Commissioner

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the direction of the Director of Public Service, the Commissioner oversees the planning, coordination, and direction for all activities of the Division Facility and Fleet Operations, including the supervision and management of divisional staff.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: 

• Manages a team of employees with specific skill sets responsible for purchasing and maintaining city owned assets. 
• Establishes goals, objectives, policies, procedures, rules and regulations in the Division of Facility and Fleet Operations.
• Evaluates progress to determine whether goals and objectives are being met.
• Oversees divisional processes related to asset management and procurement.
• Provides direction on administrative, fiscal and personnel operations.
• Reviews and makes determinations related to the administration of the divisional budget.
• Keeps abreast of current developments and community needs and makes recommendations to the Director, Mayor and City Council on present and future projects.
• Coordinate with the Director of Public Service to meet the broad goals of the Department and the City of Toledo.
• Represents and acts as liaison for the City of Toledo with public and private agencies, civic groups, the news media and the general public on issues relating to plant activities.
• Coordinates news releases, reports, correspondence and other materials as required.
• Directs plant operations to ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory agencies.
• Hears employee complaints and grievances, makes adjustments, and/or recommends disposition of same.
• Issues discipline to subordinate staff as necessary up to and including suspensions and terminations.
• Participates in the interview process for potential employees and makes recommendations regarding appointments.
• Reviews and oversees personnel actions with the Division of Facility and Fleet Operations. 

Knowledge of:

• Procurement process.
• Operations and activities required to manage municipal assets.
• Principles of management, supervision, training, and performance evaluation.
• Pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations.
• Best practices, standards and requirements for automotive maintenance and repair.
• Architectural best practices, requirements, and commercial standards.
• Considerable knowledge of fiscal management principles and practices.
• Labor management agreements.
• Basic mathematics.
• Basic English grammar, usage and spelling.

Skill in:  

• Strong leadership skills.
• Strong problem solving and conflict resolution skills.
• Excellent oral communications skills.
• Excellent writing skills.
• Excellent attention to detail skills.

Ability to: 

• Engage with community, establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, government officials, business owners and the general public.
• Be flexible and adaptable.
• Effectively plan, organize, schedule and prioritize work assignments and tasks.  
• Plan, organize, assign, direct, coordinate and review the work of subordinate personnel.
• Analyze and assess programs, policies, and operational needs and make appropriate adjustments.
• Respond to citizen requests and complaints.
• Serve as a liaison between the City of Toledo, various community partners, vendors, and other agencies.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND CERTIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Civil, Chemical, or Environmental Engineering, Landscape Architecture or related degree. 
• Five (5) years of experience in the administration and management of engineering and infrastructure projects.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and have an acceptable driving record.  Must meet and maintain qualifications for driving at all times and as a continued condition of employment.

PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND CERTIFICATIONS:

• Project management experience obtained under a governmental agency preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described within this job description must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

In this position, the employee will frequently stand, walk and sit.  The employee will frequently write.  Speaking and listening are constant essential functions of this position.  This position will often require the employee to drive a personal and company owned vehicle.   This position will occasionally require hours of work outside the normal work week and occasionally on weekends.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment described within this job description will be encountered while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee will work indoors frequently and may often work indoors. Occasional travel to various worksites will be required. The noise level in the work environment is usually low. The employee may occasionally be exposed to dust, fumes and odors, slippery surfaces, and background noise in certain areas of the worksite.