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DEPUTY MUNICIPAL UTILITIES DIRECTOR – FIELD OPERATIONS

This recruitment is open until the position is filled or a sufficient number of applications have been reviewed to establish a qualified candidate pool.  

First review of applications will occur on Thursday, June 16, 2022.

Salary Range:

$116,386 – 156,540 Annual

The City of Tempe offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• May be eligible for Pay Increases in July
• 12 Paid Holidays, 1 Personal Day, 8 hours Winter Holiday Leave
• Vacation Accrual; starts at 9.33 hours/month
• Sick Leave Accrual; 8 hours/month
• Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
• Wellness Program Discount on health premiums
• Medical Reimbursement Program; $53/month
• Tuition Reimbursement; $6,000/year
• Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Defined benefit plan with mandatory employer and employee contributions currently at 12.41% which includes a Long-Term Disability benefit
• Supplemental Retirement Plans through Nationwide; 457, 401K, and Employer contribution
• Position is eligible for 56 hours of additional Paid Leave

To view the employee benefit summary, please visit:

Employee Benefit Summary

Department / Division:    

Municipal Utilities / Water Utilities

Job Type:

Full-Time Regular

This position is classified as safety sensitive.

Schedule:

Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

• May require working extended hours

Job Number:  RC#901587

DESCRIPTION

The purpose of this position is to recommend, develop, plan, implement and align the division’s goals and objectives with those of the Municipal Utilities Department; recommend and administer division policies and procedures; to coordinate assigned activities with other City departments and outside agencies; to provide highly responsible and complex administrative assistance and serve as a technical advisor to the Municipal Utilities Director related to the assigned areas of Field Operations. The Field Operations Division consists of Fleet Services and Solid Waste Operations.

Duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Provide the Municipal Utilities Director timely and relevant information necessary to make strategic decisions in the important aspects of Field Operations’ program areas.
• Develop, plan, and implement division goals and objectives in concert with department goals and objectives; recommend and administer policies and procedures.
• Act as a lead in the annual development of a strategic management program to align program activities with the Department, City and City Council strategic priorities by completing and linking the business plan, service standards and development plans and performance report; coordinate division activities with those of other divisions, departments and outside agencies and organizations; provide staff assistance to the Municipal Utilities Director; prepare and present staff reports and other necessary correspondence.
• Manage the development of the division’s work plan; assign work activities; projects and programs; monitor workflow; review and evaluate work products, methods and procedures.
• Participate in the development and administration of the division’s budget; direct the forecast of funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; monitor and approve expenditures; implement mid-year adjustments; prepare, administer and monitor related financial systems.
• Serve as a technical advisor to the Municipal Utilities Director, Deputy City Manager, City Manager and/or City Council on projects related to assigned program areas; develop and prepare recommendations and technical reports for both the City Council and city departments; make presentations to the City Council as required

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Work Experience:

Requires five (5) years of experience providing oversight and/or management-level administration of business/field operations, either in the public or private sector including three (3) years of supervisory experience. The preferred areas of experience include fleet operations, municipal asset/infrastructure management or solid waste services

Candidates must have the minimum amount of work experience. Years of experience are based upon a full-time work schedule (2,080 hours per year).  The sum of an applicant’s full-time and/or part-time qualifying work experience must meet or exceed the stated minimum qualification. Education will not substitute for the required work experience; however, related unpaid and/or volunteer work experience may be used as qualifying work experience. 

Education:

Requires bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in public or business administration, or a degree applicable to the functions of this position. A master’s degree is preferred.

Certifications, Licenses, and/or Registrations:

Possession of a valid driver’s license.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Applicants considered for this job classification must pass the following: 

• Criminal history background investigation

• Post offer/pre-employment drug screen. Employees in safety-sensitive job classifications are prohibited from all marijuana usage whether medical or recreational

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

For a complete list of City of Tempe job descriptions go to:

Job Descriptions | City of Tempe, AZ

This position is FLSA Exempt which means employees are not eligible for overtime compensation and/or compensatory time.

Employees in this position are represented by the Senior Management Team (SMT).

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:  The City of Tempe is an Equal Opportunity / Reasonable Accommodation employer.  The City does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, familial status, age, disability, and United States military veteran status.  Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will make a reasonable accommodation(s) during the recruitment & selection process.  Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting Human Resources at 480-350-8276.  Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.