Business Manager (Public Works)

Salary : $133,882.23 - $180,753.90 AnnuallyLocation : Fremont, CAJob Type: Full-time, regularJob Number: 24PW13Department: Public WorksDivision: PW-Maintenance AdminOpening Date: 12232024 DescriptionThe City of Fremont's Public Works Department is recruiting for BUSINESS MANAGERVIEW OUR RECRUITMENT BROCHURE The Public Works DepartmentThe Public Works Department provides engineering and administrative services to manage the City's transportation system, support private land development projects, and to coordinate and deliver the City's Capital Improvement Program (CIP) related to transportation, parks, and municipal buildingsfacilities. Fremont's current 5-year CIP has a value of $286 million and includes over 220 active projects and programs. The Ideal CandidateThe ideal candidate exhibits exceptional collaboration, communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills, while modeling a commitment to excellence and continuous improvement. The successful candidate will enjoy contributing to the improvement of the City's infrastructure and working with a diverse team of City employees from across the organization. First Review of ApplicationsThe first review of applications is January 20, 2025, at 12:00 p.m. (PT).This recruitment may close without notice after this date so interested applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. A resume and supplemental questionnaire (part of the online application) must be submitted with the completed City application.To be considered for this outstanding employment opportunity, please complete an application online by clicking "Apply" just above this box.Selection ProcessThe selection process may include a multiple-choice exam, individual andor panel interviews, background, pre-employment medical exam and other related components. Only those candidates who have the best combination of qualifications in relation to the requirements and duties of the position will continue in the selection process. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an invitation to participate in the process. Reasonable AccommodationHuman Resources will make reasonable efforts in the examination process to accommodate persons with disabilities. Please advise Human Resources of any special needs a minimum of 5 days in advance of the selection process by calling (510) 494-4660 or emailing Contact UsFor additional information, please contact Human Resources Department at: The information contained herein is subject to change and does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract. CLASS SPECIFICATION DefinitionUnder general direction, provides business management and financial analysis services; develops and administers business plans for the provision of City services; provides general administrative support andor program administration as needed; serves as a member of the department's management team; and performs related duties as required.Class CharacteristicsThis is an advanced journeysupervisory level professional classification most frequently reporting to a department director who may be assigned work on City wide projects at the direction of the City Manager. Positions assigned to this classification are characterized by the responsibility to create and participate in developing financial tools and business strategies that support implementation of entrepreneurial activities and business plans. Work may also involve the development and administration of internal and external contracts for interagency services with other agencies. This classification is distinguished from the generalist classification of Administrative Analyst III by its focus on and specialization in providing business management and financial analysis services, and by the latter's more general scope of assignments providing administrative, financial, and staff support andor program administration for a City department. Essential Functions•Develops and participates in the implementation of operational business plans.•Reviews and analyzes proposed new business opportunities.•Creates and participates in developing financial tools and business strategies requiring strong financial business planning and cost analysis skills, which support implementation of entrepreneurial activities and business plans.•As a member of the departmental seniorexecutive team, proposes and drafts and reviews proposed policies and strategies including organizational development.•Conducts ongoing review of administrative and operational processes and procedures for opportunities for continuous improvement.•Develops and implements operational performance measurement tools and standards.•Oversees the budget throughout the year identifying variances-making budget transfers and in general managing the overall debt and budget to be balanced at year-end.•Develops and administers internal and external contracts for interagency services with other agencies.•Prepares specifications and requests for proposals.•Negotiates, monitors andor administers projects.•Designs, develops and coordinates implementation and evaluation of departmental administrative and operational systems and procedures.•Participates in professional training and development of management.•Monitors and analyzes costs and expenditures.•Administers department budget.•May administer department business operations.•Plans, organizes and directs departmental administrative service functions, major programs andor divisional activities.•Supervises, trains and evaluates the work of assigned staff.•Oversees payrollpersonnel activities within the department and serves as liaison to the Offices of Financial Services and Human Resources and the City Attorney office and the City Managers Office and propose outcomes and results.•Conducts surveys.•Prepares technical and analytical reports and recommendations for implementation by department staff, the City Manager andor the City Council.•Plans, organizes and conducts public meetings.•May serve as a department staff representative during labor negotiations and regularly scheduled joint labor management meeting.•Leads andor participates in projects pertaining to citywide objectives, as assigned by the City Manager.•Participates, develops and provides financial management for multi-agency operations such as the jail.Marginal Functions•Implements the City's Workforce Diversity Plan within the department.•Other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesKnowledge of: The principles and practices of financial planning and management services, business administration, andor public administration and budgeting; public and private business financial plan development and integration strategies; fiscal and cost analysis; research methodologies; technical, business, and analytical report writing; principles and practices of managing and supervising a diverse workforce; legislation and regulations relating to non-discrimination; methodologies and techniques of program management; word processing and financial management information systems and spreadsheets; techniques employed in public presentations; team building and group dynamics; principles and techniques of organizational and operational analysis; and continuous improvement tools; principles and practices of supervision and personnel administration; relationships between local, state and federal government.Ability to: Develop and implement financial and business plans; participate as a team member or team leader in departmental and citywide teams which may include team members from other agencies, businesses, andor the general public; conduct organizational, operational, and highly complex fiscal and statistical analysis; employ practices of group dynamics; apply continuous improvement and organizational transformation tools; make presentations appropriate to the targeted audience; effectively utilize standard word processing, database and spread sheet programs to analyze and report on department and division operations; plan, organize and administer programs andor projects; communicate effectively with others, both verbally and in writing; develop and maintain effective working relationships with people from a variety of ethnic and socio-economic groups; develop recommendations for programs, procedures, organizational structures, and operational guidelines and implement them as directed; learn local accounting practices; and learn departmental and City operations, functions and cumbents must possess the physical and mental capacity to work under the conditions described in this document and to perform the duties required by their assigned position.EducationExperienceAny combination of education and experience which demonstrates possession of and competency in requisite knowledge, skills and abilities such as: education equivalent to a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance or Public Administration and five years progressively responsible financial services or administrative experience. A Master's Degree is desirable and may be substituted for one year's experience.LicensesCertificatesSpecial RequirementsThis position may require the incumbent to exercise the ability to travel independently within and outside of the City limits to fulfill assigned duties and responsibilities.Physical and Environmental DemandsRare = 66%Sitting: ConstantWalking: RareStanding: RareBending (neck): OccasionalBending (waist): NeverSquatting: NeverClimbing: NeverKneeling: NeverCrawling: NeverJumping: NeverBalancing: NeverTwisting (neck): RareTwisting (waist): NeverGrasp - light (dominant hand): OccasionalGrasp - light (non-dominant): OccasionalGrasp - firm (dominant hand): RareGrasp - firm (non-dominant): RareFine manipulation (dominant): FrequentFine manipulation (non-dominant): FrequentReach - atbelow shoulder: RareReach - above shoulder level: RarePushpull:Up to 10 lbs. Rare11 to 25 lbs. Never26 to 50 lbs. Never51 to 75 lbs. Never76 to 100 lbs. NeverOver 100 lbs. NeverLifting:Up to 10 lbs. Rare11 to 25 lbs. Never26 to 50 lbs. Never51 to 75 lbs. Never76 to 100 lbs. NeverOver 100 lbs. NeverCarrying:Up to 10 lbs. Rare11 to 25 lbs. Never26 to 50 lbs. Never51 to 75 lbs. Never76 to 100 lbs. NeverOver 100 lbs. NeverCoordination:Eye-hand: RequiredEye-hand-foot: RequiredDriving: Not requiredVision:Acuity, near: RequiredAcuity, far: RequiredDepth perception: RequiredAccommodation: RequiredColor vision: RequiredField of vision: RequiredTalking:Face-to-face contact: RequiredVerbal contact wothers: RequiredPublic: RequiredHearing:Normal conversation: RequiredTelephone communication: RequiredEarplugs required: Not requiredWork environment:Works indoors, works outdoors, exposure to slippery or uneven walking surfaces, using computer monitor, works around others, works alone, works with others.Class Code: 4017FLSA: ExemptEEOC Code: 2Barg. Unit: FAMEProbation: 12 monthsRev.: 0106The City of Fremont offers a comprehensive benefit package including general and holiday leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life, and longshort-term disability insurance.To view a summary of the benefits the City offers, please visit: 01 Please be specific in answering the Supplemental Questions as they will be used to evaluate which applications will be given further consideration in the process. Do not answer "see resume" or "see application" as these are not valid answers. Select "Yes" to reflect that you have read and understand this statement. Yes No 02 What is your highest level of education? Did not complete high school or equivalent High school diploma or equivalent Some college Associate's degree Bachelor's degree or higher Master's degree or higher 03 If you possess a degree, please mark the field of study below: Business Administration Economics Finance Public Administration Other Not Applicable 04 If you marked "Other" on the previous question, please list your field(s) of study in the space below. If you did not mark "Other" or you do not possess a degree, please write "NA." 05 How many years of progressively responsible financial services experience do you have? None to less than 1 year 1 year to less than 2 years 2 years to less than 3 years 3 years to less than 4 years 4 years to less than 5 years 5 years or more 06 How many years of progressively responsible administrative or analytical experience do you have? None to less than 1 year 1 year to less than 2 years 2 years to less than 3 years 3 years to less than 4 years 4 years to less than 5 years 5 years or more Required Question

Created: 2025-02-27