Transportation Manager

Job Information

Are you looking for a meaningful career that has a positive impact on the community? If you answered YES, come join the City of Sparks! Aside from working for an organization that is dedicated to the community, you will also receive a generous and competitive salary, benefit package, tuition reimbursement, bilingual pay (when applicable) and retirement plan. People who come to Sparks stay in Sparks.

Are you the ideal candidate? If so, apply now!

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Qualifications

Examples of Essential Duties

• Knowledge of federal and state laws, codes, ordinances and regulations pertaining to area of assignment, public works engineering standards and asset management programs
• Knowledge of principles and practices of civil engineering design and construction
• Knowledge of principles and practices of supervision, including selection, training, work evaluation and discipline
• Knowledge of principles and practices of contract administration and project management and evaluation
• Knowledge of principles and practices of budget development and administration
• Knowledge of theories, principles, techniques and equipment used in public works construction and maintenance
• Knowledge of grant funding application and administration
• Knowledge of principles and practices of emergency management
• Ability to use computer applications and software related to the work including but not limited to, Microsoft Office
• Ability to prepare clear and concise reports, correspondence and other written materials
• Ability to exercise sound independent judgment within established guidelines
• Ability to train others in work procedures
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with those contacted during work
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing

• This position is Exempt under FLSA guidelines
• This position is at-will and exempt from the Regulations of the Civil Service Commission
• Required to work during emergency circumstances or inclement weather conditions
• This position reports to the City Engineer
• Supervision exercised: Plan, assign, direct and review the work of support staff. Act as City Engineer.
• May be required to pass a pre-placement drug screen and background investigation

Application and Recruitment Information

You are required to submit any required documents as requested above, at time of application for further consideration. Failure to submit the required and/or requested information may result in rejection of your application.

Recruitment Communication:
Human Resources will be contacting you at various stages of the recruitment process via email, even if you have chosen U.S. mail for prior application processes or for applications with other agencies. Please make sure your email address is accurate.

Reasonable Accommodation:
Human Resources will make efforts to provide reasonable accommodations to disabled candidates in the selection process. If you have special needs, please notify the Human Resources office when you turn in your application or at least three (3) business days prior to the examination/interview by calling (775) 353-2345.

Disclaimer:
The City of Sparks reserves the right to select applicants who demonstrate the best combination of qualifications for the position.