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Deputy Public Services Director - DEADLINE June 29, City of Kalamazoo

DEPUTY PUBLIC SERVICES DIRECTOR

PUBLIC SERVICES DEPARTMENT
$65,876 (start) - $81,909 (midpoint)-$97,940 (maximum)
E81

This position reports to the Public Services Director. Incumbent is responsible for assisting the Public Services Director, directing the activities of the Public Services department or divisions.

Examples of Duties:

Supervises, coordinates and manages staff
Provides departmental labor relations oversight
Develops and managing annual budgets
Develops and implementing short and long range plans for a department or division
Provides financial management and oversight
Ensures sound relations and responsive customer service
Authorizes departmental purchases of supplies and services
Facilitates continual evaluation of technological advancements and best business practices
Job Requirements
Essential Knowledge and Skills:

Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, or related field
Comprehensive knowledge of the principles and practices of business management and utilities operations and the related federal and state laws and legal statues pertaining to these activities
Considerable knowledge of the principles and practices of civil and sanitary engineering as applied to the public water, wastewater and roadway systems
Comprehensive knowledge of public health laws and practices related to utility system operations
Considerable public relations skills in dealing with citizens and high level officials
Suggested Training and Experience:

Six years of progressively responsible supervisory, management, utilities, or related experience
Or any combination of training and experience which provides the essential knowledge and skills
Please send a resume and cover letter outlining your qualifications by Wednesday, June 29, 2011 to: Human Resources Department, 241 W. South Street, Kalamazoo, MI 49007. EOE

APPLY FOR THIS JOB
Contact Person: Jeanne Doonan
Email Address: doonanj@kalamazoocity.org
Phone: 269-337-8052
Fax: 269-226-6538