What are the responsibilities and job description for the Operations Administrator position at City of Danville, IL?
The City of Danville is seeking an Operations Administrator for our Public Works Department!
The Operations Administrator is a senior departmental leadership role responsible for planning, directing, and coordinating the day-to-day operations of multiple Public Works divisions. This position provides strategic oversight and administrative leadership for operational areas, and ensures efficient, safe, and cost-effective service delivery across all divisions.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: The following examples are illustrative of the work duties and responsibilities.
- Provide overall leadership, direction, and coordination for multiple Public Works operational divisions, including streets, sewer systems, parks and facilities, golf course, municipal pool, fleet maintenance, solid waste, and blight abatement.
- Plan, organize, and oversee daily operations to ensure the efficient, effective, and safe delivery of public infrastructure and essential services consistent with departmental goals and community expectations.
- Develop, implement, and monitor operational policies, procedures, and performance standards to ensure high-quality service delivery and continuous improvement.
- Prepare and manage division operating budgets; oversee expenditures, identify cost efficiencies, and support long-term financial planning.
- Analyze complex operational, financial, and infrastructure issues; make sound, timely decisions that balance service levels, risk, cost, and long-term sustainability.
- Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations, including environmental, safety, and labor standards.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in public administration, civil engineering, construction management, business administration, or a closely related field required, master’s degree preferred.
- Seven (7) to ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience in public works, municipality or utility operations, or infrastructure management.
- Experience managing budgets, capital improvement programs, and complex operational systems or essential services.
- Demonstrated experience in one of more of the following areas: streets and transportation systems, utilities, fleet management, solid waste, parks and recreation facilities, or environmental services.
- Prior experience leading design/build projects and/or accelerated project delivery methods.
- State of Illinois Class D Driver’s License (within 30 days of hire).
Required Knowledge and Skills:
- Strong knowledge of public works operations, infrastructure management, and municipal service delivery.
- Familiarity with applicable regulations, safety standards, and environmental requirements.
- Proven leadership and organizational skills with the ability to manage diverse teams and competing priorities.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to develop and implement policies, procedures, and operational improvements.
- Proficiency in budgeting, financial management, and project oversight.
Join us as an Operations Administrator where your proactive approach will help streamline our daily operations, enhance communication across teams, and contribute to our overall success. We value energetic professionals eager to make an impact through dedicated service and efficient management!
Benefits: Eleven (11) paid holidays each year; Ninety-six (96) hours of Earned-Time Leave each year; Eighty (80) hours of vacation leave after first year; Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund participation; Affordable health, dental, vision, and disability insurance; $10,000 paid life insurance; Optional deferred compensation.
Residency Requirements: Employees of the City must establish their principal residence within forty-five (45) miles of the City of Danville corporate limits within six (6) months following successful completion of their probationary period.
Other Information: Employees of the City of Danville are expected to be honest, courteous, and helpful to the public and handle matters in confidence. The City Council has adopted a “Code of Ethics” that is applicable to all employees and officers of the City.
Applications can be obtained at the City of Danville website, www.cityofdanville.org, under Employment. AA/EOE
Note: This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position. It is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities or requirements.
Pay: $89,017.00 - $135,526.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Education:
- Bachelor's (Required)
Experience:
- Management: 7 years (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $89,017 - $135,526