The City of Galesburg seeks interested applicants to fill one full-time Public Works Operations Manager position in the Public Works Department. This permanent, non-represented, overtime-exempt position has an anticipated starting salary of $120,000, depending on experience and qualifications.
The pay range for this position is $103,194.85 - $132,062.35. A listing of benefits associated with this position can be found here.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Under the direction of the Director of Public Works, this position serves as the Chief of Operations for the Public Works Department, manages, supervises, and coordinates assigned programs and activities within the Public Works Department, including Streets and Bridge, Traffic and Signage; coordinates assigned activities with other departments, divisions, and outside agencies; acts as a backup for the personnel management and administrative duties of the water superintendent and garage superintendent, and provides administrative support to the Director of Public Works.
This position plays a key role in the Public Works leadership team, contributing to strategic initiatives, including, but not limited to, Public Works projects, planning, personnel management, labor relations, safety, and budgeting.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Assists the Public Works Director in directing the activities and staff of the maintenance operations within Public Works and may act as Director in his/her absence.
Assigns and supervises work activities of the Streets and Traffic Division.
Provide and coordinate training for Public Works employees.
Provide administrative and fiscal direction to the Public Works Department. This includes program planning and management, budget preparation, approving expenditures, and personnel administration.
Provide performance feedback for Public Works employees.
Monitor and evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures; recommend, within department policy, appropriate service and staffing levels.
Serves as the City’s Safety Officer and establishes and administers safety training programs in cooperation with the Department’s supervisors and other Departments.
Assist in developing long-term capital improvement programs for the Public Works Department in cooperation with the Public Works Director, City Engineer, Water Superintendent, and Garage Superintendent for roadways, bridges, storm sewers, water infrastructure, buildings, and equipment.
Assist in the development of maintenance schedules, work plans, and standard operating procedures.
Respond to and manage public inquiries and requests, and resolve complaints.
Oversee snow removal operations and plan and execute responses to emergency situations such as severe weather incidents.
Coordinate usage of the Motor Fuel Tax (MFT) in regard to staffing, tracking, and contract requirements.
Ensure compliance with grant requirements and applicable laws.
Provide assistance to the Director of Public Works, including planning, developing, and executing special projects.
Develop and maintain effective working relationships with state and federal agencies, council, staff, employees, and the general public.
Remains on 24-hour call in the event of emergencies.
EDUCATION

Associate's degree in civil engineering technology, pre-engineering, or related field, PLUS five years’ experience in civil engineering, roadway construction and maintenance, traffic operations, and public works, including supervisory experience, OR seven to ten years of progressive experience in Public Works or a related field.

WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Five to seven years of related experience is desirable.
Working knowledge of Public Works Department operations and procedures.
Working knowledge of the relevant government and/or community institutions, organizations, procedures, and processes.
Working knowledge of pertinent federal, state, and local regulations.
Experience supervising and working with both represented and non-represented personnel.
Experience with budgeting, Union negotiations, and long-term planning.
PERSONAL QUALIFICATIONS AND ABILITY

Ability to communicate effectively through oral presentations and written memorandums.
Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with other employees and the public.
Thorough knowledge of managerial/budgetary concepts, theories, practices, and principles.
Thorough knowledge of labor/management relationship concepts and adequate interpersonal skills to ensure positive application of those concepts.
Ability to plan, assign, direct, and supervise employees.
Ability to function effectively under stress.
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

Possession or ability to obtain a valid Illinois driver's license.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

This position is primarily sedentary in nature. Incumbents may exert up to 10 lbs. of force occasionally and a negligible amount of force frequently lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Incumbents are usually seated, but may also walk, stand, bend, stoop, reach, handle, and finger for brief periods of time. Environmental conditions are typical of those found in a conventional office setting. Must be able to talk and hear.