Operations Manager

Strategic Government Resources, Inc.; Salina (KS); On-site; USD 87,000 - 139,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Salina is seeking an Operations Manager to oversee Public Works/General Services, directing multiple divisions and ensuring high-quality service delivery.

You will manage a large workforce, coordinate resources, develop the division budget, and work with engineers, government agencies, and developers to support Salina’s infrastructure and public safety. This position requires strong decision-making and a commitment to responsive city services.

Qualifications

• Requires strong supervisory experience in public works or local government.
• Experience developing and managing a division budget.
• Ability to interpret complex policies and apply them to service delivery.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct and coordinate a public works division for high-quality services.
• Set division goals and supervise staff to meet them.
• Oversee flood control, waste management, street and traffic work, equipment and landfill ops.
• Ensure efficient use of personnel and equipment across the division.
• Prioritize short- and long-range projects and coordinate implementation.
• Coordinate and administer the Solid Waste Management Committee.
• Develop and defend a comprehensive division budget with supporting data.
• Collaborate with engineers, agencies, developers and others.
• Recommend purchases of new and replacement equipment.
• Manage buildings and facilities under division control.
• Conduct special studies as required.
• Address citizens’ complaints and inquiries; administer personnel matters.

Skills

Decision making

Leadership

Policy interpretation

Budget oversight

Team management

Resource coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in public or business administration, engineering, or related field

Job description

OPERATIONS MANAGER

City of Salina, Kansas

Public Works/General Services

The Operations Manager for the City of Salina plays a crucial role in ensuring high-quality public services, overseeing several Public Works divisions. This role demands strong decision-making skills & the ability to interpret & apply complex policies to ensure efficient, high-quality service delivery. By managing a large team, coordinating resources, & overseeing budgets, the Operations Manager plays a vital role in sustaining Salina’s infrastructure & responding to community needs. This position is integral to keeping the city safe, functional, & responsive to citizens.

Duties:

• Plans, directs & coordinates a comprehensive public works division designed & implemented to ensure the services are provided at the highest quality level.
• Establishes & recommends overall goals for the division.
• Administers & supervises functions to include: flood control, solid waste collection, street maintenance & traffic control, equipment maintenance, & landfill operations.
• Directs the division to ensure effective use is being made of all available personnel & equipment.
• Establishes priorities for short & long-range projects & coordinates implementation as may be required.
• Coordinates & administers the Solid Waste Management Committee.
• Develops, prepares & recommends a comprehensive budget program & supporting data.
• Works closely with consulting engineers, government agencies, developers & others.
• Recommends equipment purchases of new & replacement items.
• Manages various buildings & facilities.
• Conducts special studies as required.
• Responds to citizens’ complaints & inquiries.
• Administers personnel matters in the division, including screening, appointment, discipline, evaluation of performance & related matters.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in public or business administration, engineering, or related field.

Experience:

• Significant supervisory experience in public works, local government, or comparable private sector experience.

Requirements:

• Must live within 40 minutes response time.
• Must possess a valid Kansas driver’s license.

Work Type:

• Light, exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Works inside.

Hours:

• Monday – Friday.
• 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• Attends meetings outside of normal office hours.

Starting Pay DOQ EOE:

• $87,029-139,247/yr.

Paid Time Off:

• 60 hours of vacation available upon hire; additional 60 hours earned during the year (120 hours in first year).
• 96 hours of sick leave during first year.

Application Deadline:

Until filled

City of Salina

Human Resources Department

Office: 785-833-8018

Email: [e-mail]

Website: salina-ks.gov

The City of Salina is an Equal Opportunity Employer & Drug-Free Workplace.