Job Description Summary

Job Description

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Job Type: Classified

Job Classification: 5238 - Public Works Manager I

Salary Grade: 16

Pay Range

Hiring Range: $73,189 - $87,827 AnnuallyÂ

Full Range: $73,189 - $102,465 AnnuallyÂ

Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification.

The first review of applications will be on 02/07/2025.

Pima County Department of Transportation seeks an experienced and motivated Public Works Manager. This position is responsible for overseeing our pavement marking and signing teams within the Planning and Engineering Division. The ideal candidate will have maintenance and/or construction management experience and a passion for operational excellence.

This position will work 4, 10-hour shifts, Monday-Thursday, 6:00 AM to 4:30 PM.

Essential Functions:

As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, this classification may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class. Work assignments may vary depending on the department’s need and will be communicated to the
applicant or incumbent by the supervisor.

• Plans and administers the operational and financial activities of a unit or multiple units within a Public Works Department in conjunction with the Division Manager;

• Develops, reviews and implements operational, maintenance and improvement plans and programs;

• Manages design, development and implementation of various construction or special projects;

• Analyzes methods, procedures and productivity to improve the efficiency of the division and adjusts unit operations for compliance with financial goals and performance standards;

• Prepares cost projections for unit or multiple units activities and monitors financial expenditures;

• Compiles and analyzes a unit’s or multiple units’ budget for reasonability, needs and justification, and submits unit budget to division manager for inclusion in the development of the division budget;

• Facilitates and provides guidance and leadership for the special research, evaluations, or study projects;

• Develops and implements unit or multiple units policies, procedures and standards;

• Designs, writes specifications and administers service or construction contracts between the County and vendors,

• contractors, temporary employees and other agencies;

• Evaluates contract compliance and authorizes payments upon the satisfactory completion of the work;

• Provides recommendations to division manager regarding designs and reports prepared by consulting or staff engineers;

• Evaluates equipment requirements and writes new equipment specifications;

• Supervises, trains and evaluates professional, technical and support staff and recommends resolutions to personnel problems to division manager or department head;

• Oversees the unit’s safety and training programs;

• Meets with homeowners associations, other agencies and the general public to resolve construction, maintenance and/or drainage problems;

• May develop the division’s cost estimate for bidding process;

• May negotiate contract terms with vendors and consultants;

• May act as division manager in his/her absence.
  

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Civil Engineering, Public Administration, Business Administration, Urban and Regional Planning or a closely-related field as determined by the department head at the time of recruitment AND three (3) years of professional experience managing public works programs.

(Relevant experience and/or education from an accredited college or university may be substituted.)

OR:

Three (3) years with Pima County in a Public Works Supervisor II or closely-related position a determined by the department head at the time of recruitment INCLUDING one (1) year of supervision experience.

OR:

Four (4) years with Pima County as a Public Works Supervisor I or closely-related position as determined by the Department at
the time of recruitment including one (1) year of supervision experience.

Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see resume" on your application. Â
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Preferred Qualifications : (Be specific in describing your experience in your application. Ensure the descriptions provided illustrate your competencies, specifically addressing the required and preferred qualifications.):

• Supervisor/managerial experience related to construction/maintenance.

• Experience with the installation, maintenance, and repair of traffic signs and pavement markings.

• Experience preparing and administering services contracts and material equipment purchases.

• Experience with/knowledge of Microsoft Office, GIS/mapping systems, asset management platforms (i.e Maximo), and field inventory databases (e.g., Desktop Sign Editor, Cartegraph, etc.)

• Experience with/knowledge of evaluating public requests and providing written and/or verbal responses to various constituents.

• Experience with/knowledge of analyzing current processes, identifying areas for improvement, and implementing solutions to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve overall quality.

• Experience with/knowledge of budgeting and financial planning.

Selection Procedure :
Pima County Human Resources Department reserves the right to admit to the selection process only those candidates that meet the minimum qualifications. All applications will be assessed based on an evaluation of the listed education and experience. Candidates meeting the minimum qualifications may be further evaluated/scored against any advertised Preferred Qualifications. The hiring authority will interview and select the successful candidate from a referral list provided by Human Resources. Additional assessments/testing may be required as part of the selection process.

Supplemental Information :

Licenses and Certificates:  Valid driver license is required at time of application.  Valid AZ  driver license is required at time of appointment. The successful applicant will be subject to a 39-month DOT Motor Vehicle Record review to determine applicant’s suitability to operate county vehicles in accordance with Pima County administrative procedures. Failure to obtain and maintain the required licenses and certifications shall be grounds for termination. Any offer of employment resulting from this recruitment is contingent upon Fleet Services’ review and approval of the candidate’s driving record. Failure to maintain the required licensure shall be grounds for termination. Some positions may require specific licenses, or certifications required by law, statute, accrediting agencies or contract provisions. Some positions require a valid Arizona Class D driver license at the time of application or appointment. Failure to maintain the required licensure shall be grounds for termination.

Special Notice Items: Â The County requires pre-employment background checks. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening to include verification of work history, education, and criminal conviction history. A prior criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify a candidate from employment with the County.

Physical/Sensory/Requirements: Â Physical and sensory abilities will be determined by position.

Working Conditions: Working conditions will be determined by position.

EEO Information :  Pima County Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.  We are committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce and will not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, kinship, political interest, or any other characteristic protected by law.