Division Director – Public Works Operations - Salt Lake County

Salt Lake County…A career with a purpose in the community you love!

Salt Lake County invites you to explore our exciting career opportunities. We seek highly enthusiastic individuals to enrich our County with your experience and talent. If you enjoy working in a team environment that is committed to changing the lives of its community, please keep reading.

What it is like to work here:

At Salt Lake County our culture is woven into all aspects of our work and our employees’ lives, from the way we treat each other to the way we support the community.  To promote and foster a fun and healthy work environment, we appreciate employees through great benefits, a healthy work life balance and room to grow and develop.

Surround yourself with:

Peers who are motivated to make a difference in the lives of those we serve. We serve Salt Lake County and envision a safe and beautiful place for all to live work and have fun. Salt Lake County is about connecting people and championing our community.  Community is more than a place…. it’s our heart and service that bring us together.

We encourage a work life balance:

Working for Salt Lake County is more than just a paycheck.  A career with Salt Lake County includes several benefits and perks.  We support our employees with 12 Holidays, up to 24 vacation days, 12 sick days and one personal day every year. 

Additional Benefits include:

• Retirement options for hybrid pension/401(k) or 401(k) only with a 10% contribution
• Medical coverage including a 100% county paid premium option-Dental and Vision coverage including coverage for adult designees
• Health Savings account with a county contribution up to $1200/year, Flexible Spending Account
• 100% county-paid Long-Term Disability and Short-Term Disability option
• Professional Development
• Plus: Onsite medical clinic, childcare and gym; hospital insurance, pet insurance auto and home insurance and discounts at County facilities.

JOB SUMMARY

Under the direction of the Public Works and Municipal Services Department Director, leads, sets vision, plans, directs, oversees, and evaluates all programs and services of the Public Works Operations Division. Works closely with customers and develops budgetary and organizational strategy to carry out required work in the jurisdictions served by the division. Manages employee organization, hiring, training, career development, and disciplinary processes. Works with County leadership and other divisions to accomplish the goals of the County including emergency response and recovery.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in engineering, construction management, business administration, data analytics, economics, accounting, public administration or related field with a minimum of eight (8) years of increasingly responsible work experience closely related to roadway design, construction, or pavement management, three (3) years of which must have been in a management or supervisory capacity; or an equivalent combination of related education and experience. Education may not be substituted for the required management or supervisory experience.

Licensed Professional Engineer in the State of Utah, or Licensed Professional Engineer in another state, with the ability to obtain licensure in Utah within 6 months.

A valid Driver’s License issued by the State of Utah may be required to operate a vehicle.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Leads the Public Works Operations Division and sets vision, goals, and strategy for successful completion of work.
• Manages customer relations with multiple municipalities and jurisdictions to align division priorities with customer goals and budgets.
• Oversees all human resources and employee relations work within the division including division organization, hiring, promotion, compensation, conflict resolution, and disciplinary processes in coordination with County Human Resources
• In coordination with department director, department fiscal administrator, and division fiscal manager, oversees preparation of the division’s annual budget.
• Manages and oversees execution of contracts including multiple full-service and single-service contracts for work performed in jurisdictions and municipalities throughout Salt Lake County.
• Long-range planning and analysis to ensure viability of the division and ability to accomplish required contract work.
• Builds a productive work environment and culture within the division where employees understand their responsibilities, are rewarded for exemplary performance, are held accountable, and carry out their jobs in a professional and timely manner.
• Assists with regional and state-wide policy interpretation. Analyzes the impact of existing and proposed legislation or ordinances and provides recommendations to County management and contract jurisdictions.
• Works closely with jurisdictions and County management to coordinate activities and promote a uniform and comprehensive approach to planning an execution of services.
• Works with County management and jurisdictions in emergency preparation, response, and recovery activities.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of:

• Principles of management and public administration.
• Leadership and team building.
• Principles of employee management and accountability.
• Effective communication, mediation, and conflict management.
• Budgeting principles and applications.
• Strategic business planning.
• Principles of workplace safety.
• Local, State, and Federal laws ordinances and regulations.
• Engineering principles, practices, and mathematics.
• Highway methods, codes, and procedures.
• Business and economic analytics and measurements.
• Marketing and public outreach.

Skills and Abilities to:

• Communicate effectively in person and in writing.
• Lead and motivate people.
• Negotiate and problem solve.
• Set data-driven goals.
• Perform mathematical analysis.
• Enhance and encourage employee development.
• Resolve employee concerns and manage and resolve conflicts.
• Analyze statistical information.
• Establish and maintain effective relationships.
• Interpret and apply policies, regulations, rules, laws and procedures.
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Word and Excel computer skills.