City of Cincinnati Job Opportunity
Exceptional Appointment Announcement #08-189
(Open to the Public and to City Employees)
Salary: $85,816 - $115,851 annually
COVER LETTER, DETAILED RESUME & TRANSCRIPT DEADLINE: Open Until Filled
The City of Cincinnati’s Department of Public Services is seeking to fill a Deputy Director position. The Deputy Director of Public Services will participate in the direction, management, supervision and coordination of the activities and operations of Fleet Management, City of Cincinnati Call Center, and Emergency Responses within the Public Services Department; Provide direction in the purchasing and receiving of all motorized city equipment, manage the overall operation of the city’s manual and automated fuel systems, City’s Parts Inventory System, Vehicle inspections and equipment condition and accident reporting. Directs the management of the activities within the City of Cincinnati Call Center Operation and Emergency Response Representatives. Ensure that departmental mission and goals are met; to coordinate assigned activities with other divisions, departments and outside agencies; and to provide highly responsible and complex administrative report to the Public Services Director, and performs related duties as required.
QUALIFICATIONS: Six years of supervisory experience in civil engineering, solid waste management, and or traffic and highway maintenance. A Bachelor degree from an accredited college or university with a major in engineering, public administration, finance or closely related field. A Master’s degree from an accredited college or university is preferred. The successful candidate should also be willing to work irregular hours. Candidate must have possession of, or ability to obtain a valid Ohio driver’s license. City of Cincinnati residency is required at the time of appointment.
EXAMPLES OF KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES WHICH ARE RELATED TO THIS POSITION:
Knowledge of:
Operational characteristics, services and activities of a municipal public works program.
Principles and practices of program development and administration.
Principles and practices of municipal budget preparation and administration.
Principles of management, supervision, training, and performance evaluation.
Principles of total quality management programs.
Pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations, especially those pertaining to the environment.
Workflow analysis and re-engineering.
Techniques and processes of program planning and evaluation.
As appropriate, management information systems, computer networking, GIS systems and other computer applications.
Ability to:
Oversee and participate in the management of a comprehensive public works program.
Oversee, direct and coordinate the work of lower-level staff.
Select, supervise, train and evaluate staff.
Participate in the development and administration of division goals, objectives and procedures.
Prepare and administer large program budgets.
Prepare clear and concise administrative and financial reports.
Analyze problems; identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions and implement recommendations in support of goals.
Research, analyze and evaluate new service delivery methods and techniques.
Interpret and apply Federal, State and local policies, laws and regulations.
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, to a variety of audiences, from colleagues to City leaders to the news media.
Establish and maintain effective working relationship with those contacted in the course of work.
Resolve conflict; maintain tact, sensitivity and diplomacy.
To apply:
Please send a cover letter and detailed resume (as a Word Document) to:
Arnell.Jackson@cincinnati-oh.gov or you may apply on line at: https://jobs.msdgc.org/.
Additional information related to the City of Cincinnati’s Public Services Department can be found at http://www.cincinnati-oh.gov/pubsrv/pages/-3253-/.
ASSIGNED ANALYST: Arnell Jackson, 513.352.6239
TDD: 513-352-2419
City of Cincinnati, Human Resources Department
Two Centennial Plaza
805 Central Ave, Suite 200
Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Date Released: October 20, 2008
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AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Reasonable accommodation for qualified people with disabilities. To help us achieve the City’s goal to recruit qualified persons with disabilities, please self-identify at the time of application and at employment interviews. Help the City help you!
