Public Works Office Manager

Compensation Range $88,337.60 - $-Job Description Summary The Office Manager provides high level administrative leadership across the department, ensuring consistent coordination in alignment with Public Works’ goals. This role requires sound discretion in personnel matters, including assessing candidates during hiring processes and preparing confidential documentation related to performance management, disciplinary actions, and separation procedures.

Daily responsibilities include supervising administrative staff, managing departmental workflows, and overseeing personnel processes for more than 250 employees across multiple divisions. The Office Manager ensures compliance with county, state, and federal regulations and administers key systems such as Workday while supporting the administrative components of Open Gov.

The Office Manager also plays a central role in departmental budget oversight by supervising the Budget Coordinator with development, monitoring, and reconciliation of budget activities. Additionally, the position serves as a trusted representative for the Director, helping maintain leadership continuity in their absence by exercising advanced management skills and independent judgment.

- Job Description Supervision / Executive Team – 40%
Provide effective communicative leadership throughout all levels of the department and act on behalf of the Public Works Director, by delegation, in their absence.

Open Gov Administrator responsibilities including oversight, direction, and optimization of the Open Gov software system used for managing and maintaining Public Works assets. This includes user training, advanced report writing, data quality enforcement, and ensuring alignment with departmental objectives.

Executive leadership team member providing strategic influence over hiring practices, budget preparation, emergency planning and response, and departmental policy.

This role requires advanced‑level management skills and a high degree of responsibility in leadership decision‑making.

Provide strategic leadership in departmental planning, workforce development, compliance, and organizational culture across all divisions.

Manage and supervise the administrative division positions including Budget Coordinator, Regulatory Compliance, Systems and Process Specialists, and Office Technician III.Provide office management leadership and operational oversight for multiple Public Works divisions, including Trucking, Mining, Maintenance Support, Bridge, Pavement Management, and Weeds, ensuring consistent administrative practices and service delivery across all areas.

Serve as a key decision authority in the hiring process for departmental positions, including final-round evaluation and advancement decisions, ensuring alignment with departmental standards and workforce needs.

Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with Weld County policies and applicable laws.

Oversee and direct compliance for the CDL program requiring in‑depth knowledge of FMCSA rules and regulations, including the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse and testing requirements.

Maintain extensive knowledge of policies, laws, and regulations governing county personnel and ensure their appropriate application.

Prepare statistical reports and produce financial information for audits or the Director as required.

Establish and maintain a proactive, professional, and appropriate work environment, tone, and culture for all work-related activities.

Perform broad, complex assignments requiring initiative and high‑level leadership, technical, and managerial decision‑making.

Remain informed on legislative changes, county ordinances, and updates to policies and procedures, implementing changes within the department as required.

Act as liaison for assigned committees.

Administration – 50%
Serve as the Human Resources liaison, requiring in‑depth knowledge of human resource management practices, including employee relations and leadership development.

Assist in the development and preparation of formal disciplinary documentation, including materials used for higher‑level personnel actions, in coordination with the Director, Human Resources, and Legal.

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