This position is located in the Streets and Drainage Maintenance Division of the Public Works Department within the City of Oklahoma City, and reports directly to a division or department head. The Unit Operations Supervisor is primarily responsible for coordinating and managing staff and operational activities of multiple small work sections or a large specialized work section of clerical, administrative and technical classifications. Essential job functions include: preparing sectional budgets and goals and objectives reports for submission to the Division or Department Head; writing specifications for bids on equipment, materials, supplies, etc., and reviewing bids submitted to determine best supplier; monitoring operational expenditures; reviewing federal, state and local standards and regulations to ensure compliance with guidelines; implementing productivity improvement measures; preparing complex technical reports for submission to Department Director, City Manager and/or federal/state agencies; etc. The employee has frequent contact with division personnel, other City employees, contractors, citizens, outside agencies, other municipalities, etc. in order to obtain or provide information and/or provide administrative and technical assistance related to divisional activities. The employee works under minimal supervision. Final results are appraised as to attainment of program objectives; adherence to regulations and City policies; and effectiveness and efficiency of management. VETERANS PREFERENCE - Honorably discharged veterans of the United States Active Duty Armed Forces, National Guard, and Reserve Forces who are not currently employed full-time by the City of Oklahoma City and who meet the qualifications for the position shall be given preference. To receive preference, veterans must submit verification of honorable discharge from the United States military service (Department of Defense Form DD 214 or NGB Form 22) prior to the closing date of the vacancy announcement. JOB REQUIREMENTS Knowledge of and skill in applying general administrative and managerial techniques and methods. Skill in critically assessing and organizing a wide variety of information. Skill in supervising and coordinating activities of administrative, technical, and clerical staff. Skill in verbal and written communication. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships. Ability to plan, design, implement and evaluate current systems and system improvement. Ability to travel. Willingness to assume responsibility for operations of the assigned work unit(s). PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS - Possession of a Bachelor’s degree in Management, Public Administration, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, or related field, OR a minimum of five (5) years of progressive managerial and leadership experience in a construction-related field. Experience in implementing effective processes and policies and continuously looking for improvements/efficiencies. A minimum of five (5) years of construction-related work experience in paving, drainage, guardrail or similar areas. Strong communications skills, as evidenced by both effective internal team and organizational-wide communications. Proficient in using technology and software products. Examples include Microsoft Office, workorder software, timekeeping software, and/or fleet related software.