Commissioner - Urban Beautification

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Commissioner - Urban Beautification

Salary

$80,722.72 - $120,309.28 Annually

Location

Toledo, OH

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

2024-00505

Department

Public Service

Division

Urban Beautification

Opening Date

04/12/2024

Closing Date

5/1/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

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Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the direction of the Director of the Department of Public Service, the Commissioner oversees the planning, coordination, and direction for all activities of the Division of Urban Beautification.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Provides managerial direction for all operational activities at the Division.

• Manages a team of employees with specific skill sets, including, but not limited to, cleaning and maintenance operations, blight removal, demolition programming and forestry operations.

• Establishes goals, objectives, policies, procedures, rules and regulations in the Division of Urban Beautification.

• Evaluates progress to determine whether goals and objectives are being met.

• Oversees divisional processes related to asset management and procurement.

• Develops, controls, and administers 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.

• May suspend employees for major infractions pending a disciplinary hearing.

• Issues discipline to subordinate staff as necessary.

• Participates in the interview process for potential employees and makes recommendations regarding appointments.

• Reviews and oversees personnel actions with the Division of Urban Beautification.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of:

• Operations, programs, and activities of the Division including maintenance and cleaning operations, resource development, and community blight removal.

• Principles of management, supervision, training, and performance evaluation.

• Pertinent federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, codes, and regulations.

• 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.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND CERTIFICATIONS:

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Civil Engineering, Landscape Architecture or closely related area.

• 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 occasionally 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 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 frequently work indoors. Occasional travel to various worksites may be required. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

If you need assistance or an accommodation, or if you have questions about completing the online application, please contact the Department of Human Resources at (419) 245-1500.

Class Code: 7375

The City of Toledo provides excellent health and retirement benefits for its employees.

Health Insurance

The City of Toledo is a self-funded medical plan provider that offers a broad network of health services options for its employees. The City also offers a multi-tiered prescription drug plan and dental and vision care services.

Employees are required to pay a monthly premium depending on the employee’s selection of single, single plus one, or family coverage. Coverage is also afforded for qualifying domestic partners, depending on the employee’s bargaining unit. Monthly co-premiums are determined by collective bargaining agreement or Municipal Code.

Group Life Insurance

City employees are covered by a group life insurance plan depending on collective bargaining agreement or Municipal Code.

Ohio Public Employees Retirement Plan

The City is a member of the Ohio Public Employees Retirement Plan (OPERS). All employees who are paid in whole or in part by the state of Ohio, a county, municipality, or any other political subdivision of state or local government in Ohio must become members of OPERS unless they are covered by another state retirement system in Ohio.

OPERS is a pension plan providing fixed retirement benefits every month based on a formula that rewards years of service. The City contributes 14.00% of the employee’s annual base salary and employees contribute 10.00% of their annual base salary.

For more information about OPERS, click on this link: https://www.opers.org/

Deferred Compensation & 401(K)

The City of Toledo offers a voluntary governmental 457(b) deferred compensation plan, which is a retirement savings plan that allows eligible employees to supplement any existing retirement/pension benefits by saving and investing pre-tax dollars through salary deferral.

Contributions and any earnings are tax-deferred (both federal and state income taxes) until money is withdrawn. Withdrawals are taxed at ordinary income levels.

For more information about the Ohio Deferred Compensation click on this link: https://www.ohio457.org/iApp/tcm/ohio457/index.jsp

401(k)

The City of Toledo offers a voluntary pre-tax savings contributions retirement plan. The plan is commonly referred to as a 401(k).

Under the 401(k) plan, an employee’s retirement savings contributions are deducted from the employee’s paycheck before taxation. The City does not make contributions on the employee’s behalf. (Contributions are tax-deferred until withdrawn during retirement). Annual contributions to the 401(k) plan are limited to a maximum pre-tax annual contribution, as established by Internal Revenue Service regulations.

Roth 401(k)

The City of Toledo also offers a voluntary post-tax savings contributions retirement plan. This plan is commonly referred to as a Roth 401(k) Plan.

Under a Roth 401(k) Plan, an employee’s retirement savings contributions are deducted from the employee’s paycheck on a post-tax basis. Annual contributions to the Roth 401(k) plan are limited to a maximum post-tax annual contribution, as established by the Internal Revenue Service.

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Are you currently employed by the City of Toledo?

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  02

  If you are currently employed by the City of Toledo, please list your Division.

  03

  Do you possess a valid driver's license?

• Yes

• No

  04

  What is your highest level of education?

• Doctorate or Professional Degree

• Master's Degree

• Bachelor's Degree

• Associate's Degree

• Some College

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.

• 11th Grade

• 10th Grade

• 9th Grade

• 8th Grade

• None of the above

  05

  Please list the major and any concentrations of your Bachelor's Degree?

  06

  Have you completed training in Leadership/Management skills?

• Yes

• No

  07

  Describe your supervisory experience?

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  Have you worked on public service projects?

• Yes

• No

  09

  Describe your experience with project management.

  Required Question

Agency

City of Toledo

Address

One Government Center Ste 1920

Toledo, Ohio, 43604

Phone

419-245-1500

Website

http://toledo.oh.gov/services/human-resources/

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