Division Manager - Department of Transportation
City of San José - San Jose, CA
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This recruitment may be used to fill multiple positions in other divisions or departments. If you are interested in employment in this classification, you should apply to ensure you are considered for any additional opportunities that may utilize the applicants from this recruitment.Are you the right applicant for this opportunity Find out by reading through the role overview below.The Department of Transportation (DOT) plans, develops, operates, and maintains transportation facilities, services, and related systems which contribute to the livability and economic health of the City. We comprise a team of more than 500 people ready to serve the needs of our residents to improve the efficiency and safety of San José streets. We are an energetic and innovative team that is improving transportation in the nation's 13th largest city, while focusing on safety, sustainability, and active public life! The department has a "can do" attitude, a culture of continuous improvement, and is progressive in both leadership development and style. For more information about DOT, visit the DivisionThe Department of Transportation is currently seeking to fill multiple vacancies for the Division Manager position.Infrastructure MaintenanceThe Infrastructure Maintenance Division is responsible for maintaining the City's 2,500 miles of streets and related infrastructure, including paved street surfaces, bridges, traffic signals, streetlights, signs, markings and striping, trees, sidewalks, and landscaping, as well as the public sanitary and storm sewer collection systems. Areas of focus include ensuring a safe workplace, building strong teams, expanding the use of technology, and enhancing analytical skills and ability. While many of the staff have "˜grown-up' within the Division, the organization has been successful in attracting and assimilating new talent.Planning & Project DeliveryThe Planning & Project Delivery Division is responsible for planning, designing, and building the City's transportation infrastructure, including complete streets (roadways, bikeways, sidewalks, street trees), transit facilities, and projects of regional and statewide significance. We undertake many projects ourselves and work very closely with partner departments and outside agencies. Areas of focus include safety, sustainability, racial and social equity, increased transportation options, and building strong teams.ResponsibilitiesThe Division Manager will have the opportunity to:Step into a classic organizational leadership role within the Division and provide strategic leadership for the program which includes a diverse staff of nearly 130 members performing engineering, sewer line cleaning, sewer pipe repair, pump station maintenance, sewer pipe video inspection, street sweeping, and 24/7 complaint response activities;Develop the next iteration of the Sanitary Sewer Maintenance Strategic Plan to continue the sustained reduction in the number and severity of SSOs;Continually monitor the performance of the sanitary sewer system to adjust existing maintenance strategies and develop new ones;Formulate and utilize business intelligence data to most effectively and efficiently manage and allocate available resources;Become the person most knowledgeable about Federal and State wastewater regulations and how they apply in San José;Coordinate DOT's maintenance operations with our partnering departments - Environmental Services Department and the Department of Public Works;Participate in researching, testing, and implementing new information systems and other technologies including piloting the use of AI technologies;Initiate and facilitate continuous improvement and team building efforts across the sewer maintenance operations;Develop and enhance the skills and abilities of staff to take on greater levels of responsibility and achieve higher levels of individual and program-wide performance;Plan and manage the Department's storm response and assist with emergency preparedness for catastrophic disasters.Education & Experience:Requires a bachelor's degree in engineering, transportation, public administration, urban planning, or a related field; and six years of increasingly responsible experience in a similar professional environment.Certifications/Licenses:Valid CA Driver's License;Registered Traffic Engineer;Registered Professional Engineer;Selection Process:The selection process will consist of an evaluation of the applicant's training and experience based on the application and responses to all the job specific questions. You must answer all questions to be considered, or your application may be deemed incomplete and withheld from further consideration. If selected, the Conditional Offer of Employment is contingent upon you providing proof of a valid State of California driver's license.If you have questions about the duties of these positions, the selection or hiring processes, please contact Keana Castillo at .#J-18808-Ljbffr
Created: 2024-10-16