<strong>Salary :</strong> $156,781.61 - $200,097.48 Annually<br><strong>Location :</strong> Public Works - 1370 N. Benson Ave Upland, CA<br><strong>Job Type:</strong> Full Time<br><strong>Job Number:</strong> 2541<br><strong>Department:</strong> Public Works Department<br><strong>Opening Date:</strong> 07/02/2025<br><strong>Closing Date:</strong> 7/28/2025 11:59 PM Pacific<br> <br><strong>JOIN #TEAMUPLAND</strong><br>Join our team as a <strong>Deputy Director of Public Works - Operations</strong><strong>!</strong><br>The City of Upland is seeking an experienced, forward-thinking, and results-driven professionals to serve as our next Deputy Director of Public Works - Operations. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in managing and improving core municipal services that directly affect the daily lives of our residents. In this vital leadership position, you will oversee the day-to-day operations of essential public works functions, including streets, fleet services, and facilities maintenance. If you are ready to lead operational excellence in a dynamic public service environment, we encourage you to apply and make a lasting impact in our community.<br>For more details, view the complete job description: <br><strong>Reporting Schedule: </strong>Full-time, 12 months per year, 10 hours per day, 4 days per week (Monday through Thursday, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., possible nights and weekends).<br><strong>Salary: </strong>Listed salary amounts indicate the first and last steps of the range for the position.<br><strong>Exam Type:</strong> Open Competitive.<br><strong>Probationary Period: </strong>12 months.<br>Experience the rewards of your hard work-comprehensive benefits, including upcoming COLAs, that support your well-being, growth, and success!<br><br><strong>2% increase in base effective 12/7/25</strong><br><br> <strong>ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES</strong><br>Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.<br><ul><li>Assists the Public Works Director in developing and implementing goals, objectives, policies and procedures related to assigned functions of the Public Works Department; and ensures that divisional goals are achieved; oversees assigned operations; maintains appropriate records and files and coordinates work flow.</li><li>Oversees and consults in the design, preparation, and review of construction plans, site investigations, cost estimates, specifications, and reports for the construction and/or improvement of public facilities.</li><li>Supervises and manages the preparation of requests for professional services; interviews prospective consultants; provides technical and procedural information; reviews plans and specifications; maintains currency on issues relative to the field of municipal public works, engineering, and water activities.</li><li>Conduct a variety of organizational studies, investigations, and operational studies; perform research regarding equipment and operations; advise the acceptance of bids and the ordering of supplies; draft, review, approve, and oversee contracts.</li><li>Meets with developers and contractors to facilitate projects and resolve issues; coordinates projects with other City departments and outside agencies; represents the City and the Public Works Department on and at assigned City and public commission and committee meetings.</li><li>Evaluates work methods, operations, and opportunities for automation; assists in evaluating, selecting, installing, and maintaining computerized management information software programs for reports and decision support purposes.</li><li>Receives and investigates citizen complaints and requests; determines and ensures appropriate disposition; monitors work completed in response to concerns forwarded by City Manager or City Council; investigates and reports on matters related to claims made against the City and coordinates with Risk Management to research claims, enhance employee safety, and facilitate employee training.</li><li>When assigned to Water Division, directs and oversees the operation, maintenance and capital improvement of the City's water system, including water engineering, production, distribution, and consumption metering systems and National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) requirements for the City.</li><li>When assigned to Maintenance and Operations Division oversees the maintenance and repairs to City parks, streets, storm drains, traffic painting and signing, and all City owned fleet, equipment, and facilities.</li><li>Assists in the hiring process of subordinate staff; plans, organizes, and assigns work; develops and establishes work methods and standards; directs staff training and development; reviews and evaluates employee performance; may execute disciplinary action.</li><li>Initiates and participates in the preparation of departmental budget; provides guidance and assistance to division supervisors on budget matters; participates in the forecast of necessary funds for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies to assure effective utilization of resources; discusses and resolves budget issues with appropriate staff; monitors expenditures and implements adjustments as necessary.</li><li>Assist in directing the preparation of agenda items for the City Council and other committees, commissions and boards involved in Public Works planning activities; be prepared to present reports to the City Council, commissions, committees, or boards as the department's staff representative.</li><li>Serves as Acting Public Works Director as required.</li><li>Performs other duties as assigned.</li></ul><br> <strong>QUALIFICATION GUIDELINES</strong><br><strong>Education and Experience:</strong><br><br>Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:<br><br>Education:<br><ul><li>A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in construction management, public or business administration, civil or mechanical engineering, or a closely related field. Supplemental education in water treatment/distribution, fleet management, and public administration is desirable.</li></ul><br>Experience:<br><ul><li>Six (6) years of increasingly responsible experience in public works operations for a public agency managing a broad range of public works programs, engineering, or municipal administration, including three (3) years in a supervisory capacity.</li></ul><strong>Licenses and Certifications:</strong><ul><li>Possession of a valid California Driver's License, to be maintained throughout employment.</li></ul><br><strong>Knowledge of:</strong><ul><li>Contemporary methods, techniques, principles and practices of public administration and local government operations related to public works and utility operations including municipal engineering, water, project management, service delivery, environmental programs, and infrastructure maintenance.</li><li>Civil engineering principles and practices as well as clear understanding of Development as it relates to Public Works.</li><li>Principles of organization, administration, budget, financial, and personnel management.</li><li>Administrative principles and practices, including goal setting, program development, implementation and evaluation, report writing, and project management.</li><li>Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact with the public, city officials, and staff.</li><li>Principles and procedures of emergency response preparedness, safety practices and procedures including occupational hazards and safety precautions related to public works operations and maintenance.</li><li>Relevant software and technology used in public works management.</li><li>Environmental program development, implementation, and compliance in areas such as stormwater, water conservation, solid waste, air quality, etc.</li><li>Proper interpretation and decision making in accordance with laws, rules and policies; principles and application of Best Management Practices, bench marking, performance measures, and customer surveys.</li><li>Methods, materials, and techniques used in the construction of public works projects.</li><li>Applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations.</li><li>English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation.</li></ul><br><strong>Ability to:</strong><br><ul><li>Manage and direct a comprehensive public works operations and maintenance program for a municipal corporation.</li><li>Develop and administer departmental goals, objectives and procedures.</li><li>Analyze and assess programs, policies and operational needs and make appropriate adjustments.</li><li>Read and interpret engineering construction drawings and specifications.</li><li>Apply civil engineering principles to the solution of specific engineering problems including development, construction, maintenance and operations.</li><li>Analyze, interpret and check complex plans, specifications, and calculations.</li><li>Identify and respond to sensitive community and organizational issues, concerns and needs.</li><li>Plan, organize, direct and coordinate the work of subordinate staff.</li><li>Schedule, oversee, and manage contractors, vendors and service providers.</li><li>Select, supervise, train and evaluate staff.</li><li>Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions and implement recommendations in support of goals.</li><li>Research, analyze and evaluate new service delivery methods and techniques.</li><li>Prepare clear and concise administrative and financial reports.</li><li>Prepare and administer large and complex budgets.</li><li>Interpret, apply, and ensure departmental compliance with applicable Federal, State and local policies, laws and regulations.</li><li>Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.</li><li>Operate office equipment including computers and supporting software applications.</li><li>Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.</li><li>Respond to emergency calls after-hours, including nights, weekends and holidays, travel from site to site.</li><li>Maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities.</li></ul><br> <strong>PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS</strong><br>Must possess physical condition necessary for sitting for prolonged periods of time and for walking, standing, or driving a vehicle. This position is regularly required to sit, walk, and stand; talk and hear; use hands to finger, handle, feel, or operate objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; perform repetitive movements of hands or wrists; climb or balance on ladders or stairs; stoop, kneel, and bend at the waist; crouch or crawl; and smell. The position is frequently required to lift up to 25 pounds unaided. Specific vision abilities required for this job include close vision, distance vision, use of both eyes, depth perception, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.<br><strong>IMPORTANT INFORMATION:</strong><br><strong>Application Process:</strong><ul><li>A competitive review of applicants' experience and qualifications will be conducted. Based on that evaluation, a limited number of applicants whose qualifications best meet the current needs of the City of Upland will be invited to participate in the next step of the examination process. The examination will include a qualifications appraisal interview. Qualified candidates will be provided with more details prior to scheduling. </li></ul>*Qualifications Appraisal Interviews tentatively scheduled the week of August 18, 2025. <br><strong>We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.</strong><br><br><strong>To view benefits for this position, please click </strong><br>01 <br> <br> The purpose of this Supplemental Questionnaire is to assess your qualifications, training and experience in specific job relevant areas. The information you provide will be reviewed and used to determine if you move forward in the selection process. Incomplete responses (such as N/A or see resume), false statements, omissions, or partial information may disqualify you from the selection process. Your responses to the supplemental questions must be supported by the information you included in the Work Experience portion of the application.<b>I have read and understand the statement concerning submission of supplemental questionnaire responses.</b> <ul> <li>Yes</li> <li>No</li> </ul> <br>02 <br> <br> What is the highest level of education you have completed? <ul> <li>Did not graduate High School</li> <li>Graduation from High School or GED equivalent</li> <li>Associate's degree or equivalent</li> <li>Bachelor's degree</li> <li>Master's degree</li> </ul> <br>03 <br> <br> How many years of journey level experience do you have? <ul> <li>Zero to 2 years</li> <li>2 to 4 years</li> <li>4 to 6 years</li> <li>6 or more years</li> </ul> <br>04 <br> <br> Please indicate the numbers of years you have of supervisory experience, preferably supervising professional, technical, and/or para-professional level staff. <ul> <li>Less than one (1) year</li> <li>At least one (1) year but less than two (2) years</li> <li>At least two (2) years but less than three (3) years</li> <li>Three (3) years or more</li> </ul> <br>05 <br> <br> Describe your experience supervising staff and managing operations within a public works or similar organization. Include types of services overseen (e.g., engineering, maintenance, utilities), your experience preparing and managing operating and capital improvement budgets and an example of an initiative you led to improve efficiency or service delivery. <br>Required Question