Public Works Division Manager - Parking Enterprise

Salary : $139,180.87 - $167,083.88 Annually

Location : Parking Administration - City of Colorado Springs, CO

Job Type : At-Will Manager

Job Number : 16512

Division : Public Works

Department : Parking Administration

Opening Date : 02 / 05 / 2025

Closing Date : 2 / 19 / 2025 4 : 00 PM Mountain

FLSA : Exempt

Description / Position Overview

Public Works Division Manager - Parking Enterprise

The City of Colorado Springs

Colorado Springs, with an estimated population of 506,646 occupies 195 square miles at the base of majestic Pikes Peak - America's Mountain and enjoys nearly 243 days of sunshine per year. Colorado Springs is the state's largest city in terms of area and second to Denver in population.

The "Springs" is home to five military establishments, including the Air Force Academy, many colleges and universities, the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee Headquarters and Museum, and over 50 different sports organizations. Colorado Springs is a thriving city and a leader in the aerospace, defense, and cybersecurity industries. It also has a diverse collection of non-profit organizations and businesses with a large number of tourist attractions.

The City of Colorado Springs, which is among the community's largest employers, is organized as a home-rule Council-Mayor form of municipal government with a popularly elected Mayor and nine council members.

Public Works Division Manager - Parking Enterprise

In this at-will position, you will direct, manage, supervise, and coordinate the operations and activities for the Parking System Enterprise. You will develop and implement policies and procedures, goals and objectives; manage capital projects, assign priorities and delegate authority and responsibility to appropriate staff. As the Public Works Division Manager, you will also establish and monitor key performance indicators, implement new processes, communicate with staff, stimulate team work to accomplish desired goals and objectives, and ensure the highest level of service is provided to customers effectively and efficiently. You will alsoprovide the highest level of professional and technical advice to the Public Works Director on complex issues that are of department-wide importance or involve cross-functional coordination within the division.

This Job Includes :

• Oversee, coordinate, and direct capital projects and the strategic work plan for on-street parking meters and off- street parking operations to enhance economic development for the City
• Coordinate special events and projects with other departments, divisions, and outside agencies; monitor and improve effectiveness of service delivery methods
• Oversee the Parking Systems operations, evaluate service levels, determine areas of improvement, and implement improvement plans.
• Manage and oversee the Parking Systems security, parking, access control, and identification cards; recommend, interpret, communicate, and enforce policies and procedures
• Administer and monitor parking facility maintenance, customer relations, enforcement, parking operations finances and revenue reporting
• Oversee administrative functions, including data processing, budget monitoring, and record keeping to ensure compliance
• Read, review with staff, and thoroughly understand financial statements
• Direct, supervise, and train parking operations personnel
• Communicate and coordinate with external stakeholders, including the Downtown Partnership, business districts, and local community groups
• Directly communicate with elected officials, community representatives, and business owners

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Relevant Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

Minimum Qualifications

Substitutions : We value a diverse range of qualifications and experiences. Our organization views each year of further education as equivalent to each year of relevant work experience, and each year of additional relevant work experience as equivalent to each year of required education. We encourage all to apply!

Preferred Qualifications

The following qualifications are not required, but they are considered desirable. If you possess any of the preferred qualifications, please include specific details in your application. This information may be used to identify a top group of applicants.

Additional Information

Please contact Jeffrey Plunkett at for any questions about this position.

Physical Demands : This position requires the ability to lift up to 20 pounds occasionally, 10 pounds frequently, and walking or standing to a significant degree.

Environmental Conditions

Primary Work Environment - Office environment with some travel from site to site

Extreme Temperature - Several times per week

Wetness and Humidity - Several times per week

Respiratory Hazards - Several times per month

Noise and Vibrations - Several times per month

Physical Hazards - Rarely

Mechanical and / or Electrical Hazards -

Rarely Exposure to Communicable Diseases - Never

Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Colorado Springs is committed to a culture that values our employees' unique individual qualities and fosters an inclusive environment where people want to be.

The City of Colorado Springs offers additional compensation depending on the position, area of assignment, and specific job assignments, including shift differential, pay differential, acting or lead, special assignment, hazard pay, longevity, cell phone allowance, uniform allowance, relocation, awards, standby, call out, compensatory time off, tuition, overtime, extra duty, incentive, holiday premium, proficiency, and vacation sell back.

NOTE : This job announcement is not intended to include a complete listing of all responsibilities, knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with the position.

The City does not sponsor applicants for work visas of any kind (including but not limited to F-1, H-1B or TN visas). Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

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What is the highest level of education you have completed?

How many years of relevant experience do you possess?

Please explain your experience in detail, including your role and where you gained the experience. If no, please enter N / A.

How many years of leadership or supervisory do you possess?

If yes, please explain, in written detail, your experience, including your role and where you gained the experience.

Do you possess a valid, non-probationary Colorado driver's license not subject to restriction related to alcohol and / or drug violations or pending charges?

Do you have finance experience, including the ability to read and thoroughly understand financial statements?

Do you have experience writing and / or soliciting RFPs (request for proposals)?

Do you have experience writing proposals for new policies and programs?

Do you have experience managing parking structures and PARCS (Payment Access and Revenue Control System)?

If yes, please explain, in written detail, your experience including your role and where you gained your experience.

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Salary : $139,181 - $167,084