What: Responsible for organizing, coordinating, implementing, and evaluating administrative, technical and operational support activities of the Public Works department.
Job Duties
- Assists in developing operational plans; gathers, interprets, and prepares data for studies, reports, and recommendations.
- Coordinates all areas of communication for the Public Works department.
- Acts as the department safety coordinator conducting accident investigations, recommending procedures, practices and training, and monitoring compliance with federal and state law.
- Conducts research and prepares studies, reports, and related information for decision making purposes; prepares proposals for programs, grants, services, and policies.
- Oversees administration of grant programs including maintenance of files and completing required reporting.
- Manages the work order system to streamline work assignments, ensure call out records are maintained and helps track labor hours.
- Assists in selection and implementation of software to aid department in collecting and analyzing data to evaluate efficiency of the department practices and use of resources.
- Provides professional management support to the Deputy Director and Supervisors.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in public administration, political science, business administration or a related field and at least two years of related experience or any combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the work required of this position.
- Knowledge of Public Works department preferred.
- Strong problem-solving skills; ability to think creatively and generate new ideas
- Ability to work independently in the absence of supervision.
- Knowledge in the use of computer applications including Microsoft Office and ability to learn and use mapping applications and other department specific applications.
- General understanding of administrative principles and practices including budgeting, cost control, purchasing, and record keeping.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
- Ability to perform moderately complex mathematical calculations for collecting and analyzing data, submitting budget recommendations and costing out projects.
- Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
This position is expected to work 40 hours per week from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday – Friday. Anticipated hiring range: $62,297-$73,978. This is a full-time, exempt position with benefits including health and life insurance, pension, and benefit time. Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and resume to:
City of Warrenville
Attention: Alma Morgan Administrative Services Coordinator
3S258 Manning Avenue
Warrenville, IL 60555
amorgan@warrenville.il.us
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