Operations Administrator, Public Works

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City of Chesapeake
Chesapeake, VA, United States

Phone: 757-382-6492
Web Site: www.jobs.cityofchesapeake.net

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Chesapeake, VA

Job ID:

79899

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Job Description:

The City of Chesapeake is seeking an Operations Administrator to oversee preventative and corrective maintenance and construction activities for the City’s streets, stormwater systems, and bridges, as well as overseeing emergency response efforts to natural and man-made disasters. The ideal candidate will be an experienced leader who has performed these duties as a senior official in a local government setting; has demonstrated the ability to lead diverse groups in accomplishing common goals; has developed and managed training and safety programs; and can inspire and motivate employees to achieve the Department’s mission in an efficient and effective manner.

Duties include but are not limited to:

Plans, assigns, schedules, and supervises the execution and inspection of planned work in the repair and maintenance of streets, drainage, stormwater, bridges and overpasses, and disaster response.
Ensures work is performed in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, laws, and standards.
Reviews ongoing work efforts as they are occurring in the field and serves as a hands-on administrator mentoring and training subordinate staff on construction and maintenance standards and best management practices.
Develops and maintains Key Performance Indicators to track progress of maintenance activities, to identify resource needs, and to assess progress in operational activities.
Meets regularly with Director and senior staff to review ongoing and emerging issues.
Assists in the development and implementation of the annual budget.
Oversees and approves expenditures and prepares reports.
Maintains various contracts in support of activities. Responsible for Human Resources related activities including performance evaluations, employee accident investigations, and employee discipline issues.
Coordinates emergency management response (12-hour shifts) to natural and man-made disasters before, during, and after emergency conditions in order to restore essential City services as quickly and safely as possible.