes ensuring that staff is sufficiently trained and in-house communications and effective coordination is the standard. Candidates should be politically savvy and understand the operations of a large, complex municipal governmental organization. Candidates must also have excellent interpersonal and managerial skills and be effective at leading and supervising others. Excellent communications skills are required with an ability to prepare concise and comprehensive reports of special projects. A strong service ethic, desire for long-term affiliation with the City of Kansas City and a highly professional approach to problem solving will be found in the successful candidate. Candidates must have a degree of personal/professional integrity and ethics. Candidates must also have a good working knowledge of PC operations including word processing and spreadsheet applications as well as knowledge of business software systems such as PeopleSoft.
This position requires an accredited Bachelor’s degree and five (5) years of related and increasingly responsible administrative and managerial experience, including three (3) years of experience at the level of Deputy Director or equivalent. Direct, coordinate and supervise the activities of a department and its professional staff. He/she must demonstrate the ability to: speak confidently with elected officials, business and professional leaders in the private and philanthropic sectors; effectively present points of views to a variety of groups and individuals in both large and small group settings; establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, subordinates, municipal officials, board and commission members, representatives of other agencies and the general public. Monthly salary range is $7,419-$13,455. Final starting salary is negotiable, dependent upon experience, qualifications, and professional achievement. A car or car allowance is available. In addition, the City has a generous executive benefits program. If the selected candidate is not currently a resident of Kansas City, Missouri, residency in the City will be required upon appointment. The City of Kansas City will negotiate employment conditions and relocation assistance with the successful candidate.
Qualified candidates please submit your resumé online by visiting our website atwww.watersconsulting.com/recruitment. This position is open until filled; however, the first review of applicants will take place in October, 2011. Following the first review date, resumés will be screened against criteria outlined in this brochure and the City of Kansas City will consider offering interviews to selected candidates. Final interviews in Kansas City, Missouri will be offered to those candidates named as finalists, with reference checks, background checks and academic verifications conducted after receiving candidates’ permission. The final interview process will be held inDecember, 2011. For more information please contact Andrea Battle Sims by calling our toll free number 877.356.2924 or by visiting our website at www.watersconsulting.com.
The City of Kansas City, Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity at all levels of its workforce
Salary Range: $7,419-$13,455
Closing Date: Open until filled; first review date in October, 2011
The City of Kansas City, Missouri (population, 459,000) is seeking a highly experienced Housing Director with excellent analytical and problem solving skills who will quickly be able to become familiar with the operations of the Department and manage them effectively. The Director of Housing and Community Development is a highly responsible administrative, professional position and is expected to lead and shape housing policy in consultation with the City’s Manager’s Office, elected officials, other City department directors and community stakeholders. The Director will be principally responsible for directing the Community Development Block Grant and HOME financing programs, which includes directing, supervising and coordinating the activities of 36 FTE’s, while interacting with numerous community leaders, stakeholders and others to implement projects and achieve visible results. Leadership traits include a professional who is forward-thinking, innovative, creative and willing and confident in making tough decisions. The individual must be a skillful motivator and negotiator in working with a wide variety of community and civic interests in the public, private, philanthropic and non-profit sectors. The Director will report to an Assistant City Manager.
Kansas City is a world class community with a long tradition of performing arts, outstanding sports, superb restaurants and spectacular entertainment. The elected leadership of the City is comprised of a Mayor elected at large and 12 Council Members, with these members elected for four-year terms of office with a two-term limit. The City Manager is responsible for a large, varied, multiple-purpose municipal organization, representing a workforce of over 7,200 FTE spread across 23 departments and a current annual budget of $1.245 billion.
The Director serves as the primary representative and spokesperson for the City’s Housing and Community Department by coordinating with the City Manager’s Office as necessary, working with City Council representatives as appropriate, and meeting with non-profit and community leaders on housing-related issues. The Director must develop and maintain effective working relationships with all constituencies.
The Director directs and supervises the Department’s professional, technical, and clerical personnel engaged in housing and CDBG programs, in assembling and interpreting economic, social and related data for city housing projects. This includes ensuring that staff is sufficiently trained and in-house communications and effective coordination is the standard. Candidates should be politically savvy and understand the operations of a large, complex municipal governmental organization. Candidates must also have excellent interpersonal and managerial skills and be effective at leading and supervising others. Excellent communications skills are required with an ability to prepare concise and comprehensive reports of special projects. A strong service ethic, desire for long-term affiliation with the City of Kansas City and a highly professional approach to problem solving will be found in the successful candidate. Candidates must have a degree of personal/professional integrity and ethics. Candidates must also have a good working knowledge of PC operations including word processing and spreadsheet applications as well as knowledge of business software systems such as PeopleSoft.
This position requires an accredited Bachelor’s degree and five (5) years of related and increasingly responsible administrative and managerial experience, including three (3) years of experience at the level of Deputy Director or equivalent. Direct, coordinate and supervise the activities of a department and its professional staff. He/she must demonstrate the ability to: speak confidently with elected officials, business and professional leaders in the private and philanthropic sectors; effectively present points of views to a variety of groups and individuals in both large and small group settings; establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, subordinates, municipal officials, board and commission members, representatives of other agencies and the general public. Monthly salary range is $7,419-$13,455. Final starting salary is negotiable, dependent upon experience, qualifications, and professional achievement. A car or car allowance is available. In addition, the City has a generous executive benefits program. If the selected candidate is not currently a resident of Kansas City, Missouri, residency in the City will be required upon appointment. The City of Kansas City will negotiate employment conditions and relocation assistance with the successful candidate.
Qualified candidates please submit your resumé online by visiting our website atwww.watersconsulting.com/recruitment. This position is open until filled; however, the first review of applicants will take place in October, 2011. Following the first review date, resumés will be screened against criteria outlined in this brochure and the City of Kansas City will consider offering interviews to selected candidates. Final interviews in Kansas City, Missouri will be offered to those candidates named as finalists, with reference checks, background checks and academic verifications conducted after receiving candidates’ permission. The final interview process will be held inDecember, 2011. For more information please contact Andrea Battle Sims by calling our toll free number 877.356.2924 or by visiting our website at www.watersconsulting.com.
The City of Kansas City, Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity at all levels of its workforce
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Salary Range: $89,000 to $161,000
Closing Date: Open until filled; first review in October, 2011
The City of Kansas City, Missouri (population, 459,000) is seeking a highly experienced public works manager with excellent analytical and problem solving skills who will quickly be able to become familiar with the operations of the Department and manage them effectively. The Public Works Department consists of nearly 398 FTEs, with the Director reporting to the City Manager. This Department is responsible for and includes the following divisions: administration, street & traffic, solid waste, parking services, program management and development.
Kansas City is a world class community with a long tradition of performing arts, outstanding sports, superb restaurants and spectacular entertainment. The elected leadership of the City is comprised of a Mayor elected at large and 12 Council Members, with these members elected for four-year terms of office with a two-term limit. The City Manager is responsible for a large, varied, multiple-purpose municipal organization, representing a workforce of over 7,200 FTE spread across 19 departments and a current annual budget of $1.245 billion.
Candidates should have experience with performance measurement systems in a public works operation. They should be politically savvy and understand the operations of a large, complex municipal governmental organization. Candidates must also have excellent interpersonal and managerial skills and be effective at leading and supervising others. Excellent communications skills are required with an ability to prepare concise and comprehensive reports of special projects. A strong service ethic, desire for long-term affiliation with the City of Kansas City and a highly professional approach to problem solving will be found in the successful candidate. Candidates must have a degree of personal/professional integrity and ethics. Candidates must also have a good working knowledge of PC operations including word processing and spreadsheet applications as well as knowledge of business software systems such as PeopleSoft.
Other experience and competencies include: Civil engineering design, construction, and maintenance principles and practices as applied to public works projects and programs; Developing and overseeing municipal projects, programs and services that involve capital planning, street and traffic engineering and operations, facilities management, solid waste management, parking services, program management and development; Federal, state, and local laws and regulations impacting the planning, design, construction, and maintenance of public works projects and programs; Methods of preparing designs, plans, specifications, estimates and acquiring funding for the projects.
This position requires an accredited Bachelor’s degree with major coursework in business or public administration, engineering, construction management, or a related discipline and ten (10) years related and increasingly responsible technical, administrative and managerial experience in the public or private sector. Starting salary is anticipated to be in the range of $89,000 to $161,000. Final starting salary is negotiable, dependent upon experience, qualifications, and professional achievement. A car or car allowance is available. In addition, the City has a generous executive benefits program. If the selected candidate is not currently a resident of Kansas City, Missouri, residency in the City will be required upon appointment. The City of Kansas City will negotiate employment agreement and relocation assistance with the successful candidate.
Qualified candidates please submit your resumé online by visiting our website atwww.watersconsulting.com/recruitment. This position is open until filled; however, the first review of applicants will take place in October, 2011. Following the first review date, resumés will be screened against criteria outlined in this brochure and the City of Kansas City will consider offering interviews to selected candidates. Final interviews in Kansas City, Missouri will be offered to those candidates named as finalists, with reference checks, background checks and academic verifications conducted after receiving candidates’ permission. The final interview process will be held inDecember, 2011. For more information please contact Andrea Battle Sims by calling our toll free number 877.356.2924 or by visiting our website at www.watersconsulting.com.
The City of Kansas City, Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity at all levels of its workforce
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