Public Works Business Services Leader

Pullman Wa; Pullman (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance plans

Vision & Dental Insurance

Life & AD&D insurance

Short Term Disability Insurance

PERS retirement plans

Employee Assistance Program

Deferred Compensation Program

Life Insurance for spouse

Job summary

The City of Pullman seeks a seasoned business management professional to lead the Business Management Division within the Public Works Department. You will oversee procurement, contracting, accounts payable/receivable, utility billing, information systems, and administrative support, ensuring policy compliance and efficient operations.

Responsibilities include budgeting, staff supervision, strategic planning, and collaboration with city leadership to advance departmental objectives while

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business management, accounting, or a related field.
• Three years of progressively responsible business management experience, including two years supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Strengthen partnerships with city residents, city departments, vendors, and contractors.
• Oversee customer service functions and public communications, including promotional content.
• Establishes policy, operating procedures, and work flows to ensure efficient operations and consistent outcomes.
• Assist the Finance Department with utility billing implementation and account maintenance.
• Manage procurement and contracting, including bid publications, purchasing, and compliance.
• Oversee business systems such as Asset Management, fuel monitoring, and collaboration tools.
• Manage vehicle amortization, vehicle and equipment procurement, and inter-fund charge rates in coordination with the Fleet Manager.
• Assist with policy development, budgeting, and labor negotiations.
• Assemble and prepare departmental budgets for approval and implementation.
• Monitor and evaluate departmental budget execution and advise the Public Works Leadership Team of trends impacting the budget.
• Assemble and prepare departmental Capital Improvement Plans for approval and implementation.
• Monitor and evaluate departmental Capital Improvement Plan execution and advise the Public Works Leadership Team of trends impacting successful execution.
• Supervise and evaluate staff performance, mentoring and enforcing disciplinary actions.
• Determine staffing needs, budgets, and conduct cost-benefit analyses.
• Respond to public inquiries, investigate complaints, and recommend corrective actions.
• Train staff, ensure policy compliance, and review regulatory changes.
• Approve leave requests and timesheets.
• Manage departmental content for the City website.
• Maintain records per regulatory requirements.
• Attend leadership team meetings, training sessions, and contribute to division success.

Skills

Staff supervision

Public finance

MIS

Regulatory knowledge

Contract administration

Education

Bachelor's degree in business management, accounting, or related field

Job description

The City of Pullman seeks a seasoned business management professional to lead the Business Management Division within the Public Works Department. You will oversee procurement, contracting, accounts payable/receivable, utility billing, information systems, and administrative support, ensuring policy compliance and efficient operations.

Responsibilities include budgeting, staff supervision, strategic planning, and collaboration with city leadership to advance departmental objectives while