Administrative Services Manager                            FLSA Status:  Exempt

General Definition of Work

Performs difficult administrative work planning, overseeing, supervising and participating in central service functions of the utilities division, preparing and maintaining appropriate records and files, and related work as apparent or assigned.  Work is performed under the general direction of the Utilities Director.  Continuous supervision is exercised over assigned personnel.

 

Qualification Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required and are not necessarily actual functions of this position.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

Essential Functions

Performs duties in accordance with the City's keys to excellent customer service; encourages and promotes a culture of excellent customer service.

Coordinates administrative activities with, and provides assistance to other divisions within the department as needed.

Acts as departmental liaison to the Human Resources Department; initiates, conducts, reviews and coordinates needed personnel transactions; prepares forms and coordinates activities with Human Resources.

Coordinates facility maintenance matters with City Facilities Manager; provides administrative supervision to departmental facility supervisor.

Supervises the Senior Office Assistant; plans, directs and reviews work as assigned.

Serves as a client-community representative for the department; attends meetings and responds to concerns as needed.

Coordinates and oversees facility access, scheduling and maintenance needs for utilities administration.

Prepares, reviews and updates department policies and procedures under the general direction of department management.

Prepares and oversees vehicle replacement and uniform plans.

Prepares City Council agenda items and supporting materials.

Maintains and updates City Council and departmental goals.

 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Thorough knowledge of organizational and management practices as applied to the development of water/sewer utility programs, policies and procedures; thorough knowledge of policies, procedures, goals and objectives of the department; thorough knowledge of pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes and regulations related to water/sewer utility; ability to conduct detailed analytical evaluations and studies, ability to prepare related reports and recommendations; ability to communicate effectively, both orally or in writing; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with governmental officials, supervisors, associates and the general public.

 

Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree with coursework in business, or related field and considerable experience in water/sewer utility operations including some supervisory experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

 

Physical Requirements

This work requires the occasional exertion of up to 10 pounds of force; work regularly requires sitting and speaking or hearing and occasionally requires standing and walking; work has standard vision requirements; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data; work occasionally requires exposure to outdoor weather conditions; work is generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g. business office, light traffic).

 

Special Requirements

Valid driver's license in the State of North Carolina.