Public Works Division Manager - Utilities

The City of Milpitas is home to family-centered communities that embrace cultural diversity, quality schooling, and conveniently located neighborhood parks and shopping centers. Milpitas has an ethnically diverse array of retail and restaurants, and major regional retail destinations that attract shoppers from beyond the city. With over 40,800 jobs and 39,600 employed residents, Milpitas is a jobs rich community and is often called the "Crossroads of Silicon Valley".

Once a small agricultural town and later a stopover point for travelers between Oakland and San Jose, Milpitas has blossomed into one of the world's premier computer and semiconductor producers.

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The City of Milpitas's Public Works Department is seeking a Public Works Division Manager Utilities to provide strategic leadership for operations and maintenance of the water distribution, sewer, and storm drain collection systems, under the direction of the Deputy Public Works Director. If you are an enthusiastic professional with a passion for public works, apply today!

The Public Works Division Manager in Utilities will have oversight of 21 staff and an approximate annual operating budget of $6 million and works closely the Public Works Engineering divisions to deliver major utility capital improvements. This experienced, decisive, and capable Manager will play a critical role in overseeing and modernizing the operations of Milpitas' utility systems; focusing primarily on maintaining the drinking water system, storm collection systems, and sanitary collection systems which serve our community of over 81,000 residents.

The ideal candidate for this role combines a deep understanding of the operations and maintenance of water distribution, storm and sewer collection systems with a proven history of exceptional leadership. The successful candidate will have a background in managing and developing staff, creating systems of accountability, and fostering a positive and inclusive work culture.

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Public Works Division Manager
- Utilities

* Plans, directs, organizes, managers and coordinates the activities of the Water, Sewer and Storm Water Utility division in the operation maintenance and minor construction of the City's systems, and related appurtenances;

* Coordinates and collaborates with Public Works Utility Engineering on major Water, Sewer and Storm Water construction projects;

* Confers with assigned Maintenance Supervisor or Senior Public Work Lead Works responsible for Water, Sewer and Storm Water Utilities to review and discuss day-to-day operations and to plan activities for optimum effectiveness in personnel and material utilization;

* Establish, advise, and review goals of Water, Sewer and storm Water Utilities operations with respective division personnel;

* Develop, evaluate, and manage staff development and training programs for assigned staff;

* Develop and implement policies, procedures, priorities, and work standards of the division;

* Respond to inquiries and/or complaints from the public and regulatory agencies; develop and implement solutions to complex and sensitive technical and public relations situations;

* Provide technical assistance and consult with other City departments on matters pertaining to Water, Sewer and Storm Water Utilities standards;

* Maintain knowledge and compliance of current Federal, State, County and local rules and regulations as they pertain to safety and the construction, maintenance and operation of the Water, Sewer and Storm Water Utilities system, and implement changes as required to ensure compliance;

* Direct, oversee and participate in the development of the Water, Sewer and Storm Water Utilities work plans; assign work activities, projects and programs; monitor workflow; review and evaluate work products, methods and procedures; meet with staff to identify and resolve problems.

* Ensure that department personnel conduct regular safety training, maintain accurate records of all training, and maintain a safe work environment;

* Propose, develop, and manage capital projects and contracts;

* Regularly update the asset management system for Water, Sewer and Storm Water Utilities;

* Prepare the division budget and assist in various budget development tasks including the forecast of additional funds needed for staffing; equipment, materials and supplies; administer the approved budget;

* Supervise, train, and evaluate supervisory and other assigned staff.

* Participate in recommending the appointment and termination of personnel; work with employees to correct deficiencies; implement discipline procedures.

* Develop and maintain good working relationships with department/division personnel, coworkers, elected officials, professional peer groups, and the public.

* Perform related duties as assigned.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Experience:

Eight (8) years of increasingly responsible…