Manager ITransportation - Vehicle Maintenance - City Of Detroit : Job Details

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATIONManager I Transportation - Vehicle MaintenanceUnder general supervision, plans, manages, coordinates, and administers portions of a department or city-wide control, operational, or reporting function. An employee in this class is accountable and responsible for the management activities of a specific portion of a departmental control, operational, or reporting activity or for providing a citywide service function of equal responsibility.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities(may perform other duties as assigned):1. Manages the methods, procedures, work flow, priorities, and operations of a department major section or staff activity.

2.Develops and implements methods to evaluate current systems and identifies critical areas for improvement.

3.Develops and implements procedures to improve processes and quality of services.

4.Aligns operational goals with department strategic plan and coordinates their implementation and evaluation.

5.Manages Function's tasks and obtains approval and assistance from higher level management for actions to broaden service or control strategies.

6.Administers the implementation and management of special programs and projects.

7. Instructs employees on policy interpretation.

8.Participates in joint activities with other division managers and department representatives to address customer service concerns.

9.Implements and evaluates plans to resolve organizational and operational problems.

10. Establishes goals, measurements, and performance standards aligned with department mission.

11. Evaluates employee performance through collaboration on assignments and projects and review of results.

12.Collaborates with employees on their professional skill and competency development.

13.Confers with employees on questions and concerns of performance, attendance, conduct, and changes to policies and procedures.

14.Prepares section annual budget.

15.Supervises and prepares analytical and statistical reports.

16. Serves on committees and teams for special projects and initiatives.

Qualifications (required):Bachelor's degree in a related field of study. Five years of work related experience that includes two years of professional administrative experience directly related to the specified position, including line supervisory or team leader responsibility and authority.

Equivalency:

Equivalent combinations of education and experience that provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities will be evaluated on an individual basis.Subjects and weights:

• Interview: 70%
• Evaluation of Training, Experience & Personal Qualifications (T.E.P.): 30%
• Total Interview and Evaluation of (T.E.P.): 100%

Additional points may be awarded for:

• Veteran Points: 0 – 15 points
• Detroit Residency Credit: 15 points

LRD: 01/23/2024Knowledge of:

• Generally accepted methodologies used in the function managed.
• Laws, policies, and procedures that affect the function managed.
• The capabilities and applications of information technology that support function.
• Contemporary financial management concepts and best practices.
• Quality management and process improvement principles.

Skill in:

• Project management.
• Analyzing information to make effective and economical decisions.
• Implementing service delivery procedures.

Ability to:

• Manage effectively as a team leader.
• Implement strategic management plans.
• Make effective and timely decisions when lines of authority are unclear.
• Bring focus and perspective to group and team projects.
• Respond to workplace dynamics in a timely, visionary and pro active manner.
• Plan and manage budgets.
• Proficiently utilize standard office and pertinent specialized software.
• Interpret and analyze statistical data.
• Manage multiple priorities.
• Acquire additional training and knowledge of contemporary principles and best practices of function managed.

Distinguishing Characteristics:Must be able to perform the major job duties of the class, which involve reading standard English text, conducting team meetings, and frequent oral and written communication with others. Work is sedentary to light. Work is performed in a typical office environment with exposure to computer monitors. Some assignments require site visits and occasional travel.#J-18808-Ljbffr