What are the responsibilities and job description for the Administration Manager position at City of St. Paul?
About the Position
Come join our team! The City of Saint Paul Department of Public Works is hiring an Administration Manager. This is an opportunity to provide leadership and direction for work that directly impacts residents while supporting the delivery of essential services. This role is responsible for strategic planning and departmental oversight, guiding the implementation and evaluation of operations. The Administration Manager directs the development and alignment of financial and budget strategies and oversees Technology Services.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Performs expert-level professional and managerial work in planning, directing, implementing, and evaluating the activities of the Public Works department.
- Oversees Technology Services, ensuring effective and reliable support of departmental operations.
- Establishes, develops, and evaluates departmental finance and budget strategies, including restructuring and realigning funding sources and uses.
- Assists the Director in developing departmental budget and finance plans.
- Coordinates projects with other jurisdictions, other departments and organizations.
- Represents the department before the City Council, the State Legislature, state and federal organizations, and various other groups and agencies.
- For more information and essential functions, see our job description.
Our Benefits: We offer competitive wages, and a variety of excellent benefits (Download PDF reader), including health insurance, retirement contributions and paid vacation and sick time.
Equity, Inclusion and Belonging: The City of Saint Paul is dedicated to dismantling systemic racial, cultural, and economic barriers that prevent people from fully enjoying and participating in our community and ensuring fairness in opportunities and outcomes for all individuals. At the City of Saint Paul, we want our workforce to reflect the diverse city that we serve. Our leaders are guided by an unapologetic equity agenda, which promotes the belief that true equity is building a city that works for all of us. We encourage you to apply as we are most interested in finding the best candidate for this job.
Position Requirements
A Bachelor's Degree in Public Administration, Business Management, or a related field and ten (10) years of increasingly-responsible management and administration work; at least three (3) of these years must be in a managerial capacity, and must have managed effectively in a union environment.
A combination of education and experience to equal fourteen (14) years or more of increasingly-responsible management and administration work; at least three (3) of these years must be in a managerial capacity, and must have managed effectively in a union environment.
How to Apply
- Submit a City of Saint Paul online application by the closing date.
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Upload or submit the following required document via the online application system. (Zip files and web links will not be accepted. Each uploaded attachment is limited to 10MB.)
- A resume
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Learn more about our Hiring Process
Assessment: Qualifications Rating
The Qualifications Rating is an assessment of your completed application and answers to the Supplemental Questionnaire. Be as specific and detailed as possible in completing your application and questionnaire. You must submit your completed application and supplemental questionnaire by the application deadline.
GENERAL INFORMATION:
Open Job Posting: This posting is open to anyone who meets the position requirements.
Eligible Lists: Eligible lists are typically created from a pass/fail assessment. Those who pass the assessment will be placed on an eligible list for approximately six months. Hiring Managers may interview/hire anyone from the list.
Final Selection Process: You must receive a score of 75% or higher to pass the assessment and be considered for the position. Those who pass will be placed on an eligible list and all will be notified of their status. A Hiring Manager will consider those applicants eligible for hire. You will be notified if you are invited to participate in the final selection process which may include an interview, job simulation, work sample submission, or other evaluation method.
Pre-Employment Screening: This position requires a credit check and a background check which may include criminal history, and employment history as a condition of employment. Candidates will be required to submit proof of education to Human Resources upon conditional job offer, if qualifying based on education.Human Resources Contact Information:
Ellen Friedman at 651-266-6533
Email: ellen.friedman@stpaul.gov
The City of Saint Paul encourages individuals to apply for positions regardless of criminal history.
Veteran’s Preference: If you are a veteran and would like to receive Veteran’s preference in accordance with MN Statute 197.455, you must submit a photocopy of your DD214 preferably at time of application.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: The City of Saint Paul is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Veterans, women, persons of color, members of the LGBTQIA community, and individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
Benefits vary with each position and the collective bargaining agreement. Benefits may include:
City Paid Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Vacation/Holidays
- Sick Leave
- Life Insurance
- Subsidized Metro Bus Pass
- Deferred Compensation
- Retirement Program
- Dental
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Disability Insurance
- Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
- Long Term Care Insurance