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City of Detroit General Manager Public Works in Detroit, Michigan
General Manager Public Works
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General Manager Public Works
Salary
$75,426.00 - $105,369.00 Annually
Location
CAYMC, MI
Job Type
Certified-Regular Civil Service
Job Number
20231010736DPWOCPA
Department
Dept of Public Works
Opening Date
04/30/2024
Closing Date
Continuous
Bargaining Unit
9077
Description
Benefits
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Description
Join us in a dynamic role involving administrative and technical supervision, where you'll support the leadership of the Department of Public Works in directing, planning, managing, coordinating, and administering special projects and operations at DPW. Your independent judgment will be crucial in managing field operations and special projects that helps the Departments meets its strategic goals. Your work will be guided and assessed through goal-setting and subsequent progress evaluations.
Examples of Duties
Plans, manages, and coordinates a functional group or essential service area composed of critical administrative, technical, professional, operational, and service provision activities central to the success of the departmental mission.
Establishes goals, measurements, and performance standards for the delivery of efficient, economical, and quality service.
Approves functional change initiatives to accomplish organizational goals.
Individually, and through designated staff, systemically evaluates the efficiency of existing processes, methods, procedures, and policies to identify critical areas for improvement.
Designs, implements, and evaluates plans to resolve complex organizational and operational problems, involving staff redeployment, coordination with other functions or service operations, crises in delivery of critical services, and allocation of resources to meet internal and external demands.
Develops a skilled workforce through staff planning, succession and progression planning, recruitment and selection, coaching and counseling, delegation of authority, and collaboration with function managers on employee career paths, training, and development.
Develops and implements process improvement strategies and initiatives.
Assists in the design and development of the department strategic plan.
Confers with division or section managers on policy interpretation and implementation.
Serves on the department Human Resources Management Committee.
Directs the preparation of an annual budget and has approval authority for budget expenditures.
Implements methods to develop the organization, improve employee performance, and function group efficiency such as team building, bench marking, skills-based training, job enrichment, and structural reorganization.
Represents the department in negotiations, legal proceedings, and official contacts with representatives of local, state, and federal government or similar situations.
Demonstrates and communicates support of department mission, vision and core values.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in a related field of study. Master's degree preferred.
Nine years of work related experience that includes six years of professional administrative experience directly related to the specified position, including line supervisory or team leader responsibility and authority.
Supplemental Information
Evaluation Plan
Interview: 70%
Evaluation of Training, Experience & Personal Qualifications: 30%
Total of Interview and Evaluation T.E.P: 100%
Equivalency
Equivalent combinations of education and experience that provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities will be evaluated on an individual basis.
Additional points may be awarded for:
Veteran Points: 0 – 15 points
Detroit Residency Credit: 15 points
LRD:08/07/2023
EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS
The City of Detroit offers a competitive and comprehensive employee benefit package. We pride ourselves on the longevity of our employees. Part of the reason for the low turnover rate is the exceptional benefit package listed below. Benefits include, but are not limited to the following:
HEALTH
Medical - Eligible for hospital, surgical, and prescription drug benefits.
Dental
Vision
INSURANCE
Life Insurance - Optional group insurance available to employee and their family. The City pays 60% of premium for first $12,500 of employee life insurance. Employee may purchase, at own expense, life insurance for spouse and each dependent.
Long-Term Disability Insurance (Income Protection Plan) - The City offers disability insurance through payroll deductions for persons who become disabled and who are not yet eligible for a service retirement.
PAID TIME OFF
Sick Leave
Vacation
Holidays
OTHER LEAVE BENEFITS
The City also has the following paid and unpaid leaves; funeral leave, Family and Medical Leave, jury duty, military duty leave, unpaid personal leave,
RETIREMENT BENEFITS
City Employees Retirement System
As a regular City employee you automatically become a member of the General Retirement System. This entitles you to a retirement allowance after:
• Completion of thirty (30) years of service;
At age sixty (60) if you have at least ten (10) years of service, or
At age sixty-five (65) with eight (8) years of service.
• In the event of disability, other eligibility rules apply);
- An early, actuarially reduced, retirement is offered after you have attained at least twenty-five (25) years of service;
• Employees are vested after ten (10) years of service, regardless of age.
ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES - Employees have many opportunities for growth and career advancement throughout all City departments and divisions.
Have a successful career with the City of Detroit. Always remember that you are a part of a team with a common Vision of delivering excellent service to the citizens of the City of Detroit.
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Do you possess at least a Bachelor's degree in a related field of study?
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Do you possess at least Nine years of work related experience that includes six years of professional administrative experience directly related to the specified position, including line supervisory or team leader responsibility and authority?
Required Question
Agency
City of Detroit
Address
Coleman A. Young Municipal Center 2 Woodward Ave ste 316 Detroit, Michigan, 48226
Website
http://www.detroitmi.gov/Detroit-Opportunities/Find-A-Job
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