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City of Salina, Kansas Operations Manager in Salina, Kansas
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CITY OF SALINA
POSITION DESCRIPTION
CLASS TITLE: Operations Manager GR: 119 FLSA: Exempt DATE: 11/04/2024
DEPARTMENT: Public Works DIVISION: General Services
REPORTS TO: Dir. of Public Works APPROVED: JOB CODE: 4021
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GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
Under administrative direction and general operating standards. The Operations Manager plans,
implements and directs a comprehensive public services program that ensures sound development,
maintenance, and service to the public consistent with City Commission policy, federal and state
regulations. Performs difficult work requiring significant interpretive judgement in variation from
established procedures and standards.
TYPICAL DUTIES:
o Plans, directs, and coordinates the General Services Division, a comprehensive public works division,
designed and implemented to ensure the services are being provided at the highest quality level.
o Administers, directs, and supervises functions in central garage, flood control, landfill operations,
sanitation, solid waste collection, street maintenance, traffic control, and equipment maintenance.
o Establishes priorities for short- and long-range projects and coordinates implementation as required;
establishes and recommends overall goals for the division.
o Administers personnel matters in the division, including screening, appointment, discipline, evaluation
of performance, and related matters.
o Directs the division to ensure effective use is being made of all available personnel and equipment.
o Recommends equipment purchases of new and replacement items; manages various buildings and
facilities.
o Develops, prepares and recommends a comprehensive budget program and supporting data;
conducts special studies as required.
o Prepares and presents requests for City Commission action, Commission information memorandums, and
study sessions.
o Works closely with consulting engineers, government agencies, developers and others; receives and
answers citizens complaints and inquiries.
o Performs other duties as assigned.
SUPERVISION - RESPONSIBILITY FOR WORK OF OTHERS:
Directs a large division in city government, responsible for overall supervision and direction of a large
number of technical employees.
MINIMUM EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Any combination of education and experience equivalent to the following:
o Bachelors degree in public or business administration, engineering, or related field.
o Significant supervisory experience in public works, local government, or comparable private sector
experience.
o Must possess a valid Kansas drivers license.
RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS:
This position has a 40-minute response time by way of the most direct route and within the posted speed limits; or
must live within the city limits of Salina, Bennington, Minneapolis, McPherson, Solomon, Abilene, or Carneiro.
CLASS TITLE: Operations Manager DEPARTMENT: Public Works/General Services PAGE: 2
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees, officials and the public.
(Daily)
Effectively conduct studies and investigations. (Daily)
Effectively communicate orally and in writing. (Daily)
Effectively assign and supervise personnel. (Daily)
Speak clearly and concisely before groups. (Monthly)
Prepare sound and accurate budget recommendations and maintain expenditure within budget. (Daily)
Maintain and apply extensive knowledge of current equipment, materials, policies, practic es related to the
design, construction and maintenance of streets, alleys, and storm drainage. (Daily)
Maintain and exhibit discretion and integrity at all times when handling confidential information. (Daily)
PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Work Type: Light, exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force
frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Climbing/Balancing: Minimal frequency.
Walking: Frequent walks short distances.
Stooping/Bending: Occasional bending, stooping and twisting.
Stand/Sit: Sit about 75 percent of the time.
Reaching: Frequent, overhead as well as horizontal.
Vision: Adequate to perform essential job functions.
Color Vision: Adequate to perform essential job functions.
Hearing: Frequently perceives nature of sounds by ear.
Speech: Frequently express ideas by means of spoken words.
Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination: Frequently operates equipment requiring moderate ability.
Manual Dexterity: Frequently operat