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ID
#53211619 -
Salary
TBD -
Source
Salt Lake City Corporation -
Date
2025-01-04 -
Deadline
2025-03-05
Operations Manager
Utah, Salt lake city, 84101 Salt lake city USAPosition Title:Operations ManagerJob Description:This position will be responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the field workgroups within the Trails and Natural Lands (TNL) team. Trails and Natural Lands is a division in the Public Lands Department. The successful candidate will work with TNL Field Staff and Natural Lands Supervisor to create property assignments, create management plans and safety protocols for each open space property, and carry-out scheduled and as-needed maintenance tasks (weed control, trail repair, native planting, land restoration, signage and fencing installation and repair, etc.) Similarly with the native plants and ecology team, the Operations Manager will create and oversee implementation of management and safety plans for native plant greenhouses and land restoration projects. Additionally, this position will support the Natural Lands Supervisor with all human resource functions (recruiting, hiring, supervising, training, evaluation) for the TNL field staff. The ideal candidate will have graduated from accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Urban Planning, Construction Management, Public or Business Administration or a related field and five years of related work experience and three years of proven leadership and supervisor experience. Education and work experience may be substituted one for the other on a year-for-year basis.TYPICAL DUTIES:
Participates as a senior management member in the formulation of division policies, goals and objectives, and in the establishment and updating of strategic planning. Presents the division’s policies and positions in meetings, negotiations and communications with the public, citizen and industry groups, Mayor and City Council members, the media and other public forums within assigned areas of authority.
Provides administrative direction to workgroups and management of activities in their assigned areas. Supervises and evaluates the work of subordinate personnel for compliance with standard operating procedures and division objectives. Resolves work procedure problems and questions presented by subordinate level employees.
Comprehends and makes inferences from written material regarding area of assignment. Takes lead in preparing the division budget by analyzing the personnel and equipment needs of assigned area. Coordinates and works with other managers of City services on matters affecting areas of responsibility and Citywide processes.
Communicates with the general public, other City employees, City process improvement teams, vendors, management, contractors, public officials, architects, engineers, and other development related personnel to explain the applicable City regulations and policies. Prepares written documents, Council reports, studies, letters, memos and special agreements with clearly organized thoughts using proper sentence structure, punctuation and grammar in order to define and express City objectives, findings, recommendations, procedures, policies and goals.
Confers with engineers, vendors, manufacturers, attorneys, consultants, a variety of agencies and the general public in acquiring information, coordinating division matters, and providing information regarding area of assignment. Serves on committees and design review teams.
Assesses and assigns priorities to problems and work assignments when confronted with several pressing demands at one time. Participates in project planning with appropriate City departments, agencies, and jurisdictions.
Identifies process delays and demonstrates continuous effort to improve operations and decrease turnaround times; analyzes and reports operational outcomes and processes.
Directs and coordinates the activities of assigned work group or groups within the Division responsible for the completion of large projects. Oversight responsibility may include field inspections and coordination with other City departments.
Develops and maintains a current knowledge of the policies, procedures, and standards of the assigned area. Directs, oversees and participates in the development of a workgroup plan, assigning work activities and projects, monitoring workflow, and reviewing and evaluating work products.
Performs other duties as assigned
This position is eligible for full city benefits, including:
Health Insurance (95% of premium paid by city)
Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
Paid vacation and personal leave
Six weeks of paid parental leave from day 1 of employment
Retirement contributions toward a pension plan and/or 401(k)
A robust Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
Up to $4,000 tuition reimbursement annually
Discounted supplemental benefits like pet insurance and legal services
Learn more about our benefits here: https://www.slc.gov/hr/benefits-and-wellness/.IMPORTANT: Early application submittal is encouraged. This position will be open until it is filled and may close at any time without notice.Key Responsibilities:
Manages the day-to-day operations of the Trails & Natural Lands Division workgroups ensuring efficient management of activities within their assigned areas.
Supervises the Natural Lands Supervisor who manages hiring of staff, training, evaluation, and other necessary personnel functions. Supervises Restoration Ecologist.
Prepares and oversees the division’s operational budget, evaluating personnel and equipment needs, the use of vendors and subcontracted labor, and preparing for unexpected maintenance needs.
Works with the TNL Director, the Public Lands Planning & Design Division staff, and other City departments in the planning of new and improved properties to ensure best practices in natural resource management are advised.
Partners with other Public Lands team leaders in the creation and evolution of policies and procedures to build a positive and productive work culture while efficiently maintaining the TNL property inventory.
Participates as a senior management member in the formulation of division policies, goals and objectives, and in the establishment and updating of strategic planning. Presents the division’s policies and positions in meetings, negotiations and communications with the public, citizen and industry groups, Mayor and City Council members, the media and other public forums within assigned areas of authority.
Provides administrative direction to workgroups and management of activities in their assigned areas. Supervises and evaluates the work of subordinate personnel for compliance with standard operating procedures and division objectives. Resolves work procedure problems and questions presented by subordinate level employees.
Comprehends and makes inferences from written material regarding area of assignment. Takes lead in preparing the division budget by analyzing the personnel and equipment needs of assigned area. Coordinates and works with other managers of City services on matters affecting areas of responsibility and Citywide processes.
Communicates with the general public, other City employees, City process improvement teams, vendors, management, contractors, public officials, architects, engineers, and other development related personnel to explain the applicable City regulations and policies. Prepares written documents, Council reports, studies, letters, memos and special agreements with clearly organized thoughts using proper sentence structure, punctuation and grammar in order to define and express City objectives, findings, recommendations, procedures, policies and goals.
Confers with engineers, vendors, manufacturers, attorneys, consultants, a variety of agencies and the general public in acquiring information, coordinating division matters, and providing information regarding area of assignment. Serves on committees and design review teams.
Assesses and assigns priorities to problems and work assignments when confronted with several pressing demands at one time. Participates in project planning with appropriate City departments, agencies, and jurisdictions.
Identifies process delays and demonstrates continuous effort to improve operations and decrease turnaround times; analyzes and reports operational outcomes and processes.
Directs and coordinates the activities of assigned work group or groups within the Division responsible for the completion of large projects. Oversight responsibility may include field inspections and coordination with other City departments.
Develops and maintains a current knowledge of the policies, procedures, and standards of the assigned area. Directs, oversees and participates in the development of a workgroup plan, assigning work activities and projects, monitoring workflow, and reviewing and evaluating work products.
Performs other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Urban Planning, Construction Management, Public or Business Administration or a related field. Education and work experience may be substituted one for the other on a year-for-year basis.
Five years’ related work experience.
Three years of proven leadership and supervisor experience.
Demonstrated ability to coordinate the work of others, communicate effectively both orally and in writing, provide guidance and direction to both internal and external program participants.
Demonstrated ability to perform budgetary analysis.
Possession of a valid state driver’s license or driving privilege card.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Comfortable working conditions, handling light weight, intermittent sitting, standing and walking. Occasional exposure to hazards associated with construction site visits including exposure to multiple-story elevations, cramped quarters, temporary stairs and planks, temperature extremes, dust, noise, power equipment and vehicular traffic.
Considerable exposure to stressful situations.
Non-traditional working hours which may include evenings and weekends.
Operates a motor vehicle requiring a standard Utah Driver’s License to visit development or construction sites. Moves construction plans (maximum weight 40 pounds) distances of up to 60 feet to review and file. Operates a variety of standard office equipment including a personal computer, copier, fax machine, telephone, calculator and based on job assignment may require the performance of other essential and marginal functions.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by persons assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required of personnel so classified. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.POSITION TYPE Full-TimePOSITION SALARY RANGE $75,854 - $103,579DEPARTMENT Public LandsFull Time/Part Time:Full timeScheduled Hours:40Need help applying? Please call our Recruitment team at 801-535-6699 or email careers@slc.gov .BENEFITSFull-Time roles with Salt Lake City Corp are eligible for a generous, robust benefits package including:
Health Insurance (95% of premium paid by city)
HSA or Flex Account (HSA – City contributes $1,000 - $2,000 annually into account, no match required)
Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
City-paid retirement contributions toward a pension plan and/or 401(k)
A robust Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
Up to $4,000 tuition reimbursement annually
Discounted supplemental benefits like pet insurance and legal services
Wellness clinic for employees and their families
Paid Time Off
12 vacation days to start
12 paid holidays & 1 personal holiday
Up to 80 hours of personal leave annually
6 weeks of paid parental leave to all new parents
Additional time off credit possible for rehires or new hires coming from another public jurisdiction
VETERAN EMPLOYER:Salt Lake City is proud to be a partner of the Utah Patriot Program, providing employment opportunities for Veterans, Military and spouses. We are also a proud National Service Partner.ABOUT SALT LAKE CITY CORP Our Salt Lake City family serves a population of over 200,000. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, the City is committed to providing resources, access, and opportunity to all and continue to recruit and retain talented people from all backgrounds. Our employees make a real difference with the work they do every day and are actively shaping our beautiful City's future. We aspire to shape a better community and workplace, and as such, we are committed to pay equity. We are proud to have achieved gender pay equity as a leader in the Utah community by creating a workplace where there is equal opportunity for all. The City is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Salt Lake City will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Human Resources at 801-535-7900.