OPERATIONS MANAGER
City of Salina, Kansas
Public Works/General Services
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The Operations Manager for the City of Salina plays a crucial role in ensuring high-quality public services, overseeing several Public Works divisions. This role demands strong decision-making skills & the ability to interpret & apply complex policies to ensure efficient, high-quality service delivery. By managing a large team, coordinating resources, & overseeing budgets, the Operations Manager plays a vital role in sustaining Salina’s infrastructure & responding to community needs. This position is integral to keeping the city safe, functional, & responsive to citizens.
Duties:
· Plans, directs & coordinates a comprehensive public works division designed & implemented to ensure the services are provided at the highest quality level.
· Establishes & recommends overall goals for the division.
· Administers & supervises functions to include: flood control, solid waste collection, street maintenance & traffic control, equipment maintenance, & landfill operations.
· Directs the division to ensure effective use is being made of all available personnel & equipment.
· Establishes priorities for short & long-range projects & coordinates implementation as may be required.
· Coordinates & administers the Solid Waste Management Committee.
· Develops, prepares & recommends a comprehensive budget program & supporting data.
· Works closely with consulting engineers, government agencies, developers & others.
· Recommends equipment purchases of new & replacement items.
· Manages various buildings & facilities.
· Conducts special studies as required.
· Responds to citizens’ complaints & inquiries.
· Administers personnel matters in the division, including screening, appointment, discipline, evaluation of performance & related matters.
Education:
· Bachelor’s degree in public or business administration, engineering, or related field.
Experience:
· Significant supervisory experience in public works, local government, or comparable private sector experience.
Requirements:
· Must live within 40 minutes response time.
· Must possess a valid Kansas driver’s license.
Work Type:
· Light, exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
· Works inside.
Hours:
· Monday – Friday.
· 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
· Attends meetings outside of normal office hours.
Starting Pay DOQ EOE:
· $87,029-139,247/yr.
Paid Time Off:
· 60 hours of vacation available upon hire; additional 60 hours earned during the year (120 hours in first year).
· 96 hours of sick leave during first year.
Benefits Summary
Position Description
Application Deadline:
• Until filled
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Contact Information:
City of Salina
Human Resources Department
Office: 785-833-8018
Email: human.resources@salina.org
Website: salina-ks.gov
The City of Salina is an Equal Opportunity Employer & Drug-Free Workplace.
