<p>Under the general direction of Director, Operations and Public Works, the Senior Manager, Operations and Public Works provide management oversight and is responsible for the overall operation and performance of the divisions within the Public Works Department.</p> <p>ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES</p> <ol> <li> <p>Provides overall direction and management of the Public Works Department, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations and driving continuous improvement to enhance service delivery and employee engagement.</p> </li><li> <p>Manages and monitors facility repairs, establishes criteria for repair versus replacement, and implements preventive maintenance programs to protect assets, control costs, and minimize service disruptions.</p> </li><li> <p>Provides strategic leadership by managing teams, shaping and implementing organizational policies, coordinating cross-departmental initiatives, and serving as the liaison between staff and executive leadership to maintain alignment and effective communication across the organization.</p> </li><li> <p>Oversees the financial integrity of the department by preparing and presenting the annual budget, forecasting, reviewing transactions, and managing contracts and Request for Proposal (RFP to ensure responsible fiscal management and compliance with financial standards.</p> </li><li> <p>Develops and implements departmental goals, programs, policies, and procedures based on analysis of tribal growth, workload, staffing levels, and legislative influences to ensure services remain effective, scalable, and compliant with organizational and regulatory requirements.</p> </li><li> <p>Directs and manages the integration of operations functions and the Public Works team, coordinating internal departments and stakeholders to maintain and develop property utilities, land, roads, buildings, parks, and infrastructure in alignment with organizational plans and community needs.</p> </li><li> <p>Performs other duties as assigned to support the e?cient operation of the department.</p> </li></ol> <p>SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES</p> <p>Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring and training employees; planning, assigning reviewing and directing work; evaluating and appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems. Makes hiring decisions and designs individual development plans with succession planning in mind for all key roles.</p> <p>EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS</p> <ul> <li> <p>Bachelor's degree and/or college coursework in Public Administration preferred.</p> </li><li> <p>Minimum ten (10) years of progressive experience in a Public Works environment, preferably working with Tribal Nations/Government, required.</p> </li><li> <p>Minimum five (5) years of direct supervisory experience managing teams required.</p> </li><li> <p>Related, relevant, and/or direct experience may be considered in lieu of minimum educational requirements indicated above.</p> </li></ul> <p>KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSA)</p> <ul> <li> <p>Must possess intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and Outlook) and internet research methodology.</p> </li><li> <p>Ability to read, convey and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and produce manuals.</p> </li><li> <p>Ability to speak effectively before groups, customers and employees of organization.</p> </li><li> <p>Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals, including the ability to compute ratios and percentages.</p> </li><li> <p>Must be able to demonstrate good judgment skills in all areas within their scope of responsibility.</p> </li><li> <p>Demonstrated maturity and poise; ability to employ perfect discretion in sensitive situations.</p> </li><li> <p>Strong leadership and people management skills required with good motivational and collaboration emphasis; communications change effectively, overcome resistance and build commitment.</p> </li><li> <p>Must maintain a strict level of confidentiality and act in a manner consistent with al legal and regulatory requirements and in compliance with relevant laws and regulations.</p> </li></ul> <p>LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS AND REGISTRATIONS</p> <ul> <li> <p>At the discretion of the San Manuel Tribal Gaming Commission, you may be required to obtain and maintain a gaming license.</p> </li><li> <p>Authorized Driver: Role requires operation or driving of Tribe-owned vehicles or driving patron vehicles. A valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record as determined by the insurance carrier is required.</p> </li></ul> <p>PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/ WORKING CONDITIONS - ENVIRONMENT</p> <p>The physical demands and working environment described here are representative of those that an employee encounters and must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.</p> <ul> <li> <p>Primary work environment is in a climate-controlled office setting.</p> </li><li> <p>Work requires travel to attend meetings, trade shows, and conferences.</p> </li><li> <p>Incumbents may be required to work evening, weekend and holiday shifts.</p> </li><li> <p>Must be able to work in a fast-paced, high-demand environment.</p> </li><li> <p>Strength sufficient to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects and/or move up to 40 pounds occasionally.</p> </li><li> <p>Sedentary work: involves sitting most of the time. Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer.</p> </li><li> <p>Physical activities that apply to the essential functions of the position are balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions.</p> </li><li> <p>Hearing sufficient to hear conversational levels in person, via videoconference and over the telephone.</p> </li><li> <p>Speech sufficient to make oneself heard and understood in person, in front of groups, in meetings, via videoconference and over the telephone.</p> </li><li> <p>Visual acuity that meets the requirements of the position: The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; expansive reading and visual inspection of employees, visitors or facility.</p> </li><li> <p>Mobility sufficient to safely move in an office environment, walk, stoop, bend and kneel, and enter, exit and operate a motor vehicle in the course of travel to promotional events, meetings, conferences, trade shows and San Manuel properties.</p> </li><li> <p>Endurance sufficient to sit, walk and stand for extended periods, and maintain efficiency throughout the entire work shift and during extended work hours.</p> </li><li> <p>The employee may be exposed to fumes or airborne particles including secondhand smoke.</p> </li></ul> <p>Reasonable accommodation will be made in compliance with all applicable law.</p> <p>As one of the largest private employers in the Inland Empire, San Manuel deeply cares about the future, growth and well-being of its employees. 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