Street Operations Manager

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Street Operations Manager

Description

Description

STREET OPERATIONS MANAGER
Regular, Full-Time Employment Opportunity

The City of Sunnyvale seeks a skilled and service-driven leader to join our Public Works team as the next Street Operations Manager.

This role oversees the maintenance and operations of Sunnyvale's street infrastructure—ensuring our roads, sidewalks, and public spaces remain safe, reliable, and well-maintained for the community. We're seeking someone with a hands-on, collaborative leadership style, a strong commitment to safety, innovation, and efficiency, and a desire to be part of a forward-thinking, values-driven team. If you have experience in construction, pavement maintenance, or utility systems, and take pride in delivering high-quality public service, this could be the opportunity for you.

The Street Operations Manager classification is assigned to the Public Works Operations Division of the Department of Public Works. Under general direction from the Superintendent of Public Works Operations, the Street Operations Manager manages the street related programs in the Operations Division. These programs include: street maintenance, concrete maintenance, street lighting, and downtown parking district parking lot maintenance; and performs other duties as assigned.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This is a management level classification in which the incumbent plans, organizes, directs, and coordinates the activities of one or more programs within the Operations Division. This position is distinguished from the next higher level management position, Superintendent of Public Works Operations, who is responsible for the Operations Division. The Superintendent of Public Works Operations gives general direction to the Street Operations Manager as well as the Facility Services Superintendent and the Fleet Manager. The Street Operations Manager is distinguished from the next lower class of Public Works Supervisor by the level of supervisory, administrative and budget responsibilities.

Essential Job Functions

(May include, but are not limited to, the following):

• Oversees the operation of all street related programs in the Public Works Operations Division.
• Supervises employees engaged in day-to-day operations.
• Monitors and implements state and federal regulations.
• Prepares the annual operating budget for the assigned programs.
• Assists in the preparation of capital improvement projects.
• Assesses the condition of program infrastructure and makes recommendations for improvements or changes.
• Assists in the preparation of reports to the City Council.
• Attends meetings with suppliers, regulatory agencies, and various county, state, and federal agencies.
• Serves on City-wide task forces dealing with a variety of issues.
• Negotiates and administers contracts with consultants, contractors, and suppliers for a variety of studies and projects.
• Prepares Requests for Proposals and bid specifications.
• Authorizes the procurement of necessary supplies, materials, and equipment.
• Recommends hiring, promotion, discipline, and termination actions; evaluates employee performance and provides for employee development.
• Prepares a variety of memoranda, letters, reports, and other written documents.
• Handles complaints and inquiries from the public.
• Makes oral presentations to the public, the City Council, City staff, business and professional organizations, and other groups.

OTHER FUNCTIONS

• Coordinates activities with other program managers within the Operations Division, as well as with other divisions and/or departments within the City.
• Visits various sites in the City to observe and inspect the proper functioning of work crews and infrastructure.
• Attends meetings and conferences of various professional organizations.
• May be required to work odd and unusual hours during emergencies.
• Administers the safety program for the assigned programs.
• Formulates and administers training and training programs for subordinate personnel.

WORKING CONDITIONS
Position requires prolonged sitting, standing and walking on level, uneven and slippery surfaces, reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, stooping, squatting in the performance of daily duties. The position also requires grasping, repetitive hand movement and fine coordination in using a computer keyboard. Near vision is required when reading plans, written reports and other documents, and far vision is required when inspecting work sites. Acute hearing is required when providing phone and personal service. The need to lift, carry and push tools, equipment and supplies weighing up to 25 pounds is also required. The job duties expose the employee to the outdoors, which may include exposure to fumes, dust, allergens, and air contaminants. The nature of the work may also require the incumbent to occasionally work in construction zones and heavy traffic conditions. Some of these requirements may be accommodated for otherwise qualified individuals requiring and requesting such accommodation.

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience

The minimum qualifications for education and experience can be met in the following way:

An Associate's degree or 60 semester units or 90 quarter units from an accredited college or university with major coursework in business administration, public administration or a related field; AND

Six years of experience in street operations or related activities including some supervisory or lead experience.

Knowledge of:

• Principles and practices of assigned programs.
• Methods, materials, and techniques used in assigned programs and related equipment.
• State, federal, and other codes and regulations related to assigned programs.
• Office methods, procedures, software, and equipment.
• Principles and practices of budget preparation and administration.
• Safety principles and practices.
• Principles of supervision.

Skill in:

• Planning, organizing, and assigning work.
• Directing and supervising the work of subordinates.
• Establishing and maintaining effective and cooperative working relationships with others.
• Communicating effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Organizing and maintaining records.
• Working effectively as part of a group.
• Dealing tactfully and effectively with the public.
• Analyzing problems, evaluating alternative solutions, and making sound recommendations.
• Efficiently using materials and equipment relative to the job.

Ability to:

• Work with, in, and around the various physical plants, equipment, and materials pertaining to the assigned programs.
• Operate a computer using word processing, spreadsheet, database, and business software and other office equipment.
• Travel to remote sites within the City to conduct inspections of infrastructure.
• Occasionally perform duties for periods longer than the normal 8 hour work day or more than 5 days per week, or both.
• Respond to emergencies at any time of the night or day.
• Follow instructions and procedures.
• Ensure that the City's philosophy of successful customer service is understood by all subordinate employees and carried out in all forms of communication.

License/Certificates:
Possession and continued maintenance of a valid class C California driver's license and a safe driving record.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATION

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field.

Application and Selection Process

APPLICATION PROCESS
If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit a City of Sunnyvale employment application and responses to the supplemental questions to the Department of Human Resources by Monday, June 9 , 2025, at 5:00pm (postmarks or faxes are not accepted).

Candidates are asked to fully describe any training, education, experience or skills relevant to this position. Electronic applications may be submitted on-line through the City's employment page at Sunnyvale.ca.gov and click on Jobs. Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted.

EXAM PROCESS
Applications will be competitively screened based on the minimum qualifications of this position. Based upon a review of the application materials, the most qualified candidates will be invited to participate in the oral examination process scheduled for Tuesday, June 17, 2025 . (Note: The examination process may be changed as deemed necessary by the Director of Human Resources.)

SELECTION PROCESS
Those candidates that receive a passing score on the examination will be placed on an eligibility list for up to one year, in accordance with the City's Civil Service Rules and Administrative Policies. Top candidates on the eligibility list will be invited to participate in a selection interview with the department tentatively scheduled for the week of June 23rd .
Any candidate that is selected by the hiring department will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment process, which may consist of a background history check, as well as a medical exam(s) administered by a City selected physician(s) before hire. Prior to starting work, all newly-hired employees will be fingerprinted to check conviction history. A conviction history will not necessarily disqualify an applicant from appointment; however, failure to disclose conviction history will result in refusal of employment or termination. Positions which are covered by the Department of Transportation regulations are required to submit to a pre-employment drug test and to random drug and alcohol testing.

INFORMATION ABOUT PROOF OF EDUCATION
Any successful candidate selected by the hiring department will be required to submit proof of education (i.e., copy of the diploma or college/university transcripts). An applicant with a college degree obtained outside the United States must have education records evaluated by a credential evaluation service at the candidate’s expense. Candidates may utilize any third-party agency for the evaluation. If you search ‘education equivalency verification’ or similar online, you will obtain results for agencies that provide this evaluation service. A conditional job offer cannot be made until the education has been evaluated and submitted to the Department of Human Resources.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Positions in this job classification are represented by the Sunnyvale Managers Association (SMA).

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The information contained within this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice and does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.

The City of Sunnyvale is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the City of Sunnyvale not to discriminate against all qualified applicants or employees on the basis of actual or perceived race, religion (including religious dress or grooming practice), color, sex (includes gender, pregnancy, childbirth, medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth, breastfeeding or medical conditions related to breastfeeding), gender identity and/or gender expression, sexual orientation (including heterosexuality, homosexuality and bisexuality), ethnic or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, uniformed service member status, marital status, family relationship, age, cancer or HIV/AIDS related medical condition, genetic characteristics and/or genetic information, and physical or mental disability. Applicants needing special accommodations for testing should submit a request to the Department of Human Resources at time of application.

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Closing Date/Time: 6/9/2025 5:00 PM Pacific

Salary:

$127,429.00 - $159,287.00 Annually