COUNTY OF BUCKS

POSITION SUMMARY:

Deputy Director of Operations is a senior management position. The position primarily oversees projects assigned by the General Services Director of Operations and will provide oversight of General Services Division Departments in the absence of, or as directed by the Director of Operations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists the Director of Operations in the daily administration of General Services Division operations. Participates in developing strategic direction for the General Services Division.
• Assist in the oversight and management of General Service’s projects and contracts, coordinating activity between General Services, County Divisions, Departments, and Offices and municipal, state, federal, and community stakeholders ensuring projects are completed within established deadlines.
• Assist in coordinating architectural, construction and reconstruction of all County physical facilities which may include bridges. Assists in programming, planning, permitting, and execution of approved capital projects including review of design drawings and construction management/administration of the final project. Assist in oversight and development of bid specifications for all projects.
• Attends meetings as necessary for projects or parks and recreation facilities and programs.
• Assists direct reports in expanding their managerial skills and abilities by developing individual goals and strategies to achieve those goals.
• Communicates business issues, project needs and changes expeditiously to Director of Operations and Chief Operating Officer and suggest solutions to issues as appropriate.
• Prepares reports for Director of Operations and may attend Commissioners’ public meetings as directed.
• Responds to constituent inquires and concerns as directed.
• Attends meetings and speaking engagements as requested.
• Performs other duties that may be required or authorized by the Director of Operations.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred in related field or significant equivalent experience in governmental operations, capital projects, engineering or architectural design.
• Ability to problem solve, communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Possess skills in financial accounting, business operations, organization and management necessary to analyze, evaluate, coordinate and control a variety of programs, practices and systems.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, blueprints, technical drawings, development plans, etc.
• Ability to write reports and business correspondence and effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, contractors, and the general public.
• Ability to prepare written plans and specifications for public bid documents for use on small scale projects or service contracts to support projects, maintenance, and operations.
• Interpret and apply federal, state and local policies, laws and regulations.
• Proficient in use of Microsoft Office Suite programs (Word, Excel, Publisher, Outlook, Powerpoint, etc.) and Adobe Acrobat.

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