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Division Manager

The Metropolitan Sewer District is seeking a Division Manager to lead the Finance, Accounting, and Procurement functions. This position is responsible for overseeing financial reporting, accounting operations, budget development, procurement activities, and compliance efforts to support the District's operational and strategic goals. The Division Manager will play a critical role in ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and transparency of financial information, managing annual financial audits, coordinating regulatory reviews, and maintaining strong internal controls. Through sound financial management, risk mitigation, and data-driven analysis, this role will strengthen fiscal accountability, support informed decision-making, and help build organizational capacity while ensuring the responsible stewardship of public resources.

Knowledge of appropriate city, state, and federal laws, regulations, and procedures. Civil Service Rules and Human Resources Policies and Procedures. Management principles regarding program evaluation, staffing requirements, tables of organization, and administrative analyses. Principles of supervision, training, and performance evaluation. Principles and procedures of research, data collection, and report preparation. Modern and complex principles and practices of human resource management. Pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations. Structure of City government, City administration, and City services for the public. Standard English grammar, usage and spelling; standard business correspondence formats.

Skill to operate appropriate computer equipment; use properly all related hardware and software. Operate assigned vehicle in the course of duty. Establish performance targets and work priorities.

Ability to implement and maintain positive employee relations. Promote and maintain highest integrity throughout all personnel. Analyze and manage effective EEO/AA programs. Select, supervise, train, and evaluate subordinate staff. Process information with a high degree of attention to detail. Develop timelines for day-to-day activities that contain milestones and deadlines for critical activities and projects Interpret and explain City policies and procedures. Prepare clear and concise reports; present oral reports. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work including City officials and the general public. Use a personal computer in performance of job duties. Perform statistical analyses. Plan complex work processes and procedures for self and others to follow. Conduct meetings and hearings as appropriate. Conduct interviews; conduct training programs; conduct negotiations as assigned. Utilize a human resources information system Utilize Microsoft Office Suite.

Provides problem resolution, and/or general information to maintain a high level of customer satisfaction. Plans, prioritizes, assigns, supervises, reviews, and participates in the work of staff responsible for assigned activities. Establishes schedules and methods for providing assigned duties and customer services; identifies resources needed; reviews needs with appropriate management staff; allocates resources accordingly. Participates in the development of policies and procedures; monitors work activities to ensure compliance with established policies and procedures; makes recommendations for changes and improvements to existing standards and procedures. Recommends and assists in the implementation of goals and objectives; implements approved policies and procedures. Participates in the selection of staff; provides or coordinates staff training; works with employees to correct deficiencies; implements discipline procedures; implements City human resources policies. Develops section/division policies and assists in developing city policies and ensuring compliance with divisional/departmental policies and providing direction for the division/ department activities. Prepares analytical and statistical reports on operations and activities; gives presentations as assigned. Attends workshops, meetings and conferences as a representative of the division/department or the City. Interprets union contracts, Civil Service rules, and City human resources policies and provides advice and facilitates solutions for human resource problems and issues. Responds to challenges, questions, and concerns related to division activities. Maintains familiarity with all laws and guidelines related to human resources, including EEO and ADA. Assists those contacted in the course of duty in an effective, efficient, and professional manner. Probationary Period None Supervision Exercised Exercises direct supervision over professional, technical, and clerical staff.

A Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, or area of operational expertise is required. A Master's degree in the aforementioned or operational areas is strongly preferred. Five years of experience in business management at the supervisory level with a primary focus in strategic human resource management, project management, or change management is required. Relevant experience may be substituted for education and education may be substitute for relevant work experience. Must have a valid Driver's License. Must be an excellent communicator and team builder. Must be able to work irregular hours, irregular workweek and/or weekends.

Environmental Conditions: Must be able to manage indoor and outdoor environments; exposure to office computer screens; exposure to extremes in weather conditions; work with machinery, around moving vehicles; work on slippery or uneven surfaces; exposure to dust, safely manage toxic chemicals and inclement weather conditions.

Physical Conditions: These physical demands are representative of the physical requirements necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. While performing the responsibilities of the job, the employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is often required to sit and use their hands and fingers, to handle or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with arms and hands, climb or balance, and to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

The City of Cincinnati offers its employees competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefit package designed to actively attract and retain quality employees to add additional value to the City of Cincinnati's workforce. A summary of these benefits for full-time employment is listed below. This is a general listing of benefits for all employees and is not intended to be a comprehensive listing for all bargaining units. The City offers a variety of training programs, ranging from job-specific skills such as computer and equipment instruction, to helping supervisors improve their management techniques. The City of Cincinnati is dedicated to providing equal employment without regard to race, gender, age, color, religion, disability status, marital status, sexual orientation or transgendered status, or ethnic, national or Appalachian origin, or on the basis of any other category protected under federal, state and local laws.

The City of Cincinnati has 11 paid holidays annually that include: New Year's Day Martin Luther King Day President's Day Memorial Day Juneteenth Independence Day Labor Day Veterans' Day Thanksgiving Day Day after Thanksgiving Christmas

The City of Cincinnati 80/20 offers 3 medical plans to all full time City of Cincinnati employees and eligible dependents: the 80/20 PPO medical plan, the HDHP medical plan with an HSA contribution, and a Health Reimbursement Arrangement for those enrolled on another non-city eligible group plan. Eligible dependents include: Legal Spouse or Equal Partner Child (natural child, adopted child, and/or child who the group has determined is covered under a "Qualified Medical Child Support Order") Step-child Child for whom the employee or employee's spouse/equal partner is a legal guardian

A $50,000 Basic Life Insurance policy is paid for by the City for certain eligible employees. Full time employees not eligible for the City-paid basic life insurance policy are generally provided a similar benefit through their union group.

Most full time City employees are eligible to participate in a supplemental life insurance program, a long term disability plan, and accident and critical illness insurance programs at their own expense. Premiums are determined by age, amount of coverage, and various additional factors.

City employees can participate in the Healthcare Flex Spending Account that can be used to pay out-of-pocket medical, prescription, dental, and vision care expenses for employees and family members.

City employees can participate in a Dependent Care Flex Spending Account that can be used to pay work-related dependent care expenses. Participants can set aside money each year through pre-tax payroll deductions to pay for these expenses.

City employees can participate in a Transportation Expense Reimbursement Account (TERA) that can be used to reimburse expenses related to traveling to and from work. Participants can set-up a pre-tax payroll deduction up to an IRS regulated amount.

City employees can voluntarily participate in a wellness incentive program that encourages and rewards employees and their spouses/equal partners for making positive choices for better health. The City of Cincinnati will contribute up to $300/year to a Health Reimbursement Account for each the employee and their spouse/equal partner for meeting specified program goals. These dollars can be used to offset qualified out-of-pocket medical expenses.

This is a voluntary program that serves as an alternative healthcare option to traditional medical plans. If you have alternate group health coverage available to you through a spouse, equal partner, another job, or a non-city retirement plan, you may be eligible for this plan which reimburses you for the difference in premiums between the plans and your covered out of pocket expenses on the other plan.

The City provides a defined benefit pension plan for part-time and full-time employees. New hires and re-hired employees are required to participate in the City of Cincinnati's Retirement System (CRS), regardless of previous participation in an Ohio State pension system or any another state or federal pension system. CRS is funded by employer and employee contributions, and investment returns from plan assets. CRS provides retirement and health care benefits subject to eligibility requirements. The following groups are excluded from participation in CRS: Mayor and Members of City Council; Sworn Police &