Transportation Operations and Maintenance Manager

The Bellevue Transportation Department is APWA accredited with a professional staff that aspires to our vision of “keeping Bellevue moving forward.” With services in planning, operations, review, design, construction, and maintenance, we work with our regional partners to provide a safe multi‑modal transportation system for those who live, work, and play in Bellevue. The City of Bellevue Transportation Department is seeking a motivated leader to fill our Transportation Operations and Maintenance Manager position to provide direction and leadership for both Streets and Traffic Signal Maintenance. You will have the opportunity to lead an experienced team that takes pride in providing a high quality of operations and maintenance services. Reporting to the Assistant Transportation Director for Mobility Operations, you will serve on the Assistant Director’s Management Team and work with the other team members in the coordination of maintenance activities and the execution of small work orders designed by city staff. You will also work closely with Operation Managers in the Utilities, Parks and Fleet Maintenance Departments in the execution of joint maintenance projects and response to emergency events. Direct reports for this position include the superintendent for the Street Maintenance team; three Working Crew Chiefs that oversee the maintenance of traffic signals, lighting and Intelligent Transportation Systems infrastructure and the inspection of new electrical installations; a Senior Business Analyst, and a Program Manager who oversees all contracted maintenance services. The full team has approximately 43 full‑time staff that are represented by two unions, Teamsters and IBEW. This position and all staff work out of the Bellevue Service Center. This position is responsible for the execution of emergency response to wind, snow and ice weather events. In coordination with the Streets Superintendent, the Operations and Maintenance Manager determines when to declare an emergency event and activate the emergency dispatch center. This declaration typically includes converting all Streets staff and supporting staff, from Parks, Utilities and Fleet to 12‑hour shifts for the duration of the event. The City of Bellevue is a dynamic, multicultural, future‑focused, high performing City. We offer a robust benefits package, an eco‑friendly work environment and state‑of‑the‑art technology. The City invests in its employees and encourages and rewards employee growth and development. Bellevue is noted for its diversity, community involvement, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty. Responsibilities Manages personnel, performance issues, disciplinary measures, and the evaluation of subordinates. Establishes performance goal for direct reports and supports the development of goals for all field staff. Serves as primary representative for management from the Transportation Department with the Teamsters and IBEW unions. Recruits, selects, supervises and evaluates technical and maintenance staff; provides general direction to staff; ensures resolution of problems; sets priorities, establishes workloads and provides support in decision‑making. Establishes and maintains a working environment conducive to positive morale, individual style, quality, creativity, and teamwork. Recommends policies and procedures; ensures effective implementation and adherence. Responds to complaints from the public and other agencies; provides quality teamwork and customer service to internal and external customers. Develops, monitors, and manages operation budgets for the Streets and Signal maintenance teams. Oversees procurement, contract management and cost control. Ensures fiscal responsibility and alignment with capital planning. Oversees development of employee safety programs. Oversees development of risk management strategies. Provides technical expertise and leadership in assigned functional area; provides expertise for solving more complex maintenance and system issues. Coordinates with the Transportation Department design team managers in development of design practices that are conducive for long‑term maintenance. Serves on the Transportation Department’s Strategic Team with other Department managers. Supervision Received and Exercised Works under the general supervision of the Transportation Department Assistant Director for Mobility Operations. Exercises supervision over technical, maintenance, and administrative staff directly and through subordinate supervisors. Knowledge of Civil engineering principles, practices, and methods associated with construction and maintenance of transportation infrastructure. Applicable city policies, laws, and regulations affecting department activities. Quality improvement methodologies. Public budgeting process. Skills in Conflict resolution and negotiating. Identifying emerging issues, developing and implementing new approaches and/or refining the division’s organization structure to generate desired results as efficiently as possible. Advanced leadership and management practices. Organization and planning with the ability to meet deadlines in fast‑paced environment. Ability to Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Negotiate effectively with employees, other business units and departments, outside agencies, and the general public. Plan, organize, and monitor activities according to priorities, established schedules, and deadlines. Provide leadership, counsel, motivation, and constructive performance reviews to staff, securing their respective commitments to the department’s goals. Anticipate and resolve problems before a crisis ensues. Maintain or redefine the department’s future direction and ways of doing business in response to changing city needs. Develop and maintain productive relationships with elected officials, community leaders, advisory boards, the news media, and the general public. Understand the city’s political environment and sensitivities and function effectively within that environment. Education and Experience Requirements Graduation from an accredited two‑year college or university with an appropriate degree related to construction management or transportation operation and maintenance disciplines. Five or more years of progressively responsible related experience in field operations and/or maintenance, including supervisory or lead‑worker experience. Or any equivalent combination of education, experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Physical Demands The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that 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. Work involves walking, talking, hearing, using a computer, using hands to handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls, and reaching with hands and arms. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. The employee may be required to push, pull, lift, and/or carry up to 20 pounds. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderately quiet while in the office and moderately loud when in the field. Flexible/Hybrid Working A hybrid work schedule is available for this position after an orientation period working in the office after hire. Remote work for this position is subject to department's operational needs and will be discussed with candidates during the selection process. Full‑time remote work is not an available option. Once hired, employees must reside in the State of Washington and within reasonable commuting distance to Bellevue City Hall. This is a full‑time, exempt, non‑union position. #J-18808-Ljbffr City-of-Bellevue