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Job Description
THE COMMUNITY WE SERVE
The City of Owatonna is a growing community strategically placed at the crossroads of I-35 and two major US highways, approximately one hour south of the Twin Cities metro area. The community has a commitment to growth, access to services, and quality of life for its 27,000 residents. Click the link below to learn more about the community this position would have the opportunity to be part of and serve.
ABOUT FACILITIES AND FLEET DEPARTMENT
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DEPARTMENT PURPOSE
We believe that great communities depend on facilities where they can work, play, and connect. The Facilities and Fleet Department creates a better tomorrow by maintaining safe and accessible City facilities and fleet for the organization and community. As an organization, our Purpose is to create a better tomorrow . We are guided in that work by our organization's 3
Core Values:
Better Together , Community Stewardship , and Pride in Our Work . In the Facilities and Fleet department, the City's values look and sound like . . .
BETTER TOGETHER
Utilizing the individual strengths, skills, abilities, and backgrounds while learning from one another Acting as a team player - we carry our weight, support other team members, and look out for one another (both our coworkers and other departments) Working toward shared goals Learning from our collective mistakes and experiences
COMMUNITY STEWARDSHIP
Working with and building relationships with industry experts and vendors to implement continuous improvements Helping to preserve and maintain historic buildings Working in the City's best interest with the highest level of integrity Remembering that we are always in the public eye Spending taxpayers' money and using city resources wisely, efficiently, and effectively
PRIDE IN OUR WORK
Always doing our best - we understand that quality doesn't cost, it pays Paying attention to the little things Holding ourselves to a high standard Leaving it better than when we arrived Taking satisfaction in the public's utilization and enjoyment of our city facilities Celebrating our hard work
WHAT YOU'LL DO
The sixth level of the Facilities and Fleet Services Series is responsible for providing strategic leadership and direction for the City's Facilities and Fleet divisions. This position oversees long-term planning, capital improvement programming, asset management, and operational excellence for all City facilities, vehicles, and equipment.
Responsibilities include:
leading departmental vision and strategy; directing staff and organizational development; overseeing capital planning and budgeting; establishing policies and standard operating procedures; managing large-scale capital improvement projects; ensuring compliance with safety, security, and regulatory requirements; and serving as a key liaison to City leadership, Council, and community stakeholders. Specifically, as the Facilities and Fleet Director, you will... Direct the work of technical, professional, divisional and management staff of multiple programs, including assigning work, training staff, conducting performance counseling, conducting performance reviews and making disciplinary, hiring and promotion decisions. Lead the development of multiple department operations, including development of goals, policies, staffing levels, budget and procedures for all department services; directing management in the development of work plans for the department; and lead strategic planning. Act as a technical resource for the City, management, boards, government representatives, and staff to ensure effective service delivery and address community needs; including analyzing and resolving issues associated with daily work, contracts, and projects; ensuring staff work complies with applicable standards, codes and regulations; attending internal and external meetings to answer questions and provide information; providing advice on division work; and providing information on all department activities; Serve as a lead representative of the City in negotiations, on committees, in meetings, on boards, or in other public groups Direct the management of City finances; monitor and approve expenditures in accordance with City goals; manage and administer operating, personnel, capital improvement and capital equipment budgets; Perform other duties of a similar nature or level.
ABOUT YOU
A successful candidate will have some or all of the following ... Bachelor's degree in Project Management, Business Administration, or related field; 8 years related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.
Licensing:
Valid Driver's License;
Knowledge of:
Managerial and leadership principles and practices; Budget principles and practices; Financial Management principles; Public Administration principles; Strategic planning principles; Applicable Federal, State, and Local laws, codes, and regulations.
Skills in:
Leadership and management; Preparing reports; Managing division operations; Analyzing and developing policies and procedures; Using a computer and related software applications; Public relations and public speaking; Interpreting laws and regulations; Negotiation and persuasion; Preparing budgets; Program and project management; Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction. This is a full-time exempt position. Flexibility is important to us and our employees; schedule may vary based on need. To view the full job description including position specifications and physical demands click here .
