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City of Boise, ID

Deputy Director of Shared Services - Public Works

City of Boise, ID, Boise, Idaho, United States, 83708


Summary StatementJoin the City of Boise's Public Works executive team! The Public Works Deputy Director of Shared Services supports the director in overseeing the administrative, business strategy, and engineering functions of the Public Works Department. This role is part of a departmental restructuring aimed at streamlining operations, improving leadership for better decision-making and oversight, and creating new career opportunities.

Oversees all engineering, business strategy, administrative and financial services for the department by providing support and services to leaders, projects, programs and employees.

Provides direction to management, supervisory, professional, technical and other support staff.

Coordinates with other deputy directors to ensure alignment on standardized processes across the department.

The position requires significant initiative, judgment, and decision-making under administrative direction and serves at-will to the Public Works Director.

Essential FunctionsManages the work of professional and technical staff across a variety of functions, ensuring adequate resources are available to achieve objectives. Coordinates with other deputy directors on staff and professional training, development and required regulatory licensures.

Coordinates and directs operations for all shared services divisions, including engineering, business strategy, administration, financial and budget services and utility billing. Ensures effective and efficient operation of public facing projects and services and provides project management, administrative support and business planning for Public Works. Develops and implements various division goals, objectives, programs, policies and processes to align with short- and long-term strategic plans. Ensures department alignment with broader city initiatives.

Coordinates amongst Public Works deputy directors to ensure alignment and consistency of strategy and standardized business processes across the department highlighting and implementing best practices.

Leads planning and strategy development for Public Works, partnering with the Public Works Commission, city and community leaders and deputy directors to ensure alignment, monitor progress on timelines and deliverables and provide routine updates.

Oversees financial and budget planning and development for Public Works. Oversees cost of service studies, rate analyses and financial modeling to ensure the division operates within its approved budget.

Serves as lead for coordination with the shared service affinity group including the Human Resources (HR) Department, the Information Technology (IT) Department, the Finance Department, and the Department of Organizational Effectiveness. Oversees department wide information and technology planning and coordination of implementation with the IT department. Oversees department wide recruitment, staff and professional training, workforce development, required regulatory and professional licensures and coordination of implementation with the HR department.

Ensures compliance with federal, state and local laws and regulations. Oversees compliance reporting and documentation, audit procedures, findings and resolutions. Responds to public and regulatory inquires, providing reports, documentation, or other information to address questions and/or concerns.

RequirementsRequired Knowledge, Experience, And Training

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, environmental science, financial management, business administration, or a related field and

15 years of progressively responsible experience in a public works agency, construction management or financial/project management or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience, including at least 5 years of managing professional and technical staff.

Knowledge of:

project management, financial best practices, and strategy development;

supervisory skills, staff development and team development;

budget planning and analysis;

pertinent federal, state, and local laws and regulations; and

computer usage including related software.

Ability to:

manage a diverse workforce and resolve personnel issues;

resolve challenges and respond to unforeseen issues;

understand, interpret, and apply rules, regulations, policies, and procedures;

communicate effectively in the English language at a level necessary for efficient job performance; and

perform all essential functions as assigned by an authorized employee, supervisor and/or manager with or without reasonable accommodation.

Individuals must be capable of operating vehicles safely and have an acceptable driving record.

Preferred Knowledge, Experience, And Training

Master's degree in engineering, environmental science, financial management, business administration, or a related field and background in various facets of public works, construction management or financial/project management.

Experience managing multi-million-dollar budgets and a diverse set of facilities.

General knowledge of the practices and principles of engineering.

Licensing And Other Requirements

Valid state-issued driver’s license.

Special Requirements

Applicants must be able to pass:

City of Boise background check processes which includes a criminal history check and reference checks in accordance with the City of Boise Hiring Process Regulation

Driving Record Check

Education Verification

Working ConditionsThe physical effort characteristics and working environment described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Efforts

While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently lifting/carrying up to 10 pounds. Work includes sensory ability to talk and hear. Work in this position also includes close vision. Employees will sit.

Working Environment

The work environment will include inside conditions. Employees will also drive a vehicle as part of this position. This position works: after hours, weekends and holidays as necessitated by the city's business.

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