Superintendent of Operations – Public Works Department

Goodyear, AZ
Salary $58,452 – $93,449

The City of Goodyear, Arizona, (population 30,000), Public Works Department, a customer-oriented local government, is seeking a Superintendent of Operations. This is a dynamic, fast paced department of 69 employees, with an annual operating budget of $14 million and CIP of $30 million. Major projects now underway include the development of the 27 Acre Municipal Park, 100 Acres Regional Park, I-10 &Bullard Traffic Interchange, City-wide Streets Preservation Project, Fire Station Facilities, and Major Street Design and Construction throughout the City. This position’s primary responsibility is managing day-to-day operations of five of the eight line Divisions (Street Transportation, Parks, Aquatics and Recreation, Facilities Maintenance, and Equipment Management). The Superintendent is a member of the top management team of the City of Goodyear and will play a major role in assisting the Director of Public Works with key strategic issues and major policies that directly impact service delivery. The ideal candidate: takes initiative; is ethical, honest and fair; inspires teamwork through innovative and creative performance practices in the midst of a fast pace environment with constantly shifting priorities; is experienced in personnel matters; has excellent oral, written, and listening skills; is sensitive to people who have different values and who come from different cultures; is a strategic thinker who sees the “big picture;” and is politically astute and sensitive. Minimum requirements include: Three years of responsible experience in major municipal programs or related public works operations or administration, including three years in management and administrative capacity and a BachelorÕs Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Transportation Management, or related field. Master’s degree and certification/registration as a Professional Engineer are desirable but not required. Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted.

To be considered for employment, submit complete application packet with all required materials by October 20, 2003. Employment packages can be obtained from:
City of Goodyear/HR
190 N. Litchfield Road
PO Box 5100
Goodyear, AZ 85338
Phone: (623) 932-3910 TDD: (623) 932-6500
Or visit our web site www.goodyearaz.gov to apply online or download an application packet.

EEO/M/F/V/H/D. Any applicant requiring additional assistance please contact the Human Resources Department for accommodations. Prior to appointment, selected candidate(s) must pass a motor vehicle record check, drug and alcohol screen, criminal history check, and, if necessary for the position, a physical evaluation and/or credit history check.