Streets Operations Manager

$110,390 - $122,000/Yr

City Of Littleton - Littleton, CO

Full-time - Mid Level

Littleton, CO

About the position

The Streets Operations Manager is responsible for overseeing the Streets Maintenance Division within the Public Works Department of the City of Littleton. This role involves managing the construction, repair, and maintenance of city streets, including snow and ice removal operations. The manager will define and align strategic objectives for the division, develop service levels, and assist in employee development and succession planning.

Responsibilities

• Manage the work of division staff, including planning, assigning, and evaluating work performance.
• Provide outreach, survey data, and other information to citizens, council, boards, committees, and commissions.
• Research and recommend changes to practices based on emerging issues for the sustainability of natural resources.
• Manage 24-hour snow/ice removal operations in alignment with the Director/Deputy Director.
• Assist in developing operational priorities, goals, and objectives.
• Develop and assist leadership with updating strategic plans for streets, snow removal, emergency operations, and sustainable practices.
• Assume project management duties for contracted projects and internal projects.
• Develop, negotiate, and manage contracts and governmental agreements.
• Manage consulting contracts with environmental, communications, and engineering firms.
• Make recommendations to the Director or Deputy Director regarding selection, hiring, training, evaluating, and disciplining.
• Assist with developing and managing program budget and authorizing expenditures; forecast budget needs and allocate resources accordingly.
• Serve on task forces and as team leader on interdepartmental and interagency teams related to natural resource protection.
• Plan, organize, and implement comprehensive preventative maintenance and repair programs for street maintenance, snow removal, street sweeping, and traffic operations.
• Establish and implement safety programs.
• Represent the department at meetings and on committees.
• Respond to and resolve customer inquiries, complaints, and service requests from a variety of customers including citizens and elected officials.
• Coordinate services within the division and across the organization.
• Determine and coordinate all equipment replacements and upgrades.
• Prepare activity and progress reports, cost estimates, and contract pay applications.
• Support the department's asset management programs by aiding in data management and field utilization of asset information.
• May serve as an Emergency Worker.
• Perform other similar assignments and projects as required.
• Maintain knowledge of current practices, equipment, and materials used in street maintenance.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in streets and traffic operations; municipal management, operations and maintenance, construction management, including at least three (3) years of supervisory or team lead experience.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment criminal background check, motor vehicle records check, drug screen, and physical.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in using an asset and work management systems.
• Experience in snow and ice control.
• Experience in a wide range of civil maintenance and repair.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range of $110,390 - $122,000 per year.
• Outstanding benefits and perks as outlined in the 2024 Benefit Guide.