The City of Moorpark's Public Works Department is seeking an addition to their team. The position could be filled in many ways from an engineering background to a management analyst, program manager, or Public Works Manager. This job posting for Public Works Manager is for one of seven positions that may be utilized to fill this one opening.

Small Team - Big Opportunity

• "As a parent, I like the flexible schedule. I can start at 7:00 a.m. and be done by 4:00 p.m. to be with my children”.
• “There is teamwork in my department. When I need help, there is someone always there to assist me”.
• “I like the All-Employee Meeting. The food is always good, and the City Manager gives updates on what is happening. We play games and recognize employees.”
• “I like working with professionals who are trying to do their best for the City.”
• “Flexibility in my schedule and easy-going employees.

The P ublic Works Manager directs, manages, supervises, and coordinates the assigned programs, services, activities, and operations of the Public Works Department, including supervising one or more divisions; coordinating assigned programs and activities with other City departments, divisions, and outside agencies; and providing highly responsible and complex administrative support to the Department Head. This position receives direction from the Public Works Director. The Public Works Manager also exercises direct and primary supervision over technical, professional, and clerical staff; administers contracts; and monitors performance.

• Provide responsible staff assistance and support to the Public Works Director.

• Assume direct responsibility for administering and monitoring assigned programs, projects, services, and activities of one or more department divisions, including contract administration, grant management, time accounting, purchasing, budget preparation, and supervision.

• Provide significant managerial support in the development and administration of the annual department budget; including development the forecast of funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies.

• Plan and coordinate the work plan for the assigned program, division, and/or department.

• Manage Public Works Department contracts for services as assigned by the Department Head.

• May administer the Capital Improvement, Fleet Maintenance, and/or Crossing Guard Programs.

• Participate in employee selection and supervise, train, motivate, and evaluate assigned personnel; prioritize work activities and projects; review work of assigned personnel for accuracy; and prepare performance evaluations and work with employees to correct deficiencies.

• Prepare agreements; oversee and administer contracts; and direct the work of consultants and contractors.

• Monitor legislative developments related to areas of responsibility.

• Participate in the development and administration of annual operating budget for program and division areas of responsibility, including the forecast of funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; monitor and recommend approval of expenditures within approved limits.

• Monitor and evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures; recommend, within departmental and City policy, appropriate service and staffing levels.

• Draft goals, objectives, policies, procedures, and priorities for assigned programs; implement and administer the approved goals, objectives, policies, procedures, and priorities for assigned programs.

• Receive and respond to difficult and sensitive inquiries and complaints from the public, press, or other agencies.

• Prepare and present staff reports, ordinances, resolutions, and other supporting documentation for City Council and appointed commissions and boards; may be assigned responsibility for a commission or board, including agenda process and completion of legislative records.

• Prepare and monitor project and program grants and related documentation required to retain grant eligibility and funding.

• Conduct a variety of organizational and operational studies and investigations; recommend modifications to City or department programs, policies, procedures, and fees as appropriate.

• Attend and participate in professional group meetings; stay abreast of new trends and innovations in the areas of responsibility; represent City at local and regional meetings.

• Prepare press releases, newspaper articles, public service announcements, and newsletters; respond to press inquiries.

• May conduct confidential investigations.

• May assist with development monitoring and condition compliance.

• May serve as liaison for the assigned department with other City divisions and departments, outside agencies, public and private organizations, and community groups; make presentations as required; negotiate and resolve sensitive and controversial issues.

• Operational characteristics, services and activities of a municipal public works program, including public works maintenance and operations, capital improvement engineering and administration, and traffic engineering.
• Modern methods, tools equipment, materials, and work practices utilized in the design, installation, operation, maintenance, and repair of public works facilities and systems.
• Types and levels of maintenance and repair activities generally performed in a public works program.

• National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) requirements for capital projects, development projects, and maintenance activities.
• Practices of public transit and paratransit programs.
• Floodplain management.

• Principles and practices of construction/capital improvement project management, administration, and coordination.
• Management skills to analyze programs, policies and operational needs.
• Principles of supervision, training and performance evaluation.
• Principles and practices of municipal budget preparation and administration.
• Principles and practices of contract administration.
• Principles and practices of program development and administration.
• Principles of conducting a workplace investigation.
• Purchasing procedures and practices.
• Methods of research, program analysis, and report preparation.
• Modern office procedures, methods, and equipment.
• English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
• Principles of mathematics and statistics.
• Pertinent Federal, State and local laws, codes and regulations.

• Provide managerial support in directing a comprehensive public works program, which may include oversight of services and activities of one or more budgeted department divisions.
• Perform complex administrative and analytical activities for assigned programs.
• Understand the organization and operation of the assigned department as necessary to perform assigned responsibilities.
• Manage, direct, and coordinate the work of support staff.
• Select, supervise, train, and evaluate staff.
• Prepare and administer division and/or department budgets.
• Interpret and apply Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Develop and administer division or department goals, objectives, policies, and procedures.
• Effectively manage contracts and evaluate the work of contractors.
• Perform responsible and difficult administrative work involving the use of independent judgment and personal initiative.
• Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions, and implement recommendations in support of goals and objectives.
• Research, develop, and prepare ordinances, resolutions, contracts, technical reports, and associated summary data for presentation to City Council and others.
• Prepare and present clear and concise administrative and financial reports to a variety of City officials and the public.
• Respond tactfully, clearly, concisely, and appropriately to inquiries from the public, press, or other agencies on sensitive issues in area of responsibility.
• Research, analyze, and evaluate new service delivery methods and techniques.
• Research and prepare effective grant proposals.
• Independently prepare correspondence and memoranda.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Operate and use modern office equipment including computer, printers, and copiers.
• Enter data on a computer at a speed necessary for successful job performance.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Maintain mental capacity, which allows the capability of making sound decisions and demonstrating intellectual capabilities.
• Maintain effective audio/visual discrimination and perception to the degree necessary for the successful performance of assigned duties.
• Maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities.

• Perform responsible and difficult administrative work involving the use of independent judgment and personal initiative.

The City of Moorpark operates most divisions on a 9/80 schedule and offers a comprehensive and generous benefit program. Highlights include the following: Health, dental, and vision insurance :

• Medical insurance is through California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) which offers PPO and HMO plans. The City pays 90% of the PERS Platinum Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) Health Plan family rate towards whichever plan the employee chooses. An employee may convert up to a maximum of $300 per month of the medical insurance allowance to cash out or deposit in deferred compensation each month if not used for medical insurance cost.
• 100% of the dental and vision insurance premiums for employee and dependents is paid by the City.

Life Insurance: $75,000 term life insurance paid by the City. Supplemental Life Insurance: Employees have the option of increasing their life insurance by purchasing supplemental life through payroll deduction. Retirement : The City participates in CalPERS to provide retirement benefits for employees. For eligible miscellaneous Classic employees (employees hired before 1/1/2013 with a 2% @ 55 formula and no required employee contribution), the City pays 7% of base salary on employees' CalPERS contribution. For “New” members (employees hired on or after 1/1/2013 with a 2% @ 62 formula), the employee contributes 6.75% of salary. The City does not participate in Social Security. Deferred Compensation Saving Plan : 2% of base salary paid by the City. Annual Leave Accrual: Annual leave (vacation, personal, sick time hours) is accrued based on years of service. Annual Leave accrual rates for Management Employees begins at 22 days per year and maxes out at 32 days per year. Administrative Leave: Management Employees at salary range 67 or higher receive approximately 68 hours per year. Management Employees at a salary range lower than range 67 receive approximately 44 hours per year. City Paid Holidays: 11 ½ paid legal holidays each year. Remote Work Option: For certain positions where it may be appropriate without diminishing quality of performance or service delivery, remote work arrangements may be set up after six months of on-site work. Flexible Work Schedule: For certain positions where it may be appropriate without diminishing quality of performance or service delivery, flexible work schedule arrangements may be set up. Short and Long-Term Disability: City-paid coverage. Tuition Reimbursement: Management employees will be reimbursed for courses pre-approved by the City Manager. The annual maximum tuition reimbursement is $1,800 and the lifetime maximum is $10,000. Employee Assistance Program (EAP): The City provides a comprehensive Employee Assistance Program for confidential counseling and services to City employees and their immediate families.