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NEOGOV · 2 months ago

Public Works Division Manager - Utilities

City of Milpitas, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

$164K/yr - $205K/yr

8+ years exp

The City of Milpitas is home to family-centered communities that embrace cultural diversity and quality schooling. They are seeking a Public Works Division Manager to provide strategic leadership for the operations and maintenance of the water distribution, sewer, and storm drain collection systems, overseeing a staff of 21 and managing a budget of approximately $6 million.

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Responsibilities

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 City’s 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

Qualification

Water Distribution SystemsSewer Collection SystemsStorm Water SystemsSupervisory ExperienceBudget ManagementPublic AdministrationCivil EngineeringStaff DevelopmentCustomer ServiceSafety ComplianceRegulatory KnowledgeLeadershipCommunication SkillsProblem SolvingTeam CollaborationConflict Resolution

Required

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

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

When driving on City business, maintenance of a valid California driver's license

Possession of a valid Water Distribution Operations Certificate (Grade D4 or above) issued by the California State Water Resource Control Board

Possession of or ability to maintain a valid Water Treatment Operations Certificate (Grade T2 or above) issued by the California State Water Resource Control Board within one (1) year of employment

Possession of a valid Water Treatment Operations Certificate (Grade T3), issued by the California State Water Resource Control Board within eighteen (18) months of employment

Possession of a valid Water Distribution Operations Certificate (Grade D5), issued by the California State Water Resource Control Board within eighteen (18) months of employment

Preferred

Possession of a valid Collection System Maintenance Certificate (Grade 3 or above) issued by the California Water Environment Association (CWEA)

Benefits

Choice of CalPERS Medical Plans. City pays coverage up to the Kaiser rate (currently $2,228.36/mo. for family). Employees who waive health coverage are eligible to receive $125 per month in lieu of medical plan coverage with proof of other coverage.

Employees are eligible upon CalPERS retirement from the City to receive up to 100% retiree medical coverage (currently based on the Kaiser health rate), based on years of service.

City provides full family coverage for dental and vision at no cost to the employee.

City provides $50,000 term policy. Supplemental employee-paid life insurance is available up to $500,000, based on carrier acceptance.

City provides a Short-Term Disability plan similar to State Disability Insurance (SDI) coverage. Employees do not participate in SDI. Long-Term Disability coverage of 60% of base salary up to $1,500 per month is available after a 60-day waiting period. Additional buy-up options for LTD are available.

City contributes $75 per month on the employee's behalf.

Employees earn 16-36 days of vacation based on years of service.

Employees earn 40 hours of Management Leave per year.

Employees receive 12 paid holidays and one (1) floating holiday per year.

Employees earn 12 days annually.

Employees are eligible to receive up to $3,000 per fiscal year in tuition reimbursement.

Employees are offered free access to City-sponsored sports and fitness programs.

The City also offers a flexible spending benefits plan, employee assistance program, and other voluntary insurance.