Under
the broad policy guidance of the Chief Operating Officer and Chief
Administrative Officer, the City Operations Program Manager serves as a key
member of the City's leadership team with direct responsibility for the
effective implementation of Citywide strategic and operating initiatives and
policies. The COPM directs program and project implementation of the City's
line functions which includes Public Works, Planning, Permitting, Inspections,
Zoning, Building and Code Enforcement, Economic Development, Information
Technology, Parks and Recreation, Fleet Management, Municipal Courts and
Building Maintenance. The COPM will also have oversight coordination and
implementation responsibility over the City's a multi-year,
multi-million-dollar capital projects and special projects with responsibility
for ensuring that they are delivered in a timely, high quality and
cost-efficient manner. The COPM oversees two or more full-time and/or part-time
employees. The ideal candidate must be able to think strategically and
exercise considerable initiative and independent judgment be a creative
thinker, a visionary leader and a person who understands responsibility and
accountability. The position requires strong organizational, leadership, and
requisite skills, experienced in developing and implementing important process
improvements. This is a highly visible position which demands excellent
communication, high integrity presentation, negotiation, and management skills. This position will report to a cabinet level
position.
Must have a bachelor's degree in
business, public administration, organizational management or a related field or
possession of a Project Management Certification along with at least five (5)
years of managerial experience to include database development and experience
in financial and account reporting and a proven history of successfully managed
multi-million dollar projects resulting in client satisfaction. Candidates with
relevant experience in government or military roles will also be considered.
NOTE: Qualifying education, training and experience
that provide the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the job
will be considered.