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Position Description Restricted to current City of Minneapolis employees in the CPED Department Manage the resources and provide oversight of the professional staff to ensure effective and efficient delivery of division technical, business development, and support services, which may include: interagency coordination; culture development; asset management; business process improvement; business case evaluations; communications, marketing, and telling CPED story; financial management analysis and reporting; website management; data request; and records management. WORK LOCATION This position may be eligible for flexible work arrangements, including hybrid work with some days working remotely and some days working in the office. The City of Minneapolis does not sponsor applicants for work visas. Job Duties and Responsibilities Recruit, hire, train, develop, evaluate, and retain high performing employees and ensure there is strong leadership for core areas, which may include: information and technology, communication, permits and connections, materials management and planning, financial analysis and planning, and/or business support. Manage, balance, and optimize team performance by encouraging and empowering staff and providing clear objectives, coaching, training, feedback and development opportunities. As a member of the divisional management team, participate in formulating division-wide strategic and tactical plans, division policy, and organizational structure. Assist in the development and implementation of personnel and administrative policies in the areas of workforce training, engagement, and retention. Collaborate cross-functionally and lead through influence to drive business decisions and advance long-term strategic efforts to achieve stated goals and advance projects. Lead discussions around improvements for key areas, ranging from large-scale structured improvement to small ad hoc problem solving initiatives with stakeholders from all levels within the organization. Champion a strong continuous improvement culture to ensure deployment of scalable, simplified and standardized processes. Express, model, and reinforce a culture of financial accountability and measurement. Identify issues that may affect the department in the future by monitoring national, state and local trends and participating in state and national professional organizations. Work in partnership with division staff and other stakeholders to identify areas where policies and procedures are contributing to inequities and to develop innovative solutions using data-driven processes. Oversee the management of the division's technology initiatives and support services to ensure that automated systems provide the best process applications possible and support the needs of the division. Oversee the provision of enterprise infrastructure services and advanced analytic tools to assist division leaders in employing data to enhance their business decisions. Ensure the deployment of a systematic approach to inventory management to ensure on time delivery, reduce unneeded inventory, create and maintain the efficiency of inventory operations, and reduce costs associated with inventory activities. Oversee the administration of web content and technology support and business decision support tasks including business assessment, and contract administration. Oversee the financial operations and initiate/participate in actions to develop core financial processes such as annual budgeting and financial performance evaluation to assist in administering the long-term financial plans and multi-million dollar operating and capital budgets. Ensure information assets are managed effectively to maintain compliance with all legal requirements, industry best practices, and with regard to risk, probability, continuity, and economy throughout identified lifecycles using appropriate media and technology. Provide oversight and direction needed to plan and implement proactive inter al and external communication strategies and manage conceptualization, production, and editing of materials to inform and engage the public, elected officials and City staff. Ensure business support concerns and needs are accurately reflected in upcoming ordinances and legislative directives. Ensure divisional compliance with City ordinances and technical standards related to permitting. Oversee the development of business processes that incorporate best management practices to assist in decision-making. Prepare/oversee the preparation of a variety of business cases, contracts, reports, analyses, models and presentations. Required Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor's in Public Administration, Economics, Business Administration, Accounting, Engineering, Finance, Technology or equivalent MINIMUM EXPERIENCE Six years of related experience performing progressively responsible professional managerial duties. LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS N/A EQUIVALENCY An equivalent combination of education and highly related experience in a similar environment may be considered. COVER LETTER/RESUME A cover letter and resume are required. You must attach a cover letter and updated resume to your application. SELECTION PROCESS The selection process will consist of a rating of relevant education and experience (100%). It is important that your application show all the relevant education and experience you possess. This information will be used to determine which candidates will proceed in the selection process. A submitted application is also used to verify the answers to any supplemental questions. Only those candidates who attain a passing score (70%) on each step in the selection process will be placed on the eligible list. The City of Minneapolis Human Resources Department reserves the right to limit the number in any phase of the selection process. BACKGROUND CHECK The City has determined that a criminal background check and/or qualifications check may be necessary for certain positions with this job title. Applicants may be required to sign an informed consent form allowing the City to obtain their criminal history and/or verify their qualifications in connection with the position sought. Applicants who do not sign the informed consent form will not be further considered for the position. UNION REPRESENTATION This position is not represented by a collective bargaining agreement (CNR). Visit our website for more information: Labor Agreements - City of Minneapolis (minneapolismn.gov) ELIGIBLE LIST The names of applicants who meet minimum qualifications and who pass the screening process shall be placed on the eligible list for employment consideration. This list will be certified to the hiring manager who may use the list to fill a vacancy of the same job title. This eligible list will expire upon hire. INTERVIEW SELECTION The hiring authority reserves the right to determine the maximum number of candidates to interview from the established eligible list. If the hiring authority decides to interview other than by exam score order, they may select additional people to interview based on a candidate's education or experience related to the field, work history, or skills uniquely related to the operational needs of the position. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Master's Degree preferred. Considerable knowledge of departmental and City regulations, policies and procedures. Considerable knowledge of modern supervisory techniques and ability to delegate tasks and assignments. Strong knowledge of budgeting, contract law, and managerial accounting. Strong verbal and written communication skills including the ability to make presentations. Strong research and analytical skills. Strong... For full info follow application link. The City of Minneapolis is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.