The Public Works Department is seeking an experienced self-motivated individual to join the team as our new Public Works Water/Wastewater Administrative Manager. Filing deadline is October 29, 2026 @ 5:00 p.m.

DEFINITION

Under the direction of the Public Works and Utility Services Director, manages administrative services that provides support to the Public Works Division, Engineering Division, Water and Wastewater Divisions; directs the completion of analytical, accounting, budgeting, accounts receivables/payables, functions and oversees, on behalf of the Department Director, budgetary, financial, procurement and bid processes, contract processing and administration. Perform related duties as assigned.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

The Public Works Water/Wastewater Administrative Manager provides oversight of the financial and administrative staff within the Public Works and Utility Services Department.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

Exercises direct supervision over assigned professional, technical, and clerical staff.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

(include but are not limited to the following) Assist the Public Works and Utility Services Director in establishing and implementing organizational policies and procedures for department operations; monitor effectiveness of policies and procedures and make recommendations for improvement as appropriate. Direct and coordinate the financial and analytical operations of the department, which may include, budgeting, fiscal control, accounting, purchasing, grant preparation and analysis, and contract processing and administration. Conduct or direct complex studies pertaining to a variety of administrative and operational issues and /or concerns; advise Director on findings, make recommendations for improvement and prepare written reports. Prepare or supervise the preparation of the departmental budgets; review, analyze and compile budgets of various programs and divisions; provide justification for items; review and approve expenditure requests; monitor and reconcile budget variances. Oversee, develop, and monitor departmental short-term and long-term objectives, performance measures, outcomes and strategic plans. Forecast revenues and monitor departmental expenditures; monitor and make recommendations for cost recovery strategies. Evaluate and coordinate the tracking of department's capital assets; develop and monitor Capital Improvement Program procedures. Oversee and conduct departmental financial and operational audits to ensure department's operational and financial efficiency and effectiveness. Perform other related duties as required. Education and/or

Experience:

Must possess five (5) years of increasingly responsible professional experience performing administrative, operational, budgetary or similar analyses; at least two (2) of which were in a supervisory capacity and bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in public or business administration, finance, economics or a closely related field.

License/Certificate:

Required Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in public or business administration, finance, economics or a closely related field. Desired Possession of a master's degree is highly desirable. Possession of a valid class "C" California Driver's License.

RECRUITMENT AND SELECTION PROCESS

The department is seeking a experienced candidate for the role of Public Works - Water/Wastewater Administrative Manager. Interested and qualified candidates must complete a City of Colton application on-line at www.governmentjobs.com before the filing deadline, October 29, 2026 . Applications will be reviewed to determine which candidates possess the knowledge, skills and abilities that best meet the city's needs. Those candidates will be invited to participate in an Oral Board interview. The date of this event will be provided to qualified candidates who are moving forward in the process. Candidates successful in the Oral Board process will have their names added to the eligibility list. This list will be used to fill the current vacancy.